His Personal Maid — Chapter 31

Sylvester kept on watching her as she slept soundly, oblivious of what was going on around her. He stood up later on, took his bath and kissed her forehead before walking out of his suite. He needed her to rest thoroughly and to avoid any problems with other house maidens, he decided to skip breakfast.

He went on with his job of informing other regions of King’s plan even though it seemed as if he was betraying his king but he knew he was being loyal to the safety of his region and its people.

Sylvester started by making a new plan for his own military men including his knights, on how to have a solid formation should Incase the war gets to them. He decided to make the front part of the house as a place where wounded soldiers would be brought, he didn’t care if they belonged to the king or not. As long as they were his people, he needed to help them.

Ying felt it was too early to start preparing for this but Sylvester waved him off by informing him and the three remaining loyal soldiers that the earlier they prepared, the faster they’ll be able to withstand and push back any forces or war coming into the mansion.

Sylvester had an obligation to pay to the mansion that was built by his forefathers, he wasn’t ready to lose it to the King’s stupidity, yet, he also had to protect the people.

“We’ll start the training with the soldiers immediately, my lord” His head of guard replied and left to inform the others about the new strategy.

“We do not have enough men to make a fortress, Sylvester” Ying warmed.

“We might not have them yet, but soon enough we will,” Sylvester replied hopefully.

“I want us to have a complete list of everyone living in this mansion and how much more we’ll be able to contain as we will have to help others Incase they come for help” Ying nodded in agreement.

“We should be about a hundred including the maids, soldiers and the guards. We should be able to take up to three hundred or if possible five hundred. The space is big enough for people to sleep on every corner”

Sylvester was satisfied with the answer that he had received from his friend. He knew they could help others as well.

“We need to stock up on food as well. You should give the court lady enough money to get to the market and get enough food as much as possible” He started. “Also, in case there are little children, we can keep them at the safe house till the war stop and also, let two or three soldiers accompany the court lady to the market”

As Sylvester said all these things, he kept on recording them down so as not to make any mistake or forget something.

“You are dismissed for now, Ying” Sylvester concentrates back on checking out the fortress he was building with models and papers to see if there’s any mistake or not.

“Above all Sylvester, protect yourself. The King is aware that you’re against his new idea and he’ll do anything to stop you or kill you” Ying warned and Sylvester smirked.

“You too, Ying. He might kill you for lusting after his wife” Sylvester announced, starling him.

“His wife? What do you mean?”

“I know you like Naomi but you should also know that she's off limits” Sylvester warned him this time around.

“It’s not like that Sylvester. Naomi is like a sister to me even though she wants me to be more than a brother but I don’t feel that way towards her”

Sylvester placed his hand in his shoulder.

“Thank you for telling me this, Ying '' He resumed back to his work and Ying went about his.

By the time Desire finally woke up from her sleep, it was daybreak already. Startled, she stood up trying to take in her surroundings then the event of the previous night and this morning came rushing back and Desire blushed as she remembered how her skin felt against her master.

Realizing she had skipped breakfast, she stood up from the bed and took her bath quickly, got dressed in her uniform and walked down the stairs, embarrassed.

She walked into the kitchen with her head down, ready for the ground to open up and swallow her.

“Where are you coming from, Desire?” The court lady screamed, gaining the attention of everyone nearby.

“I’m sorry, my lady. I slept off” Desire explained.

“Because you’ve managed to get the master’s attention, you think the world is on your side. Now, you can sleep all you want thinking nobody would dare punish you” The court lady sneered, looking at Desire with pity as to how she’ll be once she’s done with her.

“Maybe she was tired from yesterday’s journey. Spare the child, my lady” Lady Nor apologize on behalf of Desire.

“Praise your stars that the master skipped breakfast this morning or else, you would have visited hell without a chance at returning” She spat into her face and walked out of the kitchen angrily.

“Good day Lady Nor” Desire was finally able to greet her lady.

“Hope you had a goodnight rest, my child?” Desire nodded and went to wash the dirty plates she saw lying around.

Her happy mood had turned sour.

“Do not think about the court lady too much, Desire. She’s just always like that”

“It’s not the court lady, ma. I feel really bad for not helping everyone out during breakfast. It’s as if I’m taking something for granted” She explained the reason for her bad mood.

“Don’t talk like that, Desire. You’re not the first girl to skip a work hour and moreover, we managed when you were not around, trust me, it’s not your fault” Lady nor pacified her, making her feel all better.

Even though lady Nor was aware of the reason why Desire skipped breakfast, she was too nice to call out the poor girl for it.

“Good afternoon Lady Nor” a tiny voice sang as she walked into the kitchen. “Here are the herbs you requested for, it was hard to get them like you said but I’m glad I did”

Desire thought the voice was familiar in a strange way but was too preoccupied with her work to turn and see who it was.

“Thank you for these, Cassandra. These would make really good soap for everyone” At the mention of her name, Desire stopped and turned abruptly before she screamed out.

“Cassandra, you’re here”

“Desire!” The little girl screamed back in return.

The rabbit that left it’s hole the other day hadn’t really left, it just changed it’s hole for a better one.