That One Special Someone
A Work of Fiction by shuuxharuka
A/N: Enjoy the edit!
Edited on August 21st 2009 12:04pm
Chapter 3: The New Maid;;
May completed her explanation and wondrous news of finally finding such a once in a life time opportunity. Her parents enveloped one another in a hug joyously, a hug that was filled with warmth and true happiness. Their faces lit up like a beacon, celebrating their blissful moment.
But, Norman now frowned slightly as he questioned "Are you sure you'll be alright by yourself, staying there with complete strangers?"
"Of course!" May exclaimed indignantly, pouting.
I'm a big girl now! she thought to herself although her voice of reason immediately retorted "Fat Chance!"
Caroline, also agreed, chiming in "What if the work is just too hard on you? I mean, you're Mommy and Daddy's one and only little angel!"
May grinned slightly. It was comforting sometimes to be treated like a little child again. After all, wasn't it that immaturity kept one young? This was a fact that even May had to agree to.
"I might've once been a little kid, but not anymore. Plus, I can take care of myself! I mean, how can any work be harder than cleaning this house? I tackled the whole mother lode in just a few hours"
Norman turned to Caroline slightly, as she nodded. "Alright.. you can go, but you have to send letters often to keep in touch" he murmured, his eyes glazing over with fatherly-love as he looked at her.
"All our troubles will be over now! Oh, you should start packing right away!" exclaimed Caroline.
"Oh, right!" said May, as she bolted up the wooden staircase with familiar haste.
That starless night, the outside realm was silent, not a single thing moved. It seemed as though even the breeze did not dare either to release a small gust of wind. The absence of sound made one's mind wonder - wonder into the pits of their nightmares, unable to escape from its deathly hold.
But, May's thoughts were clouded with happy thoughts - full of imaginations of what the palace would be like, would look like, what it would be to experience. And, a life no longer full of hardships, of struggle, of barriers and obstacles.
Perhaps maybe, a calm and unworrying life?
The Next Morning….
"Come on May or you'll be late!" cried Caroline, making all attempts to quicken her daughter's slow pace.
They had informed the rulers of their land that their daughter would become their new maid. The King and Queen could never have been more delighted and thrilled, and had sent an escort immediately. They had told her to awaken and be ready by late morning, but due to May's tiring day yesterday, she had slept in and was now attempting to hurry, but to no avail.
She quickly stuffed the last slice of toast into her mouth, and gulped. Almost immediately, like a chemical reaction, she began to choke and quickly poured a glass of water and chugged it down in one gulp. She wiped her mouth with her sleeve, looked once in the window to check her outer appearance and turned to her parents.
"Bye Mom, bye Dad!" she whispered, kissing her mother's cheek and giving a warm hug to her Dad.
"Bye Honey!" they both called simultaneously, but she had already dashed out the door. Caroline sighed as Norman commented "She just never changes"
Suddenly, Max came bounding down the stairs, as he questioned breathlessly "Where's May!?"
He had a pleading look plastered across his face, causing Norman's and Caroline's expressions to sadden slightly. "She already left honey, you should've come down earlier" said Caroline, pulling him into a hug.
"I didn't even get to say goodbye" he whispered into her hair, returning the hug.
Even though Max teases her and pulls pranks on her, deep down inside his heart, he loves her more than anything.. thought Norman.
Drew POV
When will this day ever end? I thought, becoming exceedingly irritated and exasperated. I could crack at any moment now; this was just far beyond the limits that I could endure.
Kimberly had decided to visit my palace, and I had suffered, literally hell all morning. But, my thoughts often wondered about those dazzling sapphire eyes that I had glimpsed yesterday, they were simply etched into my mind, every fine detail.
"Get off me please" I muttered through gritted teeth to the girl now unwantedly placed on my lap. She just ignored my request, as she battered her eyelashes in what appeared to be seductive.
"Oh Drewy! You don't need to be shy. You don't have to hold back" she whispered into my ear, furthering my irritation.
I simply rolled my eyes, turning away disgustedly. She seriously doesn't get the point, does she? I thought. Suddenly, Laura walked in, looking rather pleased with the scene before her very eyes.
My eyes immediately darted towards her, signaling to save me now, and I will forever be in debt. "Awww, don't you look like such an adorable couple! I'll just.. leave you two alone.. carry on!" she said, before turning on her heel and out the room.
I slapped my forehead. But, she suddenly returned, my eyes lighting up immediately. Now is she going to save me? I thought.
