Brightest star

The will to carry on

The sun began to dip below the horizon, bidding a gentle farewell to the world. The sunset is beautiful right, I turned my head to see who was speaking, I saw a young girl with a bowl of water coming towards me. Miss Joan how are your wounds? She asked fine fine am all better thank you I answered her , you are indeed a lucky girl the young girl continued the princess likes you so much, but you still have to be a maid here. Luckily, you are the princess right hand maid her personal servant, I raised and I saw clearly the features of young girl speaking, she was indeed beautiful long hair,beautiful eyes but all her features were hidden behind those cloth she wore. You are very beautiful miss, I said thoughtlessly. Ooh I see you are a sweet talker too young girl call me Eunice, I am a senior maid here life in the palace can be hard for young girls like us, if you are lucky and a royal official likes you, you'll be able to live this place or if you are lucky you can get promoted, she paused for a moment taking a deep breath. But, the maids here are all selfish, so we all have to depend on ourselves,don't trust anyone.

Okay I said, am so pleased to have someone who is looking after me in this palace I thought to myself, am so weak and useless am not able to protect Grandma, I will fulfil your wish Grandma!!! I promise I said this words clenching my fist in anger. Lewis I will destroy you!!!!

Are you okay Joan??? Eunice asked yeah yeah am fine, ooh you made me scared, I thought you were going to pass out again. Change into these clothes, after you are done come to the kitchen I'll be waiting for you there.

Thank you so much I answered her, no problem am just doing my job she said leaving the room. Wow!! This room is big, I said looking around. I wonder how many days I was unconscious. Perfectly fitted!!! Now time to go and meet Eunice, oh no I have forgotten where she said I should meet her was it kitchen or dinner hall???. I came out of the room wow!!!! This palace is big, it was pained golden, with a huge chandelier, the carpets were beautiful, there were paintings on the wall, lampstands everything looked very beautiful I lost words to describe them. I continued my little tour round the palace,there was a dark hallway with only few lights on, I continued walking down the hallway I heard people arguing about something, it seems as if they were women. I decided to stand and listen to their discussion

First woman; I want my daughter marry Prince Jacob from the headquarters, I heard he is very handsome and talented

Yes!yes!! The second woman said interrupting the first woman. Ooh my I wonder what the will make the girls do since everyone all over the land both slaves,the common and royalty can participate it is a very good opportunity.

And the best part is that it was all Prince Lewis idea the third woman said.

When I heard the name Lewis I felt disgusted, I hated that man with the whole of my heart, he killed my Grandma and my family, he destroyed my kingdom. I must destroy him I said clenching my fist, I was very agitated I did not notice that someone was coming. Until, someone tapped my shoulder, I froze in fright ooh goodness what wrong with me how could I not have noticed someone coming I said to myself. What are you doing there??! A harsh voiced asked me, I knew I was already in big trouble, the voice was not friendly. I turned and saw a woman oooh my she was so ugly, I wanted to laugh out loud but I restrained my self. What are you doing here??!!the Ugly woman asked let me tell you something young girl I don't repeat my self. A........a.......am sorry ma I said bowing my head. Oooh I see you are new here I will let you go today but, if you do any thing illegal in the future don't blame me for what I'll do to you she said fuming and my name Is Madame Lorrie.

Which department are you under??? Oooh Ma, am working for the princess I answered her anxiously. Ooh so you are that new girl the princess brought!!!eh,let me give you a sound warning don't think because you are the princess dog,you can do whatever you like.and think you will not get punished, I will give you more hell in this palace. I run the maid service and there is nothing your "goodie goodie two shoe" princess can do about it. Am sorry Madame. You can go girl, Thank you Ma'am.

That was close, I really need to stay out of trouble. I was so engrossed in my thought and mistakenly bumped into a young boy, I think he might me 10 or 11 year old he really looked cute. How dare you!!! You wretched slave the little boy said kicking me in my stomach, I could not defend myself,I could only watch him kicking me and cursing. Guards!!!Guards!!!!!! Take her to the dugeon, I want to skin her alive. I looked into his eyes, it was bloodshot I was speechless. This kingdom has trained beast, if not taken care of now the people will suffer more greater. Yes sir!! I was put on hand cuff, oh my goodness why am I so miserable, everything I faced...since I woke up was trouble,I said in tears. Stop that Ned!!!!!! How dare you touch her, I heard a voice,a familiar voice. Princess Adrianna said slapping the little boy. She is my friend, i brought her here you don't call the shot here Ned. But sister, she is just a slave,a lowlife,a worthless piece of tras..... Shut up Ned!! Just shut up!!! Remove the handcuffs now, let go Joan am sorry, for all this I brought you here to be my friend and not to suffer. I am sorry Joan, am really sorry, because of me you have suffered greatly. I looked at the girl crying, her tears melted my heart, I was touched, I felt loved again, I felt my existence was not a nuisance. After Grandma died I thought I was alone, but am not alone I have a friend,even though we have different path to take in life,her kindness was geniue, her tears were sincere,she was worried about a person like me. I wish! I wish........ the people of this kingdom were all like her. It is really a big shock to find such a kind person in a kingdom which is full with heartless and wicked people her kindness was beautiful, if everyone could be like her the world will be a better place. Don't cry Princess am okay, let go to my room I said. Ooooh what a drag.... the little boy said I did not come here to watch people get emotional, let go guards. Yes sir!!!

This is an order if anyone I mean anyone tries to bully Joan, he or she will have to answer to me, from now on she will be staying with me in my room, respect her how you respect me,don't you dare pick on her, if any one dares I will kill them Princess Adrianna said addressing all the workers of the palace. You are all Dismissed!!!

Woah I have never seen the princess get this emotional a maid said

Yeah it my first time to another maid answered

Didn't you guys hear about it,another maid said. It was said that the girl Joan once saved the princess life, that why she is emotional.

Oooh lucky girl, I wished i was the one who saved the princess.

Back to work everybody the Head maid said dismissing all gathering

Joan! Yes princess, don't call the princess call me Adrianna or Anna.

But Princess that is inappropriate for a maid to call you by your name and.....screw the rules you are my like my little sister now. Okay Adrianna I answered smiling.... that the spirit girl..

Princess Time to practice your fighting skills am coming Deli. Come on Joan let go, Okay!!!!

******Two years later************

Joan am so happy finally, I will get married to Prince Jacob if I come out best in the retreat Adrianna said smiling

Oooh is that so have you registered your name among those participating, yes darling no need to ask, but Joan why didn't you register your name. Naah..... you know am not interested in those kind of stuff, my only dream is to....

Bring peace to all the kingdom, make all slaves free, punish those royalty who abuse their power and avenge my family Adrianna said interrupting me you have repeatedly said those words for the past 2 years now, but you've got some nerve, you want to wage a war against the headquarters. Dream on!

Like...... for a girl like you, you really have big dreams I hope you accomplish all your goals even though it not possible she concluded chuckling. Adrianna has been my best friend for many years, but I have never told her about my position as the star holder. Even though we are best friends she is still from this damn kingdom, I can't risk telling her I said to myself. Lost in thought again ooooh my dear Joan you are really a strange girl, get some good rest tomorrow we are going to the headquarters, good night Joan.

Headquarters, the place I always wanted to go, I need to destroy the headquarters then, kill Lewis he has caused me enough pain.

Rise and shine Joan it time to go,ooh so soon I thought the event is starting by noon, we have yo be there early she answered, you know Joan as a princess I cannot be late you know? Let go our ride is waiting for us.