Some weeks later.
Wendy's POV."A plate of chicken and chips for table number 5," I yelled the minute I went into the kitchen."Aye!" Someone replied. I stepped back out of the kitchen grabbing a tray of wine and two glasses with me. Going to table number five, I dropped it in front of the two men."Your order will be ready in less than five minutes," I made my way out of their table to another who was calling for my attention. I took their order and went ahead to the kitchen to make it known to them.The chicken and chips were ready, I picked it up and took it to the other two. They paid and made their way out since it was a take-out.I kept moving from the kitchen to the restaurant back to the kitchen, I was beginning to feel dizzy and tired but I dared not sit till all the customers were satisfied.It wasn't until 10 pm that I finally fell back on one of the chairs, tired and almost giving up. Finally, all the customers were gone."Well done, Wendy," Kira smiled at me as she walked over to where I sat. I forced out a smile at her,"Thanks,"She was also one of the staff here at the restaurant. Very friendly and happens to be my only friend here at the restaurant where I now work in Chicago."Shall we?" She asked and I rolled my eyes, was that a question? I can't wait to get out of here!I quickly went to the workers’ room to change my uniform back into my casual wear before stepping out with my handbag. We both made our way out saying goodbye to the rest of the staff.After being disowned by my father, I could only find refuge in the house of a friend of mine called May. She was the only one sweet and kind enough to help me out. The rest of my friends got scared because of what my parents had said to the public.They didn't want to go to jail, no one did so they just couldn't help. May had helped me because she was preparing to travel to Chicago to further her education. She was kind enough to let me follow her and that was how I ended up in a strange land.No one knows me to be a princess here and I would like to keep it that way. It would be a disgrace to know that the former princess of Havon kingdom in London was a waitress here in Chicago."Alright dear, bye" Kira waved when she got to her final stop and I also waved back at her. She came down from the bus. Soon, it was my stop so I came down as well and made my way to my house."Hello," I smiled when I stepped into the house to see May and her aunt in the living room.We had come to stay with May's aunt here in Chicago, she is the sweetest soul I have ever met. She had been so nice to me and treated me like a daughter."Wendy, you're back,""Now, we can finally eat dinner," Aunt Linda said before standing on her feet and heading to the kitchen.I let out a small chuckle as I dropped my bag and followed her to help. I had told them both to always eat without me but they refused saying a family must eat at least dinner together.After a while, we were all sitting and eating dinner."Have you seen the news?" May asked and I shook my head. Even though the TV was always switched on in the restaurant, we didn't have time to see what was going on there. We were too busyMay switched on the television with the remote and I noticed it wasn't Chicago's news she was speaking about but London's news. What happened?"Havon kingdom has been announced the third best kingdom in the whole of London. Even with the unfortunate event that happened a few weeks back which caused the king of Havon to disown his only daughter, she still came out as the third-best kingdom in London.Havon is well known and respected for her integrity, strength, and honesty—"I sighed as I refused to continue to look. I bowed my head to my plate of food. This was one of the reasons Father wanted me to get married. He wanted to show off his kingdom and that meditative would have made him come out the first in the whole of London.It was my action of running away that had pulled him to rank three instead of first. He should hate me by now.I tried to shut my ears to what was said on the TV but I couldn't anymore when I heard my father's voice,"I am honored, I would personally like to thank the whole of London for always appreciating the Havon kingdom highly as it should be. We had always stood out second but some circumstances had pushed us to the third position this time but it is well accepted and appreciated"The interviewer smiled and the audience clapped, then he asked,"I am sorry about your daughter. It was all over the news. Do you plan to accept her back? I mean, she is your only daughter,""I do not have a daughter," Father said so firmly that my heart broke. Staring at my food, tears rolled down my cheeks.Closing my eyes, I opened them again with determination, I quickly finished my food before saying to them,"I will go to my room now. I still have about two assignments to finish before I sleep. Tomorrow is a new day"I was in a hurry to leave for work from school, there was no time to work on my assignment at the restaurant so I have to do that now."Ah ah," May smiled before wiggling her brows, "I heard there is a new hot professor in school, I'm so excited”I sighed as I headed up… May hardly swoon over men, who was she talking about?“I'm talking to you, Wendy,” she shouted playfully and began to follow me.“I'm not interested in men's talk baby, I have so many bills to take care of and no man would do that for me freely” I muttered, rolling my eyes.Wendy's POV. May and I stepped into our class as she kept talking about the new hot professor. This girl had practically gone to search for him on the net. I don't understand May's problem. She just cannot stop talking about him and I was so shocked when she came to wake me up this morning for school. May was always the sluggish one. I shook my head knowing that the only reason she was so excited to come to school was because of the new professor in school. And just as I had reasoned, she hasn't stopped talking about him since we left the house. "We have his third-period class. He teaches mathematics and I heard he is very good. I spent most of the time last night revising mathematics in case he asks questions," Okay, I hate math. This is just to prove that l and this professor might not work well together. It happened with all the math teachers I had had in my lifetime. Math is a subject I wish to delete from human history. "Have seen him," a girl said excitedly, jumping up li
