Allison's POV
Nothing is scarier than when the world finds out your secret. Well, not really a secret, but more like a coincidence.
"Why are you quiet, Allison? I'm asking what's going on with you, and you dare not reply to me?" the queen roared and threw a book at my face.
I flinched and quickly picked up my jotter. I was kneeling in the throne hall, facing the king and queen. My mom, dressed in her maid outfit, stood not too far from me, looking worried. Three huge guards are standing behind me, holding thick belts, waiting for the queen's command.
"It's not what you think, my queen," I pleaded.
She raised a brow. "Then why is my first son's name the male lead in your story?"
She glanced at my mom. "Look at the daughter you raised with our money. Is this how you repay us?"
Mom immediately knelt. "Please, my queen, hear her out first." She looked at me and gave me a small nod to speak.
I sighed. I was totally speechless. "The Ethan I wrote about isn't your son, ma'am."
Mom's eyes widened. "Your majesty…" she whispered.
"Your… your majesty," I stammered, "he's my ex-boyfriend. Everything I wrote really happened. Who am I to attend the same school as your son?"
The king leaned forward calmly. "What is the name of the school?"
I swallowed. Thank God he liked my mom and me, we were his favourite maids. I didn't want to offend him.
"Fish and Fings, sir," I lied, in case of another coincidence. That school was the poorest in the kingdom. There's no way their prince could've gone there.
King Ambrose nodded, relieved. He looked at the angry queen. "Not him, dear."
The queen lifted her chin. "Better. My son returns from abroad tomorrow, and I'll keep my eyes on you, Allison." She narrowed her eyes. "And don't forget, no matter how educated you are, your mother paid your school fees with our help."
I bowed slightly. "Yes, your majesty."
"Get out!"
I quickly stood up and ran toward the door.
"Wait!" she snapped.
I froze and ran back, kneeling again. What is it now?!
"Just because you signed a short-term service contract doesn't mean you're free from me. There's no place in this kingdom I can't reach."
"Yes, your majesty."
"Now get out!"
I bowed and hurried out of the throne hall. Once I'm outside, I sighed deeply. I knew who did this! That Monica! I don't know what she wants from me. She must have found where I hid my book. I wrote it back in high school. Ethan was my ex-boyfriend. He'd loved me since grade four. He used to buy me my favourite chocolates.
Then one day, he suddenly hated me for no reason, no explanation for his hatred. He said I disgusted him, that I was good at pretending. Even if I offended him, couldn't he have just told me?
It took me months to get over him. I finally left that city to pursue further studies. He was rich, sure, but he never looked or dressed royal, how come the queen thinks it's her son?
Crazy woman.
I don't even know what their Ethan looks like. I was born here but lived overseas with my uncle. Mom worked as a maid and sent us money. I promised her I'd become rich and take her away from this life.
I don't want to serve, but I want to be served. I want to be close to the duchesses, queens, and princesses, selling to them, running my own business. However, I need money.
The Rogelio family is the most powerful and richest royal family. They rule over other kingdoms. Their maids are well-paid and I miss Mom, so I have no choice but to work here!
As I walked to my room, I heard strange sounds coming from an abandoned room. The door was slightly open. I stopped and peeked, "Hmm" I shook my head, disgusted by the scene. It was the second prince, Thomas and Monica!
"Ohhh…" Rachael moaned, gripping the table tight as Thomas raised up her hips, thrusting deeper and faster.
"Damn, your clit's too wide for me," he growled, spreading her wider to get a better view of her backside. He pulled out, then plunged into her other hole.
Rachael hissed in pain. "Ahh, please, it hurts…"
"Quiet! Your pussy's too loose!" Thomas snapped, pounding harder and faster. One hand gripped her waist, the other kneaded her cleavage.
Their moans and groans echoed in the empty room. "If only that arrogant Allison would give in like this," Thomas murmured.
Fantasising about Allison's face, he thrust with more force. Rachael came again and again as he kept going.
He flipped her around. Rachael stood, one leg raised, while Thomas took her from behind, squeezing her breasts hard.
"Ahh… ahh…" she gasped, eyes shut, lost in a mix of pleasure and pain. She was Thomas's favourite, secretly hoping to be his girlfriend someday.
I shook my head. He'd been with almost every maid in the palace, except the new ones. I quietly walked away, continuing to shake my head. Did his parents even know about this?"
I was just thankful Thomas hadn't tried anything with me yet, probably because I was close to his parents. Being one of the higher maids had its advantages, we were educated, well-paid, and trusted by the royals.
Back in my room, I sat on my bed, annoyed. "Why is she targeting me? How did she even find my book? Has she been sneaking in here?"
This room was for Mom and me. It was small but cosy. I was glad I didn't have to share it with another maid.
I sighed. "Unless… she's just jealous of me."
"Allison?" Mom called as she entered. She peeked back to make sure no one was watching, then shut the door and sat on her bed across from mine.
I chuckled at how worried she looked. " What is it?"
"I'm serious, is that really the name of the school?" she asked, giving me that knowing look. She could tell if I was lying.
"Mom, trust me," I said, rolling my eyes. "I don't know their Ethan, and I'll never have anything to do with him."
Mom nodded. "You can't even get close to him. Prince Ethan is very cold, the way he handles things scares people."
I laughed. "Really?"
"Yes, it's true. He's the future king of the Silver Kingdom. People fear him more than his father. Please, be careful."
"Okay," I said, lying back on my mattress. "I can't believe this is happening already, just one month after starting work. Is this how they treated you too?"
Mom smiled softly. "The queen is as kind as Angel, just strict. She even raised my payment when she found out I was sending money to you."
I nodded, eyes closing slowly. For some reason, I started feeling uneasy about tomorrow.
"Ethan…" I whispered. I didn't even know which one I was thinking of, is it my ex or the prince?