Aurora made her way inside, she did her normal balancing and went up to the table and placed the tray there."Your tea My Lord."Her head was bowed as per usual and she started to turn away,"I didn't dismiss you Aurora."She stood very still at his words and hoped she had not offended him in any way with her actions, she stood there anxiously waiting for his next words or command."Is there something wrong with being in my presence?""I apologize, My Lord, I did not mean to insult you.""Talk freely Aurora and set aside rankings.""I could never do such My Lord.""It's an order."Aurora nodded, she was afraid that one wrong word and this would all end badly for her."Lift up your head."Aurora did so immediately, she didn't want to disobey him as she could decipher what he was thinking."Why do you look so worried Aurora?""I am not My......I mean I am not."It felt strange to not address him the way they were taught,"Look at me."Aurora forced her gaze on him, he was really good-lo
Caspian sat in front of his tea, Aurora was definitely something new to him. He wanted to break all her barriers.She fascinated him and he was thinking about her a lot even though he was frequenting other women who were willing to bare it all for him and that was a lot of girls willing to do so.This was a new challenge to him but Douglas was often a very accurate teller, he had said two weeks and he always set a challenge to himself to break the record and he had excelled in it.Most girls would act coy and then during the night, they would come to his room on their own after hours.He thought he had cracked Aurora and as he sat in his bed chambers, she had not come back and that surprised him, he thought she had run away the first time as she was too embarrassed to approach him but even when he did approach her, she had her guard up.He had thought she must have had a suitor or someone who is interested in her and they shared mutual feelings but those suspicions were on the low for
Weeks go by and Aurora is getting used to her morning routines but they had changed a bit, Caspian was never there when she was in his chambers.She had not seen him for a while and was happy that he wasn't accosting her anymore, he probably saw it was a lost cause to try and pursue her.There was no news from Constance, and the last time she had heard about her was from rumors speculating that she was not getting better by the day.All the maids were extra cautious as they did not want to catch it.They were called by Madam Beatrice and they all stood there,"I called you all here as this weekend we will be hosting a banquet, as you know uniforms are going to be provided for you all. Let me revise the rules..............."After two hours they were finally done and dismissed, all the maids were chatting amongst themselves and there was so much excitement in the air.She was also excited, it meant they would be eating well as there would be lots of food, and there would be extra pay,
Caspian had to prepare for the upcoming banquet for Princess Nadia, she was a known beauty so that would not be a problem on his part. He had to take lessons daily on how to host her and his parents wanted him to make an impression on her. They would not be attending the banquet this time. Weeks went by as he attended his daily classes and how to host a banquet for the first time, he had to show that he had authority and leadership. His father often said he should have enough authority that everyone wanted to impress him. The day of the banquet came and he spent the whole day in baths and being scrubbed. He put on his attire and his hair was brushed, when he walked out he could see that all the women were fawning over him and the man in awe."If I were also a woman I would be falling at your feet." Douglas joked and Caspian pushed his best friend. He waited as Princess Nadia was bought in as they needed to go in together to the banquet, Caspian saw her maids and she emerged in betw
Aurora finally made it back to her place and could not forget about the whole incident that had happened.She got into bed and her feet ached from all the hours of attending to Caspian and Nadia, the music she had heard and the food she got to taste was all worth it.Even though she had only tasted a fraction of it, she wanted to recall all of it but she was way too tired.Aurora was glad that she could sleep in as she was told to come in the afternoon in time for tea. Prince Caspian was sleeping in so she would clean then.When she got to the palace the next morning during lunch, the servant's quarters were booming with chatters about what had happened last.She went and got her meal, as she passed by the tables she could hear that she was now the center of attention.Before she could sit down her friends were already bombarding her with so many questions,"So you serve the Prince?" said Agnes."Apollo was a prince after all." Said Evelyn."I only found out last night at the same tim
"I could never measure up to Princess Nadia My Lord."Caspian did not know why he was annoyed by her response, "I am not speaking of Nadia currently but about you and I Aurora."Her face was getting some color, but she did not respond. Caspian stood up from his bed and he saw that she had stiffened.He came up to her and he tilted her head, she was stunning, but something about her eyes drew him in. What were they hiding?"I don't know what I am looking for," Caspian said more to himself."If you need me to look for anything, I will gladly do so My Lord."Caspian chuckled in response to her answer this girl was really naïve and innocent, she never looked for other meanings in his words."You are way too innocent for your own good Aurora, it makes me even want you more."Aurora's face was full-blown red at this moment, he could feel the rise in temperature in her from just touching her chin."The color in your face is remarkable, sweet. Blushing over a couple of words.""Forgive me, My L
Aurora made her way to the palace, she grabbed some grits in a bowl and made her way to her friends."Morning ladies.""Morning Aurora, "She sat down and scooped some in her mouth."Grits are the best for days like these," Ida added."I could not agree anymore."When they finished their breakfast, they all dispersed to their duties, she did not know why her heart was beating loudly.She got to the chambers and he was not in the room when she was busy cleaning up his clothes his scent was alluring.She cleaned his bed and folded rumpled clothes and took clothes that needed to be washed, she finished cleaning and took her daily walk.Lunchtime and they all sat hurdled, "It's such a pain to serve them." Ida added."They eat like a bunch of pigs," Agnes replied."It's been a while since my elite also left any leftovers.:Aurora finished her lunch, she got up and knew that it was time for tea, Aurora took the tray and got to Caspian's cabin.She knocked lightly,"Come in"Aurora woke in a
Aurora made her way to her friend's table and she could tell that their silence when she arrived would arouse an interrogation."Are you okay Aurora?" Lucy asked.Aurora gave her usual smile, "I am.""Yesterday you weren't your usual self and the way you left......." Evelyn added."I was tired, I needed to get home early yesterday. It's difficult traveling every day to the palace.""Makes sense, but there seems to be something else that is bothering you," Ida added."I don't know what to say to that or how to make you all feel at ease.""Is it Caspian?" Ella asked."No.""You can tell us anything we are here for you if you need anything, you know that right?" said Barbara."Thank you, I appreciate it.""You have been acting a bit strange ever since you have been assigned Caspian, is there something bothering you?" this time it was Agnes.Aurora did not know why her friends were beginning to grate on her nerves, she knew they came from a place of well-being and care but it was irritati