Aria's POV:

"Your highness I'll have to leave now".

I said as I tried so hard to press my body against the wall to prevent the body contact we had.

"I don't want you to leave". He replied as his hot sweet mint breath fanned my face.

"What happens when we get caught like this your highness".

I tried to reason out with him as anxiety I've taken my mind to the mask. But he doesn't want to reason.

"I'm not bothered about it".

I could hear chatters of some maidens coming by as I became restless to get away from the cage he placed me.

I reluctantly but quickly pushed king Anthony from me... The chatting maidens came by not noticing I and the king... I quickly joined them from behind, and in time I was out of his sight.

What's wrong with the king?  As far as I could remember... This was the same person who showed irritation and annoyance towards me. What's happening now?

He wants to be close to me? What does he even mean by that?

I was pushed out of my thoughts as I approached my room door and opened it, to see the girls laying on the bed as usual.

"Hey... You're back...  Finally?" Said Maya.

"This room always feels empty when you're not here". Clara confessed.

I saw myself smiling at her little confession. The bond between Maya, Clara and I were advancing.

"The kings birthday was awesome... I got the chance to eat expensive foods and drinks". Maya said proudly.

"Is that an achievement?" I asked just immediately and her reply was

"Yes of course".

And we all burst out laughing.

I changed into my night dress and laid down with a tiring smile.

"Oh my... Most of the guards are going crazy because of Aria here... I'm wondering how Ben is feeling now". Clara said bringing up a gist I just don't want to talk about.

"Yeah... He couldn't even utter a word because of the staggering glare Aria gave him". Maya said and laughed in an engaging manner.

"Aria...  Don't u have something to say about what happened yesterday?" Clara asked.

"Not at all".

"Why?" Asked Maya.

"Tired... "

"Nah... You're saying that to avoid the topic brought up, isn't it?" Maya argued.

"Not exactly".

"You're lying". She accused.

Those words of hers got me a bit annoyed, she's trying to force out words from my mouth and she won't get it.

"Is that so... Since your mouth is itching for what to gist about. Why don't you tell us the reason why Simeon was busy looking for you around today ". I spilled out.

Then gaps were heard from them.

Maya gaps out in surprise while Clara gapped out of excitement. This girls are crazy.

"Are you serious?" Clara asked with full excitement to know more.

"Most definitely". 😎

"Don't start". Maya mentioned sternly.

"Well I should have told you that before calling me a lair".

"Alright... I'm sorry, was just curious to know". Maya apologized.

"Nah... No problem, It's normal".

"Well... Hello... It isn't normal for me... Come on Aria tell me all about it ". Clara said being dramatic.

And I smiled.

"Come to think of it I've always wanted to ask this question". Maya said with uncertainty.

"Yes go on". Clara and I said in union.

Maya immediately sat up on her bed to face me.

"Do you have a man?"

(Amelia-law: Back in the days. Women call their boyfriends their man. I hope you understand what I'm trying to write here)

Maya directed the question to me as Clara had a smile on her face waiting for my answer.

"No... "

Then they both gasped.

"Are you for real?"

Clara asked with opened mouth so as Maya

"Yeah... What's the problem?" I asked innocently.

"How can you be this pretty and not have your own man". Maya asked doubtfully.

"Yeah... " Clara also yelled out with same doubt.

Why can't this girls believe me... At least once.

"Because... I don't know".

"Oh my god". They both exclaimed.

"Seriously girls I'm not ready for this... Good night". I said and closed my eyes to catch some sleep.

"We need to find her a man... And sharp". Maya spoke after some minute of silence.

"Exactly". Clara agreed.

There's something wrong with this girls... They need deliverance.

They aren't my problem to be sincere.

My problem is the king... King Anthony is my problem. What gift does he want from me? Why is he expecting a gift from me?

There are other kings & Queens, Duck & Dutches, chiefs & governments who can give him better and outstanding gifts... So why the hell does he want a gift from me?

Not to bother thinking a lot... I decided to rest my mind and dose off to wonderland.

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I woke up in the morning and quickly rushed into the bathroom, if it was Maya?

That girl spends more than 45mins in the bathroom. Once I was done, I opened the door to leave.

''Why are you up this early?". Asked Maya with full curiosity sitting on her bunk bed.

"To prepare breakfast for the royal family". I stated the obvious.

"Oh". Was her simple reply and I nodded in response.

"See you later love". She said.

"Yes lovely".

I replied and left the room.

I went straight to the kitchen to see no single soul and tension filled my whole system.

"We are dead". I mumbled to myself.

Were are they all? Oh no oh no. Breakfast isn't even prepared.

"Sarah, Lucy". I called out the heads of the kitchen but no response.

I almost turned to leave the kitchen to go in search of them all when I heard.

"ARIA YOU'RE THE BEST..."

It was the kitchen maidens. They were so happy and all gathered to hug me... I was shocked and confused.

"Wow! May I know about this sudden surprise?" I asked grinning from ears to ears happily.

"The elder king David said that we should celebrate you for making his son's birthday a memorial one. He and the guest complimented our dishes and the decoration displayed yesterday... They loved it all and all this was in place because of you, you're the best". Lucy said with a very happy smile.