"Also Drew, I thought you would like to know that today our new maid replacement is coming! But, you better not scare them away.. I mean, it took us forever for someone to actually accept the job, since news travels fast between commoners about our activities.." she lectured.
"Fine, but I can't promise it" I replied. Another maid, aye? Well, my life was becoming rather boring... a little entertainment has finally arrived...
My smirk continued to widen, as the plan in my head was already being planned. A 10-Day trial on how long she can last.. so far, the shortest time is an hour.....
But, my train of thought was broken, by a loud, rapt knocking at the grand, double doors. "Ah! That must be her!" exclaimed Laura, as she hurried to answer the door.
"Good Afternoon Queen Laura, it is an honor to be your new maid replacement. I'm May Maple" she said in a rather formal tone, causing me to gag.
Another one of those fancy-pants, with the formalities? Well, most of the fun is gone then...I thought, frowning.
"No, we should thank you for accepting the job... why don't you meet my son, Prince Drew?" Laura replied, indicating to me with a nod of her head. She continued "Follow me now, and my son shall assist you with your belongings"
I could hear the footsteps becoming louder with every step that struck the marble flooring, echoing at the sheer size of the "corridor". The thing that caught my eye immediately was the sapphire eyes. The precise ones that I had seen yesterday, the image etched within my mind now becoming reality.
She just might be the one.... but she is still a maid, and I can't just be so sure... I must test if she is truly that one special someone that I've been looking for... I thought, continuing to analyze her meticulously.
"Drew dear, this is May Maple, our new maid replacement" said Laura, as she began the introductions. "Good Afternoon Prince Drew" May replied with an awkward smile.
"Just call me Drew" I replied simply, bored. That strange smile didn't create such a good impact on me for a first impression. "Oh, and why do I the Prince Drew must carry the luggage of a mere commoner?" I questioned, arrogance laced between every word.
Laura gave me a warning look, but I ignored her. I could see the brunette frown slightly as she spoke coldly "Pardon me if this sounds rude, but please do not de-grade others because of their social status. Having money does not necessarily mean you are better. And, I never wanted you to carry my luggage anyway!"
I gaped, shocked at her response. The typical reply would be "Oh! I'm so sorry! I'm not good enough for you to carry my luggage! Please forgive me, Prince Drew!"
"You've got some guts there...maid. I give you a few points for that... you interest me" I said, winking as I flashed my charming smile.
Kimberly POV
The moment I glimpsed at that girl, I knew that trouble was coming. I hated that smile, that innocent look, and especially those eyes. I knew that perhaps, someday she would steal Drew away. I could just feel it from the vibe I felt from her and she could just ruin everything I worked for.
Everything.
Drew had smiled at her, something he rarely did. And yet, it had a special charm to it, something seemed different. Was it that it lit up his features? Was it that it made him younger, look pure and just utterly gorgeous?
I frowned. I was simply boiling with anger, jealously, threatened, emotions I hadn't felt in a long time. Hopefully... just hopefully... my love won't always be unrequited...
Normal POV
Suddenly, Kimberly's escort appeared in the room, clearing his throat "Princess, your highness, your parents have requested that you go home now"
Kimberly frowned to a further extent. Just great... now I can't see what happens between those two.. she thought. She gave Drew a slight hug, a brief smile, before following her escort.
She paused in front of the doors, and turned around calling "Bye my Drewy Kins! Queen Laura! I greatly enjoyed my visit today!"
Hopefully that will make the girl aware of her status… and what it is between Drew and I…. And then, the door slammed close with a soft click.
Laura turned back to Drew speaking strictly "Now Drew, help May here with her belongings" before leaving for the Royal Kitchens. He sighed, glaring at the girl in front of him.
May glared back, only to be cut short when she tripped on the hem of her dress once again, falling into Drew's arms. Drew felt... rather fluttery at the moment, something he had never experienced before.
Just... just what is it? he thought, confused.
May blushed slightly, remembering what happened yesterday. Snap out of it! It's an arrogant prince, nothing more. Nothing special she thought, mentally scolding herself. She then decided to look up to see Drew's reaction, her sapphire eyes staring intently into his emeralds.
It's just like fate... a replay.. of our first meeting... she is truly just clumsy... but... why is it strangely cute... how... very amusing... Drew thought.
He met her gaze, holding back his urge to blush. Damn it! Why are her eyes just so damn big!
May then, came out of her trance like state and found herself once again. Just.. what was that moment? she couldn't help wondering. "Sorry" she muttered, her dignity shamelessly deflating.
