Chapter 2
Courtney POV "Where...where..did you get this money??" Reena was staring at me eyes widened "Don't tell me you stole it" I cleared my throat and smiled at her."But you promised not to ever…""Reena,we need this urgently,so just take it and do the necessary things'"But …""Reena just take it" she sighed and took the pouch reluctantly,she poured out the contents. "Where did you get this?"she was pointing at the invitation card"Oh this,it was with the money I…""Gosh my lady,we are in trouble"she sound aggregated"What is it?" "This is the invitation to the palace,noble ladies pay and do a lot of things to get this,getting it gives them 50% assurance of being the future Queen"she explained "Ok,so what has it got to do with me?""It has a lot to do,noble ladies do all they can to get it,even the mistress I work for is desperately looking for this""So It's a hot cake but even if they got in,only one person can be the Queen. Why go any length to get this?" I watched as Reena shakes her head "Even if they don't get selected, they will be compensated with 2 box of gold,clothes and Jewelries,so it worth it"I sat up well,and my interest peaked"What did you say? There's a compensation?"I asked shaking Reena taking her by surprise"Yes" Reena was staring at me wondering the reason I was suddenly excited."But why are you excited?" I grinned and hugged Reena"Our lifes is about change"I giggled while she looked at me in confusion. "This is our chance,let's go get the money""What money?"I smiled and elaborated"We are going into the palace for the….""What!" She exclaimed"Calm down,it not I'm going to be selected anyways I'm doing it for the compensation"she shaked her no"Listen,if we get that compensation,our lives will change forever,we won't have to worry about what to eat,fear our house will be ruined or worry about money" I halted and watch her expression and she still seems reluctant "My lady, it is dangerous,what if you are selected?" I laughed at her remark"Me? As a queen? Come-on Reena,you overestimate me" I chuckled,waiting for her to join me,but she looked serious "I'm afraid with this face you might have chosen" she was staring at me without blinking. "You are worried for nothing moreover those noble ladies are quite beautiful and….""You need to look yourself in the mirror,you might be poor but your Looks can bring about….""Reena stop exaggerating,who will choose a queen for her looks,they only chose the competent one" she nodded but still trying to refuse. "We are going into the palace tomorrow and that's final" I declared while Reena swallowed her words. I was dressed in a new gown. I bought the money I stole.I bought two more clothes to take along,and shoes with a few pieces of jewelry, though it hurts me to spend the money but I need to spend it to get more money. We set to enter the palace,we got in with the invitation card."Wow the palace is very beautiful"Reena muttered loud enough for me to hearWe stared at the palace in awe. "My lady this way"A maid interrupted I and Reena's tour. She bowed respectfully to us and led the way. We walked for God knows how long and finally got to a big yard. "Mi Lady,Here you will be staying here with the other ladies for now,I hope it will be ok for now as time goes on you will all get a separate court" The maid explained cautiously"It ok,I like it" I flashed her a smile while she nodded her head respectively "This way" she gestured and I followed herShe stopped in front of a room, "this will be your room for now" I grinned and noticed there are rooms around the courtyard. Which means all the noble ladies will be staying here for nowWell I don't mind as long as we don't get in each other's way "Thank you" I muttered and went towards the door"Mi Lady allow me"Reena ran to the door and help me with it. She stepped back and I entered first"Wow! This... this is magnificent,I love….""Mi Lady"Reena called my attention as I was losing my cool I looked back at the palace maid and saw her staring at me in surprise so I composed myself. "Lunch will be ready soon" She bowed again and left. "Wow! Reena, did you see this,it's original,how much will this cost? If we are to sell it,Gosh we will be rich,oh my God we are……" I was screaming as soon as the maid left. I was touching everything in the room,from the vase,to the table,the decorations and cushion. "My Lady if we steal anything here,we are done for remember we came here to make money""That's true,I should focus." I stopped touching and sat down. "What should we do now? we managed to enter the palace,what next?" "We just need to fail whatever test there is then we can be withdrawn and compensated,simple right?" I replied and Reena sighed nodding "Milady,your lunch is ready" a timid voice came from the door. "Come in" I composed myself.The door opened and a little girl not less than 15 entered,she looked tiny and kept her head