CHERRY'S POV,I felt jealous while watching him smile at the jist of one of the ladies in the conference hall, I huffed while wondering why I was even concerned on who he was talking to.I felt like the ground would swallow me when I sensed him coming towards my direction."Hi" I felt like I was in a trance at the sound of his voice."Hi" he said again as I finally turned to his direction with a fake smile plastered on my face."Hi" I replied while trying to comport myself."Are you sure you are okay? You look kind of distant" he said while staring intently at me, I looked down in order to avoid his steady stare at me."I'm okay, I'm just not used to conferences" I lied as I noticed a pitch of smile on his face."You sure?" He asked with a mocking tone."Yes" I replied."Or are you uncomfortable because of me" he added as I hastily looked up at him."What makes you think so and why should I be
𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗣𝗢𝗩,I stared at the young lady before me without saying a word, she coughed trying to get my attention but I took my stand."Hi" she said while waving her palms before me."How can I help you?" I asked with no glimpse of smile on my face, her presence was obviously upsetting me, to think she has the guts to visit my office still surprises me.She searched through her bag as I stared suspiciously at her, she finally brought out a perfectly wrapped cup of pills arousing my curiosity to the core."What's this?" I asked while staring directly at her."That's why I'm here, there are many doctors in town whom I can consult but my spirit lead me to you" she said while staring at the cup in her hands."I had an accident six years ago, it was a terrible one which cost me my memory, I'm suffering from amnesia, I can't remember anything about my past life" she said confusing me the more."So how does that concerns me?" I asked as she looked up at me, I looked away from her not w
The sound from the daily ritual of the cocks woke me up from my deep slumber, turning reluctantly on my small mat I notice the uneven steps from passerbys who seem to be going about with their business. With a sigh, I tried to have a little more sleep but hastily stood up at the remembrance of my early morning fetching of water. With an unsteady movement, I walked towards the backyard as I picked up the jerrycan and a piece of wrapper and left the compound."Adaure" I shouted as I stood under an udara tree near my friend's house. She hastily rushed towards me with her jerrycan and a piece of wrapper as though she has been waiting for me."Otutu oma" she greeted with a deep smile as we head towards the public tap which was built by the king of the village. Being the first village to ever have the privilege of owning a tap, Umuire has turned out to be the most popular and developed kingdom as people from far and near kingdoms always come to the village to fetch water. The tap water is
They were twenty in number with their bag of clothes, Mma sigh in tiredness as they stood waiting for the arrival of the headmaid. She knew the task ahead might not be that easy but she was happy and proud of herself for finally putting a smile on her mother face when she revealed her success to her."I'm very happy for you my daughter, at last I can rest in peace knowing fully well that you will be comfortable where you are. Remember all I thought you, always do your chores deligently and never contribute to any form of social vices" her mother adviced as she nodded obediently."I'm sorry for keeping you guys waiting, follow me" the voice of the headmaid interrupted her thoughts as the maidens stood up and followed her.Mma opened her mouth in awe at the sight that met her inside the palace, the surprised look of the maidens also explained their amazement."God this is heaven on Earth" Adaure whispered to Mma who nodded while taking notice of the extravagant sight before them. M
MMA'S POV,A loud knock followed by the deafening sound of a bell woke us up as we all ran hecter scarter to put on our clothes."Don't tell me you guys are still sleeping till now" one of the old maid asked as she stood hands akimbo at the entrance of our room.I almost ended up wearing the back of my clothes, I was so consumed by the enjoyable feel of the bed on my skin that I didn't know when morning came."You all should come down fast, miss Margaret has been waiting for you guys and I pray she doesn't skin you guys alive today" the maid said as she turned to leave the room."Our bath, won't we atleast take our bath?" Nkechi, one of my roommate asked as the maid stared at us in surprise."Oh no, you mean you guys haven't taken your bath? The time for that was an hour ago when the first bell was rung, I guess you guys were sleeping then, that means no bath today till nightfall" she announced."What" we almost shouted."Yes, that is the way things are here" she said and left almost
MMA'S POV,Coming out of the garden, I almost collided with someone as I hastily apologized."Oh ah I'm sorry, I wasn't careful enough to see you coming" I apologized as I heard a chuckle.I slowly raised my head and was met by one of the male servants."I should be apologizing not you, by the way, your face is unfamiliar, are you new here?" He asked as I stared at him in silence."Okay I get it, my name is Osundu and I'm the head of the chefs here. What's your name?" He asked."Mma, one of the new maids" I replied."Oh, I guessed so, by the way I hope you are enjoying it here?" He asked."Yes, I'm happy I'm here" I replied."Oh you are here, I have been searching for you since" the voice of Adaure interrupted us."I hope to see you next time" Osundu said as he left immediately."Who was that?" Adaure asked while staring at the exiting figure of Osundu."He said his name is Osundu, the head of the chefs" I answered as we head towards Adaure room."What were you guys discussing about"
MMA'S POV,He has the aura of great exposure, he is the pure definition of royalty, I couldn't stop myself from admiring him, I didn't fail to notice the seductive gaze of the maidens at him but on a second note, I knew he is someone with high ego judging from his attitude earlier on."I always know our prince is good-looking but no one told us he is this handsome" one of my roommate said from her corner."Common what do you expect from someone who has been in the white man's land half of his life, he is not like any of us here, he is very much exposed than us" my other roommate said."My only prayer right now is to be among his personal maids, getting the previledge to touch any of his belongings will be more than a blessing to me" the initiator of the conversation said as I almost scoffed."Keep dreaming, his presence alone frightens me talk more of being one of his personal maids, I don't pray to be in such position" the other maid said as I slowly left the room. ***********
MMA'S POV,The shock from the earlier incident still resonates in my memory as we left the dinning room."I'm sorry about what happened earlier, I feel guilty for putting you through that" Osondu said as we entered the kitchen."You don't have to apologize, I mean you didn't planned for that to happen" I replied as I dusted the dirt on my clothes before leaving the kitchen.Heading towards my room, I was excited to see Adaure coming towards my direction."We live in the same palace but it seems we live miles away from each other" I said as I hugged her."You know the task I was assigned this week is a hectic one that's why I'm always scarce this days" Adaure explained."I guess you are heading towards the meeting hall" she said as I stared surprisedly at her."What is happening over there?" I asked as she stared at me with hands akimbo."Don't tell me you don't know that today is the day all the servants will be assigned to their permanent duty post?" She asked as I placed my hand on