KISS ME AT CHRISTMAS

Chapter 3:

Mr Albert was able to convince his daughter and first thing the next day, they left to the palace. He noticed how terrified and uncomfortable his daughter felt at the idea but, luckily she still haven't changed her mind yet.

They got to the palace and Queen Vero happily welcomed them into her chamber. " Thank you for coming. " She smiled,, her eyes meeting the young lady beside him.

" She is the one you talked about yesterday, right? "

" Yes, she is. "

" What is your name, dear? " She softly asked.

" My new is, Hannah. " She answered.

" Hannah, I've heard little about you. Can you tell me more about yourself? "

" My name is Hannah, I am twenty years old. I lost my mother when I was six and I live with my father. He's the busy type and most times, he tries to make it up to me with the little he can afford. But that doesn't matter now, on the other hand, I love music's. Especially the Christmas carols, they are my favorite. " She ended the introduction with a smile.

" Sounds interesting. And... I'm sorry for your lost. "

" Thank you. "

" Mr Albert told me you can be of help to us, thereby I want you to work as prince Ethan's personal maid. With this, I believe you can get to know and understand what type of person he is. "

" A maid? " She asked, not really expecting something like that, especially when she has to be his personal maid?

" Yes, his maid. " She repeated. " I know you don't feel comfortable about this but that's the only way we can get you to him. Although, you are likely to encounter some strange acts from him but, I hope you get used to it soon. "

" How will I convince him to love Christmas, we only have twelve days left. Do you think it will be possible to win his heart? "

" I don't know but, with the few I know about you, it will. I trust you. "

Hannah looked at her father who nodded at her. " So, like you said, it's twelve days to Christmas. I will love you to start your duty today. Nancy has already prepared everything you will need. Mr Albert you can do us a favor by bringing some of her clothes to the palace. "

He nodded his head.

" Prince Ethan has eaten few minutes ago, but he prefers to have lunch by twelve and three at noon. He have his breakfast by eight, and dinner by seven, please try to keep that in mind. I wouldn't want him to have you changed. "

" Okay, I'll keep that in mind. "

" Mr Albert, you know what to do. "

" Can I have a word with her? " He excused.

" Sure, of course. " He excused himself with Hannah out of the room.

" This won't be easy at all but I trust what you can do. I will bring some of your clothes soon, but try to be a good girl, okay? "

" I will. "

" And also, try not to exchange words with him, he might be c,razy most times but, he is still the prince. "

" I'll keep that in mind. " He peeked her cheeks, before leaving back to their house to bring some of her clothes.

Hannah looked terrified, even with the little training she learnt, she still doubted the fact that she can change the Prince's heart.

And she wasn't doing this for anyone but for her father. Somehow, she thought to herself, this will bring trust between the royals and her father.

It was quarter to twelve and Hannah has already gone to take his food from the kitchen. She had stored that part of information in her brain, trying not to fail the Prince and end up serving some useless punishment at her first day of her duty.

She offered a knock on the door but the Prince was too reluctant to respond to it. She waited for what took like seconds before he finally permitted her in.

Her heart was beating like drum, finally she was going to see this ruthless and heartless prince everyone do know. She took a deep breath, pushing the door open with her leg.

" Your Highess.. I brought you your food. " She said while she entered in the well furnished room, her eyes glaring around the room that she didn't notice the prince staring at her.

" Who are you and what are you doing in my room. " Hannah flinched unnoticeably at the sound of his deep a,ngry tune. She knew her beginning would be a sad story and she was actually ready for it.

" I... I... My name is... "

" I don't care about your name, " he sat on his bed. " Just drop the food on the table and go. "

She dropped the tray on the table, before asking. " Is there any other thing you want me to do for you? "

He took his time to glare at her from head to toe then back to her face. " Look, pretty, it's not too late to quit the job, I doubt if you can continue by tomorrow. "

I never wished to be here at the first place, and by the way, who wants to be the maid of an annoying bastard like you. " She said in her mind, but dared not to say it loud.

She held herself from talking, remembering the words of her father. " I'll keep that in mind. " Was all she said before leaving his room.

She returned in the next twenty minutes to take the plate away. " You should be here five minutes after you've served me my meal. I don't have to wait for you with the used plates still in my room. By the way, were you given a proper training before you got selected? Or were they too bind to have see how lazy you are? "

Do you mind teaching me yourself, or will you do the favour of taking your plates away by yourself? " She ha,ted why all this ran through her head but she couldn't spit it out.

She didn't realize she had been staring hard at him, as she fought to control her emotions. " And why do you stare at me in that manner? " She took off her gaze, going to take the tray away.

First day in the palace, first day in her duty and the so-called prince has just started to ruin her mood. She wondered if she can actually make it up before Christmas. If they can get to understand each other before the twelveth day will be over.

But, no, she doesn't think if she will ever get to understand him. From the much she knows, and from the little she has seen with her eyes, nothing proves that this will all turn out to be fine.

At three she came in with a different meal. He was reading a book and this time, he didn't notice her walk in. " Just drop it and go. " He said again in his usual tune.

Five minutes later, she returned.. just as instructed. Although, she wasn't that rich to enjoy a luxurious life, but she knows serving as a maid to a rude prince was worster than digging hell.

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That night, as she dressed her bed, she hummed one of her favorite carols. She would spurn around the room while she did some certain things.

She entered the bathroom for a cold shower, taking almost thirty minutes of her time. And when she thought of relaxing, the thought of prince Ethan's words flashed her mind.

" Why would he think I am so low? " She mumbled to herself. " Why would he think I needed this duty so urgently? And just in case he doesn't know, I didn't come here wholeheartedly. His mother, the queen pleaded with me. "

There was just one thing she kept in mind... Her first day in the castle sucks...

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To Be Continued...