down. She dropped the large tray she was holding on the table,and a pleasant aroma drifted into my nose. I drooled at the sight of food, swallowing my spit.it been a while I had such delicacies. There's chicken,beef,mashed potatoes,bread,jam,apple,and soup. The little maid slowly moved in reverse and I stopped her before she left."Hey,have you eaten?" I saw how she trembled when I talked to her "Hey,are you ok?Are you….""I'm... I'm fine...Milady…"her voice came out a whisper."I think you should eat,you can…""Thud" the sound scare me and moved back in fearShe was now on her knees,shaking with fear "I'm…. I'm... I'm fine"she whimpered.I felt my heart hurt for her"You should……""My Lady"Renna interrupted,I shifted my gaze to Renna She shakes her head no,telling me to stop. "You can go" the maid stood up still trembling"My Lady,you have to control yourself,don't poke your nose into….""I know,it ok" I cut Reena off,I don't want to hear her nagging. "Eat to your fill,I will be back""Where are you going Milady"Reena drew my gown"I will be back" I removed her hands from my gown and opened the door."MiLady,you…."I shut the door and walked out of the court yard.I hasten my pace so Reena won't catch up with me.I can't help but think of the little maid,I don't know why I'm feeling for her when my situation is not any better'Stop it Courtney,you came here for a reason, focus Courtney, focus,just get what you're here for and disappear with no string attached,you only…..' "Ahhhh!" My body went back at the impact of the collision and I can't help but yelp out.It's like I collide with the wall and I can tell my nose is already bleeding and it hurts as hell. I raised my head up to see what wall I bumped into. Turns out it was someone's chest.He's so tall that my eyes were on the level of his chest. He bumped into me and didn't even bother to apologize. "Shit, what the fuck? Are you blind? Can't you…." I choked on my words when I came face to face with the culprit.My breath stopped,and my heart started beating very fast. 'so handsome' that was all my thoughtChapter 3Courtney POV'Damn how can someone be so handsome? His perfect face, Charming eyes,lips...oh my…'"Are you done?""Huh?""Are you done drooling?""What the….." I wanted to curse at me but decided against it,this is the palace and noble ladies don't curse."Sorry if you feel offended" I cleared my throat and apologized,it better not to cause any trouble,since I am leaving soon.I stepped back and passed beside him.I noticed he started following but I shaked my head.'He can't be following me' I shifted his thoughts from my mind and walked towards a big garden I saw.I was by the door when someone hit me by the shoulders and passed.I hissed and was ready to flare up when I saw the handsome I met a while ago,so I just ignored him. But I entered anyway."Why are you here?" He glared at me when I came in and I flashed him a smile,even his glare is hot…."I came in because it's a garden and I need some fresh air,any problem?""You are not supposed to be here,this garden is only
Chapter 4 George POV "Your Majesty,it's time for court" I groaned,I can't even rest,my day and schedule is always packed. I leaned on the chair and sighedBeing a King is tiring,the weight the crown bears is too much. "Your Majesty it time" Alfred reminded me again.I stood up reluctantly "Prepare my clothes" I ordered And soon my clothes were brought in and I changed. I went out and rolls of servants followed me. "Reena,the palace looks so beautiful,it splendid,there's so much to steal" A voice caught my attention and I stopped walking. I glanced in the direction of the voice,and saw a girl in a blue dress. The dress is simple and elegant,just right for her.I can only see her side view and her maid was behind her. The maid looked troubled"My Lady,you promised not to steal again,and this is the palace if you steal….""I know Reena,we are only here for the compensation" this time she turned to look at her maid so I could see her face clearly. I w
Chapter 5 George POV "Your majesty,it time for dinner" Alfred as usual reminded. "Do you need a change of clothes?" Alfred asked since I'm still in the casual wear I wore since in the afternoon. "Noo,you can all go,I will call you when am ready" I shushed them off. I don't plan on going with any of them anyways. So as soon as they all left,I opened the window facing my bed and jumped out as quietly as I can. I landed on my feet,I stood up and dust myself and I went on my way. I was close to the dinning hall,when I saw very familiar figure. "We are going to take forever if you keep this up""I know right but this dress isn't helping matters" I grinned when I saw Courtney struggling to walk in her dress,it looked really funny.She lifted her gaze and saw me "Huh.?? It handsome dude,Hey Handsome dude " she yelled and her maid hit her on the back.they seems rather close,not like mistress and servant,more like friends. They exchanged words and she t
