I sat close to Sharon at the table as we ate our breakfast. Eva then walked in to meet the chief cook. She began to whisper something into the ears of the chief cook.I guess something caught Sharon's attention about Eva that she couldn't wait to give voice to. Her face had already turned sour at the sight of Eva."This Eva lady is so fake and superficial..Hmmm". Sharon said, with a chuckle.I was shocked to hear that, and with a raised brow, turned to her at once, quickly gulped in some tea."Why would you say such a thing about her?.. I already concluded that she was nice and ofcourse much different from the others". I responded, with a mystified look swiped across my face."Good heavens Latifah!". She chuckled. "Don't let appearances fool you.. Learn to see beyond the surface". Sharon said with a raised brow."Honestly.. I am trying to make sense of what you are saying.. What's your point?". I inquired, still looking confused."The point is Ava is just being nice and easy going rig
After a moment of relaxation, shutting my eyes and resting my head on my knees, I was breathing normal and fine again. The dizziness had gone off and I resumed folding the clothes and putting them in the closet. Once done with the closet, I came out, shutting the door behind me. Walking over to the window, I stood there for a couple of seconds contemplating whether to leave it open or shut it the way I saw it.All of a sudden, I shivered as though a hand touched me from behind. Not been able to place my mind on it, I decided to leave the curtains ajar, and began picking up my cleaning materials, so as to leave at once.I felt another shivering sensation route through my body. Aha!.. I was more concerned about it right now. It just felt so strong as though some invisible personality was staring at me. Turning back to look behind me, I saw no one. I was beginning to get scared now.'Did someone really touch me?.. Or was it a figment of my imagination?'. I reasoned in shock.What was
I continued to run till I got to the King's quarters and began to climb the stairs. It didn't occur to think about why she had called me in the first place. That was the least of my worries, much like I am happy that I had escaped from her evil eyes.I continued to climb the stairs till I got to the King's floor. I immediately took out my cleaning materials. Still feeling quite apprehensive and a little bit upset with everything around me. At that moment, I called myself to order, taking a deep breath in and out. Fortunately for me, I was happy I had not even seen or made contact with the King himself, and I earnestly hope it remained so.Walking over to the door, I pushed it open. The room was empty as usual and as is customary, I began to clean up the place as quickly as possible.Whilst I was at it, suddenly, I felt a gush of breeze blow across the room. It could have lasted for a couple of seconds. But it made me roll my eyes in response. I continued to do my chores but no more
As I managed to stare into his eyes, I could see how they flames with a thousand tongues of fire. They swam deep with rage and fury, making it uneasy to continue staring.He was a demigod!.I quickly removed my eyes from his face as a look of irritation was visibly written on his face. Tilting his head towards his side, with a continuous stare at me, fury gulping over his face, he began to make predatory stride towards me like a ferrocious beast prepared to pounce on his prey.With every gallant step he took, I took two backwards. Every forward step he took, I reciprocated with a backward one until I met a brick wall. Now, with my back glued to the wall, I was left with no choice than to stand and watch him do what was in his mind, but my eyes were shut in fright, and my head turned to my right side.He came and stood in front of me, placing one hand on the wall, and grabbing my chin with the other. I was literally shuddering in fear.He moved his head to the side of my neck as thou
As I got to have my tea and bread this afternoon, I moved over to a comfortable back spot where I felt no one would find me.I tried to find the courage to eat but the trauma of my experience seems to be fighting my appetite.Well, I guess I wasn't gonna hide for long. Sharon and Sophia found me as they walked up to my spot."Hello Latifah.. What's up?". She said, beaming a smile."Hi". I responded, making way for them to sit. "Hello Sophia". I added."Hi girl". Sophia retorted amicably.I was now seated between the two ladies."Hey…". She said, giving me a friendly nudge. With a closer look at my countenance, she knew something was definitely up even though she couldn't place her fingers on it. So, she decided to make light of it unconsciously though."Are you alright?.. You sure looks pale white.. Did you see a ghost?". She asked with a smirk, almost as though she was laughing.I think I she was kinda right. Don't you think so?I mean, Who would see what I had just see and would no
Luciano's POVI was beginning to loathe the sight of this place. Watching and listening to these folks whine and complain all day about every thing that I considered insignificant was nothing short of torture.I didn't kind of enjoy breakfast because of its exhausting nature. I've always enjoyed having my meals in the comfort of my privacy than sitting here with these bunch of fools. However, as they say, necessity is the mother of invention. There has been a massive increase in the number of rogues all across the world. This has precipitated my involvement in meetings of this nature.My goodness, I have never seen men who talk and argue so much like women.What foolery!I had sometimes wished I would rip their mouths from their faces. But no!The King must sometimes learn the power of self control. I needed to learn to control myself before them. Much as I loathed their sight, I also know that they are very important personalities, members of the royal council and ofcourse, the old
Latifah's POV.It's the dawn of another day and it simply reminded me that I needed to clean the King's room yet again. As customary, I had gone for my breakfast and immediately set out for the King's quarters. By the time I got to the last floor, I was exhausted, but then, I had no option. I had come to do my task and I must have it done.Without much ado, I got out all of my necessary cleaning equipment.I pushed the room open, noticed the door to the bedroom was left ajar. So, I decided to go shut the door when a deep, masculine baritone voice wrecked fear into, bringing me to an abrupt halt."I see you are back". The voice said.Startled, I let the items in my hand fall. I need not anyone tell me whose voice it was. The King's familiar voice hit me like a thunderbolt, and filled me with worry and anxiety. Tension and panic began to cringe upon me.I wondered why he was still around. I had tried to conclude my breakfast quickly, so as to be able to resume my day's task and finish
I continued sweeping and cleaning everything and everywhere that needed a touch of sanitation. Finally, I was done with my chores. It was already fifteen minutes to the hour of twelve. Mid-day was at hand.Phew!I let out a sigh of relief, and then picked up my cleaning materials, as I was preparing to leave.Suddenly, I saw the door swing open. The King had returned, wearing a frown on his face. I watched and began wondering what could have gotten him wearing such a hostile countenance.Well, thank goodness I was done with my chores and was just about leaving. I picked the remaining materials, made my obeisance, and made a quick dash for the door."And who gave you the permission to leave?". He voiced in a rumbling tone.Oh no!. Not again. I was becoming exhausted with everything as my mind froze midway at the door knob. I was already having a terrible headache and my eyes were becoming blurred. Well.. he is the King.. Who am I complain? I had to suck it up to meet his demands."Who