Chris POV:I sat in the garden and watched the leaves fall. My mind was not at ease and I was troubled. A group of rebels had occupied my land that was outside the city. The small town in particular was prey to bandits,it had a weak defense. The land was good for farming,there was also gold found there ,so it was always a prey to exploitation. The land has provided me with a lot of resources so I couldn't let it go even if I wanted to ,and letting it go would mean I was afraid of the bandits that attacked it. The bandits had killed the inhabitants and my workers,some were lucky to have fled and saved themselves but where will they run to when their home was now taken over by bandits. I was troubled because these particular bandits were notorious and well known because of how troublesome they are,they are barbarians and have no single human sympathy in them. I wonder how they treated the occupants of the land before taking over it ,they found pleasure in the pain of others ,they
Ezra's POV; The master and the soldiers went to war, everyone was anxiously waiting for their return. But the mansion was livelier without him around,he's not a bad master but everyone can finally breathe when he's not around ,but we all still prayed for his safe return. I went to visit the slaves often now, since the maids had much free time now ,all they did was gossip. Gina was more than happy to see me,she pulled me into a tight embrace and asked how I was fairing. I really wish I could take her out of here and show her around the mansion but it wasn't allowed. After spending the afternoon with them I returned to my room to rest. That's how my day goes. If anything happened to the master, what would happen to the mansion? That thought crossed my mind but I waved it off.I need to only think positive thoughts. Nothing will happen to the master. I am very sure of it but why do I have a bad feeling? Gloria came and called me to come to the kitchen so we could start pr
Ezra's POV:The Master had told Nora that I would be the one that served him for two months,that's really too much work. Nora had no choice but to accept,well she can't go against the master if not she would have refused by giving him irrelevant excuses,Nora doesn't like me and I knew that well enough, her daughter Naomi is to be blamed because when i came here she accepted me with open arms now she can't stand being in the same room with me. It became a routine for me to serve and feed the master,I told no one of his injured hand,he told me not to and I enjoyed the time we spent together so I didn't tell anyone so he wouldn't get angry. No one spoke of it not even the guards,or didn't they know about it,I don't know but I never even heard about the masters arm being injured by the gossiping maids,am a maid but I know maids gossip a lot they know what will happen before it happens so I was surprised that none of them have spoken of his injured arm ,they didn't know or they were ins
Ezra's POV;I went to serve the master the next day . He only responded to my greetings and said nothing more.I was confused. Did I do something wrong?I have only been doing what he asked me to do so what's wrong. After I fed him and after eating I wanted to leave but he still ignored me. He always said something to me whenever I was here ,we even played a game at times so it was strange that he was acting this way."Did I do something wrong, master?" I asked. He said nothing and continued staring at the book he held in his left hand,he is most definitely ignoring me."Master" I called. No response."Master""Do you want to get punished?" He asked, still looking at his book."I..... No, I just wanted to know how I offended you" I said. Chris tossed the book on the table."Why didn't you return back when Stephen left?" He asked. His question left me speechless."I wasn't comfortable," I said ."Just leave, I am not in the mood for your disturbance" he said.."I'm sorry " I said. He
Ezra's POV: I was called by Fred ,he said the master requested my presence. I hurriedly followed him,we got there and I went in alone."Master you sent for me " "Are you a spy?" He asked.I was surprised at the question."I'm not a master,"I replied. Chris was acting strange and I didn't like it,his face seemed cold unlike before." get on your knees, " he said. What offense have I committed,nevertheless I got on my knees obediently. "I will ask you again ,are you a spy?" He asked again. When I looked at him properly I could see he was angry,what happened?."Master, you know well enough that you brought me here from my mistress's house,I see no gain in being a spy since I am well paid," I said."Well you might be looking to catch a bigger fish," Chris said."Master..... If that was the case I should have gone with lady Hannah '' I said. I was surprised at how outspoken I had become in just a year's time . His face visibly relaxed."I don't trust you," he said."I thought.." I
