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Chapter 11
Miley POV
"And this is where you're staying for two weeks…" Nick stated as I stared at the huge house in front of me…okay I lie it wasn't a huge house it was a mansion but I expected it…after all they were still royal in a way?
"You ready for this?" Nick asked me and I looked at him and shook my head, hell I was not ready for this at all I just wanted to go home. He offered his hand as I looked at it…he'd been so good to me on the plane, I was deadly scared of flying and he kept me calm.
I took it hesitantly as he pulled me from the car onto the white snow as I gazed at it, I adored snow I always had. It was so beautiful and some of my best memories were spent having snow fights with my sister and brothers…
"Oh you're here…" Magritte sang out, I was exhausted and really didn't need her looks at the moment and just smiled as I watched Selena walk down the steps while I watched my old best friend stand back at the door un sure.
"Come in before you catch your death…" She stated like she cared, Nick pulled me along as I followed him gazing at the mansion as Selena stared at me and I looked at the door to see Demi was gone I sighed disappointed…maybe friendships could not last the test of time.
"You are going to have the room next to Demetria's…your parents will be here soon Nicholas, Joseph and Kevin I am sure it was a long day and you will have to rest before our lunch tomorrow…" she stated as I walked into the foyer of the house gazing around it was so large…
"The girls stayed up to welcome you Destiny…" Magritte stated as Nick went to tell her to not call me that as I squeezed his hand and he looked at me confused. I shook my head…she was doing it on purpose, just to annoy me.
"Come on let's get you settled" She stated loudly as I saw the maids staring at me amazed looks on their faces and I looked down at the ground, this wasn't fair I didn't want to be here at all…
"Think of your prom dress…" Joe said weakly giving me a smile as I nodded and we walked up the large marble staircase and walked along the left corridor to the end as she opened the door…
"This will be your room, say goodbye to the boys…you will see them tomorrow" She stated, it was pretty late at night now and I was tired from school. I let go Nick's hand and he gave me a smile, which I didn't return.
"Bye…" I mumbled as the guys seemed happy with that but by the look on Magritte's face I could tell a bye wasn't going to be sufficient but I ignored her dirty look…
"I will wake you at 7…you will help Demetria and Selena with the maids in the kitchen preparing lunch" She stated as I looked at her 7am…I was on holidays and every morning I was going to be up at 7? Were the purposely trying to make me hate them?
"We'll see you tomorrow Miles…" Kevin said and I nodded as Magritte pulled the door shut and I turned gazing at the room, it was very bland much like Magritte actually. I picked up my bag and moved over throwing it on the floor with a sigh.
I walked over to the window and gazed at the gorgeous backyard, a fountain placed in the middle of towering trees and in the distance a small pergola with some sort of green vine wrapped around it…how I longed to be outside. I gazed up at the stars and sighed wondering if any of those sparkling beauties were my parents and siblings…I sat there as the clock ticked by, and two hours later I knew I needed to get out of this room, I wasn't going to sleep tonight I could tell. I silently opened my door and looked down the lit hallway as I carefully walked down it and got to the marble staircase…
I stepped down the stairs in my ugg boots careful not to make a sound; I moved towards another door and opened it gazing down the hallway. I stepped quietly down it and peeked into the kitchen; it was beyond huge, I was good at cooking hopefully I'd get to spend time in there. I looked to see the maids quarters who obviously lived here and kept moving towards the door to freedom. I slowly opened the back door, and felt instant coldness as I grinned, finally I didn't feel trapped like I'd done for the last couple of hours. I moved out into the snow wrapping my arms around me and smiling looking up at the stars…dad always used to bring me out into the snow and point out the stars.
"Your highness what are you doing outside at this time of night?" A voice whispered as I turned to look back at the door to see a woman maybe three of four years older then me staring back confused as she bowed…
"Getting away…trying to be free for once in my life…" I said and she stood up gazing at me, I smiled looking at her and she just nodded and stood there a little confused…
"Why are you watching me?" I asked and she looked at me apologetic and moved to step into the snow but realized she had no shoes on and stopped looking at me…
"We got told to watch you, if you went anywhere alone or tried to run away by the Mrs" She said referring to Magritte as I rolled my eyes and looked at her seriously…
"Well I am higher then Magritte so screw it I order you not to watch me, and I don't believe in maids…no one should be in a stupid class system its wrong and something I wish I could permanently change." I stated as she looked at me very surprised and nodded walking away…
I smiled at my own slyness of persuading her and continued walking out to the pergola and sat down in the middle of it and closed my eyes as a blast of cold air ran through the hatching of the wood. I moved over to the side and leaned onto it cuddling up and closing my eyes I was going to sleep outside tonight. Screw rules and ideas I was a free soul and no one could ever order me around…
For a moment I thought my ears were deceiving me but I could hear a bird chirping...I was sure I could. I opened my eyes as the bright sunlight hit them and I sighed, well it was already morning that made more sense…freedom was gone, but I still had thirteen nights to do this to feel closer to the ones I'd lost. I pushed myself up and moved through the newly settled snow brushing off the ice on my clothes, I felt so cold but I didn't care at all…
I opened the door and walked inside slowly tiptoeing down the hallway as I came to the kitchen and heard talking, I peeked around the corner to see about five maids and one man most likely a chef sitting there eating breakfast. I looked at the girl I'd see last night chatting away to an older women, I realized most likely this was a family, they all shared the same facial structure and figures. I smiled seeing them all together, I liked seeing families together it made me happy that they were enjoying every moment with them. I stepped to get past as the ground creaked and they all turned their conversation ending and all stared directly at me…
Instantly they all stood up and bowed as I let out a groan, I hated people doing that it made me feel so self centered…they all raised and looked at me worried and a little shocked…
"I am sorry I didn't mean to disturb you…I will just go" I whispered and went to take a step as the eldest of the women stepped forward and the man shot her a look…
"You highness you look ill, maybe you should come in and have something warm to eat or drink…" She said I knew I most likely had blue lips and white skin at the moment as they stared at me…
"No it's fine…I will leave you to your breakfast…honestly I am fine, I like the cold" I whispered hoarsely and moved away quickly as I instantly heard their rapid conversation and walked up the stairs creeping along to my room as suddenly the door flew open two rooms before my own and I gazed at Magritte who stepped out seeing me…
"Oh you're up good, Demetria Selena up now and get dressed for breakfast" Magritte screamed gazing at me and then pushing past not noticing anything. I rolled my eyes and went back into my room gazing at my reflection…I didn't look well at all.
