My Knight

Chapter 3

                    Once it is morning I did my usual rounds only to see Alexander awake before the others did. "Alexander, why are you awake? It's barely 6 o'clock in the morning," I asked him. "I wanted to say good morning to you before the others are awake." he replied. "Oh well good morning to you too Alexander. If you would excuse me I must start cooking since I'm making a big breakfast."

                    I started to walk to the kitchen until Alexander grab my hand. "Just as I said last night I will keep my promise. Today I am going to take you away from this place." "How?" I asked. "You will know soon. Why don't I help you with breakfast until it is time to wake up Madam Liastia and her daughters," he said. "No it's alright," I replied to him. "I can handle breakfast. There's no need to help, besides you're a guest here. Why don't you take a bath and get ready. Breakfast will be ready soon." "Alright but don't tire yourself." With that said he left but I could see the sadness in his eyes.

                    During breakfast, Madam Liastia and Mr. Sterling were discussing about the paperwork regarding the bond of Madam Liastia's make up factory and Mr. Sterling's business association. "I assume all the paperwork has been finished?" asked Mr. Sterling. "Yes all has been taken cared of," replied Madam Liastia. Once this was said, Mr. Sterling and Alexander exchange a few glances. Alexander nods his head to his father indicating that it was time to ask her. "Liastia I would like to ask you something," said Mr. Sterling. "Of course Victor. What is it that you want to ask?" "It is best that Serena comes in here and listen to this question," said Mr. Sterling. Madam Liastia was startled but she nods her head in reply. She rang the bell signalling me to come to the dining room.

                    I was in the kitchen eating my breakfast until I heard one of the bells ringing. I looked at the bells and saw that Madam Liastia is signalling me to come to the dining room. I quickly finished my breakfast, dump the dishes into the sink and ran all the way to the dining room not wanting to be late.

                    Once I arrived at the dining room, I check myself before entering. "You called for me madam?" I asked. "Yes but it was Victor who requested for you," replied Madam Liastia. "Now what is it that you want to ask me Victor?" "Now that Serena is here I can finally ask my question," said Mr. Sterling. "I would like to ask if Serena could come work for me at my mansion?" Both me and Madam Liastia were shocked at hes question. So this is what Alexander was talking about I thought. Madam Liastia came out of her thoughts and quickly replies. "I'm sorry but Serena personally belongs to me and she is not for sale." I could catch a glimpse of anger in her eyes but she never showed it to Mr. Sterling. "What if I pay you with money?" asked Mr. Sterling. Whenever money is mentioned in any meeting, Madam Liastia would immediately become greedy and ask for more. "How much do you have in mind?" she asked. Mr. Sterling gave a small smile before replying. "Enough to make you rich for the rest of your life." With that said Madam Liastia immediately said yes and pushed me to them. I accidentally landed in Alexander's arms making Mia and Layla jealous. I quickly apologized to Alexander and went to my room to pack my things even though I have little things.

                    Two hours later after packing m things and clearing out my room, I'm standing outside of Madam Liastia's mansion. Our ride happens to be an expensive limo with the Sterling crest on it which happens to be a silver winged snake coiling around a golden sword. Before we went inside Mia ran to us. "Alexander I love you." Those words surprised me but as I looked at Madam Liastia, she seems to be smiling while Layla has jealousy in her eyes. As I looked back at Alexander, he seems emotionless. "Please," continued Mia. "Please stay don't leave just yet. Please don't leave me." I was surprise when Mia used the same words I used when I last saw Alexander. Everyone was silent for a few seconds until Alexander finally spoken. "I'm sorry but my heart lies with another women. She is the only person I will give my heart and I would rather die a slow painful death then love another. I'm sorry but it is best you find a better person." With that said, Alexander grab my arm and led me to the limo leaving behind two sad girls and an angry mother.

                    On the way to the Sterling's mansion, I kept thinking about the woman that Alexander love. I made a note to myself to ask him later and put all of those thoughts on the back of my mind for this will be the last day I would see Madam Liastia and her daughters, the day I would start my new life.