Drew smirked, replying arrogantly "You're such a clumsy girl... honestly, are you actually a girl? When was the last time you checked?"
May immediately fired up, unable to tolerate such attitude, and that perverted side of him was just off the chart. "Well, you try wearing a dress then! Try being in my shoes. Oh, you don't think I'm a girl aye? Um, are you gay then? I see the way you look at me..." she retorted, pleased with her comeback.
Drew was truly taken aback really. The Drew gay? The guy who can get any girl, gay? The prospect of him being gay… was just… indescribable! The girls would be devastated. And no one before had dared talked back to him with such disrespect. She truly was a different person than who he thought she would be. Just the more interesting she was to him.
She just might... just might.. be that one special someone... he thought.
"Well, sorry if you really were interested, but I'm not gay, just letting you know. Plus, I don't want to try on some maggot-eaten shoe" he said, smirking. May gaped at him like now tomorrow.
I thought my comeback was good... now that... that ... one things official : "Prince" Drew must die! she thought, putting him number one of her hate list.
"I see you're gaping at me... you're just in awe of my presence of such a handsome prince as me.. I mean look at you... you're staring at my dazzling looks like no tomorrow!" he added, as he flicked his hair, his infamous "trade-mark pose".
May stomped her foot onto the marble flooring. Drew could've sworn he felt a slight shaking after-effect. "No, I was just staring at how ugly your face was... you're also an arrogant, narcisstic, egotistical, big-headed conceited jerk to boot! I don't need your help in carrying my luggage!" she said smugly.
Damn.. what's with the adjectives! he thought, staring, still shocked. Yet, the embarrassing thing was, that his ego was indeed that large. But, one thing he could not tolerate was him.. being ugly.
This is the "Prince Drew" she's talking about! Ugly and Drew do not go together! It's not even in my dictionary...he thought.
May began dragging her suitcase up the marble stairs with all her might and will-power but to no avail. She began puffing, continually trying to drag it. This is just humiliating.. I'll have no dignity left when I leave to my room.. May thought.
She turned to Drew, her face filled with shame "I need help with this suit-case" she muttered. Drew's smirk became wider, it seemed as though it would forever plaster his face.
"What? I didn't hear that" he said, making obscene gestures demonstrating that he didn't hear what she had said.
May glared at him with her "a thousand icy daggers" look. To think that her already battered dignity couldn't take any more hits, he just made it more painful for her.
"I need help with this suit-case" she said louder, the pained look etching deeper into her face. And to make matters worse, it echoed around the extravagant room, further lowering her slow descent into the world of humiliation.
"I thought you didn't need my help" he replied. He began walking away, as May began boring holes into his back radiating a deadly aura.
"I-I... p-please ...I need your help with my suit-cases" she sighed, defeated. She definitely had no dignity left after this.
Drew walked back smugly, as he held it up effortlessly. "I knew I'd win.. the Drew always wins" he said, as he began to carry it up to her room. May reluctantly followed him, continually gaping at how effortless he made it seem.
When she arrived to her room, Drew had magically disappeared, leaving her suit-case next to her bed. May closed the door, and leapt onto the bed immediately. She squealed with delight at the undeniable comfort and the sweet dreams she would have.
But her happy feelings vanished when her thoughts trailed back to Drew. Now, it seemed like her sleep would be haunted by his taunts. He obviously knew how to make a person feel bad, and her comebacks simply meant nothing, as he always used it against her.
If anyone ever needs an assassin to assassinate Drew.. count me in! she thought. But, this was just the beginning... and things were going to get worse... a lot worse.
Back To Drew
Drew was pacing around his room, smirking, then laughing, silence ensuing and the process starting all over again. She's definitely the one and only... so different... and the most fun to mess around with! he thought.
"This is just going to be child's play... May Maple... you just don't know what you've gotten into... a game that you just can't win" he murmured to himself.
His first impression her - Nice, innocent yet gullible, sweet, fun to tease, yet rather dense sometimes.
But, their relationship was more like a servant and its master. Suddenly, the phone rang, breaking Drew out of his thoughts. "Hello" answered Drew.
"Hey Drew, its Brendan, mind if I come over tomorrow?" Brendan asked, in that polite manner of his.
"Sure, why not! I got this new maid, it'll be fun torturing her" said Drew in a devious tone.
"Okay, I'll come over tomorrow afternoon! See you then" he said, before hanging up.
Drew placed down the phone and walked out of the room. He just didn't realize the horrible mistake he had made by inviting Brendan over.
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--shuuxharuka x