Wendy's POV"Hello, my Princess,'' a deep masculine voice said, his hot breath fanning my face in the process and my heart fell. I'm gonna be ruined, everything I've dedicated myself to build over the month will be ruined. No. No. I can't allow it, pull it together Wendy, pull your disorganized self together. Taking in a deep breath to steady myself, I slowly looked up and my breath hitched when I saw those deep oceanic blue staring deep into me, staring at my soul. Could he read minds? I clenched my bag strap tightly, trying to act audacious and not get intimidated by that scorching look he was giving me, "Si... Sir... I'm... What..." I stuttered and swallowed an empty air, it looked like I had a brain freeze. I only have a brain freeze in math class or exams. "Yes…?" He said, his minty breath penetrated my senses, and that musky male scent got me wanting more of what I do not want to admit. "What... What are you talking about, sir?" I asked, my fingers digging into my palm, wi
Wendy's POV. "What were you guys conversing about yesterday?" May asked for the umpteenth time that day but as usual, I chose to ignore her. I can't even think straight right now and the reason for my chaos was the reason for her happiness.I've never seen May so excited about anything, not even a family bucket of MC Donald. I wish I could talk to her about my fears but I can't. May was the only friend who helped me without thinking of the consequences, however, there are things she lacks. "C'mon girl, you've got to tell me what happened between you guys yesterday, I couldn't sleep because of it, tell me already, I'm dying to know, please. The whole class asked me about it today but I could not say anything and you know how I hate being clueless, just fucking tell me so we'll all have a good laugh!" She insisted and I rolled my eyes.As we neared the cafeteria, the aroma of the food wafted through my nose and my mouth began to salivate. I've not eaten something edible since yesterday
Wendy's POV."Wendy, what's wrong with you, why are you suddenly looking pale?" May asked and I felt her hand on my arm. "I have to go, May, I'll see you later, I really have to go," I muttered hurriedly, veering around and rushing to the administrative block. My heart was beating frantically against my ribcage as the starkness of the command echoed in my head. It was just a text message and not a voice message but the raw order got adrenaline gushing into every part of me. Lord I didn't plan for this kind of life after the tragedy that befell me, all I wanted was a peaceful quiet life. A life free from my past, a life where I do not have to worry about my past popping up like those annoying ads on apps. "Wendy!!!" I heard my name but the confusion in me was too great to care about whoever was calling me. Why would the professor call? Why the fuck was I panicking because of his text? It was normal for a teacher to call a student but why was my heart running a marathon because of
Wendy's POV. The race down the stairs was fast, tiring, and yet a futile one because I knew there was no way I'd make it to class before him. He's using the fucking elevator, how am I supposed to make it to the fourth floor before him, it was at this time I wish princesses have real princess power, I know I'm dethroned but I can still have my powers, right? My shoes made a squeaking sound as I ran down, my heart was racing and thudding loudly in my chest, my throat felt dry and my mouth was having this odd taste I can not even explain, sweats covered my body but I had no time to even clean it. I'm such an empathy case right now. As I took the last step down, I nearly slipped and due to my battle for stability, I had a sprain in my ankle and despite the discomfort I felt, I could not allow it to penetrate me nor did I allow myself the liberty to feel pain. People were staring at me as I half ran and leaped towards my department but I didn't care. If I get a bad grade, I'll not be q
Wendy's POV. "Ouch! Careful May, you wanna damage it further?" I asked May angrily while she was trying to help me apply some of her aunt's medicine to my ankle."I'm sowie baby, I don't intend to hurt you, it looks pretty swollen, we could have gone to the hospital you know." She muttered childishly and began to blow the sprained part; an action I think it's childish but looks cute. May is just everything to me right now. Yeah, she's annoying and acts silly but all we got is each other, just me and her ...oh, plus Aunt Linda, the happiest and most content soul I've ever met. "Stop blowing it, you're only making it worse," I said and when she shot her head to look at me, I rolled my eyes and relaxed my head on the cushion."You're annoying and really crazy." I heard her but I chose to ignore her and she got the message because she went back to doing her job. I might not be a princess again but I had to enjoy the feeling of being spoiled sometimes, it just feels good and I don't th
Wendy's POV. "Oh, Lord!" I cried as we stepped out of our apartment, my leg was hurting so bad that I just wanna be sedated so I'll go into nothingness."So sorry dear, you'll be fine honey." Aunt Linda soothed me as she helped me down the stairs towards the packed taxi. "May, get your ass down here now!" Aunt Linda shouted harshly for May who was busy putting on some make-up.That silly girl was putting on make-up at such an odd hour when we were supposed to be on our way to the hospital. Aunt Linda helped me into the car and got in the passenger seat in front. May was supposed to be with me at the back but the ridiculous girl was nowhere in sight "I'm sorry ladies, I just had to apply some...""Get in now, you crazy child!" Aunt Linda huffed, cutting May in. May just grumbled and slid into the car with me, as the car began to progress, I got ready for Aunt Linda's wrath. "You silly child...""C'mon Aunt May, I'm here already, you don't have to utter profanity on my entire gene
Wendy's POV. "Good evening ma'am." He greeted with all modesty looking at Aunt Linda with an extended hand. His scent wafted into my nostril and I chastised myself when I inhaled more of it. What was he making me do? Making me think?! "Hello, good evening, it's good to finally meet the famous professor." Aunt Linda said softly and took his extended hand into hers. "Wow, I don't know what to say." He said with a chuckle before withdrawing his hand. "Hi professor, it's good to meet you... I mean see you." May stammered and I know she's flushed right now. Gawd! When will that girl learn to control herself when it comes to this man? "It's good to see you too..." He paused obviously not getting the name, I doubt if he even knows her name."May... My name is May." May was quick to fill in the missing phrase."Oh, yeah, Miss. May." He said curtly and I heard May giggle. The way he's being all Mr. Nice was provoking me, I know that he's anything but nice. He's such a perfect deviant,