Chapter 6 Courtney POV"That swindle,gosh I can't believe he lied to me" I kicked the table in annoyance and sat down hissing. "But My Lady, how can you talk to Your Majesty that way? It…." I glared at Reena and she kept quiet. I have never been this shocked in my whole life and to think he was having fun.He must think been hot is everything 'But I don't mind anyways,he's gorgeous' I smiled and realized my thoughts. "Stop it Courtney, you are here for the money remember"I hit my self on the head to cursion my thoughts. "But come to think of it,he doesn't look like a king,he's more like….""Milady, what does a king look like? It not you have met one before to know"Reena rolled her eyes and I shrugged "You are right,how will I know what he look like,well it non of my business,I just need to keep this up for a while and leave after I got disqualified,as simple as that,I should focus on the compensation that the most important thing"Reena nodded "But with the
Chapter 7 Courtney POV I was in a daze till I got back to my room,I kept staring at the ceiling and smiling sheepishly. "Milady""Yes Reena""Do you think His Majesty likes…."I glared at her and she stopped what she was about to say. "How can he? I'm not as beautiful as most of the ladies here,I don't have talent whatsoever,I'm clumsy and remember I'm just a petty thief" I sighed and shaked my head,I have a lot of flaws. "I see Milady,let's just focus on what we are here for" I nodded and shook all the thoughts I was having away. "Milady,your lunch is ready" a timid voice came from the door,and I knew it was the little maid Dehilla."Come in" she came in as quietly as she could,and dropped my lunch,she slowly reversed and almost got to the door. "Come here" I waved to her and she bowed down in fear,"Come here before I get angry" I pretended to look scary so she rushed towards me,"Sit" I ordered and she did"Go on, eat" I urged her and she ref
Chapter 8 Courtney POV "Milady,I don't think you should do this. I know you want to leave but remember the compensation we should….." "forget the compensation I can't do this anymore"I hasten my steps and Reena ran after me to catch up. I came across the garden,the garden I first met George.i looked at the garden and smiled. "Milady, did you change your mind?" Reena saw me stop and asked. "No let's go," I walked forward and came face to face with George. "How's your fever? Do you feel better?"he moved closer to me and I stepped back to create distance between us. "I'm fine Your Majesty,rather than be concerned about me,I think you should go spend the night with lady Agatha,bye Your Majesty" I bowed and resumed walking but he caught my forearm and I stopped. "Where are you going?" He questioned staring at me coldly,I shuddered, George has never given me that kind of look, but I don't care. "Don't bother Your Majesty, let me be on my way. '' I sigh
Chapter 9George POV I looked down at Courtney and sighed,that was close,if I haven't met her she would have gone to mother and I know Mother will let her go. This troublemaker,I touched her forehead to be sure she's not having fever again,and I was relieved she wasn't. She was already sound asleep,I was happy I met her by the garden and managed to stop her.I wondered why she suddenly decided to leave. I watched over her all night and finally left when it dawned to get some sleep before it time for court. Alfred woke me when it was time and we left. "Based on the competition going on,Lady Agatha seems to be leading, congratulations in advance Lord Danbury." The royal secretary said,and the Prime minister smiled. "Don't flatter me,the competition just started, who knows, someone else might win" Our eyes met and he slowly lowered his gaze. I sneer,this man is always daring me."Congratulations? It is just the first day of the competition,moreover what m
Chapter 11 Courtney POV I was supposed to leave the palace but I got points instead,and His Majesty doesn't seem to want me to leave but I will. I just need to prepare slowly, it's just a matter of time before I will be dropped so I should just let nature take it's course. "Milady are you alright?" Reena asked on our way back to my room." Of course I'm fine."she touched my forehead to be sure. She frowned and looked from my eyes to lips"Your temperature is normal but you look pale"" Probably because I'm starving," I said to stop her from worrying." Is that so? Then let's hurry up,so you can go eat lunch" I nodded and we soon got to my place. My lunch was served but Reena wasn't around as she went to collect my medicine from the physician. I ate lunch alone,and undressed,wearing comfy clothes.I let down my hair and planned to rest but I started having a stomach ache. At first it was bearable, but as time went on it got worse. I started sweating and was feeling weak and suff