Royally Kidnapped [h.s]

C H A P T E R 9

R O Y A L L Y K I D N A P P E D

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I woke up to my maids opening my blinds and dusting the furniture . Last night seemed almost like a blur. Even though it was only hours ago, it seemed so distant. I had almost gotten lost trying to get back to my room. If it hadn't been for one of the maids that had helped me get ready earlier, I wouldn't have found my way back.

"Excuse me, Mrs?" I tried to get one of the maids attention. "Do you know what time it is?"

"10a.m, Miss." The lady kindly replied, then went back to working.

Oh no

I thought to myself.

What if I missed breakfast?

The maid must've seen the look on my face because she then said,

"Don't worry, the Princess missed breakfast, as well this morning." She reassured me smiling. "I'm sure all will be well."

"Thank you, Mrs, um..." I trailed off.

"Payne, Karen Payne." She nodded curtly.

"Well, um, thank you." I spoke awkwardly. She smiled, then went through one of the maid doors that led to the tailoring room.

Two new maids came in and got me dressed for the day. The dress they put me into to was plain though still gorgeous. It was same colour as a syringa vulgaris, or more well know as a lilac. It was very covering, well that was a nice way to put it. It was a turtleneck, it went up so high it almost touched my chin. The sleeves went all the way down to my hands. Maybe they were trying to make me a classy nun?

The hair they gave me was so much better than the dress. It was a half up-do, causing ringlets of hair to frame my face. It gave my dull, straight brown hair life, like it never had before.

After doing nothing for nearly 40 minutes, a lady came into my room.

"Hello," The nasally voiced female started, "I'm here to give you your itinerary for today." I nodded, the she continued. "In 20 minutes, you will be escorted by the prince around the castle. After that you have no more obligations, other than attend dinner."