If You'd Only Notice

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Zena's pov

Waking up I rush to the bathroom throwing up, groaning I get up and rinse my mouth then shower drying off in front of the mirror sighing I look at the slight swell in my stomach fighting back tears.

I look at my reflection as I start brushing my hair as memories of how this happened play over in my head, my hand freezes and I throw my brush before grabbing some scissors and cut my hair off taking it from my thighs to short pixie like hair, as memories of Lady Dimitrescu running her fingers threw my hair after hours of pleasure, this went on for months till a new shipment of maids came in then I was cast aside for a new toy.

Trying not to think of how I'm going to hide my pregnancy later I grab some perfume and spray it on, so far it's covered my scent enough to not notice I'm pregnant.

I move to start my job ignoring the new toy sniggering with her friends, grabbing a slice of toast to eat and leaving the dining room I smile as I feel arms around me hugging me "Hello Lady Cassandra, do you need me to do anything?"

She laughs "No but I thought I would hang out with you while you work" she says smugly.

I nod smiling "Sounds wonderful, I'd love to hear about your recent hunt, I saw you brought in a nice large pray".

She smiles as her eyes glaze over before she starts to recount the tale giving extremely gory details.

I feel my stomach turn and cover my mouth rushing into a guest room bathroom throwing up.

Cassandra swarms in after me frowning as she rubs my back "Are you sick? You've never thrown up listen to my stories before" She says while touching my forehead, frowning I pull her hand away patting it.

"It's just a stomach bug it'll pass in a few days, trying to feel my temperature won't work Cassandra, your temperature won't allow you to feel if I'm too hot".

She nods following me around the rest of the day talking but I feel her watching me closely as I act like everything's fine.

When the day's over I return to my room to shower and cry myself to sleep.

After that incident with Cassandra, Bela joins me she doesn't talk but watches me all day, the next day Daniela joins me talking and watching me, and soon it's all three as the days go by I throw up more trying to ignore their stares and worry.

One night as I head to my room they swarm in and lean on my bedroom door and the bathroom door blocking it, Bela sighs looking at me "Alright this stomach bug hasn't passed it's been three weeks what's wrong?"

I sigh rubbing my face "I'm just not eating well, I'll be okay I promise".

They stare at me for a moment before nodding and leaving, I sigh once they're gone and quickly shower.

Days pass in a blur before my sickness eases up but the girls have already told their mother that they're worried about me, she's summoned me to come to her office.

I sigh walking up to the door keeping a blank look on my face, knocking it swings open letting me see the new pet smirking, I roll my eyes ignoring her.

Walking to the desk I bow speaking in a monotone voice "You wanted to see me, My Lady?"

She frowns at my voice and facial expression "Yes, my daughters have expressed distress over your health recently".

I nod "I have told them already I am fine My Lady just some stomach issues it will pass, I apologize for causing them distress as I do enjoy their company while working".

She frowns looking worried while listening to me speak and seeing the blank stare I give her then nods waving me off "Take the day off" I bow and leave.

I make my way to my room getting my money and leave for the village where I grab baby clothes, pre made wood, paint, cloth, stuffing to build a bed, and other things to make stuff for the baby before I head back.

Heading to my room I start building the crib and smooth it down before sealing it and painting it, it's nothing special just a large box frame a bed will fit in with the sides raising above the mattress, I smile starting on the bed for the crib, once finished I start knitting a blanket till I hear the girls swarm coming.

I push the crib and bed underneath my bed before sitting back down and continue knitting as they come in.

"What are you doing?" Dani asks

I smile "I'm making a blanket to pass the time, I haven't been sleeping well" I answer as they sit watching and talking to me.