It's night already, where a new concubine would be selected. A night that would start a new phase in a maid's life.
"Kaia" I muttered, my heart filled with so much hope.
Everyone had gone for the ceremony leaving me behind, I'm so glad they bothered not to ask why or force me..why would they anyway?
I laid on my bed ready to sleep and tomorrow, Kaia would tell me that she was the one who was picked. 'I hope to hear some good news,' I thought as I began falling asleep.
Somehow, sleep wasn't coming…I hope it's not a sign of pregnancy though, nobody must know about it. My hands caressed my tummy and I giggled, then my eyes caught a shadow and I gulped in fear.
"Who is there?" I said, my voice shaky.
"Kaia, there's nothing to be scared of. I've been looking all over for you" she replied as she walked closer to my foam.
I heaved a sign, "You didn't attend the ceremony?"
She smiled at me before she replied, "I did, just left a few minutes ago..it has not begun yet" .
I also kept my pregnancy away from her, I know I've been a bad friend but my reasons are justifiable. "Head back now or you'd be late. I don't feel like going anyways"
"You've been acting weird lately. You don't come out for lunch whatsoever and you alway stay alone, sometimes I find you crying all by yourself. What's wrong?" She faced me with concerned eyes.
She's caught me crying? 'That's bad' I thought, already shivering in fear, "I'm fine Kaia, thanks for your care" I replied and she touched my neck.
"It's hot, I'll go get the physician" she said and I nearly screamed.
That's a bad idea, no one must find out or I'm dead. "I'm fine, let's go..you just awakened the old me" I teased but I know pretty well that it's all a lie.
If I don't go, she would not believe me, I know Kaia too well. She doesn't take no for an answer.
Kaia giggled then we both left the room as I prayed for two things. She would be chosen as the concubine and my pregnancy symptoms would not expose me.
We arrived at the hall and I was stunned to see all the royal family here. All except Prince Killan. I admired Princess Freya's red gown which complimented her beauty too well. The Queen herself isn't excluded, in fact, they all look so hot tonight.
Kaia had left earlier to get us some drinks and snacks, ceremonies like this was the only time we permitted things like this but still, the quality of our snacks and drinks cannot be compared to that of the elites.
It was time for the selection and I wondered where Kaia went that's taking so long. I suddenly felt a hand hit my back and I jolted. "It's me," Kaia said and I gave her a fake smile.
Fake because I was suddenly not feeling too good, my tummy hurts so bad but I'd create a scene if I show that I'm not well.
"There was no more snack..everything finished when it was our turn" she replied.
"It's nothing since the selection would begin now" I replied and she nodded her head in support of my words.
'In five..four..three..two…one' I whispered in my head excitedly.
We were instructed on how we should line, row by row and I wowed at our vast numbers. If just the maids of my master is this much, what of that of the King and Queen?
It was the Queen and Princess Freya who did the selection, which was more of an inspection.
Our nails were checked, even to our mouth odour, it was practically a hygiene inspection.
"The rest of you can leave" Princess Freya said and I almost choked on my saliva.
I wasn't among those that were sent away…this is bad so bad. I must do something to sabotage my being among those that were not sent away.
Or I guess I should wait, maybe in this second stage, I would be sent out. I held my hands tightly praying to God that I would not be picked.
After a few minutes break, we were summoned to gather and return to our lines. This time, it was the face..they wanted someone beautiful for their son. Even as a concubine, here in my Kingdom, you must be beautiful and good looking.
Prince Wilder got up from the throne, his eyes filled with lust and I wonder who it was that he looked at with those eyes. 'Kaia' I thought excited. She was even standing at my front, our rows are the same.
As expected, the Prince walked towards our direction and I couldn't help but smile, as I thought, "It really is Kaia".
Then he stopped but I got confused because he was standing right in front of me. And his eyes on me with those lustful looks I saw earlier.
Ok, I won't get my hopes high because it's so obvious that this is a prank. He can't be staring at me with those eyes, "Prince Wilder" I said then bowed so as to bring him out of whatever fetish stuff he was in.
He held my hand without asking and I still couldn't place my hands on why he did so, "Should I get you something?" I said admits confusion.
He still didn't say any words to me, he just pulled me back to where the royal family sat, even the Princess and the Queen are already seated there..are they not going to continue the inspection? Oh maybe they are tired from standing, and needed a few minutes to rest but why Prince Wilder took me there was what I didn't seem to understand
Then he pulled my hand up as he said, "I wanted a concubine but I found myself a wife" he said.