"HOW is the new maid behaviour?" Prince Rhysand asked Hugo.
The man had just returned to handing out clothes for the new maids.
"They are good. I add accessories to their clothes," Hugo said to Rhysand.
Rhysand frowned. "What did you add?"
"Surely you like it, Prince."
"Tch. Say it," Rhysand growled. His teeth started to chatter.
Even though Rhysand was already angry, Hugo didn't want to tell him.
"What exactly did you put there?"
"You will like it, Prince." Hugo said with a glance.
"Get out of here. Get Audrey for me. Just bother you."
"Yes sir."
Holding back a smile, Hugo darted away from Rhysand's room.
*
AUDREY fixed herself once in the mirror. A tomboyish girl who used to sow grass in the field, has turned into a very feminine one.
She was wearing a typical maid outfit. Black dress combined with white. Not to forget, they made the accent of this dress expand when walking.
Lastly, she also wears accessories which are the new rules for maids. This rule was enforced by Hugo out of irritation with Prince Rhysand's behavior over the past five years.
When she was so fussy about maid selection which should be trivial and need not be extended.
"Audrey Frankie, hurry to see Prince Rhysand. He's waiting for you!" Hugo exclaimed as he arrived in front of Audrey's room.
Audrey glanced briefly. Then she groaned in annoyance, but she still did it.
With steps that were far from graceful, Audrey walked into Prince Rhysand's room.
Audrey was pissed off to death with this palace. Prince Rhysand's Palace was so big and tall. The palace consists of five floors.
Unfortunately, Rhysand's room was located on the 5th floor. Inevitably, Audrey had to climb a ladder that snaked so high.
By the time she arrived in front of Rhysand's room, she was already gasping for air. Her breath was about to run out.
Audrey caught her breath overwhelmed.
Knock, knock, knock.
"Just come in," Rhysand called from inside the room.
Just the sound of it made Audrey shudder. A wet hoarse voice that was so heavy and masculine.
Audrey pulled the door slowly. There, Prince Rhysand sat while serving tea and some snacks. In his hand was a newspaper he was reading.
Audrey bowed deeply to the Prince.
Prince Rhysand folded the newspaper he was reading and glanced at him. At that moment, Prince Rhysand's eyes bulged so big.
"WHAT IS THIS?!!"
Audrey jumped in surprise until her body fell backwards.
"What is it about what, My Lord Prince?"
"How- how can you-- you can wear a mask in the palace???!"
Audrey frowned in disbelief. Wasn't he the one who arranged the clothes and the rules for her? Why did he even ask him back? How could Audrey know about it?
"CALL HUGO FOR ME!"
"You are big baby." Audrey muttered so quietly along with the wind.
However, Rhysand's sharp ears also heard his muttering. "What do you mean? Big baby?"
Audrey grimaced. She cursed his own lips.
Damn, damn, damn! Her lips should be controlled!
"No, my lord prince. You misheard. I mean, my lord."
"I'm sure I didn't hear that."
"I said so," Audrey hissed.
"I can't believe you said that,"
"Not really."
Audrey and Rhysand looked at each other. Their gazes emitted laser beams at each other.
Rhysand and Audrey both didn't want to lose.
'Keep staring, until your eyes are hot, My Lord Prince.' Audrey cursed him in her heart. Her lips began to curl into an evil smile.
Rhysand was about to blow his temper. His eyes felt hot and began to water. Rhysand thought, he must put an end to this fierce face-to-face competition!
While the two of them were busy staring at each other, Hugo appeared between them. "What's going on here?"
Rhysand ended his rivalry of gazes in a flash. His eyes flickered and turned to Hugo.
Seeing the defeated Rhysand, Audrey smirked.
Audrey snorted. Her mind was screaming, "Feel it, Audrey is resisted."
Rhysand sensed Audrey's annoying expression, but she ignored it.
"What do you mean give the mask accessories to my maid?" Rhysand scream to Hugo.
"Ah... the mask..." Hugo hid his smile.
"I just wanted to show you the new rules for maids. So, maids are now wearing a mask on their faces. This is in line with my previous aim. In fact, the Prince should know, that the heart is more important than the physical."
Rhysand hissed "Tch. How long are you going to put them on this damn mask?"
"Until the Prince realizes that nothing is more important than human nature."
"Okay I see what you mean. If I don't I understand that within three months, I mustered all the maids to remove their masks. Or could it be… my new maid is so ugly?"
Hugo shook his head, "No. They're beautiful,"
Hugo inwardly corrected his words, they were quite beautiful compared to the prison prisoners.
"Then three months. Show me your damn inner beauty,"
"No, Prince. One year."
"Three months." Rhysand repeated.
"One year or I'll be out of this palace," Hugo threatened him.
Rhysand's facial muscles tightened. "Okay. One year. Actually, it's really not funny to see them hanging around the palace wearing masks. You think it's at a feast?"
"Think of it that way, Prince. Then I'll leave now." Hugo said to Rhysand.
The man left a faint smile on his face. A mischievous triumphant smile.
Audrey suppressed her smile. Apparently, Rhysand can also submit to Hugo. He thought the man could not be tamed.
However, in reality, Rhysand is quite adorable in front of Hugo.
After Hugo's death, Audrey was left in the room.
Just the two of their!
Good grief. Audrey suddenly feel bad. What if the guy just devoured it? No, no. This was his first day as a maid, there was no way Prince Rhysand would act like that.
First day...?
No! First day here, not like first night!
Audrey gulped. She was frightened because there were only Prince Rhysand and himself, in this super large room.
"So, your name is Audrey?" Rhysand asked her
"Yes sir."
Audrey couldn't hide the trembling in her frightened heart. In fact, his fingers were already cold from fear of the vicious figure in front of him.
Rhysand stroked his chin. He watched every inch of the girl.
At first, he didn't notice. After looking around, Audrey's body is so tiny. His height did not even reach 165 centimeters.
Only about 155 centimeters.
Her hair was reddish brown and wavy.
Truly, this girl was far different from his thoughts! He thought, Audrey is a mature figure, tall, smooth white skin and so ... beautiful.
Why, her apperance like... a tiny young girl?
"How old are you?" Rhysand asked him.
"My age?"
"Yeah, I asked how old you are."
"I'm eighteen."
Oh, my gosh! For anything! This girl isn't even an adult yet! She's still a kid!
And it was this snotty brat who dared to fly the war flag at him? Cursing her?
Rhysand stood up.
Rhysand walked over to Audrey. She changed Audrey's position. The girl who was originally looking down, lifted her chin by herself.
"Prince..." Audrey's voice turned into a squeezed mouse.
Rhysand flashed a vicious smile. Hahahaha!!! FEEL IT, AUDREY!!!
*