Crystal Kingdom
07 PM
Greetings this is a story about a young woman named Mona who works as a maid for the "Cappel" royal family. Someone might think that it must be truly fascinating to work for them.
Which in this case is not.
Mona lives in a world where magic exists. In this world, people are blessed by receiving an ability as soon as they are born. Also known as "mana". Due to this situation, society has decided to divide every individual into two groups depending on whether they received their abilities or not. Those who got lucky to posses mana are classified as high ranks which eventually become knights/dame or spiritual masters/mistresses. And then there are unlucky people like Mona with a low rank who are unfortunate enough to be born without magic. They have to work hard for a living. Basically, they fulfil every wish a person with a higher rank has.
"Mona the head maid is calling us"
"Oh, right away!" she answers, gripping onto the laundry basket before setting it down in front of the door of the other room. The rest of the maids were already waiting with a straight posture.
"Is something the matter Delia?" Mona asks, whispering so only her the young woman could hear her, who is also a good friend of hers. Both have known each other since the beginning of this job.
"Not that I know of, I just arrived as well-"
"Attention ladies!" the head maid spoke loudly "I am afraid I have targic news" her facial expression wasn't even a bit happy, she was forced to take the headband off and lower her head. "Our dear friend, Miss Alysa was involved in a terrible accident and is no longer among the living"
Each person in the room gasped in shock, shed a tear and prayed to the angels to protect her soul and escort her to heaven. After all, when someone dies they are either reborn as an angel called "light" or as a demon called "night", serving in heaven or hell. "Mona!" The young woman snaps out of her thoughts, not having her attention to the head maid. "U-um" but before Mona could start, her friend beside her tapped on Mona's shoulder. "Congratulations Mona!"
"Uhm on what?" Mona asks in confusion. "I am aware Mona has been with us for only four months and is practically a newcomer, but so far she has done an excellent job which is why, you have been announced as the next personal maid of our majesty, Prince Raybin Cappel."
Her breath gets stuck in throat. Prince Raybin! The most handsome and lovable man in this world. She has to admit...she does have a crush on him, like everyone else in this castle. Perhaps in the entire kingdom.
Mona turns and looks at the rest of the maids. They weren't pleased with this announcement. It's not like they could change anything. "A-ah, thank you! I am honored, but the girls before me-" but she couldn't finish her sentence as the head maid interrupts her. "No, Her Majesty, Queen Lucia, specifically requested for you." With this information, Mona's jaw slightly dropped. The queen herself?!
The head maid hands the young woman a tray with fresh made tea and instructs her to serve it to the prince.
"Now you must head to his majesty's bedroom and gently wake him up from his slumber. Keep in mind that he has a conference later and he has to be absolutely prepared for it" she slightly pushes her forward, causing the young woman to nod and rush with careful movements to Prince Raybin's bedroom. The excitement inside her chest causes the steaming water inside the cup to shake due to her legs doing the same thing. Mona thought they would give up soon.
Arriving in front of the door, the young woman knocks. But she didn't get an answer. The prince is probably still asleep which is why she slowly enters inside. Oh how she will be satisfied to see his angelic face. But being now in his room she faces darkness due to the curtains still being closed. Although she could see a bit of his figure elegantly laying on the enormous bed, covered with the blanket till the middle of his chest. With a morning head...what a beautiful sight to drool for!
Mona let out a silent giggle, placing the tray with the cup on the table before stepping towards the window to pull the curtains. Slowly she approaches the prince, attempting to wake him up. "Your Majesty?" but Mona is so quiet that even the mice cannot hear her. "Prince R-Raybin?" the man isn't moving an inch. She decides to poke him on the cheek, fearing that she might lose her hand this way. What was she thinking anyway? To her luck though, Prince Raybin still isn't awake...yet!
"Your Majesty please wake up" she calls out again. Because of their body contact the male grabs her wrist, holding it firmly, making Mona squeak.
Raybin:
The young man's slumber is disturbed ever since the curtains were pulled together. This way he knew his personal maid Alysa was present. But something isn't quite right. The poking ... It is not her usual behaviour mornings. Out of all respect, where are her manners? With the unfamiliar voice calling his name, Raybin realised that the person is indeed not Alysa which is why he acts quickly and grabs the person's wrist. Once his eyes open, still dazed, they meet with a pair of hazel orbs which belong to the woman who is standing in front of him with rosy cheeks and beautiful light brown hair. She stumbled back, bowing with her head to apologize while speaking with a terrified voice.
"I apologize for your majesty! I-I wasn't thinking" With a much clearer vision, Raybin could see that her hair actually has the color of the night. Who is she?
Letting go of her hand and throwing the covers to the side, he stands up from his bed. "Where is Alysa?" he asks.
"She is...dead your majesty" Mona answers. Raybin lifts his head in shock gazing at the woman who is looking down on her feet, holding the tray in her hands. "I see, may the Angels protect her" He takes his robe and the tea from her, watching how she waits for him to finish his cup. He was sure the young woman had brown hair but perhaps he was tired because of yesterdays training.
But then again he never saw her around the castle. Must be new.
"What is your name?"
"My name is Mona, It's an honor to serve you" Of course it is. "Prepare the bathtub for me" he demands. The maid rushed to the bathroom to do so. It's going to be a long day.
Mona:
Mona slapped herself in the face once she entered the bathroom, her heart beating so fast that she thought it would explode His golden eyes, pierced her back there. Calm down...it's just Prince Raybin. After five minutes preparing the bathtub, Mona goes back to the bedroom.
"Your bath is ready for your majesty" she says with a flustered face. Indeed this is going to be a long day.
