Chief Man Servant of the Manor
708 Words
Inside the manor looks surprisingly simple and cozy. Stepping in through the large wooden doors we enter a seating area. Couches and center tables are strategically placed around a large roaring fireplace. Beyond the seating area looks to be a formal dinning area. The open concept is shocking to see. I assumed the castle like manor would have separate rooms for everything. The formal dinning area merges with the kitchen. The kitchen is half-moon shaped, at the center is a large brick oven. On either side of it is counter space and glass cabinets. Inside the cabinets are glass wares and dishes. There wasn’t any fridge or a sink. There is a black top hibachi grill with seating for about ten people around it.
It’s odd to see the kitchen out in the open like this. I always thought that in large manors like this kitchens would be in the basement away from view. Easy access for the help to slip in and out without anyone noticing. The prince must love entertaining guests with the food prep being the main source of entertainment.
“Your home is beautiful” I complimented
The Prince looked at me shocked and confused. He studied my face for a moment before muttering an unsure “Thank you”
Odd, I thought.
“Welcome home, Prince Asai How was the ceremony?”
Asai! I exclaimed in my mind. Thats his name! Feeling accomplished I stored the Princes name in my memory bank.
“Fruitful” Asai answered
“Did you bring home another stray my lord?”
Hey I take offense to that! I mentally shouted at the man. I am an unwilling party to everything that has occurred in the last 48 hours. From being pulled violently from my world to being chased around unfamiliar streets to almost dying at an alter to being here in this house.
“The Queen was planning on sacrificing her to the Earth deity.” Asai said
The man hummed annoyed as he studied me. “With delicate hands like that she will be useless around the manor.”
Prince Asai chuckles “Until we figure out what the Queen wants to do with her she will be a guest of the manor.”
Asai turned to me and smiled “This is Keylyn. He runs the manor”
“Oh like a butler”
“Butler?”
“Chief male servant of a household” I said
“Ahh then yes a…butler” Asai still looked confused but left it at that.
“Who will attend to her?” Keylyn asked wrinkling his nose.
“Ask one of the female Chymera” Asai said
Keylyn nods his head then looked at me pointedly “Your brother sent word he wants you to bring your new den wolf to his party tonight.”
Asai balked and nearly choked on is spit “Which one?”
“The Crown Prince”
“s**t” Asai cursed then looked at me. “This is just for show”
“Hell no!” I said “I want to go back home.”
“As of right now I do not know how to make that happen do you?” He argued.
I didn’t say anything. His argument was sound. I have no idea how to even start on figuring how to get back home.
“You are in my home you are my responsibility, you have to fit in.” Asai said a little more gentle “I promise I won’t take advantage of you and I will do what’s in my power to send you back home.”
Fine. I nod my head
Satisfied Asai turned back to Keylyn. “Choose a ladies maid that will be gentle with her.”
Asai turned and began walking away. “Wait didn’t you want to talk?”
Asai stopped and turned back to me. “Yes, but right now we have to get ready for my brothers party. Even though I am his flesh and blood I cannot refuse an invitation from the crown prince. We can talk in the morning when we have both rested."
“Okay” I said releasing Asai from any further questions or conversation.
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