Isabellas POV

The thiefs were after me. I ran as fast as I could, but that was not fast enough. They caught up with me and robbed me on everything I had, even if it was not much, I'm awfully poor. They took all my money, but luckily I always hide my precious golden necklace with an emerald in a box at home, I only wear it in special occasions, and that is not very often.

My name is Isabella Garcia-Shapiro and I'm 17 years old. The kingdom I live in is ruled by King Lawrence and Queen Linda. My father died when I was 3 years old and my mother died last year. Ever since then, I've been robbed almost twice a week and I'm on the edge to get fired from my job. If that happens, my life is over. I can't even afford food from the money I get now.

The thieves left me on the street. My left cheek is bleeding and my clothes are dirty and torn. My hair is messy and my eyes are watery. I start crying and I can't even find the strength to get up. I just lay there for what seems like hours, until someone comes by.

"Oh my, are you alright dear?" A man says. "I'm fine, just leave me alone like everyone else!" I snapped. I usually don't snap, but I just can't take it anymore. "I don't think that's a nice way to talk to the king?" The King? Did I hear him right? My head shot up and I see, in front of me, the King. I stand up quickly and then, I get down on my knees in front of him. "I'm so sorry your majesty, I had no idea it was you! Please don't kill me!" I beg.

The King chuckled. I'm not going to kill you, dear. I saw you lying here crying and I don't want to see my people like that. Is everything alright?" He asks politely. "Well, I just got robbed and it's been happening a lot ever since my mother died last year. My father died when I was three and I have no one left!" I cried.

The King took a look at me. "That's awful my dear, and I'm sorry for your loss. You know, one of our maids just got fired and we're currently looking for a replacement. I think you can be a great maid, and we would let you stay in the castle along with the other maids. What do you say?" He asks with a soft smile. I stand up and grins. "That would be like a dream come true! Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity, your majesty!"

"Your welcome, and I actually think that my children will make great friends with you! I have two sons in your age, and a daughter who is 22 years old." "Wait, are you saying I actually have the permission to talk to the royal family? Like, not just in work but also as a normal girl?" I asked, pretty surprised. The King laughed. "Of course, we're not that kind of royal family who only talk to royals and aristocrats, my daughter is actually married to a normal villager! We don't have that stupid law that says you can only marry a royalty, so old fashioned!" The King smiled and my heart is filled with more joy than ever.

"Well, what are we waiting for then?" I happily said as I skipped to the castle. The king laughed and followed me. "You, my friend, seems to be a wonderful girl." The King said and I smiled.