Third Chapter

"Who is she? ", " She is from a different kingdom." , " What's wrong with her attire?" These were some of the phrases which i could hear while i struggled to open my eyes. Maybe paramedics had come. I slowly opened my eyes but i saw four men with their back on me. They were dressed like some ancient soldiers. I gathered all my power and looked around. Huge buildings like that were usually depicted in history books.

As i was going to run, one man commanded all of them ." Stand Still! Prince Rodriguez is coming !" My breathe hitched in my throat. Prince Rodriguez? Then i realized they had me covered with a blanket. My sweatshirt and Jeans meant offensive to them.

"Sire, this is the lady here." They said pointing at me. I kept my eyes closed. Heavy sounds of boots came through the wooded floor. Someone sat beside me with his sword placed just enough closed to my place. Hot and boozy breath fell on my lips. I felt goosebumps all over my body. And i opened my eyes.

NO! This was impossible. How could he be there ? Prince Rodriguez!! His cold grey eyes fell on mine from my lips. Dark hair fell on his forehead. His was in full attire of a prince. For few seconds he kept staring at me. I tried to be away from but he gripped my wrist and made me stand with him. The blanket fell in the process. His eyes scanned my dress. A smirk appeared on his face.

He clapped twice still looking at me , i watched him all confused. One lady appeared after him, and bowed at his direction. He nodded at her . She came by my side and signed me to move. But couldn't. He was still holding my hand. But he released me after that i with the lady walked towards the palace. This was all so confusing . And where was Jeannine? We both did the spell together.

"Do you know about some other lady? She was with me?" I asked the lady. But she shrugged and shook her head. We went in and the guards opened the door. A big chandelier full of candles was being lit by some maids. They didn't even spare a look at me. The lady then asked me to sit in one of the room and went out to take clothes for me. I scanned the room . The bed was covered with thin white clothe like shown in movies. I touched the vessels and went towards the big window frame. I put the curtain aside and looked out.

I saw the prince riding on his black stallion horse . He looked up at me and i froze again. With his horse walking slowing along the garden he kept his stare on me and smirked again. I walked away from the window. Just then the maid came with my clothes. I was a violet gown with long gloves. And sandals. I thanked her and she went out. I dressed myself with lot of struggle. It was too big for me.

But where was my best friend? was i the only one who came here ? or she was somewhere else ?but where ?

Someone knocked at the door. I Walked after grabbing the base of the gown and opened the door. This time it was some other maid. I smiled at her but she kept her face in a straight line.

" Prince is calling you in his bedroom." She said making a face. I stood there shocked. My palms all wet from sweat. She walked away . But

Where was his room ? And why was he calling me ? I breathed heavily and tried to be normal. Maybe he knew about Jeannine . YES! i smiled thinking this.

The corridor was long and full of paintings. I watched all of them carefully. But i bumped into something.

" Moron!" I heard a girl shouting at me. She was wearing a very expensive gown and jewelery. She looked at me with narrowed eyes.

" Sorry." i said looking down. Maybe she was the princess.

"Who are you? " She asked me looking at my face ." Oh! That girl who was found unconscious in the palace library." I nodded.

" Can you please tell me where is his bedroom?" i hoped she must be knowing.

" You will be the maid here. And nothing more. I Know girls like you. Prince is mine !" she nearly gave me a warning.

" I don't want him." i said looking in her eyes." He himself called me." her mouth flew open.

"Impossible!" She walked away from there . I again continued walking in the corridor. This woman was insane. Maybe she was not his sister.

"Hey there! " i looked at the person. this was the same lady who helped me with the dress. " Prince is waiting for you. He is angry. Come on !" she shouted.

Angry? But it was not my fault? Two mad ladies made me late.

We walked hurriedly. And stood before a big door. She knocked on the door.

"Come In" Deep voice stated.

The made asked me to go. " Won't you be coming too?" I asked her in fear. She said no. He had called only me.

I slowly opened the door and went in. He was sitting on his bed with only linen shirt reading something. When he saw me , he put the book down. And raised his brows at me. I stood in the corner.

"My Friend..." i continued but he stood up putting his index finger on his lips. He asked me to come forward. Oh God! These royal people used to be so pervert. I thought to myself.

" prince please help me " i begged him moving at his direction.

"Lord. My lord. Not Prince." He said removing hair strands from his face.

"My lord , please help me. My friend is lost" he nodded.

" What's your name ? " he picked one fresh apple.

"Rosaline" i said. he took a bite and nodded again.

" You will be in the My Maids Group." He said gulping the crunched apple piece.

"What? Please let me go. I am not .." He raised a finger at me.

"You do what I say" he commanded." This is my kingdom. i can even kill you for coming in palace library without anyone noticing you." he warned me.

"okay.My lord." i bent my head low.

He clapped twice again. A maid walked in . He signed her something looking at me. She nodded and went out.

" May I leave?" I asked him.

" Yes. But come back for arranging my lunch." He smirked again and i walked out of the room.

Some maids were standing out and started talking about me to each other. Some were making fun of me and others just gave me ugly looks. I ran to my room and cried sitting on the bed.

What was my fault? Would the prince help me in finding jeannine ?