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Then I have to apologize. I was really busy the last couple of months because I finished school but now I'm back on . I promise I will finish this story so please stick with me.

Enough of me. This is a new chapter.

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BPOV

I followed Lauren to the castel. Why has Prince Edward been so nice to me? Everybody else seemed to hate me. Why does he care? How can anyone be so confusing? Wasn't I the enemy? Then again Jasper has been nice to me as well.

I understand that people hate me. My father has done terrible things. I know and I hate all the pain he had brought. But then again I didn't want any of that to happen. But it was hard to make people understand this when they are so full of pain and hatred. Maybe Prince Edward was being nice because he didn't loose someone he loved. Or maybe I would still get to know his bad side as his maid.

We reached the bathroom and I noticed it was really nice with white marmor walls and a big tub. I couldn't believe how lucky I was. I would be able to bath and relax for a little while. I has been a while since I was able to just let myself go and rest.

My happy thoughts that this wouldn't be as bad as I first thought were interupted when someone grabbed me and pressed me against the wall.

Lauren. I had completely forgotten about her. I was just too happy.

Note to myself be prepared at all times. Most people hate you here.

"Listen, bitch." Lauren yelled in my face. "Don't think you're here on vacation. People hate you here and Prince Edward will notice soon enough what a worthless piece of shit you are. You are nothing. You don't deserve to be his maid. I should be and I will be again. Mark my words and watch your back, princess." At the last word she laughed.

I just looked at her unable to say something. She seemed happy to see me at a loss of words. How could I let down my guard so fast. Just one person being nice to me is enough for me to be careless.

Get it in your head you are the enemy here Bella

"Oh and I won't get your water. Go fetch it yourself. The well is in the yard. Good luck with finding the way." She grinned and walked away

Perfect. Now I would have to find my way alone in the big castle I would surely get lost. But there are worse things than an excuse to be away from Lauren. So I walked out of the bathroom and tried hard to remember the way as I searched for a way out of the castle. Somehow I made it but I wasn't sure if I would find my way back. It wasn't hard to find the well and I smiled a little. At least a few things go as planned but this smile soon faded as I tried to get the water up.

I was raised to be a princess and it was really hard to pull the full pucket out of the well. I had to use all my strength and somehow I made it. It was in no way enough for a bath but I would be able to at least clean myself up just a little bit. I began carrying the pucket back to where I thought the bathroom was but I got lost and my arms became more havier by the second. When I couldn't take it anymore I sat down in an desolate corridor and put my head on my knees.

What had I gotten myself into? My hands hurt like hell and this is just the beginning. I'm all alone. Nobody cares. I realized how spoiled I was. When everything was perfect in my life maids would have to do this job. My father made them work until late every day. I suddenly felt bad since I never really saw all the work they did for me. I took it for granted and now I would learn how their life has been.

"Hey there little one. Are you hurt?"

At the sound of the deep male voice I was on my feet in seconds but of course I lost balance and was about to fall to the ground again when someone caught me around the waist and steadied me.

"Easy there." The voice chuckeled. It wasn't an angry voice nor was it one full of hatred yet I didn't dare look up.

"What are you doing here? And who are you?" The voice asked

"Isabella, my Lord. I was fetching water to wash and got lost. I'm sorry. I'll go now I won't be in your way again." I said my head bowed.

"Wait. You must be Edward's new maid." I nodded. "I'm Emmett. I'm Edwards brother. You shouldn't have to carry the water on your own you are way to fragile. And if you don't stop looking at the floor…"

I didn't let him finish. I didn't need to know what he could do to me. I looked at him. He was huge. I mean he was packed with muscles and he was tall. He would have frightened me if it wasn't for his friendly eyes and the grin spread across his face. I liked him from the beginning but I was sill wary.

Don't let your guard down Bella. Be carful.

"My lord. It wouldn't be appropriate for you to carry the pucket please let me do it. It's ok. I'm ok. You don't have to do this."

Good job Bella now you reject the people being nice to you, but I couldn't let him help me. If Lauren saw him helping me she would be furious.

"Yes sure. You are ok. You can tell that someone who believes this crap. I'm helping you. Live with it. And stop with this "my lord" shit. I'm Emmett."

I nodded and he smiled pleased at me and started walking. We didn't talk but the silence wasn't uncomfortable. Carrying the pucket didn't seem to bother him at all. I didn't want to know the damage he could bring with his strength.

"I'm sorry about your family." He said after a while. I looked up at him shocked.

"Ähm, thanks."

"I know you must feel lonely at the moment. So if you need someone to talk to, come straight to Emmett." He added, then his face lost the humor that had marked his face the whole time."I know some people don't want you here. If they do something or threaten you come to me as well."

I didn't say anything. I doubted I would go to Emmett. How would this look a servent asking a Prince for help because some other servants say mean things. I hoped Emmett would just let it go. He didn't.

"Promise you'll come." I sighed. "I promise"

"Good." The humor was back on his face. "We are there. You can wash in there. Edward's room is just down the corridor go there when you're finished."

"Thank you so much Prince Emmett. You didn't have to do this."

"What have I told you?"

"Thanks … Emmett." He grinned at me. "Anytime. See you little one." Emmett waved and walked away.

I stepped into the bathroom and started to clean myself up. The water was cold but it was still heaven to me. So far I had met three friendly people in a country where I thought everybody just hated me. This had to count for something. Still I was afraid of what Lauren could do to make my life. When I was finished I put on my old clothes and made my way to Prince Endward's room. When I stood in front of it I took a deep breath I had no idea what would await me. I gathered all my courage and knocked on the door.

"Come in."

Sorry about the cliffhanger but I thought the following meeting with Edward deserved a chapter on its own.

I hope you liked the chapter. I do and I really like the story so I think I'll update really fast. I too want to know what will happen next :)

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