EVERY girl who was successfully selected to become a palace maid was sent home by the kingdom in a golden carriage.
The position of maids in the Atalaric Kingdom was quite important. Their rank is like that of royal concubines. The kings and princes are not allowed to have concubines. They can only marry a noble or a princess from a foreign country.
Even so, it did not rule out the poor reputation of maids in the Atalaric Kingdom. The people and nobles of the Atalaric Kingdom consider maids to be the mistress of kings and princes. Which they can be enslaved and treated as they please.
Audrey felt the gazes of the people in the chariot. Audrey closed quickly the curtains of the golden carriage.
She hissed softly, "Damn it, I have to get home quickly, I don't want to be a spectacle of the people of this kingdom,"
"Hurry up, sir!" Audrey ordered the coachman.
The coachman whipped his horse so that his chariot went faster.
Hearing the sound of horse hooves, the Frankie family came out of the house. The chariot stopped in front of the Frankie's house.
Seeing Audrey coming home with the golden carriage, Barsha immediately hugged her daughter.
"Thank God, you made it!"
Barsha kept kissing her head.
Audrey quickly let go of her mother's arms. She really hated herself for being this stupid maid.
"The butler told us to go home. They allowed us to see you. Before I was imprisoned in that palace,"
"Audrey!" Barsha shrieked. It must be because of Audrey's words. However, Audrey didn't care.
She just entered the house. In her small house with only two rooms. The house also only has a kitchen that doubles as a family room, dining room, and living room.
"Hey, Sister." Pruistine called him. Pruistine and Nissim were still chewing on the super-hard whole wheat bread.
"Tch," Audrey was annoyed with her own house being so cramped.
The girl burst into the room.
Apparently, Pruistine and Nissim followed him into the room.
Oh! Audrey didn't want to be disturbed that night. However, her one little brother and one little sister were in his room.
Pruistine, her sister is seven years old. Meanwhile Nissim, the only boy in this house, is five years old.
"Brother is going to the palace?" asked Nissim innocently.
Audrey exhaled. 'Be patient, Audrey....'
These siblings do not understand anything.
A smile was forced on her lips, "Yeah, I'm going to Prince Rhysand's Palace. And work there."
"Wow..." Pruistine and Nissim were amazed.
"What about the inside of the royal palace? Aren't only important people able to enter there?" Pruistine asked through his clean teeth.
"Yeah, only certain people can get in there. You want to know what it's like?"
"YES!!!" Pruistine and Nissim answered in unison.
"Okay, I'll tell you how the palace was..."
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AUDREY yawned widely. All night, she was telling stories to Pruistine and Nissim. When the two boys fell asleep, then she went to sleep.
Audrey rechecked her luggage. She brought some clothes -which really are not important-. And also the toiletries.
She put some of the clothes into a bundle of cloth bags. Then, carry it on the back.
The four members of his family were already standing in front of the golden carriage. Pruistine and Nissim are constantly amazed at the beauty of this maid-carriage.
"Father, can we have a carriage like this someday?" Nissim asked Loye.
"Of course, if your daughter succeeds in the kingdom, she will buy a car this cool for us,"
Audrey snorted.
"Yes, I will buy all the carriages in this world and become a highclass noble. Just wait it, baby," replied Audrey sarcastically to her parents.
"Audrey, this is the moment of your farewell to this family. Do you want to end it full of anger?" asked Barsha gently.
Suddenly, Audrey's chest heaved.
That's right, this was the last time that she was together and looked at her family one by one.
Because, a maid can only come home once every five years. She would be confined in that palace for five whole years.
Barsha hugs her impulsively. Her mother's voice turned hoarse. She started to sob.
"Honey, I'm sorry Mom and Dad who traded your life and happiness. You no longer have freedom. Your soul and body are already owned by the palace. I apologize for it."
The group of words that came out of Barsha's mouth made Audrey soften. Slowly, tears leaked from his eyes.
She had to leave his family.
Living alone in the palace. Serving the prince's orders.
"Audrey... Even if life in the palace is tough, take care of yourself. Always take care of yourself."
Audrey nodded. She tries to keep himself safe.
"Audrey, can I ask you something?"
Audrey let go of her mother's arms. She wiped the clear drops that had fallen out of his mother's eyes.
"Audrey, mom asked to you, never, ever, you go against the Prince's orders."
Audrey was silent. Tears are still flowing.
"Don't be, we saw you just head in the middle of town."
Audrey burst into tears. Only head...
If she rebelled, she could be beheaded. Then, her head will be hung in the middle of the city.
"Do not let us see it."
Audrey wiped her tears.
Don't let her die. She can't die too easy.
*
The gates of Prince Rhysand's palace were wide open. The new maids dragged their suitcases and started to enter the palace.
A twenty five year old girl, stood towering in front of them. The girl waited for all the maids to gather in front of her.
"Welcome to Prince Rhysand's palace. I'm Edeva. I'm the butler here. I'm in charge of organizing and assigning tasks to you while in the palace. So, you all must obey me. Do you understand?!!!"
Mademoiselle Edeva's tone flinched. Her face was so stiff.
"After we consider it, every maid in the palace will sign the royal pact. The royal pact is embedded in your clothes in those bags."
Audrey's eyes turned to the bag at the end of the room.
"There, it's written all the dress code, down to the word. So, obey the rules or you will be exiled and punished."
Another servant, Hugo distributed the bags to them. At the same time share their rooms all.
As they were about to enter the room, Mademoiselle Edeva called Audrey.
"Audrey Frankie, I'm asking you to come to the Prince's office. Put on your uniform."
Audrey widened her eyes. Oh, my gosh! In fact, just now, she came!!!
She wanted to enjoy her bed for a while!
But, what did she say?! She was called by Rhysand?
Big baby! Audrey held the bag Hugo had given her aloft. With wide strides, she walked briskly towards his room.
*
AUDREY WAS SHOCKED.
She try to find her room faster than the other maids.
When she opened the bag from Hugo, she was in shock.
There are several bundles of clothes as well as a super thick book containing the rules.
Audrey's mouth fell open. The book is about 500 pages, even more.
Audrey looked at her clothes. Which clothes should he wear? She is illiterate. She do not know anything.
Audrey's eyes looked at the maids milling about outside the room. They wear black and white clothes. Audrey is smart maid! Yosha! Just wear anything that their wear!! Yeah!
When she opened the bundle, Audrey couldn't believe what was in front of her.
Turns out.... Inside the bag, not only their outer clothes, their underwear was also arranged!!
This time, she had to wear lacy black underwear.
Good grief! How jerk is the prince?!
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