Operation: Make Him Attend Lesson!
1956 Words
Aria POV
Washing Todd's body was an easy task, I've done stuff harder than this before while I was at the training house.
We lost some of our members, washing their bodies before burying them was part of my task, I'm going to think of prince Todd as a dead person, that way I won't feel anything at all.
I rinsed his body and helped him wore his robe. Finally! I heaved a breath of relief.
"You really interest me Aria" he said to me.
"Really?" I asked, playing along.
"Of course. You should hang with me and Edward sometime" he said. I furrowed my eyebrows, trying to remember who Edward was. I swore, I've heard the name before.
"Who is Edward?" I was forced to ask.
"The guard officer. He's my best friend" he said.
Bingo! That's my way of finding my mother. I need to be friends with that Edward and he'll lead me to my mother. All I need to do is... Seduce him. I guess, I was given this tight uniform and beautiful skin for a reason.
"As a maid, I'm not allowed to leave the palace" I spoke to Todd. We walked into his room and I started wearing his night robe for him.
"You are also my friend. We'll find a way when we can all hang out together!" He said.
I smirked.
"That's good news, my prince. I look forward to that day" I said.
He turned over and stood right in front of me. He touched my face and my breath ceased for some seconds. I know I wasn't interested in men but, it's hard to resist them whenever they touch me.
"You should go to bed now. Sleep well" he said and kissed my forehead. He just kissed me... On my forehead. Very soon, it would be on the lips and I would end up on his bed.
Never! I can't be on the same bed with the children of the person who murdered my family.
"Good night my prince" I said and left him. I clenched my fist in anger, thinking about that kiss.
Argh!
It was time for me to head to my room. It was close to the main palace. I took the kitchen exit as a short cut. The night was cold and my uniform was quite short.
"There she is!" Someone yelled from the front. I raised my head and looked ahead. My mouth shot wide open, seeing the maids line up, waiting for me. Oh yeah, they were Natalia minions. Why are they here?
They were more than before... Looking at them, I could tell they are about twenty.
"You! Come here now!" One of them yelled at me.
"Why?" I asked.
"What have I done?" I added.
Since I didn't take a step closer to them, they stepped into the light and walked to me instead. They surrounded me, holding different type of weapons.
Was this allowed in the palace? Oh s**t! What was I saying? With Natalia being the head of the palace maids, anything is allowed, except touching Prince Vallin.
Unless, these people are here because of what happened earlier today.
"You! I saw you! You were seducing Prince Vallin in the kitchen!" One of them said.
"How dare you?"
"You aren't even beautiful!"
"We are going to show you what true beauty means. After marking your face with this knife, I bet prince Todd won't even look at you" the other one added.
I swallowed hard, looking scared.
"Please, forgive me. I have no intention of seducing Prince Vallin. He belongs to Natalia alone" I said. They may leave me once I've say that. But, no... Who am I kidding? Natalia has sent these girls to destroy my face.
No way! I was already planning to use this face to seduce the guard officer, Edward. If anything happens to my face, I'm done for.
"What are you waiting for? Deal with her!" One of them yelled. They charged at me. I sighed deeply and scratched the back of my head.
"Don't say I didn't warn you" I said. The first one to reach me, I slapped her hard and she flew to the other side of the palace.
The other girls stopped and glared at me.
"What just happened?"
"What did you do to her?"
"Let me pass and I'll let you all go!" I warned them again.
"No!" They said and charged at me again. I can't use any of their weapon, I'll end up killing them. I just use my hand instead.
Just as they charged at me, I dodged their slashes and hit them at the back of their necks to put them to sleep. I did all of that for all of them till one of them slashed my arm. It's just like a needle pricking me, I didn't feel it. I took the knife from her and she started crying.
"I'm sorry. Natalia made us do it" she cried.
"You didn't have to hurt me. You have no idea how expensive my skin is. Apart from my life, what I love most is my skin and you just toyed with it" I growled.
"I'm sorry" she cried.
"You wished to hurt my face that much, huh? This should be a message to Natalia" I said. Out of mercy, I gave her just a little stroke on the face. She cried loudly, seeing the blood. It was just a little. If I was in my assassin mode, I would have slice her neck. I dropped the knife close to her and stretched my body.
It's been a long time since I did stuff like this. I swiftly turned to see if anyone was watching me. It was dark, I couldn't even see. I walked pass them and head into the maids quarters. I've seen enough for one night. First was outside the kitchen, then, Prince Vallin touching my face, followed my prince Todd's naked body and now, this.