Ezra's Point of view: Ever since I was wrongly accused of what I still don't know and stayed in the dungeon, I have become moody. All I wanted was what was best for the master ,but what I got in return was getting punished. Thinking about it made me angry at him but I couldn't do anything to him. I was just a lowly maid that can't be trusted by the master. Gloria had asked me what happened but I gave her no reply, I didn't want to talk about it and she understood and didn't ask again. The guards were punished and they died in the process that was supposed to make me happy,it only made me fear Chris. Naomi had come to my room to see me with sympathetic eyes,I don't know what to believe anymore. I nursed the cup of tea I held in my hand deeply in thought. "Ezra " Gloria called and touched my shoulder."What's wrong?" I asked."I have been calling you for a while now, finish your tea so that we can get to work" she said. I dropped the tea back on the table."And who will clean
Ezra's POVGloria's home was lovely,her family acted as one. I missed this type of bond,it made me remember home,I was welcomed so well that I didn't feel out of place. The next day I yawned as I woke up,her younger siblings were still sleeping. I walked out of the room to the kitchen where I saw Gloria and her mum. We exchanged greetings and I helped them prepare breakfast. It was really nice. Her mum asked what I would like to eat but I told her that everything was fine. After eating her parents went to work and her siblings went school,after doing all the house chores Gloria and I went out to her friends house. When we got there,we knocked on the door and a beautiful woman opened up. She smiled when she saw us. She was very happy to see Gloria. I think they have a good relationship ."Gloria how are you?" She asked and she let us in."I am fine ma,this is my friend Ezra" Gloria introduced me to the woman. "Nice to meet you Ezra ,Mirabel is in her room,can I get you anything?" Sh
Ezra's POVThe next two days were uneventful and I was so bored, we stayed at home mostly. Mirabel came over the next day to treat us to lunch, since our last lunch plan was cut short due to her cheating ex and her running off. We went to a local restaurant. We ordered food and Mirabel ordered for wine,I just stared at it in amazement. Gloria had argued with her on that but after all said she still ordered it and didn't listen to a word Gloria said. We were eating and Mirabel was busy gulping down the wine.I don't know what she's thinking while drinking all that wine."Easy Mira you will get a stomach ache" Gloria told her."Am fine, " Mirabel giggled. She had only taken two glasses of wine and she was already acting drunk.I really don't want to deal with a drunk. I hope she has a high alcohol tolerance."She never drinks I didn't know she doesn't have a high tolerance to wine" Gloria told me as she tried to drag the cup out of Mirabel's hand but Mirabel refused to let go,I conti
Ezra's POV After two days the preparation of the wedding began,it was happening in the mansion since this was the only home Fred had. Gloria looked so gorgeous in her wedding gown ,I was so happy for her. After they said their vows and kissed the bride it ended with cheers and clapping. The reception began,eating and drinking. The master left after the wedding ended so I went to look for him after congratulating the newlywed couple. He was in his room ,there was another guard posted at his door. I came in after my presence was announced. When I came in I saw him standing by the window looking out and staring at the reception happening,his hands behind his back."Am here let's talk""There is nothing to talk about"" What about us?" I said as I walked closer to him. "Is there still an us?" He asked. That made me stop in my tracks . "There is still an us" I said as I continued walking towards him. "Is that so ""Stop being so difficult " I said as I got to where he was and
Queen Sandra POV "Why are we even here ,I tired of this conversation I think I should go rest" I said "Running away""i am not"" Sandra I see no need trying to hide that even suggesting that I marry another wife hurts you ...besides I still love the crazy woman I married " he said. " Crazy woman? Am really sorry I didn't mean to hurt you " I apologized. All I did was just hurt him and I claim I love him, isn't love about being selfless. "Its fine"" Where do we start from?" I asked. We made so many mistakes in the past that I don't even know where to start from any more. "Hi, I'm Grey," he smiled. "Hi I'm Sandra, it's a pleasure to meet you" I smiled back at him as I responded. "likewise Sandra ....your beauty enchanted me " he said. "Stop being silly Grey '' I chuckled. He smiled as well,making me remember the first time we met all over again. " I love you Sandra " "I love you Grey" It was really nice being with him. We resolved our issues knowing that could happen ,I
Ezra's POV: "I have no quarrel with you," I said. "But we do ....let's stop the pretense ,you hate me and I hate you" "I never said I hated you," I replied. "You don't have to say it out loud dear I know very well" she replied. What does she even know about me that makes her open her mouth to say such words. "We are different and I am not like you. I don't hate you ,I just find it strange that a monster in disguise is my father's wife," I said. Her face hardened,my dad was always her weak spot. "Really a monster? Me? I have been called the worst but thank you I will take it as a compliment" she replied. She's definitely crazy now, I am sure of it. "Why am I here?" I asked. "I wanted to talk to you in person with no interference and make you understand a few things," she said. "Am all ears" "I got married to your father when I was 18. We were both young and he fell in love. I was advised not to fall in love but here I am, " she sighed. Why is she telling me this story?
