Chapter 5

    SARAFINA

    One time he is talking to me like he isn't the cold prince we all know and then suddenly he is living up to his title by almost choking a maid to death.

    And then he is looking straight at me and falling into unconsciousness.

    Fear gripped me when his eyes met mine after I called his name, why is it when he left the hall where I was that a thing like that happened to him?

    What if they think I'm responsible for his sudden cruel change. I quickly ran back into the room and resumed my work.

    The palace was in chaos after the incidence, words had gotten into the streets of Zedora.

    Did you hear what I heard?

    I heard voices from outside, I slowly walked to the window sides and peeped to see four maids sitting at the pool side.

    "What did you hear?

    "Do you know that new maid?

    My breath hitched.

    "The one serving punishment?

    "Yes that one.

    "What happened to her?

    "I heard she is the course of the prince predicament.

    "Holy goddess!

    "I already knew she wasn't innocent, she charmed the king not to kill now she has cursed our prince!

    "In fact it was immediately the prince left her workplace that he started acting up.

    "She has to be killed, see what havoc she has brought to the palace grounds now.

    I slipped down, tears slipping from my eyes.

    I'm innocent, Ashra knows I have nothing to do with the Prince's act.

    I sighed, I hope he gets well and I hope I never see him again till I finish my punishment.

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    "Ah.... Ah... " She kept moaning as he pounded into her, his hands pulling her hair roughly.

    "Max... " her shrill voice filled the room as she came in a tight shuddering orgasm.

    Yet he kept pounding, and then he stiffened, grabbing her waist, as he shot his loads into her and then he collapsed on the bed beside her.

    "You are my slut Kayla"

    She smiled, biting her lips. "I'm yours Maximus"

    "You know, I should have married you, instead of that douche bag" she continued.

    "You know why you married him"

    "Yes, part of the plan... I know that but its been sixteen years now, when will you execute your plan?"

    Maximus smirked. "We've gotten enough information from your ambassador husband"

    "Without him knowing of course" he added.

    "So?"

    "We're so close, twenty nine days, twenty nine more days"

    Kayla breathed in a sigh. Oh she couldn't wait, she couldn't wait to be the queen of Zedora.

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    Queen Mila's hand shook as she stared at Jamal's unconscious body laying on the bed.

    •What could be wrong with him. She thought.

    •What is the curse?

    "My Queen, Abu the diviner is here"

    "I will be out in a minute" she replied the maid.

    She had sent for Abu immediately she heard what had happened.

    The King wasn't around at the moment, he had gone for an important meeting with the royal house of the province if Pecan.

    Slipping her legs into her flops, she kissed her son's forehead and went to meet Abu in the guest chamber.

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    Few minutes later...

    Mila started to talk as she sat down but Abu held his hands up.

    "Ashra knows it all" he muttered.

    "What do we do now? This has never happened before."

    Abu smiled. "She is here" he whispered.

    Mila who didn't hear him very well narrowed her eyes. "You said what?"

    "She is here, right in this palace"

    "Who? Who is here?"

    Abu stood and packed his bags. "It is for me to say, My Queen, it is for you to find out"

    "She is here" he said again, and left, leaving Mila in a dazed position.

    •Who is here?

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    SARAFINA

    It was past evening when I finished cleaning, the night was already drawing near.

    My stomach growled loudly and placed my hands on it, I didn't want to get in trouble with the palace maids because they obviously didn't like me.

    Though Terai had told me that I would be staying in the palace till my punishment is over. I just hope they let me stay here in peace.

    I sat at the doorstep waiting for Terai, I didn't know the way to the maid quarters, so she promised to come get me before nightfall. She wasn't here yet maybe something held her up.

    "Sarafina" I heard a voice call from afar.

    I stood up, Prince Jafar was coming towards me. He finally got to my front smiling widely.

    "Prince Jafar" I said, bowing slightly in courtesy.

    "My maiden, Ashra really wants us to see again" he said still smiling.

    He dragged my hand down and sat down beside me. I shifted putting a little space between us.

    "Why are you still here? It is almost Eight already" he asked after long minutes of silence.

    I shrugged. "I only wanted to finish this work so that it wouldn't be added to that of tomorrow"

    "That's very thoughtful of you"

    I smiled. "Anybody will do it"

    He shook his head. "I don't think so, some will prefer leaving it, considering how large it is"

    I shrugged again. "Well... "

    " So.... Why don't you tell me about yourself Sarafina"

    As I wanted to talk, my traitorous stomach chose that time to growl. I covered my mouth in embarrassment.

    He laughed. "You haven't eaten?"

    I pouted, scratching my neck. "Ehm.. "

    "Sarafina, you haven't eaten" he asked again this time with a really stern voice.

    "I think so" I muttered.

    "You think so? Why won't you eat anything since morning" he suddenly yelled.

    "But I ate before coming" I replied, confused about his sudden outburst. Why is he acting as if I'm his wife?

    "Get up"

    "What?"

    "I said get up, let me get you something to eat" he said and pulled me up.

    "But.... " I started to say.

    "Sarafina shut up and let me help you.

    "Where are we going to" I asked him as we took a left bending"

    "My chambers" he replied curtly.

    "Your what!" I almost yelled, I covered my mouth and snatched my hand away from his grip.

    "Why will you take me to your chambers?, I'm only a commoner"

    "Do I look like I care" he held my hands again and practically pulled me with him.

    My heart started beating fast, what if I get caught? What if the palace maids saw me? What if is father sees me.

    A lot of what ifs filled my mind and I bit my lips to prevent me from panicking.

    We got to his chambers and my eyes almost fell to the ground as I took in my surroundings.

    Light glittered on the building, giving it a sparkling appearance.

    "You like it" Jafar asked.

    I gulped, embarrassed that he had caught me staring.

    "Its beautiful" I managed to croak out.

    "You can live here one day" He said, staring at me with a strange expression.

    I laughed nervously, fiddling with my fingers. "I hope so" I muttered.

    "I can make it happen" he whisperedwhispered, he was suddenly so close to me, I moved back only to find my back pressed to the wall.

    "What if I kiss you now Sarafina" he said in a quiet tone, I barely heard him.

    "Sarafina!" I heard Terai's voice. He moved away from me. I quickly shifted some meters away.

    "The head maid is here for me" I said.

    He smiled and kissed my fingers. "I will see you again Sarafina"

    "Sara!" Terai's voice came again.

    "I have to go now" I told him.

    He kept smiling. "Good night" he finally said.

    I nodded and ran to Terai.

    She looked at me suspiciously when I got to her. "Where did you go to? And why are you coming from the Prince's quarters?"

    I rubbed my neck. "Here and there" I muttered, I wasn't making any sense with my words but I didn't want to lie either.

    She smiled at my words. "Just tread carefully in the royal villa, words travel really fast especially among the maids.

    I nodded and followed her.

    Prince Jafar's words still ringing in my ears.

    What if I kiss you now Sarafina.

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