The Bastard Queen ✔

XV.

“I don’t have to become your personal maid.” Katherine said, standing by the door

“Marie, please seat.” Nathaniel said, typing away on his computer

“I can’t. I’m a maid and I don’t want to dirty your couch.” Katherine said

“Marie, for god sake, sit down. You won’t dirty my couch.” Nathaniel snapped

Katherine walked over to the couch and sat. ‘I didn’t think he’ll have a short temper.’

“Sorry for snapping at you. Kila just ruins my mood.” Nathaniel said, his chair stopping in front of her

“It’s fine. I just don’t know what to do.” Katherine said

“You can just clean my office and my bedroom. That’s about it.” Nathaniel said, Katherine nodded

She stood and looked around for something to clean or organize. Katherine bit her lip as she walked around.

“There really isn’t anything to clean, but you can help organize these files.” Katherine looked over at Nathaniel as he patted the stack of files

“I’m good with organizing.” Katherine said and got right to work

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Katherine sat at the table during lunch, munching on her sandwich as the other maids talked. Katherine couldn’t understand why she was acting strange, Isla was right. Katherine acts different when she’s queen and a commoner. ‘Am I really meant to be Queen after acting like this?’ Katherine questioned herself.

“Marie, are you okay?” Katherine looked up and it was Leya

“I'm fine. I’m getting use to working.” Katherine said

“I heard that you’re Duke Nathaniel’s personal maid.” Octa said, raising her eyebrow

“I am. Duchess Kila didn’t want me as a housemaid, so Marquess Nathaniel made me his personal maid.” Katherine said, taking a bite into her sandwich

“Did you threaten the Marquess?” Karla asked, leaning onto the table

“No, he hired me, but Duchess Kila didn’t want me to work, so the Marquess hired me as one of his own.” Katherine said

“I don’t believe you. There has to be a expl-”

“Karla, you should be quiet as you bribe your way in here.” Isla said, glaring at Karla

Before it could turn into a full argument, Headmaid Evelyn came in.

“Lunchtime is over, ladies. Get back to work expect you, Marie.” Evelyn said, keeping her eyes on Katherine

Everyone packed there things and left. Marie and Evelyn, the only ones in the kitchen.

“You must think that you are working here, but you are not. Duchess Kila will make you leave in a week.” Evelyn said

“I would like to see that.” Katherine said, standing, “Marquess Nathaniel hired me and he will fired me whenever he wants.”

Katherine walked out of the kitchen after storing her food and to Nathaniel’s room.

“How was lunch?” Nathaniel asked, typing away on his computer

“Headmaid Evelyn told me I will be gone in a week.” Katherine said
Nathaniel stopped typing and looked up at her, “Now, did she?”

“Yes, but do I have to worry?” Katherine asked

“No, just continue to work. I need you to get me these books from the library.” Nathaniel said, handing her a piece of paper, “You just go down this hallway then take a left and the library will be there.”
Katherine nodded and went off to the library.

She got lost a few times, but reached the library with the help of the maids. Katherine was shock to know their library was huge, but not as humongous as her library in the castle. She went through each aisle, looking for the list of books listed. When she found the books, she placed them on a cart and wheel it back to the office.

“I found the books. Where should I put them at?” Katherine asked, placing the cart in front of the desk

“I need you to look through ‘Offense of the Monarchy’ to find the chapter about Dictatorship.” Nathaniel said

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Katherine left the mansion at one in the morning. Her eyes drooping as she walked back to the house. Lights still on. ‘Wonder who’s awake?’ Katherine unlocked the door and walked inside. She looked inside the kitchen and saw Ro asleep at the table. Katherine let out a chuckle, walked over to Ro and shook his shoulder.

“Ro, it’s time to sleep in your bed.” Katherine said, shaking him

Ro groan, but didn’t wake up. Katherine sigh and picked him up, which was a hassle as Ro is full grown eleven year old. She struggle as she walked to his room, but safety placed Ro in his bed. Katherine smiled when Ro cuddled his blanket to him. She left his room and back to the kitchen. Fixing the books into a alphabetical stack and placing the written paper in a stack.

“Katherine, are you here?” Katherine looked behind her and there was Isla, with her eyes failing her to stay awake

“Yeah. Go back to sleep. I’m just fixing the table.” Katherine said, giving her a small smile

“Leave the table alone and go to sleep.” Isla said, walking over to Katherine and grabbing her hand

“It’s fine, Isla. You need to go back to sleep before your body fails you.” Katherine said, leading Isla to her room

“Okay, I'll go to sleep, but you're the one, who needs the sleep.” Isla said, letting go of her hand

“Goodnight, Isla.” Katherine said