Hey guys! Im in the Dallas airport! lol! So here's another chapter!
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We loaded the food into the service elevator and headed upstairs to the dining room. Out of anticipation I unknowingly followed on Justin's heels, almost tripping him. As we climbed each step I looked at my shoes, not wanting to see that which I was going to. Maxon. I though of his hair, how attractive he looked when it was loose and free. Or his eyes how kind and caring they always were. Then his arms, how strong, I missed being wrapped in his embrace. With those thoughts each passing second the small tingling in my stomach became a roaring storm, ready to explode at the sight of him.
We entered the dining room, and the guests were not there yet. As I received this, the king and queen walked in. Arm and arm. My blood ran cold at the sight of him. The man who ruined my life. Causing all that I loved to believe I was dead. He destroyed Maxon, but somehow deep inside, I felt a peace. I was here to reverse all that he has done, and to bring Illea out of the ashes that he buried it in.
I watched them sit down as I sucked in a deep breath, exhaling slowly. With that all my nerves left. I was ready.
Then Maxon walked in. Calm, cool, and collected as always, but something was off. His face was engulfed with makeup, to cover dark circles that surrounded eyes. He hadn't been sleeping, or if he had, it had been very little.
I was drawn out of my thoughts by Justin motioning me towards him. I walked prim and proper to him.
"Here," he commanded, handing me a pitcher of water, "Walk around the table, starting with the king, and pick up each of their classes filling them 3/4 full, then set them back down. If they ask for something do it before filling the others. Then come back and fill the king and queens wine glass half full." He finished pointing to another pitcher on a table next to him. I nodded and began to walk over to the king.
I carefully picked up his glass, not looking him in the eye, and filled it. I did not spill a drop and did not intend to do so. My hands were graceful and light as i moved to the queen, and filled hers just as the kings. She looked up and gave me a kind smile as a thank you, I smiled back. It was time for Maxon's glass. I did the same as I did before, but when I put the glass on the table gently he looked at me. My heart stopped, he cannot recognize me.
He looked at my face, "You are new aren't you?" his voice was limp. "Yes, Your Majesty, I am." I said rather confidently, covering my shaking insides very well. "What's your name?" he sounded so kind. "Shae Carter." "Well miss Shae, would you mind bring a bottle of Scotch to my room after breakfast?" Maxon drinking? This was definitely new. "Of course your Majesty." I replied and then continued pouring the wine. Then Elise walked in, Maxon stood up, and my heart sped up. I wanted to scream and yell, but I didn't.
Maxon walked to her, kissed her gently on the cheek, and pushed her chair in for her. Seeing that she was the only selected left, she could do just about anything.
She was seated right next to Maxon. She grabbed his hand and laced her fingers through his. He looked at her, but his eyes were lost in his thoughts. I picked up the water pitcher and poured Elise's glass. With that, I finished my duties at breakfast and went to clean the rooms.
I had cleaned about 2 rooms when I remembered Maxon's request. I rushed to the kitchen and found Marlee. "Marlee!" I yelled, "I need a bottle of Scotch, Prince Maxon asked for it."
She shot me a funny look but complied and opened a door behind her. It was filled to the brim with liquor. She skimmed her hands of the bottles reading the labels and stopped. She picked up one and gave it to me. "Take this, with two small glasses up to him."
I did as she instructed and began walking to his room.
I reached the third floor and turned into the hallway that lead to his room. I was about to knock when I heard something I never expected to hear. Music, coming from a piano, and a voice flowing along with the notes:
"What would I do without your smart mouth?
Drawing me in, and you kicking me out
You've got my head spinning, no kidding, I can't pin you down
What's going on in that beautiful mind
I'm on your magical mystery ride
And I'm so dizzy, don't know what hit me, but I'll be alright
My head's under water
But I'm breathing fine
You're crazy and I'm out of my mind..."
I couldn't do this, I can't, he deserves to know.
Without knocking, I walk in, setting the bottle of Scotch on the desk. Then I stared deep into his eyes and cut him off, singing the rest...
"Cause all of me
Loves all of you
Love your curves and all your edges
All your perfect imperfections
Give your all to me
I'll give my all to you
You're my end and my beginning
Even when I lose I'm winning
'Cause I give you all of me
And you give me all of you, oh..."
I looked at him and his eyes were filled with tears.
"It can't be..." He stood up, "Maxon, It's me." I limply laughed and started crying. We took two strides toward me and placed his hands on my cheeks. He bent his head down and touched his forehead to mine. His lips were so close to mine I could feel his breath, as I picked up, but they weren't touching...
"How many times do I have to tell you
Even when you're crying you're beautiful too
The world is beating you down, I'm around through every mood
You're my downfall, you're my muse
My worst distraction, my rhythm and blues
I can't stop singing, it's ringing, in my head for you..."
I joined him.
"Give me all of you
Cards on the table, we're both showing hearts
Risking it all, though it's hard
I give you all of me
And you give me all of you, oh"
For one moment in my life, I was glad my plans didn't go right.