"Oh my, I never new it was this perfect". I replied as my face was going to tear with all the smiles and happiness I'm show casing.

"Of course it was". Sarah chirped with equal happiness and I nodded.

"Okay okay... Pls, lets begin to prepare breakfast I'm heading to my next chores". I said turning to leave.

"Okay... " They all chorused and started preparing breakfast for the royal family.

I left the kitchen to get my broom and mop to clean up the hall we celebrated king Anthony's birthday and I'll tell you that... it was a mess that will take me the whole morning to clean it up.

Instead of wasting much time I began my cleaning and humming any song that come across my mind.

"Aria". A familiar voice called my name with annoyance and irritation.

And I knew exactly who that person was. 'Tianna'

With out turning around I answered.

"What?"

"Face me when I'm talking to you tout".

"I don't have any business with you... As you can see I'm busy,so leave".

"Who are you to tell me such nonsense". She said and I didn't bother to reply.

She placed her hand on my left shoulder and turned me to face her in a forceful manner.

I kept my stared on her as my anger increased.

"You're are a poisonous snake... I know your evil plans. You're trying to fool the royal family on how sweet and nice you're. But I know what kind of person you're... you want to get married to king Anthony, kill him then take over the kingdom... But guess what I'll never let you".

Is this girl insane. Since I've gotten into this palace my plan is to get out of this prison and here she thinks I'm after his majesty. She's so stupid.

"Tianna...  Have you stoop so low to think such disgusting thing?" Seriously I've got to ask.

"Oh pls the one thing that disgust me here is you Aria. Let me tell you something... I'll be the one to get married to the king because I'll love him honestly... So stay out of my way because I won't let you unleashed your evil plans". She replied and turned to leave, leaving me there shocked by her reply.

She isn't serious... If she wants to marry the king she should go on with it I'm not stopping her. But that will be almost impossible. Through the custom of all royal families. Royals marries royalties, nobles marries nobles and finally peasants marries peasants. But well I wish her luck... Who knows.

I resumed my cleaning and went back into the kitchen.

"Good afternoon Aria". A maiden in the kitchen greeted.

"Oh thanks dear, is lunch been prepared?" I asked.

"Yes, It's already been served but king Anthony wants you to serve his lunch in his room". Sarah answered.

I grumbled a little feeling a bit annoyed. I've not eaten breakfast yet and now he want me to serve him lunch.

"Okay". I finally answered after complaining to myself and gave a fake smile.

I collected the king food and placed it on a tray and left with a bottle of water and pineapple juice. When I got to his room door I knocked on it.

"Come in". He replied immediately.

I opened it and stepped in closing the door bind me. I saw him sitting on his bed staring at me inquisitively.

"Good afternoon your highness". I greeted dropping his food on the night stand which was beside his bed.

"Same to you Aria".

There was a pocket in front of my maid uniform and I brought out a small box from it.

''Your highness... I apologies for not giving you a gift yesterday like you expected. I was tired soo... well... This is it. It's not want you might expect but It's something... If you dislike it, I'll try to get you something better than this... ".

" Aria, let me at least see it". He said with the most sweetest smile.

Is he smiling because of me. I've never seen him smile before If not now. He has a cute smile.

I quickly gave it to him and moved back a little. He observed it for a sec and opened it as his smile increased. I don't know the reason for such a wild smile.

Then I quickly spoke.

"Your highness it's a protective bead band. It might not be so expensive but it does cost a little. This bead band serve some important purpose. Strength, alarming and protection".

"Are you serious?" He asked a bit shocked.

"Yes your highness".

"Where did you get it from?"

"I didn't buy it your highness I made it".

"You did?" He asked being too surprised.

"Yes I did. I know it's normal for chiefs to make such spiritual things but its a gift passed from ones generation to another".

"I thought your gift was to make perfumes and creams. How is it possible for your to make this?''

"To elaborate more... Everyone can make perfumes and creams. The perfumes and creams I make have not effect... My brother makes both perfumes, creams and powders and they have strong effects on people... The creams He makes make women skin shines in the light, the powders he makes make women look younger than their age and the perfumes he makes make any individual attracted to you". I said but continued.

"And coming to the bead band, I make them very effective. This gifts was passed from my grandmother to my mother and then I. It was always given to the first daughter of the family while my brothers was a gift given to the first sons of the family ".

I finally said as the shock on Anthony's face was so visible. I don't know why I'm telling him this.

"Wow!" He exclaimed and smiled being very amused.

He picked up the bead band from the little box and wore it as he kept on smiling to himself.

"This occasionally makes us friends". He said mischievously staring at me in the eyes

"No we aren't your highness".

"Don't you make this bead band for special people".

"Yes I do".

"Friends aren't they special".

"Yes they are".

"That's the point, I'm so special that's why you made this for me, isn't it".

"Yes". I answered now understanding what he meant.

"So we are legally friends". He said the obvious and I rolled my eyes being defeated.

"Alright we're friends your highness, since that's what you wanted".

And he smiled humbly.

"Most definitely. I appreciate you for the gift". He appreciated and I didn't like such response but I let it slide.

"Come sit with me Aria". He said patting beside him on his bed and I stared at him surprise.

That's a wrong thing to do.

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