WHO WILL TAME THE BEAST?

Chapter 5

MEETING THE KING

I was given a plain peach colored uniform and assigned to be a kitchen maid. "All new maids are to keep off the east wing, Zaya you're to show irene around and make her get used to this house. Anybody caught slacking when on duty will answer to me. Understood?" Yes Mrs Agatha, they all chorused except from me and beingthe wise lady she is, she noticed i didn't answer. Any problem Irene? No Mrs Agatha i answered and quickly dropped down my head. "Good. Now get back to your duties." They all dispersed leaving me and zaya alone. I was so happy she didn't hand me over to the maid that brought me from the guard post, She's was so scary. "Hi my name is Zaya and i can tell that you're not from around here, although i don't mind. I hope we get along! she smiled and stretched forth her hands for a handshake. Enveloping her in a bome crushing hug, I'm so greatful to be placed under you zaya. She smiled "me too irene"
I was shown the throneroom which was so extravagant but in an old fashioned way. It seems the castle has been built since a long  time ago but it still screamed wealth.
The ballroom was adorned with crystal chandeliers. I was shown around the east wing and finally shown to my room.
I was stunned at the sight of my room. It was simple and beautiful, just the way i liked it.

Won't you give me a tour of the east wing? She stoped walking and in a flash she was in front of me.

Never mention the east wing if you want to live more than a day in here.
That's where the king resides.
I shut my mouth and we continued on the tour like nothing happened. I was shown the garden and instantly knew that it was going to be my favorite place in the palace.

It was dusk by the time we finished the tour. The palace was so large that i kept thinking about how big the east wing will be. Irene!! Come quick, it's almost time for the king's dinner and you have to assist Freya to bring the food to him.
Now listen when you get there follow exactly what freya does. Do not look him in the eyes.
I was scared that on my first day I've been assigned a task to the heartless king but more terrified that I'll have to go with the maid who made me an enemy out of nothing. I never knew her name was freya.

The east wing was so cold and lifeless, Freya kept urging me to walk faster with the heavy tray of the king's dinner without assisting me as we were both ordered to do. My mind kept telling me that going with Freya was a bad idea and I should probably go back Afterall i prefer the scoldings of Mrs Agatha than the king that i kept hearing bad stuffs about.

Go serve the king his dinner, I'll be right here waiting. "What did i just hear her say?"

Didn't you hear what i said? By this time we were both standing at the front of the big doors that I already guessed were the king's chambers.

Ireni or whatever you're called, I'm a senior maid and I just gave you orders. Go in and serve the king. it's part of your first training.

I swallowed. She can't be serious with all what she just said. I slowly raised my head and gazed into her eyes to see her giving me a deadly glare. I immediately knew that she was serious and there was no way out for. For a moment there, i thought of dropping down the tray in my hands and then excuse it as a mistake but I didn't want to be scolded on my first day.
I summoned courage, remembering what Bronte and Yoda told me ,i realized i needed to be brave if i wanted to save this kingdom.
I stepped forward and the guards stationed at the doors opened up. The tray of food immediately became more heavy due to my anxiousness.

The room was dark so I couldn't make out anything. Turning the lights on, i became memerized. I kept admiring the room until i saw a figure by the stone wall. His back was turned to me.

Did you come to gwak at me or serve me my dinner? The voice was as cold as death and had a serene feeling to it that i immediately knew that the voice belonged to none other than the king.

With shaky legs and an erratic heart i dropped down on my knees. "Have mercy on me my king, i have erred my lord. Have mercy"

There was silence that i thought death was coming to me slowly, i began thinking of all the things i didn't have the time to do. Was this how i was going to die from this merciless king?

Look at me!
Did i hear right? Was this evil king asking me to look at him? Did he want to torture me before having my head?

"I never repeat myself"

Swallowing the lump in my throat, i slowly raised my head and gazed into his eyes.

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