I decided to have a shower I knew that would fix it, I walked into the bathroom and stripped down getting in the warm shower to get rid of the cold. I quickly got out and dried myself down putting on jeans and a t-shirt with a jumper over the top unsure what was appropriate for breakfast and walked out of my room…right day 1.
Nick POV
I got out of the car in jeans a jumper hugging myself; god is was so damn cold around Christmas. I walked through the gates as security glanced at us and we walked through towards the house, finally we could see if Miley survived the night.
"Denise Paul come in…mother is running late as normal…" Magritte welcomed as we walked into the foyer, mom and dad took off their jackets and I gazed to see Henry walking in.
"How is she this morning?" Dad asked to Magritte who gave a shrug, mom and dad were both excited to see her again after we told them she'd actually talked to us yesterday. I glanced over and caught the gaze of a maid who looked worried as she noticed my gaze and looked away.
"Oh she's fine, she's cooked lunch for us with Selena…Demi is sick in bed with a cold, she wanted to see you though Nicholas" She stated as I nodded moving towards the stairs just wanting to get away from her annoying voice.
I moved swiftly along the hallway knocking on Demi's door and slowly opened it to see her sitting on bed her blanket wrapped around her. She gave me a smile and I closed the door and gazed at all the tissues surrounding her.
"You don't look to well Dems" I stated and she gave a laugh as I moved over towards her and plonked down on the bed.
"Don't feel it either…you seen Miley yet" She asked and I shook my head as she nodded gazing out the window bitting her lip…
"Nick…I didn't tell mom and dad because they would have got mad at her, but I hardly slept last night cause I felt like shit obviously. But Miley slept outside…like in the snow outside" She stated and I gazed at her confused? Outside in the snow?
"What? You joking? How could anyone sleep outside in this weather, she would have frozen?" I asked her confused and she just shook her head giving a shrug moving the blanket down…
"She walked out there and spoke to one of the maids…then she went and slept on the pergola for the night. I love her I do, but is she mental or something?" Demi whispered and I shrugged who knew at the moment.
"I don't think so I just think she's really screwed up Dem, but I can see once she decides something she sticks to it…she most likely just felt trapped in the house, outside is freedom for her…" I whispered and Demi looked and grabbed a tissue blowing her noise…
"Like uncle Billy always said outside there are beautiful wonders inside there are only clutters…" Demi whispered and I nodded, Brandi, Braison and Trace all took after Leticia but seeing Miley now she was so much like her father it was scary…
"It's something he'd do actually, sleep outside…I remember when he went missing in the mountains with Miley and Braison for two days because he wanted to show them the wonders of the forest…" I whispered shaking my head as Demi gave a laugh…
"Yeah they had to send a search and rescue team out…he never understood why everyone was so fussed" Demi whispered with a reply, it made me even more sure she was destined to be Queen although she didn't think so…
"She'll be a good Queen, like Billy she is quirky and moody like him" I stated as someone banged their fist against the door sending noise through the room.
"I better go, I'll see you after Lunch" I stated and she gave a nod, I gave her a quick smile and opened the door to see Selena who gave me a smile and gazed at Demi…
"Mom is going to bring you food later, you'll love it I made everything perfect" Selena stated, she was actually not a bad cook and seeing as Sunday the maids had from lunch onwards off they generally helped a little but not all of it.
"Thanks Sel, Nick come up later okay" She stated and I gave a nod closing the door as Sel gave me a huge grin…
"I've made roast lamb with vegetables and chocolate pudding for dessert…" She stated and I gave a nod walking down the staircase to the foyer…
"Sounds good Sel, Miley help much?" I asked and she shook her head, I doubted Miley even knew how to cook Mandy most likely did most of it if they weren't living off take out.
