A heartache

During these weeks the king didnt call for her o spend nights with him which gave her relief but again she felt a pain in her chest although she couldnt forget her first night with him even though he made her bleed. But now she knew she couldnt let her feelings affect her because she needed to stay strong for Emily, to protect Emily from getting hurt anymore than she already was.

One afternoon Veronica was cleaning the royal room when she heard someone knock the door she heard the maid say then the maid opened the door and said "the king would like to speak with you," Veronica immediately stood up with a frown on her face then she said "thank you" and followed the maid to the entrance hall when she arrived in the throne room she sat down on her knees and said her respects she looked up and noticed that the king sat there in the throne with an angry look on his face.

He started saying to her "i want you to help with the wedding ceremony of my half brother along with the head maid Lucy and Make sure theres no lacking in the cermony as many royal family will attend this weddingand the rest Lucy will tell you what to do the wedding is within 8 days keep that in mind one single mistake during this wedding you will see what im capable of doing now leave." He ordered.

The maids noticed her immediately she was wearing her maid gown with delicate lace details that trailed behind her. They gave her looks of disgust and turned around pretending not to notice. She headed straight to the kitchens she had to eat something before working So she hurriedly went to the servants section and grabbed a plate and started to eat when the cook yelled at her to leave the kitchens. Veronica bowed at the cooks and left without eating the food. She sat outside and watched the trees.

It rained heavily she shivered in the cold rain. Her eyes started to water she knew it was going to pour again soon. Soon she felt someone sit next to her and she turned her gaze to find it was princess Elena who was looking at her with sympathy and understanding "your highness" Veronica said with sadness "Im very sorry for what aldrith did to you last night Veronica are you ok?"

she asked worriedly "im fine" she replied trying to smile "so did you sleep well?" asked princess again "yes" replied Veronica "good good" replied princess Annabelle still looking concerned "i was wondering... do you have feelings for my brother?" Veronica looked confused she didnt understand why Princess Elena asked her that "I have no feelings for your brother your highness Im just a servant whos working here as a punishment" Veronica lied.

She continued to confuse Veronica "thats good so how about I give you thsi job to convince my brother to marry as soon as possible because this kingdom needs a heir" which broke Veronicas heart into pieces she felt like crying right now. She looked down so the princess cant see the emotions in her face so she slowly nodded her head. Princess stood up and said "start it from tonight" Veronica just nodded trying to hide the disappointment and pain and joy in her face.

She stood up and went to the kitchen to start working again. She worked all afternoon she finished cleaning the kitchen. She quickly wiped her face and headed to her room to change for the dinner finding Kate waiting for her. They finished their dinner chatting about their day and Veronica informed Kate that she will be meeting the king now while washing the dishes. so she bid goodnight to Kate and headed to the kings chamber when she arrived at the giant door she knocked and the kings voice came from inside "come in"

When she entered the king was lying ***** with a young girl whos also a maid and a blanket on their waists in the large bed. They both seemed so exausted the girl was panting and her cheeks were flushed. Veronica closed the door and then looked at them in disbelief and her heart was aching so much.

She could feel her eyes getting wet and her throt getting heavy. They werent ***** per say but more or less they werent wearing anything at all. The girl' was hugging the kings shoulder he had his arm wrapped over her and he was stroking her hair softly. Veronica felt so devastated that she feelings are taking control of her but she had to maintain calm and cant reveal her feeling for the king. "your majesty" she bowed.

Veronica curtsied then said "yes my Lord" She rose and turned to leave the room but the king called her once more "wait." Veronica turned to face him hesitantly and then he ordered the maid that was standing nearby to close the doors behind her. She waited for him to continue. the king began "now tell me what is the matter? You've been acting quite distant and seem very lost?" He asked looking directly into her eyes. She looked at him shocked he asked "why arent you answering me?" He asked. She looked around and said "my Lord I am alright it just I miss my sister very much " she replied trying to sound calm and not cry infront of him.

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