"You know that this is our job My Queen," Ladonna took over the dusting from Kiya.
"I was almost finished. "
" You missed several spots!"
"Is this an excuse to redo my work?"Kiya asked.
"You missed several spots!"
"You should just let her have her way. This is something she takes passion in,"Nathifa said.
"Cleaning?"Kiya asked.
"Yes but the passion is cleaning up where ever Princess Zarah has been,"Rada answered.
"She calls it 'cleansing the evil spirits'. She just loves burning the things she handles. I have seen her dance and chant around her fires. I get very afraid every time,"Nathifa shuddered at the thought.
"Why do say it in such a manner. Being clean is a wonderful thing! Contamination is bad for you My Queen,"Ladonna smiled.
"The contaminant being the Princess? "
" Contamination is bad for you,"Ladonna repeated.
"The hate is deep seated,"Rada pressed her lips into a line.
"Hate is a strong word. Dislike suits the situation,"Ladonna said.
"The burning, the chanting and singing does no sound like simple dislike,"Kiya raised her eyebrows at a Ladonna.
"Ooo, are we talking about Ladonna's hatred... I mean dislike for the princess? "Aa pushes his head through the doorway.
" Aa gets it,"Ladonna pointed at him.
"I am not here for your conversation though. I was sent get you my Queen. The Pharaoh needs you."
"Like always, "Nathifa mouthed.
" Ever so true, "Rada added.
" You should go now My Queen,"Ladonna said as she pulled Kiya to Aa. "There you go Aa. Take her," Ladonna winked.
"You are too much! "Kiya called out to Ladonna as she walked away.
"You called for me?" Kiya stood before Khai.
"Yes I did. "
" You did not call to check up on me did you? "
" Well... Not entirely. I wanted to tell you that I am going to leave for a while. Can you handle things while I am away? "
"Of course I can."
"Good. I will be back soon. Amenei is coming with me so I will make sure Ladonna is keeping watch of you.
"Really? You leave me in charge of Egypt but you need my hand maiden to watch over me? Ladonna, of the three you chose Ladonna. She is going to mother me to death."
"I know, that is why she is going to watch you."
"This is not fair."
"For course it is, not for you maybe be for me. You will be free when I get back, I promise."
"Wait, are you going now? "
" Yes, Amenei is waiting on me outside right now. "
" Oh."
"Stay safe for me please. No unnecessary excursions."
"Fi-"Khai gave her a quick kiss cutting her reply and dashing out before she could react.
Kiya turned around and went in the direction of the guest room where Zahra stayed.
"Will the chanting start soon?"
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Pharaoh's Queen {HIATUS}
Short StoryAuthour's note: this story is on temporary hiatus until further notice due to impending doom of writer's block. "She was not from this time. Royal blood coursing through her body. Her perfection fit for a goddess. She is a goddess, I her King and sh...
