Cyrelas
"So you're just going to avoid me?"
"Sarah please , it's not even 8 in the morning give me a break ."
"A break? The only break you're going to get is to your bones when mom finds out about this."
"About what ? Huh , there's nothing"about " that mother is going to find out . "
"I saw you guys the day I came here, you gave me a lame excuse but I still took it but this...this time I want a clear explanation of why the hell the Crown Prince was so close to a maid , a maid that is supposedly his fiance's friend."
"Her name is Sybil , and I owe you no explanation."
"Oh , now you're offended when I'm calling her a maid . Wow , she really got you wrapped around her little finger . What would Ludovica think of this ?"
"Nothing, because no one will tell her."
"You're right....no one will tell her. But Cyrelas, I'm your sister and it hurts to know you don't trust me . You can tell me anything, you know that right?"
"Except there's nothing to tell you , but yeah I know I can tell you anything."
I sit down rubbing my temples . She's really stressing me out now.
"Dear...I love you . "
"I know."
"Mom has summoned us to her Crown room , let's go ."
She rubs my shoulder before going out.
....
"The Francois are holding a ball tomorrow. I hope you all at least have something to gift them."
"I can't come.."
"Why ?"
"I have a meeting with the farmers from town. It might take the whole day."
"Cancel it."
"What? But I can't they've been-"
"I command you to cancel it . "
She stands up to leave but not before offering me a death look .
"Don't follow me , Sarah my room now. "
Sybil stops in her tracks as mother orders her and she leaves with Sarah.
"Well, I guess it's my turn to leave. "
Valentina stands up leaving too. No , I can't be alone with her
"You're not going anywhere."
"Too late ."
She runs out of the room and I sigh.
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Sybil
I want to leave but I know I can't . It's like I don't want to myself.
I look at the walls around me to distract myself. I see pictures of the royal family together, even the king's portrait. I smile when I see a picture of the Prince and his siblings. Even little Valentina is not as sharp as she acts to be .
"You like what you see I reckon."
I stop smiling and turn to him. Why is he smiling like that.
"Can I help you with anything?"
"Yes, I want you to smile more. It looks good on you."
"Smiling looks good on everyone, even...you."
"Well well..."
I look away when he starts walking towards me.
"Please stay away from me."
"I can't. Believe me , I also want to but I can't control it."
I look at him as he's now close to me . Push him away Sybil, please push him him away.
"Only you can stop me ."
He says walking closer but I step away until my back hits the wall.
"Do you want me to stop."
I just look at him with hatred . I hate that he's giving me a choice , he's giving me a chance to walk away and I know I'm not able to . He's cunning and he knows what he's doing by asking me that . He knows he'll be free of the blame .
"I need to get at least a little taste of you , Sybil. This is not easy for me , to just stare at you all day without being able to touch and all I could do is feel the anger fuming in me everytime I see you with that gardener of yours . I want you but I'm not going to do anything without your permission , so...shall I continue?"
"You're supposed to hate me."
"I do Sybil, a lot . "
"Then why ar-"
Before I could finish my words , in an impulsive moment I feel his lips on mine...soft and tentative...I push him away and we look at each other shocked. His eyes roam around my face until fixed only on my lips .
This is my last chance. Push. Him. Away.
Impulsively I grab his collar kissing him hard.
......
"...and I wanted to tell him but he's always with the prince.....what do you ?.... Sybil... Sybil. Sybil."
"Huh!"
"What's the matter? I've been talking to you and you haven't said anything."
"Sorry , it's ju-"
"No , you saying sorry doesn't even have a meaning anymore . You've been like this for almost a week now, did I do something?"
"No , it's just...I miss my mama."
"Aww, come here ...you could've just told me that . There's no need for you to bottle your feelings up when it's me ok?"
I smile nodding.
"Thank you for walking with me ."
"No problem, let's get back to our duties now. Bye , love you."
"Love you ."
I walk in the Crown Room to find the Duchess with her mother sipping tea.
"Sybil."
" Yes ,Your Majesty .?"
"Take this to the prince's room."
I look at the papers she's holding.
"They're invites to the Francois ball ."
I smile taking the invitations and walking out of the room.
The minute I reach his door , my heart races when I don't see Vittorio guarding . How am I going to give him these . I look around for any sign of Vittorio and the door cracks open.
"Come in."
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Maid In Royal
Historical FictionSybil Vale, a girl that is kind , generous and selfless. She's also not afraid to say her mind, no matter who you are . She has a lot of friends and is happy staying with her aunt and having a loving boyfriend, but one day all that changes when her...
