I am Rachel, the lady said keeping the cup on the table.
Kiara froze at the spot, looking at Rachel
with a surprise expression.
I am Rachel and I want to be your friend.
You look so much like my...
Like who? Rachel asked with her eyes gazing at Kiara
Forget about it, Kiara walks and sits on the bed.
When did you start?
Today, Rachel said in a sweet voice.
OK, but I didn't asked for tea.
Well, the chief maid asked me to give you a cup of tea.
But...
Stop the questions and have your tea, I specifically added three spoons of sugar and four spoons of milk and yes, I didn't add cocoa, Rachel said extending her hand with an infectious smile on her face.
How do you know I don't like cocoa, Kiara asked.
Hmmm,
(Rachel stammers as she was thinking about what she would say.)
Hmmm, I just knew, Rachel said smiling like one who won a lottery.
(Kiara collects the tea)
OK then, you can leave.
OK.
Strange girl, Kiara says as she takes a sip out of the tea cup.
Kiara eyes widened with confusion.
This taste like Claire's tea .
No, she might look like Claire but she is nothing like her, I mean Claire would have killed that coward and resuced mom and I, Claire hates long hair and is always straight foward to anyone she meets.
Well I have to get ready for the fight, Kiara said bringing out her sword.
**In the morning**
Kiara eagerly awaited the King's arrival.
Long live the Queen, a maid said as she stood behind the door.
I am not your Queen, what message do you have for me?
The King had sent a letter to you,
the maid said placing the letter on the table.
Now leave, Kiara said.
Kiara hurriedly opened the letter.
The letter read;
Sweetie, I know you must be missing me and waiting eagerly for the sword fight but I am sorry to say that I have an urgent matter and I wouldn't be in the palace for five days, so don't miss me and do not cause trouble.
Oh lord, this coward must have made up a stupid excuse to avoid the fight, well I will wait for him to return and prove myself worthy to be called the princess of Serail.
Never underestimate your enemies, Rachel said from behind.
You? Kiara said.
Yes me.
I didn't asked for you, Kiara said
Yes, I know.
Why are you here?
Are you that coward's serect messenger that was appointed to be monitoring me.
Never, I mean he so dumb to think of that...
Hmm you hate him, Kiara asked walking towards Rachel.
More than anything, I mean he is so dumb and ..
Ugly, both of them said as they laughed.
OK I think I like you, Kiara said.
Well I like me too.
What!
Nothing, Rachel quickly said.
Tell me about your self, Kiara asked.
I am Rachel and also your friend, Rachel said smiling at her.
I'm a great cook, truthful and I hate been lied to and I hate when my loved ones is in pain, you have gotten to know me and my personality, it is your turn, Rachel said with a smiling face.
I'm brave, strong, beautiful...
Why are praising your self? Rachel asked
No, I am just who I am and I love being myself.
OK then continue.
I'm pretty and I hate Donald ....
Same here, Rachel said interrupting Kiara.
He is so stupid, worthless and so....
ugly Rachel and Kiara said laughing.
Time was passing still Rachel and Kiara were discussing about how ugly King Donald was.
Your are truely one of a kind, Kiara said holding Rachel's hands.
Why do you say so?
I know am the best but from you, why??
Well since I came here I have had no one to talk to or see, everyday I stay within the four corners of these walls, then you came into my life and you became my friend.
Thank you, knowing I am a maid you ignored it and you talked to me like a sister.
Even though today is the second day of our meeting,
they both laughed.
I will be going the chief maid must be looking for me.
Okay bye, Kiara said as Rachel walked through the door.
(Kiara falls on the bed with her stomach lying facing the bed)
It had been a year since I have talk to someone who understands me since Claire left me alone, Kiara quickly dozes off.
After few minutes, King Donald walks in staring at her.
Sweetie I am back, King Donald said walking towards the bed.
Kiara awoken by his voice...
Why are you here? Kiara asked
Well this is my Kingdom and my palace and you belong to me, so I can come and see my wife anytime I want my dear.
I am not, Kiara yells as she tries to get out of the bed. King Donald drags her back with anger.
How dare you try to walk out on the King.
Let me go, Kiara said struggling with him.
No I wouldn't, will you shout?
Ok then shout.
(Kiara pushes him away and stabs his hand)
This is for inflicting pain on my mom.
Kiara!!
Now, shout , Kiara said laughing at the King.
Kiara!! King Donald removes the dagger angrily and throws the dagger at Kiara, peicring through her shoulder.
Ah!! Donald!!! How dare you, Kiara yells in pain
Soldiers!!
King Donald yelled
Yes my king, Four soldiers answered.
Take her and give her twelve strokes.
(The soldiers took Kiara to the dungeon) Now, I have killed these soldiers, let me see who will dare take me down, there are not even powerful, just like their ruler.
Well, what more should I expect from this man and his Kingdom. Oh, I am in so much pain..
(Kiara sneaks around their trying to find her mom)
Mom, Kiara said in a low tone.
**King Donald room**
Long live the reflection of the devil, a soldier said standing behind the door while the maids were treating Donald's wound.
What is the matter?
Twenty soldiers were found dead in the dungeon, the soldier said.
Any information about who could have done this.
My king, it is the Queen, Queen Kiara..
Bring her here, right now
She is nowhere to be found, my King.
Go and bring her to me, dead or alive,
Yes, my King.
(King Donald leaves in anger heading to Kiara's room)
Kiara!!! King Donald said walking into the room.
She is not here, then where could she be, King Donald said in anger.
Soldiers lock the gate and the doors leading out of the palace, let no one in and no one should leave the palace, King Donald yelled.
(Two hours had passed and no one knew where Kiara was)
King Donald walks into Kiara's room in search of clues to where she would have gone to.
What are you doing? A voice echoed from behind.