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The note said she had went to get some last minute ingredients for dinner which was code for (I forgot about dinner and had to jump out and get something to throw together and call a master piece)

"well at least I don't have to tell her in person"

sonia went up stairs to her bedroom the room was not big but it was cosy the floor was made of wood and there was a small pink carpet near the door and a wooden beach desk in the corner with a stool tucked under it her bed was placed near the window which looked out onto the street.

some nights whilst she was gazing up at the stars she would forget herself and fall asleep and in the mornings usually found herself on the floor once her mother found her laying in that situation and tried to give her the kiss of life still thinking to this day she had saved her daughters life

sonia quickly slipped on the uniform that kay had given her and walked over to the mirror to inspect herself she had to admit the dress was nice a bit too nice for a servant like herself.

It was red and went right down to her ankles and had black trimmings at the ends sonia decided to just wear her normal black shoes If she had to run about for a bunch of ungrateful nobles the least she could do was keep her poor feet comfortable.

Sonia walked down stairs and quickly wrote a note explaining to her mother where she would be and that she should just go to bed without her

After writing the note she left it on the table and headed for the door.

"Arrrrrr I wish I had brought a shawl or coat or SOMETHING!!" sonia screamed as she walked through the back door to the palace kitchens

"I see your in a good mood for tonight" said a sarcastic voice

Sonia turned round to find her best friend anita standing beside some glasses of wine they had both decided to try and support their mothers by finding work in the palace after their fathers had left to go fight in the war

"Thank Agni you're here I don't think I could've survived with out you" said sonia

"so how did kay manage to get you come for his majesty's party"

"long story anyway did kay catch that ship?"

"yes the ship was running late so she got on without much trouble" replied anita

"do we have to go in and start serving now? "whined sonia

"I guess so maybe if we stick together we'll avoid oki and sachi altogether" said anita and with that they walked into the ball room.