The Royal Engagement

Chapter 5

The maids had two very distinctive colours for their hair. One red and the other caramel. Both neatly tucked into low buns with a black ribbon. They were silent towards Amy as they guided her to her room, with the occasional whispering of the redhead, only to have the orange one lightly wack her.

Feeling a lot more comfortable around the maids than she had been with Pyro, she decided to be the first one to initiate the conversation.

"Um, thank you for worrying about before. May I know your names?" They peered around, over their shoulders at Amy.

"Of course, Your Majesty! Forgive us for not mentioning before! I am Rina, Your Majesty," replied the orange haired maid.

"My name's Renae," said the redhead, casually. Rina immediately wacked her again.

"Don't speak to the Laphitian Princess so casually!" she scolded. Renae ignored her and continued to address Amy.

"Hey. Was it the Prince that pushed you on to the floor?" Amy was taken aback by that question. She looked to the ground uncertainly. She wanted to say yes, but if Pyro found out... Rina interrupted her thoughts.

"I apologize for also asking about your intimate and personal relationship with the Prince but, I worry for you Princess. He has done some horrible things to his past fiancés...If he's hurting you or tormenting you, please tell us. We can prevent another accident if we tell the king. Unlike the Prince, some of us want this war to end. It has brought upon destruction and misfortune for the lower class of the Sirium kingdom...like us..."

Renae continued, "Yeah! We can finally teach him a lesson!" Amy sighed solemnly. She wanted to complain and whine about her new fiancé to the maids and the king. But, a realization stopped her from doing so.

If she would have to live with him for the rest of her life, why not learn from the start of how to tolerate him. Wouldn't it be weak if she relied on others for this? And, she really didn't want the two kind maids she'd just met to get hurt because she couldn't handle her future husband. What kind of Princess would she be then? So, with a fake smile, she let out a light chuckle.

"I do appreciate your kind words, ladies. But, I'm afraid you're mistaken. The Prince only spoke the truth when he said I tripped. I do tend to have a very clumsy nature so, forgive me if I had started unnecessary commotion because of it."

Rina widened her eyes and bowed as they walked muttering a series of apologies for assuming things. Renae interrupted her by mentioning that they've arrived at the Princess' room. Rina quickly regained her composure and in unison with Renae bowed once more.

"We have arrived, Princess. We hope that the rest of your stay at the Sirium kingdom, will be a pleasant one."

"Even with the Prince, somehow," Renae muttered. Rina elbowed her and she quickly said something else.

"I mean, unfortunately we will not assist with you preparing for the ball, but hope to see you there?"

Renae let out a sheepish grin whilst Rina rolled her eyes and Amy giggled. Amy curtseyed and smiled at them. "It has been wonderful to meet you both. I hope to see you two again soon." The maids bowed once more before turning and leaving.

Amy smiled, happy she had been properly acquainted with some nice Siriums since her arrival. Without another thought, she was pulled inside by a very strict-looking lady. She immediately beckoned maids and tailors to take measurements of Amy's body whilst she discussed a variety of possible gowns and accessories with another woman.

"I have already looked at the ball gowns you have brought with you and disapproved of each one. The Prince is very picky and self-conscious about how he is physically presented, and will not be happy if his fiancé is wearing a gown that does not match his outfit. My name is Madame if you must know."