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Meanwhile at the Holy Roman Village...

In the morning, the atmosphere is very peaceful. The sounds you only hear are birds chirping and little kids laughing. The air is pure and fresh. The villagers rise early in the morning. They feed their cattle and clean their sheds. They eat their breakfast and move out towards their field to do their work. On another side, little kids playing around and laughing.

At the Holy Roman Palace...King Henry

I woke up as soon as sunlight came across my face through the window. I walk straight to the bathroom and do my business. I end up taking a hot bath as hot steam floats in the air. I walk out of the bathtub and wrap a towel around my waist. The mirror in the bathroom was foggy because of the hot steam. When I wiped it with my hand the first thing, I saw was a scar on the eyebrow on the right side of my face. It reminds me of the day when I got that scar and the day when I lost loved ones.

I walk out of the bathroom and wear a white shirt and black pants. I looked at my watch it was 8:30 a.m. I walk downstairs and sit on the chair at the dining table. Mrs. Smith walks to the table with breakfast. She has worked here as a head chef since I have known her. She greets me good morning while smiling. She is the person I trust most besides my brother and my best friend. She is just like my mother. She asks me if I want anything else. I said no and she walked out of the dining room. She cooks the best meal ever. I finish my breakfast quickly and walk to my Office to finish some paperwork.

After some hours...

I take a nap for a while

Author...

While he was taking a nap, he was disturbed by the phone ring. He received a call from his best friend named Charles. Charles requested Henry to go with him to the club at night. Henry agreed and hung up the call. it was about lunchtime. He got up and walked downstairs to the dining room. Mrs. Smith came with a tray of lasagna. He ate it and went to his room.

Evelyn...

I walk to my room with my maid's help. It hurts when I walk because of the punishment I got. Sigh... I don't understand why they do this to me. Sometimes I feel that I should ask them, but I receive it in return get worse, so I keep thinking instead of asking them. I slowly lay down on my bed. It was lunchtime. Another maid named Cally enters the room with a tray in her hand. " Good afternoon, Eve" I smile at her and walk to the chair. She always calls me Princess Evelyn which I don't like because there is no meaning in that title when I am living like this. I told her to call me Eve. She hesitated at first, but she accepted. She is nice, friendly, and bubbly, unlike other maids. "Thanks, Cally, for the lunch" She put the tray on the table and walked out. She used to stand there when I ate but when she found out that I felt uncomfortable being watched she decided to stand outside of my room.

I am glad that she understands me very well. She gives me company sometimes when she doesn't have work. I started eating my lunch which was beef steak with fries and salad on the side. I eat while looking out the window. I only have one window where I can see the view outside. It looks more beautiful and magical from here. This palace is on high. As you didn't notice I am not allowed to go outside of the palace. I even tried sneaking out into the garden at night, but I got caught by a guard. He told my mother and Father. I got punishment so I never tried after that. I finished my lunch. I called Cally to come inside. She took the dish and walked out.

I sit there while reading the book...

(Chapter 2)

Evelyn...

I looked at the watch, it was 6:00 p.m. I didn't realize it's been hours since I have been reading the books. I was about to put my books away when the door opened. Cally sneaked into the room quickly. I looked at her confusingly "What did you do now, Cally?" She sneaks like that whenever she is in trouble. If I had a sister, I wish she would be like her. "Eve...I don't know what to do. I accidentally dropped a new dinner set while I was taking it out of the cupboard. If Mrs. Wilson finds out it was me, she will have my head on a new plate and feed it to that bulldog outside" I chuckled when I visualized the scenario. " Ya, she will" She shivered in fear as I said that. "Eve... what should I do? Where do I go?"

She paced back and forth while chewing her nails. Mrs. Wilson can be hard on maids sometimes. Well... every time. She is very strict and serious. She needs work done perfectly. I remember when I was going to the kitchen to get something, Mrs. Wilson was yelling at the maid. She gave her a punishment to clean the main hall without others' help. The main hall of this palace is really big.

" Hello to the earth, Eve" I snapped out of my thought. I looked at her she was afraid. "Just stay here. There are many maids. She won't notice if you are there or not. " I can only this to help her. " But Eve. What...what if you get in trouble..." She looked down guilty. " I am used to..." I whisper sadly. Oh no..did I say that loud. "Eve...did you say something?" huh "No Cally..stay here for now" She hesitated at first, but she nodded as she sat. She starts talking about the next vacation she will get and meeting her family. She has a mom and sister. Her father died when Cally was 15 years old. She works in the palace as a maid for her family. Cally is nice and caring if you don't get on her nerves.

Flashback...

5 months ago...I was sleeping in my room. I heard a knock on my door. " Eve... it's Cally, open the door" shit..what she is doing here at this hour. what if the guards see her. I quickly got up and opened the door. I let her inside and closed the door. I was about to ask her a question, but she cut me off. "Eve...this is the last chance to get out of here. You don't deserve this type of here. I can help you to get out of here. I will be leaving tomorrow morning. You can stay at my house as long as you want. I promise you will be safe there" I was shocked and afraid. I don't know what to do. "Eve... Please think about it. I promise I will get you out of here without anyone noticing you." Cally is like my older sister.

I wanted to go with her, but what if? What if we get caught? I don't care about being caught. What if she gets in trouble for helping me to run away? I can't let that happen. I can't let anything happen to her. They will kill her. " Cally...thank you so much, but I can't go with you." "Eve...please think about it first. I know you are strong. Don't be afraid, I promise, right? I will get you off here..." I cut off her saying No. She knows about what is going on with me. Whenever they beat me, she comes into my room at night to check up on me. She wants to help me, but she knows because she is just a maid. If she helps me, there will be consequences.

I heard a growling noise. It snapped me out of thought. I look at Cally. She places her hand on her stomach. "Are you hungry, Cally?" She nods. I look at the clock it Is 8 pm. I was about to say something to her and there was a knock on the door. " Princess Evelyn, I bought you your dinner, may I come in?" I look at Cally. She paces back and forth to think about where to hide. Then she runs towards the curtain and hides behind it. "Come in" Another maid walks in and puts the plate on the table. I hope she doesn't notice the shadow behind the curtain. She just stands there. On no, if she didn't leave, Cally would get caught. "Umm..you can leave now, thank you" She walks out closing the door behind it. Thank God she didn't notice. It is white curtains; I can see Cally there.

"Cally...Didn't you find another place to hide? I can see you from here. What if she saw you" "I was panicked, Eve..." As she came out from the curtain. Her stomach growled again as stared at the food. I laughed "Come on, let's eat before I eat all" "But...Eve..." "No buts...let's share" We start eating and she keeps telling me about what would happen if Mrs. Wilson found out. After some while, "Thanks sis...for the food" I was touched because it was the first time, she called me sis. "Sis...I have to go now before Mrs. Wilson notices me" She looks at me for a while. "Is it fine if I call you sis...Eve? " "I'm just surprised when you said that. Thanks, and you can call me that. I like it" She hugs me. "Good night sis..." I say good night as she walks out of my room.

Sign...this is the luckiest day I have ever had. No pain for the day. I lay down on the bed while looking out the window. The view is amazing. I fall asleep while looking at the starry night view. I guess it is going to rain...