I thought once I get into the palace, I would kill this people in just a week, but it's harder than I thought. The princes are strong, so is their father. Even if I kill them, I'll never know the whereabouts of my mother. There are also too much guards at every point.
Well, except the maids quarters.
I was done having my bath. I laid on the bed and stared at the ceiling.
"Mom, I can't wait to see you. I'll make sure that man regret keeping you alive" I spoke to myself. I dozed off.
The next day, I woke up before the first c**k crow. I wore my uniform and made sure I looked much better today. I had to take care of Prince Todd's bath first. I was heading to his quarters when I met the old woman, the head of the outside maids. I can't believe I'm saying this, but I miss her.
"Aria, first day as a palace maid. Make sure you do your duties well"
"Thank you ma'am"
"Where are you off to?" She asked.
"Um..." I scratched the back of my head.
"I'm in charge of Prince Todd" I said.
"Argh! Who gave you such a headache? Prince Todd is hard to tame. He doesn't go to his lesson and his father blames whoever is in charge for it. You have to be careful"
"What lesson?" I asked, looking confused. I never went on any lesson when I was a kid. I was just six, maybe I was too young. Maybe. I was just left to play on my own. My siblings never even had time to play with me. It was just Nita and I. Ah, Nita was my nanny and personal maid.
"As a prince, he has to fulfil his prince duties and attending class is one of them. If you can make this happen, the king will be very happy. Now, go before you'll be late. Good luck Aria!"
"Bye!" I waved at her.
Lesson? I remember now. The second time I met Prince Todd, he was being chased by the guards, together with Edward because he ran away from lesson.
It would be good to make sure he goes to the lesson.
The kitchen was empty. It looked like I was the first person to wake up. I boiled his water and head to prince Todd's room.
I had to knock for several minutes before he opened up. He rubbed his eyes, opening them slowly.
"Is it time for breakfast already?" He asked. I shoved him out of the way and entered the room.
"Good morning, my prince" I greeted.
"Aria? Why are you here so early?" He asked.
"Because you'll have to attend class today and as long as I'm here, you'll attend class" I said.
He gave a soft chuckle and yawned.
"I'm quite surprised to see you here. I saw you in my dream, we were on the bed, making love"
Someone help me slap this headache of a prince.
I walked to him and grabbed him by the collar.
"Prince Todd?" I called his name in soft and seductive voice.
"If you want to end up on my bed with me, you'll have to attend lesson and be smart. I do not like foolish people" I said. His eyes shot wide open.
"You'll really do that? You'll be with me?"
"I'll be with you. Now, let me bath you and prepare you for your lesson"
"Hmm!" He said.
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That worked really well. I got him ready in two hours and then it was time for breakfast. I walked with him to the table. His father and the others were even surprised to see him. It was the first time, seeing the third prince having breakfast with them. Prince Dylan. I heard he just bury himself in his book, but he's quite cunning.
I helped prince Todd sit. He sat and they wanted for breakfast.
Meanwhile, Prince Vallin was just staring at me. I threw my gaze away from him. Was he looking at me because he wiped the coal off my nose?
"Prince Todd, you are wearing your uniform today. Are you going to..."
"Yes father, from today, I'll attend class" he said. I smirked.
"Why have you changed your mind on becoming a rascal?" The king asked. Todd took my hand and rubbed it on his face. I was looking quite embarrassed.
"I'll have to attend class and be smart, that way, Aria won't leave my side" he said. The king stared at me and gave a soft laugh.
"You are indeed special. Thank you for making this boy start attending lesson. I owe you a lot" he said. I bowed.
"Thank you, my king"
"Where is the breakfast, already! I have tasks to attend to!" The king yelled, slamming his hand on the table.
Natalia rushed in.
"It's here my king" she said and placed the first tray on the table. She glared at me, remembering what happened yesterday. Even the other maids saw me and shrieked in fear. The king saw one with a mark on her face.
"What happened to your face? Why do you all look so weak? Natalia! It's your fault these maids have become so lazy! If you don't do something about it, I'll be forced to hand over your position to someone who is capable" he said.
"I'm sorry my king! Forgive me!"
"Forgive me, my king!" The others bowed. They stared at me over their shoulders. Of course, it's because of me they were getting scolded.
I wore an evil smirk on my face.
That will teach them a lesson.
Next time, they won't mess with an assassin.
- Writer
