"Dad" I gasped, under my breath, but still too loud for my liking.

He walked right past me and didn't even acknowledge my presence. What the heck was my father doing in the palace, let alone Maxon's room! Did Maxon feel guilty about my 'Death' and some how wanted to show my father? Did Maxon give him any of my possessions i left behind? Was my dad working at the palace now?

I don't know, but I am going to find out.

I stood there in my shock and didn't notice Justin walking towards me, he was an older fellow somewhere in is sixties, "Ah, you must be Shea. What a pretty girl you are! Well come with me and i'll show you around." he motioned for me to walk next to him.

I wanted to say, 'Oh i already know where everything is, i lived here for months and kissed the prince many times', but i held my tongue. He showed my the ballroom, the royals (and guests) dining area, the kitchen, and then the second floor. It had about thirty rooms, only 5 of which are being used. The others need a daily dusting, sweeping and window washing.

"Now walk with me and I will print you out a schedule, a laminated name tag, and a uniform." I followed him quietly till we reached a large room. He handed me everything and then went through standard procedure.

"Go change and i'll walk you through some things." he motioned to a closed door. I quietly shuffled to it and changed into my uniform, hanging on to my clothes. My uniform was a blue dress, with tight 3-quarter length sleeves, the skirt was light, only one layer, the hem was barely above my knees, the middle fit a tight around my waist but the skirt loosened a little through the bottom half, with a white apron was attached to it. To complete the look a had to wear black kitten heels, oh the joy of heels. It was actually flattering on, I looked cute and comfortable.

I walked out and Justin nodded his head in approval, "Very nice, its becoming on you. Now let me run you through standard methods." he said pointing to my schedule, "Here," pointing to the first block, "You will wake up at 6:30, go to the kitchen and eat a quick bite, then take the food the bakers set up with me to the royal dining room to feed them and clean up afterward, that shift is from 7-9:30, from 9:30-12:30, you will be cleaning the rooms I showed you earlier. Everyday you need to have at least 8 rooms cleaned, from 12:30-2:30 you will be serving lunch with me, from 2:30 to 5:30 you will resume your cleaning, if you finish early you may wash the outside of the windows facing the gardens. From 5:30-7:30, you will be serving dinner with me, yet again. From then on your time is your own, except if the King, Queen, or Prince need your assistance. Here," he handed me a pager, "If you are needed while you are off duty this will beep, if it does report to where it tells you. During your time off you may feel free to roam the 1st floor, with the other employees, there is a 'game' room, with television, snacks, games of sorts, you can stay there all night if you wish. If you get bored, or tired of the noise, the gardens are open now, as long as you are accompanied by a guard. Your quarters are located on the first floor, the others will show you. You begin tomorrow. You may get settled tonight." I nodded and began to walk away when he stopped me, "Oh, one more thing." he pulled me close, "If there is ever an attack you save the royals if they are near, then run to the nearest safe room." I was about to ask how do I know where the safe rooms are, but he beat me to it, "Here," he handed me a piece of paper, "Memorize this, keep it private, once you know it, destroy it. If the wrong person got their hands on this..." he didn't even continue. I nodded, and walked out towards the first floor.

I had my work cut out for me, plus seeing Maxon 3 times a day, that is exciting and frightening. I need to prepare for that.