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[JT20]

Esmee felt betrayed, hell, even betrayed was an understatement. "Honey, we hope you understand why we did this. It's just.." Her mother sighed, and wiped a tear away. Her father whispered a soft it's okay in her ear. She continued, "We've beent struggling financially, we barely can afford food!These people can give you that, a comfortable bed to sleep in. Nice clothes, warm water everything!The things we can't give you "Her mother whispered. She looked horrible, bags under her eyes, bloodshot red eyes. Esmee didn't recognize her own mother anymore. Never in a million years did she think this would happen. "You sold me, to the king?!" The mad,hurt girl asked, with a hurt voice. "We could've made it work! I could find a job, I'm not useless!" She raised her voice. Her parents were shocked , they looked at each other and back to their daughter. "Look Esmee", her father started,"this is huge. We want the best for you, and that's with the King. They're going to take good care of you, I'm sure. They will be here in a minute. We packed your stuff, please don't be mad at us".Esmee was furious and rubbed her temples. "It's okay, I get it. I'm unwanted here, I'm such a bother here right?" She stood up, smoothed out her baby blue dress. "Esm-"Esmee ran upstairs while crying, to her room.<p><a href="<fileStore.core_Attachment>/monthly_2016_06/barbara-palvin-img-models-digitals-2015_1.jpg.cc48b3d5ae1ea3aed63c56d38ef38854.jpg" class="ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image"><img data-fileid="138400" src="<fileStore.core_Attachment>/monthly_2016_06/barbara-palvin-img-models-digitals-2015_1.jpg.cc48b3d5ae1ea3aed63c56d38ef38854.jpg" class="ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed" alt=""></a></p>

 

[Tigress]

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It was high noon when the king's men arrived, on horseback with an empty carriage. The leader of the group of guards looked down at the husband and wife that stood down below him, clearing his throat carefully. "We're here to collect miss Esmee on behalf of his majesty, King David" he said clearly, steadying his horse as the creature stamped its hooves impatiently. "Please bring her out to the carriage with her luggage." he stated simply, looking back at the guards stationed around the carriage. He watched in silence as the parents went inside to collect their crying daughter. He looked down at the daughter, nodding his head gently. "His majesty will take care of you." he said simply, turning the horse around.


The king looked down at his son, sitting patiently on his throne before smiling gently. "Mika... My son. The guards are bringing a new servant to the castle soon. I'm thinking that she should become your personal servant" he murmured softly, folding his hands together on his lap. The blue haired prince tilted his head, smiling gently up at his adopted father. "Thank you, father."

 

[JT20]

Esmee tensed up when she saw the king's men, so this was real? Her parents really sold her,didn't they care about me? Roughly she wiped away her tears. Disgusted by the thought, what would happen there? How would they treat me? A soft knock came from the door, when Esmee turned around her parents were looking at her. They hesitantly gestured it was time, Esmee had a last glance at her room and followed her parents. Her father was carrying her suitcases and gave them to a man, the man was dressed in a black suit and gave her father a quick nodd. "We will give you some time, but not too long. King David is waiting " He said, and returned to the horses. " Esmee, darling -" Her mother begun, reaching out for Esmee's hand. "No!" The girl cried, and hid her hand behind her back. "Goodbye mother, father. Sorry for being a burden, but don't worry. You've got rid of me" She whispered.


"Madam, I'm afraid we'll have to leave now" A voice said, she immediately knew who it belonged to and nodded. She didn't bother to look at her parents for the last time, and got in the carriage. Soon the carriage started moving, the village she grew up in slowly faded away. Esmee took a deep breathe when a beautiful castle came into view. She was too busy gawking at it, Esmee didn't realise they had arrived. The man opened the carriage for her, and held her hand. Esmee thanked him and smoothed out her dress. She was guided inside by the man. "The King and his son will be here in a minute" He announced.

 

[Tigress]

The knights diligently packed the girl's bags into the carriage as her parents tried to say their goodbyes to her. They didn't have much luck, as their daughter angrily moved from the dusty ground over to the carriage. The guard helped her in, closing the door shortly afterwards before mounting his horse once more. Saying their own farewells, the knights quickly left to begin the long travel home.


Hours passed before the finally arrived and Esmee was brought out of the carriage and into the entrance hall of the palace. A young maid came up to her and bowed gently. "His majesty has requested that I help you bathe and dress in suitable attire before you meet him." She murmured in a polite voice, before taking her hand and guiding her up to the room where she would be staying, pressing her through the doorway into the ensuit bathroom. "There's a lovely white gown and new shoes in there for you once you are bathed. Please don't take too long" she said simply before closing the door.


Once the girl was finished and dressed, the maid led her down to the throne room where the three totals were waiting. Your majesties, prince Mika. I present to you, miss Esmee."

 

[JT20]

Relieved, that's how Esmee felt when she saw a young maid coming up to her. On the ride to the castle, she was afraid she would have nobody here. She also felt a bit awkward when the maid bowed, Esmee wasn't used to this so she gave her a small smile. It has been a couple of days since Esmee had a proper shower. At her home, she only had cold water, and could only use it for a minute or two. So when she entered the ensuit bathroom she was shocked. "Hurry up Esmee" She whispered to herself. While undressing herself she sighed, and turned the water on. It was warm, it felt so good. It has been ages since she had showered in warm water and had to force herself to get out of the shower after a couple of minutes. Carefully she wrapped a towel around her body and walked to the bedroom. On the masterbed there was a beautiful white dress neatly fold with undergarments and shoes. Esmee dressed herself and looked in the mirror, the dress looked expensive and she didn't recognize herself.


Suddenly the young maid was standing at the door, leading her to the King and his son. Esmee felt nervous, her hands were sweaty and her heart was starting to beat faster. She stood behind the young maid, the only person she knew here, who she felt safe with . After she introduced Esmee, she took a step aside. Esmee bowed and put her hands behind her back not daring to look up.

 

[Tigress]

As the maid stepped to the side, the king looked down at the girl, raising an eyebrow. "Bowing for too long is a sign of disrespect, child." he stated simply, looking over the girl critically. Mika tilted his head to the side thoughtfully, watching her in silence as his blue hair fell over his eyes. He smiled gently, eyes sparkling as he looked at her. She was very pretty... He was happy that his father had offered to let her be his personal servant.


The king gazed down at her a little more, before nodding. "You are to be my son's personal servant. Follow him everywhere, do whatever he needs, etcetera" he explained simply, before looking down to see what he had to say. The prince smiled and nodded gently. "I will be grateful for your assistance."

 

[JT20]

Esmee looked up, she was afraid. The king was intimidating her and was shamelessly looking at her from head to toe, wich made her feel uncompfortable. She took a glance at the prince, and her breathe hitched, he was truly gorgeous.How old was he? He looked young, kind of her age. That made Esmee more nervous, she looked away and nodded as she listened to the King. " Your majesty do you want me to give Esmee a tour around here? Since she will be working here, I thought that would be useful" The girl beside me said.


She had a point, the castle was huge and Esmee didn't even know her way back to her bedroom. "Ah yes, thank you Karen" The king nodded, so her name was Karen? "That sounds lovely but I think it would be better if Mika showed her around" He continued, " Son would you show the new servant around please, I have some business to take care off". Esmee tensed up, alone with the prince? Without Karen, just the thought of it sent shivers down her spine.