Chapter 6

Chapter 6

~Emily~

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The alarm blared noisily, making my eyes flutter open. I blinked my eyes slowly but the rays from the scorching sun made me close them back immediately.

“Damn!” I groaned, putting my pillow over my ear. It was my first day as the king's personal maid and I had no idea on what to expect.

“Morning sleepy bones,” Steph said, tapping me gently as she brushed her hair backwards.

“Huh! Have you been awake?” I asked, my eyes widened in shock.

“Not everyone sleeps like a log of wood you know?” She said, grinning sheepishly as she brushed her hair.

Suddenly we heard a knock on the door. “It's morning fools, get dressed,” Crystal yelled from outside before going to the next room.

“Bastard,” Steph whispered, her face twisted in a frown which made me chuckle.

“Shit! I am late,” I muttered, jumping down from bed as I dashed to the bathroom to freshen up.

The bathroom was slightly better than a typical maiden bathroom. The walls were painted white with a hint of gol