The Maids'

Chapter 3(Edited)

The prince horse gallop away the air whip nice on my face. The Feeling of freedom feels good.

                         Flashback
The Prince stretch his hands towards me I place my hand on his and I felt a spark literally I Yelp in surprise as he placed me on his horse my back was ridge,  I definitely will get punished for this,riding with the prince.wait till I tell Rose. End of flashbacks

"Open your eyes Iris" he said to my eyes. My body tingles as I wonder what wrong with me.

I didn't even realize that I had closed my eyes, I peel them open as I fed greedly on trees that flew by us. I have had this experience before. I am grateful I had a chance to experience it. My involuntarily shut it's self again as I draw in a breath.

"Honey?" The Prince said
Not understanding what he meant I tried to look at him but there was no room for that as the Prince held me in place. I said instead

My Lord? Puzzled as to what he said could he be that he is hungry? And who eat honey as food?

"Your hair smells like honey"he said

Okay sire? Came My Curt reply which Probably sounds more  like a question since I don't know what to reply.

I do wash my hair with the soap we are able to afford just that I didn't have enough time to smell it. As long as it washes my hair clean I don't mind. I thought

"Call me Harry instead it less mouth full". he said as he slow the horse pace.

I was stunned at his request guess Sara was right about the prince. He is kind, and courteous to people. Guess my money didn't go to waste paying Sara to give me information about him.

"Won't you ask me anything" he said yet again as we came to a stand still.

What could I possibly ask the Prince, I thought then the nagging thought I have been having since Lady Cecilia called my name tumbled out my mouth before I could stop it.

Why me I ask quietly

"What to you mean" he asked as his face develop a frown.

Am just a water maid I reply as I played with the fur of the horse It should have be the high rank.

"Hummm I suggest we meet the queen and ask her  when we get back"

I could't give any reply immediately as he already dismounted as I notice the guards and George dismount leading their horses towards the house grass.

"Why not" he ask bringing my focus back to him.Why not ask the queen
yourself?

I gape at him he can't actually be serious, didn't he know we can't just meet the queen at will.

Because am a water maid we can't meet with the queen. I explained when I noticed he was waiting for a reply

"Then I will help you he said after awhile".

Thank you my Lord I said

"Call me Harry" he Said as he stretch his hands for at me so I can dismount.

I nodded as I ease myself down his arm engulf my waist, I muttered a thank you.

'Sire the horses need water'George said immediately my foot touches the ground.

"Okay, Iris can you help feed the horses" the Prince said looking at me

Yes my lo----- I cut myself stop immediately as the Prince gives me a meaniful look. I ment Prince Harry. I reply with a curtsey.

'How dare you refer to the prince by name' George said angrly rasing his hand to hit me I flinch as my back hit the prince.

"George!!! The prince bellowed with so much  authority leveling him with a frown, never you try to hit a woman."

'But sire she refers to you without respect". He tried to justify

"I asked her to" the prince said maintaining his frown of displeasure.

'Am sorry sire' George said probably realizing he has lost. As he cast his gaze downward

"Not to me,but to Iris the Prince said. While still holding his stern gaze

"But sire she - - - she ------ George appears to have lost his balance as he struggles with what to say

"She what?"the prince asked leveling his manservant a harsh glare

"Nothing sire"George reply swallowing hard

"Then go on" the prince said impatiently. As the guards around us began to busy themselves while trying to not listen in on us.

'Am------Am' I watch him swallow as he opened his mouth but nothing came out.

"George" the prince called warningly

'Amsorry'  he said in a rush, with his hand in a tight fist.

It forgiven I reply as I did a little victory dance in my mind can't wait to tell the other maid's . I smile gleefully when I noticed the Prince wasn't looking at me.

I turned away to get the horses water and boy it was not easy. I Wonder why the horses weren't lead down the stream to drink.

I journeyed back and forth to feed the horses I was on my last trip when i       felt a shadow behind me I turn around and saw George.

What is it? I asked noting that no one was in sight.  If he tries anything I could wack him with the bucket.

'You think I can't see through your act' he said as he held my hand in a tight grip.

I gasp as I noticed he was close to me, he must have moved closer while I was lost in thought.

Am not acting I reply angrly and release me this instant.

His grip tightens and I refuse to be intimidated by him so I maintain a leveled gaze as the Prince Early did.

'I will make it my duty to expose you before the prince as a loose skirt'. He said in disgust as he release me

Then what do you call yourself and Everlyn I ask raising my chin? I didn't know the confidence came from but am liking it.

'How dare you mention her name' he said in shock

Oh please the whole Palace knows of your not so secret liaison. I continue

'Silence! He shouted causing the birds to rustle out of the tree in shock, as he ground his teeth loudly.

Everlyn does not love you once you loose your job she will find another lover with deeper pocket than yours I finish with a smug Look.

'How dare you you are nothing but a water maid. He said I could see that he barely had it together. I mentally smile in Victory

Yes a water maid that has been given the opportunity to be the prince Concubine I reply arrogantly. What did you just spill out you idiot my subconscious whisper's. It a good thing am the only one that can hear that.

Before George could reply I noticed the prince standing behind George.
My Lord I said in shock, please Lord tell me he didn't hear my brawel with George,who froze but quickly regain his senses as the prince came to stand beside us .

'Sire do you need anything' George ask while casting a frosty glare at me and I responded with one of mine.

"Join the others to make camp and go along with the bucket." The Prince said with amusement playing in his voice while looking at me.

I gave George the bucket as he walk away with his shoulder all rigid,  the evening shadow shields him as well as his emotions.

The silence was ear deafening as I stood before the Prince not more than six paces away, to avoid the awkward silence I  said, I will go join them to pitch the tenth trying to flee his presence.

"Wait!"The prince called before I could leave.
So you want to be concubine??????

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