The Crowned Prince and His Maid

Chapter 1

     It was a beautiful spring afternoon when the Young Crowned Prince decided to take an afternoon stroll in the garden. He laughs as he walks thinking how he could ruin the very first day of the new maid that will enter the palace and become his personal maid. He could still remember how his previous maids left him due to his mischief. Yes, he was young and very playful like a regular 18 years old except he was a Prince, a Crowned Prince to be more specific. Despite of being handsome, kind, wealthy and loved by his people, he was still a mischievous young prince. He was kind though but if he doesn't like his new personal maid, he'd usually do something to get rid of them. Only Madam Humphrey succeeded in gaining the young Prince's heart and stayed as his housekeeper for years. One of the palace soldiers caught his attention and shattered his daydream to pieces of memories. "Young Master, your new personal maid has arrived. The King is asking for your presence in the Throne room." The soldier spoke helping the young Prince brush off the dirt on his pants. "Henry, how old is the new recruit?" Young Prince Philippe asked, "I believe she is as old as you, your Highness" Henry, the Crowned Prince's personal bodyguard replied. "That be a no-fun kind of thing I guess. Or maybe she won't even last a month" the young Prince replied. 

     Henry and the young Prince Philippe laughed as they approach the thick oak wood doors and the palace guard opened it for them. When the doors opened, he saw his Father and Mother sitting on their thrones and a young beautiful maiden stood in front of them. "Philippe, it's about time you meet your new personal maid" his mother, Queen Alice spoke with a beautiful smile. His father, King McCloud stared at him as if giving him a signal and a secret message telling him not to mess up. His personal maid bowed as he approaches, "My Prince, I am Amy Kay from your kingdom's city, a daughter of one of the palace guard and your royal subject." Amy spoke sweetly as she bowed down to the Prince. Philippe stopped in front of Amy and bowed as well, "It's a pleasure to meet you, Amy. I'm sure you will be around for a little while" the Prince smirked as he faces his parents. "Madame Humphrey will be waiting for you in the Prince's quarters, she will teach you everything that you should know about the Crowned Prince" King McCloud addressed Amy. "Amy, I am Henry, the Crowned Prince's personal bodyguard. I'm sure that there will be days that you will be working with me when it comes to dealing with this goofball of mine" Henry spoke teasingly to Amy as he glared at the young Prince. "Please, follow me to the young master's quarter" Henry continued. 

     The young Prince excused himself and went to the courtyard where his best friend Finnley was waiting. "Ah, there he is" Finnley greeted his best friend with a big hug. Prince Finnley McGareth or Prince Finn II is the youngest Prince of the kingdom of the clan McGareth and the heir of the McGareth's island, the island Beruda. Finn and Philippe have been best friends since they were young. "How was your travel, my old friend?" Philippe asked. "A very long trip and was definitely worth it. A month at sea wasn't that bad actually despite the strong storm we encountered. But hey, I'm here." Finn exclaimed as they walk through the palace garden. "I heard that your parents are planning to seek you a bride" he added, Philippe nodded and looked annoyed. He didn't like the fact that his parents are planning to set him on an arranged marriage. He always had the virtue of falling in love and getting married to the person who he loves just like his parents.