The Maids'

Chapter 20

Prince Nicholas Pov

Waking  up alone in bed, with cold sheets around me, tells that Iris left a long time ago.

I can't wait for the celebration to be over, then I can take her home with me.

"sire I have prepared your bath" Peter's voice rose me up from my thought.

Where is prince Harry? i asked as i dress up.

I look at my man who appeared to be lost his thought. Out with it, what is eating you up?

"The whole Palace is engulfed with the news that prince Desmond is taking Iris has his concubine". he said looking at me.

Humm I said nonchalantly.

"How do you plan on dealing with it because please Desmond is dead set on having Iris". he continue probably noticing that I wasn't going on to say anything.

hummm I said again

"The King sent for Iris to be brought to him to him, she should be meeting with the king now" Peter said to me turning to leave.

The news froze  me in action. What do you mean the King sent for Iris? and how do you know that the King sent for her?

"People talk my lord" he replied smiling.

Where is Desmond? I asked I i need to get this over with.

"At the training grounds"

xxxxxxxxxxxx

Iris Pov

I stood fidgeting on the spot as stood in the court room. Apparently the King summon's us.The cold eyes dagger  being thrown at me by maids, Madam Magdalene and Susan
is enough to send me to an early grave.

But I'd rather have my guard up than let it down around these people.

Loud foot steps echoing had us maintaining our perfect poise. I cast a side glance at susan who had a smile perfectly fitted on her face.

"Your majesty" madam Margaret said in a sweetly distil voice, dipping into a perfect curtsey as did we.

'Margaret, you have done a fine job with the courtesan house.' The King said in a voice that had her smiling.

"Thank you sir" reply with a toothy grin.

'Margaret I would want to have a word with Iris' the king said.

At the mention of my name the hairs on my back stood at attention. I watch Madam  Magdalene and Susan retreats.

'You can look up' he said

I look up to see is intimidating gaze direct ed at me. He was quiet as he walk back to his seat.

'My son has taken quite an interest in you, and you likewise'. he said with a shrouded voice.

Too frightened to tell him otherwise I kept mute.

'And I have agreed that you can be his  concubine, as long as a marriage princess Mitian'.

'There won't be a formal party since you are not of  a noble birth'.

'Do you have any objections?' he asked

The look he gave me was one that is giving me the opportunity to talk but alas I open my mouth to tell him,

"yes there is" but I just couldn't.

So I just shake my head instead and I was bade to leave. which I was grateful for because I have not been able to breathe properly.

Too engrossed In my thought as to what to do, I didn't notice the human being blocking my part, Until it was
too late for me to avoid him.

What is it George? i spat with so much venom that I muster in my voice.

" Long time no see Iris" he said all smug

I don't wish to see you George I said as I side-step leaving him.

" I know you are having an affair with Prince Nicholas" he said awfully to loud.

His words made me freeze on my step my steps, I turned to face him and his face was plastered in a toothy grin.

I don't know what you are talking about I said to him

A year living with courtesans and  the  drunks, has taught me to lie while keeping a straight face.

'You know what I'm saying, I saw you leave his room early this morning'.

And? I question him with a fixed gaze

'What do you mean by ''And" he asked as his grin began to slip off slowly.

I did meet up with Prince Nicholas and Prince Harry will you say I'm having an affair with the both of them? I questioned angrily.

'I....I... stuttering before he  could say anything else, I closed up the distance between us and watch him move back.

I smirk as I did a victory dance in my head.

If you don't have other things to say George, I would encourage you to stop spewing nonsense about the prince,
because you know I might just tell it to him. I said as a matter of fact voice.

A look of dread appear on his face  and in a strange way it's gave me Joy.

I walk away from him not more than five paces, I came face-to-face with the devil himself. "Prince Nicholas."

"Where were you he asked?"

I was with the king I replied quietly knowing that George might still be behind me.

He must have noticed that I was trying to pay it safe because the next thing he did was going to cause me the subject at the dinner tonight.

He kissed me. Nothing prepared me for this the wheels in my head started spinning and I didn't know when I push myself away from him.

I threw him a deadly glare. what is wrong with you!! I yelled.

rather than answering me he grab my hard and tug me along with him.

Too shock, I look back at George expression and it's says it all.

I whisper yell, let's go of me

'Never,'  he said as his grip tightened

We passed a group of water maid  and  believe me their eyes bulge out of their sockets when they saw the Prince holding my hand.

What are you doing, please let's go I said again

"No came" is Curt reply

I will get into trouble for this I said as my eyes began to have mist.

He must have heard it I'm my voice, for he stop walking and turn to face me, and say " I need you to trust me,
I'm sending a message to Desmond okay"

Thank you for reading 🙏🙏🙏😊
I apologize for any typos.
don't forget to vote and leave me a comment.