Queen Sandra POV;Ezra is really going to cause trouble for me ,so I went back to my room and freshened up. What am I going to do to that girl? If I let her wander around the kingdom freely I will be made into a laughing stock. I think I have an idea.I smiled happily as I closed my eyes and fell asleep.Joseph POV(the second Prince): Ezra coming to the palace liven it. Mum has been on edge ever since she appeared. Am not saying that I am happy at my mum's sadness but I guess she was the one that brought it upon herself. She really made a lot of mistakes. Her relationship with my dad was never good so this broke it even more. They always pretend around us but I can read through it. Am an easy going guy so I don't have problems with anyone. Mum made Philip hate me in the past. I don't know what type of mother does that. __________flashback___________ Mum was scolding Philip for failing his exams again. 13 years old me was just trying to read my book in peace but she won't
Ezra's POV He must be a higher class if he was there did the Queen send him. "I haven't introduced myself, my name is Kelvin," he said. "Nice to meet you, I must be on my way, " I said. "Can I accompany you, my Lady?" he asked. "The guards are doing that so I apologize," I said. "Of course my lady it was a pleasure meeting you" he bowed and left. Their whole bowing stuff was still weird to me. "Who was that?" I asked the guards as I began my walk. "He's a scholar in the palace,a war strategists" the guard replied. "Oh thank you" I said. Why was he even talking to me? I felt as if he was waiting for me to come ,did he know I was here?It's probably just a coincidence. I continued walking around the palace,I didn't have anything to do so I was bored. I miss the mansions and Gloria and the slaves.... Wait, does dad have any slaves? I stopped in my tracks. "Where are the slaves ?" I asked the guards and they didn't reply. I turned to look at
Beauty's POV"We will get along when our parents do," I said." Beauty invites Caleb over when you two are ready, " he said."You didn't answer my previous question" I said."It wasn't a question, it was a sentence....we can't get along when your mum still sees nothing wrong in what she did," he replied."But you are at fault as well" I said."I know but I admit it ,just go am tired don't worry we won't be breaking up" he said."But you are already broken up," I said and left . I went to meet Ezra in her room,she was reading a book in her bed when I arrived. She smiled happily at me when I told her I got back together with Caleb, she was happy for me,I thanked her for her words."My mum, please forgive her ,because my dad means the whole word to her and you are trying to tear them apart" I said."I am not trying to tear them apart ,their relationship was already torn, its holes are being seen now,she doesn't want to admit she was wrong, how can I forgive her?" Ezra said. "Well I j
Beauty's POV Why was I talking to her when she's trying to ruin my family?"What's your game?" I asked."I have no quarrel with you,you are my sister after all can't we talk" she said ."He is my ex husband," I said."Ex ...I wasn't aware you were married before" she says."You didn't ask," I replied."You still love him," she said."Veronica, you can leave, we will see later," I said. Veronica left after bidding farewell."Yes I still do ,do you want to chase after him to get me upset,and see how crazy I am" I said."I won't do such a thing,I just want to help who knows, maybe it can make us get along," she smiled."How can you help me?" I asked.."First, why did you get divorced?" She asked. If I didn't tell her she could ask father and he would certainly tell her, there was no need to hide it."I aborted his child" I said."Why did you do such an evil act on your husband?" She asked. Funny enough he asked Me the same question."It's my body,so...don't judge me" I replied."If
Beauty POV"Hello Caleb" I greeted."Good afternoon my princess, " he greeted me. That didn't sound right in his mouth. I loved it when he called my name. The lady with him greeted me as well." I see you have company,Who is this?" I asked . I shouldn't be asking but I wanted to know."She's my cousin ,she came to visit," Caleb replied. His cousin there is nothing to worry about."Oh nice to meet you" I said."Likewise......I heard about your beauty but I didn't believe it,your name is well deserved " his cousin said. I smiled happily and thanked her ,Caleb was drinking his wine not paying attention to me."We should have lunch sometime Caleb" I said. Everything starts somewhere right?"I'm sorry but I have to decline. I can't trouble my princess and I have a son at home to take care of," he said."Caleb," his cousin called. I expected such an answer"It's fine I will take my leave" I said and left. I still loved him. I just wanted him to come get me himself. Is that too muc
King Grey's POV: The next day I woke up ,I exhaled today, I just wanted to skip it. I took a bath and wore my robe and after breakfast I went to meet the counsel. We all sat and the prince was there ,the princess and Ezra were there as well ,I saw how beauty glared at Ezra and she was unaffected by it. The Queen was brought in shortly, and she greeted us. I stared at this woman and I just didn't know what I felt for her anymore, love doesn't just die overnight . The questioning began." Did you send the assassin to cause commotion yesterday? " I asked." I did," she replied. She wasn't even trying to defend herself." What will you say in your defense? " I asked."Should I sit still and watch a mistress child get crowned,I will be ridiculed my Lord and called a woman who can't keep her husband, " she replied."Will you accept any punishment?" I asked."Why should I get punished my lord ,when you bought this on yourself? " she said." I did?" I chuckled. "What punishment would