Bare (Royal Society #2) COMPLETED

Chapter Four

Chapter Four
In the East

Uneasy. How can I relax when I am inside the Palace of the leading clan of the Society? I mean, this is the East Clan for godness' sake! It was King Archirale's bloodline who become the first King kaya hindi na nakakapagtaka na sila ang nangunguna sa apat na clan.

"King Archirale and Queen Athena is not present at the moment because of their duties, but I am here to assist and orient you to your duties," the lady in front of me said, flashing her small smile with her hands placed in front.

She looked so young and... strict. Hindi ko din alam kung bakit pakiramdam ko mapapasama ako dito.

"Ms. De Guzman and De Guzman twins," she called out, motioning us to come inside.

I opened my mouth in protest. "We have a name and its -,"

"De Guzman, how old are you? Sixteen? Seventeen?" She asked and chuckled right after. "Look, I heard you were on break for years so I will let it slide since I think you've forgotten your manners on the outside of the Society."

What? I clenched my fist. I was about to answer back when a hand gripped my arms, making me look at him. He just shook his head.

I don't get it. We are still human beings but I felt like we aren't treated as one. Dahil ba hindi kami Royalty? Sila lang ba ang nirerespeto dapat?

I removed his hold before following them.

"- Prince Zachary Archer, the second prince, is not around as well. However, he will come back before the sun down. It is their curfew, take not of that because we, in the East Palace, follows the rules given by His Majesty. If they are not yet around by that time, be sure to notify me and I will make sure to rely it to His Majesty."

Mama nodded. "I understand, Lady Olivia."

"As for your duties, I will assign you, Lady Rae, as the in chambers. You will lead the attendants there in cleaning and arranging the room. Queen Athena is very particular with their room, only specific attendants can enter. Prince Izaac and Prince Zachary are not that picky. They just want their room to be cleaned when they were out."

Then she faced us with her annoying smile. "And you, Arlaise Dawn Miranda," she said sarcastically. "I heard you are taking up fashion designing so I will assign you as the first prince's clothing designer. He doesn't usually show up in public and mostly stays in the school but there are some events where his presence is needed and that will be the time you enter the scene."

"While Dusk, you will be assisting the right hand of the King. They are usually out and so will you," she specified and Dusk nodded.

"Now, we will enter the chamber of attendants and butlers. Your room assignment is on the third corridor. One room for each person. Right wing is for the girls and Left wing is for the boys. Follow me," she ordered and went ahead.

I sighed as I laid down in my bed. Magkalayo kami ni Mama dahil magkaiba ang duty namin. Si Dusk naman ay nasa kabilang parte pa kaya mahirap din puntahan.

I suddenly missed our freedom. Iyong tipong hindi ko kailangan isipin ang ibang tao kundi kapakanan lang naming tatlo.

Tatlo. Hindi ko naman kasi nakilala kung sino ang ama ko. I never bothered knowing him dahil si Dusk na ang tumayo para doon. He became someone I can lean on when I'm sad, someone to celebrate with whenever I achieved something, and someone I can tell whatever's happening in my life.

But it doesn't mean na hindi ako curious kung sino siya. May mga pagkakataon na iniisip ko kung paano kaya kung nandito siya. Hindi na ba ako titignan ng kakaiba kapag nabuo ko na yung family picture namin? Hindi na ba ako paulit-ulit tatanungin kung nasaan ang Papa ko? Hindi na ba ako mapapatanaw sa malayo at iisipin ano ang pakiramdam na maalagaan ng isang Papa?