?The 12th
Dîsciplê??
(His Royal Majesty)
Episode 7
By: Faith Lucky
Danica’s Pov:
I gasped as my eyes dilated in shock.
Whaaat??
The Royal banquet?
I looked at the door and hoped granny wasn’t around, somehow, listening to us.
“What do you think, Dan?the banquet is in two days time” she said, still whispering.
My throat was itching so badly.
“How….How did you get to know about it? I mean…who gave you….”
“Its from my mum, okay? My mum knows one of the chefs and she told mum they needed extra cooks for the banquet cause its gonna be a big feast. So, I decided to let you know, Dan. The pay is gonna be quite good” she explained and just then, granny’s voice came up.
“Danica? Are you still asleep?”
My eyes widened in shock as Nana and I stared at the door which opened immediately.
She was with her bag.
“Uh…good morning, granny” I greeted with a faux smile.
“Good morning, dear. You were able to wake her, huh?” She asked Nana.
“Yes. Although, it wasn’t easy” she chuckled lightly.
“Okay, then. I’m off to work. Take care of the house, Danica. And stay out of trouble” she said.
“Okay, Granny. Of course. Bye” I waved at her and she closed the door and left.
Nana and I took in deep breaths of relief as she left. Thank goodness she didn’t hear us.
I looked out the window and saw her leaving the house. Indeed, she had left. Going to where she worked as a cleaner .
So….back to Nana.
“Are you interested or not, Dan?” She asked as soon as I looked at her.
“Grandma would never let me go for it. And you know it. She hates anything they has to do with the Royal family” I answered bitterly.
“And whoever said she has to know? You don’t plan on telling her, do you?” She asked.
“But….”
“She doesn’t have to know, Danica. All you have to do is tell her you’re going out with me, on the day of the banquet, then I’ll take you my mom who will take you to the chef. But if you’re interested, you’ll need to come home with me so mum can introduce you to the chef today” she enthused.
Oh my!
So, I’ll be going to the palace???? I’ll attend the banquet??
“Are you interested or not, Danica? We’re talking about real money here” she urged me and I itched my head.
Oh God! I was damn confused.
“I….I…I’ll think about it,Nana”, I finally said and she sighed.
“Hmm. Okay, then. But you better be fast before the space gets filled up.
“Anyway, I’ll be on my way now. Mum sent me on an errand” she said as she stood up.
“Oh. Okay. I’ll…..come over to your place soon” I told her.
“Okay. Bye”.
And she scuttled out of the room.
G©sh!
I took in a deep breath and leaned my back on the wall.
The Royal banquet.
But thinking of it…it was really going to be an honor – cooking at the banquet.
I’d get to be in the palace, and see the rest of the royal family.
But…what if granny gets to find out?
She might probably skin me alive if she does, cause she’s warned me to stay away from the Royal family.
Oh…Danica. I was so confused.
I really wanted to go
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After spending a long time in the room, I decided to freshen up so I could go to Nana’s house for more discussion. Her house was actually close to mine.
I went into the bathroom, brushed and washed my face and proceeded to the kitchen to find something to eat.
I got in and…..woahh!!
The kitchen was empty.
Goodness!!
Granny didn’t leave anything eatable for me???
I itched my hair in frustration and looked around. What do I eat, huh??
I was so hungry.
G©sh! And I wasn’t having any cash on me.
I sat on a stool close by and thought despondently. When would we ever get free of this life? This lame poverty?
Grandma was only a cleaner and as a result, we depended only on her monthly income.
I racked my brain for a long time, thinking of what I could possibly do. And finally, I decided to go to Nana’s house since she was the only friend I had.
Possibly, they’d have something I could eat.
I walked out of the kitchen, out of the house and locked the door, then proceeded to Nana’s house, taking the shortest route I knew.
It actually involved me going through the woods, but I had to do it. Besides, it saved me from walking under the sun.
As I walked heavily, I kept thinking about my boring life.
No mother, no father. Just grandma and Nana – who was my only friend.
And no school.
G©sh!
Sometimes, I feel I’m just cursed or something
How do I get a better life if I can’t even go to school, huh?.
Maybe….I’m just doomed.
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I stopped walking when I noticed a strange figure ahead of me – right there in the woods.
I flinched and strained my eyes to look properly.
It was a body….
A body of a boy. Yes, it seemed to be a boy..
I looked around in fear, there was no sign of anyone.
Then, I decided to have a close look, taking very slow and careful steps.
As I drew close, the image got clearer and clearer and I spotted bl©©d from the side of his belly.
But….
The face….
I arched my brows and counted my steps and finally, I got close enough to have a clear view of the image.
And my eyes drooped immediately.
My heart gave a mighty leap.
Whaaaat??
Prince Nathan???
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