"She looks pretty tired stil,l actually she looks like she hasn't slept at all" Sel stated as we walked into the dining room to see everyone but Miley sitting down including Alexandra…
I took my seat as everyone continued talking to each other and the Sel disappeared off to the kitchen. I listened in as the talked about plans for Christmas this weekend and presents…
The door opened and Selena with a huge smile walked in carrying two plates while I gazed to see Miley behind and she had bright red eyes with a very white face, she'd been crying. She was only holding one plate in her hand while she had the other one hidden under her sleeve as they both placed it in front of the eldest people being Alexandra Henry and dad.
"Miley it is so good to see you my dear" Alexandra said and Miley just nodded looking at her in pained expression quickly turning and walked back inside with Selena. I looked at Kevin who looked confused looking around the table…
"What's wrong with her now?" Dad asked and Magritte shrugged, like she even cared…something was wrong though, I knew I couldn't excuse myself without getting looks from everyone.
Selena came back in and placed two more plates down in front of mom and Magritte returning to the kitchen. Miley came out holding a plate I could see her eyes were watering, but this wasn't sadness she looked in absolute agony.
"Miley honey are you okay, you don't look well" Mom stated and Miley put the plate in front of Kevin and just nodded turning back around and returned to the kitchen as Selena came out…
"And finally you two" She stated putting mine and Joe's down heading to her seat as Miley came out with her plate and sat next to me silently staring at the plate in front of her.
"So what is the plans for today?" Dad asked as instantly a conversation was struck up, I slowly moved my hand onto Miley's thigh and rubbed it up and down as she only used one hand to eat her peas…but she hated peas…they were green.
"Oh and I am going to practice piano" Selena stated as everyone nodded, everyone today had agreed we weren't going to pressure her to join in and it was clear she didn't want to join in at all…but peas really? something big most have been on her mind.
"Oh Miley plays piano, she's writing a song actually" Kevin stated and Miley looked up panicked the mention of her name as she looked at Kevin and gave a nod…
"Can I please be excused?" She whispered as a tear rolled down her face and I saw Magritte's jaw moved awkwardly nobody left lunch, but she looked like she was about to burst into tears…
"Yes you can…" Alexandra said and she stood up and rushed back into the kitchen as I exchanged looks with the guys…
"Can I also be excused?" I asked hopefully and mom shot me a look and shook her head, as I looked down at my plate.
"Yes Nicholas you can" Alexandra said as mom and dad both shot me a look meaning no but I ignored them and stood up rushing into the kitchen and froze at the sight in front of me.
"Oh god, what happened?" I whispered seeing two of the maids standing along side Miley rubbing her back as she had her hand in a bucket of what just seemed like snow from outside in tears…
"Sir she burnt her hand in hot water, she didn't know it was hot, it was in the sink…we tried to get a doctor but she said she didn't need one" The maid I'd seen earlier stated as I rushed around the large table and wrapped my arm around her shoulders…
"Why didn't Selena say anything, she said Miley had done no cooking at all" I stated as both maids looked down and I pulled Miley's hand from the ice as her whole body shook…it was just bright red and blistering badly…
"She did all the cooking sir, we haven't seen Selena all morning until now. She requested that we didn't help her and then this happened, we are very sorry we should have…"The maid stated and I just nodded putting Miley's hand back into the ice while she tried to stop crying she was in agony…
"She needs a doctor can you call the houses one?" I asked and the maid instantly nodded, the family all had the same doctor because it made it easier to keep out of the press…
"You're okay Mi, don't cry…it'll get better, you should have told someone Miley" I whispered sitting on the chair and wrapping my arm around her as she leaned her head on my shoulder…Selena would have known yet she said nothing at all…
"He said he will be straight over, he said to continue icing it till he arrives…do you want me to go and inform the dinner party?" The maid asked as I shook my head kissing Miley on the head, trying to keep her calm…
"I'll be right back, Selena saw her hand though?" I asked and both maids nodded and took my spot as I pushed open the door fuming. Instantly everyone's gaze was on me as cutlery clattered onto plates…
"Selena you bitch" I yelled and everyone went silent as I saw moms mouth drop, Selena looked at me appalled while I walked forward…
"You didn't do a thing to help at all did you? You didn't cook this lunch Miley did everything and she has managed to put her hand into a boiling pot of water by accident and you said nothing…her hand is florescent red and blistering. What kind of person are you? I've called the doctor don't even bother getting up" I yelled and turned walking back in as the maids gazed at me while Miley had thankfully stopped crying and looked at me in a thankful way.
"Come on let's get you up to bed…" I whispered and placed my arms around her and slowly pulled her hand from the ice, the door swing open and I saw the look of horror on everyone's faces while I picked her up and shook my head in disgrace…
"Can any of you see why she didn't want to come back because it's crystal clear to me, if you really all loved her you wouldn't have made her make lunch…you wouldn't have pressured her to come here!" I stated harshly as the maid opened the door and I sighed walked towards the staircase, while Miley looked up at me.
"Thanks Nick...I really appreciate it" She whispered a weak smile coming to her face, I would do anything for her and I hope she knew that.