The Princess' Choice

Gossips

Berke

After assigned to guard Emmett I became his shadow. I blended into his environment and let him know that I was near, but didn't directly meddled with anything. Although he became calmer, his nightmares and lack of appetite stayed making him weaker both physically and mentally. I wasn't the only one who worried for his Highness. Unfortunately, gossips also spread between the maids and guards. I walked from the Princess' room back to his Highness's office when I heard a small group maids whispering in a little isolated corridor.

- Have you heard? The Second Prince has gone insane!

- No! Really?

- Yes... He barely eats, has anger attacks and talks nonsense usually.

- Do you think the witch has something to do with it? - a brown haired maid asked the tall beautiful blondie. Her name was I think Penelope. She hated me from day one, but I didn't pay her attention until now. Penelope giggled.

- Of course! After she appeared the Princess stayed acting weirdly and now the Second Prince also! - I had to smile because this gossip might come convenient for both Royalties.

- Penny, I heard that the witch lately visits his Highness's chambers at night and stays there all night long. - Penelope grunt her teeth and her beautiful face distorted.

- How dare she?! His Highness is one of the finest bachelor's of the Empire!!! She dares to lay her dirty fingers on him and curse him?!

- Calm down Penny before someone hears you.

-Shut up Megan! - Megan was a silent, short, black haired maid. I shrugged and decided to leave the gossipers alone. I've been called many things, slut had been on that lost long ago. It could've hurt my pride, but I risen above these kind of things. I had more important tasks to do. I arrived to his Highness's office and knocked as per agreed with him. After a short pause he called me in and I closed the door behind me. He was sitting at his desk and working with Simon next to him. I bowed and took my usual place in the room. Time flew and night came. Simon left us alone and Emmett sighed loudly. He rubbed his eyes and leaned back staring at the ceiling.

- Have you finished your Highness? - he smiled and looked at me immediately.

- Why is that you address me sometimes so casually and other times formally? - I stood up and amd walked to him with his robe in my arms. He stood up and I put it on his back. His presence was still wide and awe inspiring, but anyone could tell that his Highness was seriously ill.

- I address his Highness casually, when the situation requires. Please excuse my rudeness. - I bowed slightly and he kept his eyes on me.

- I actually prefer that way.

- That is not appropriate your Highness. May we go? - I asked and he nodded. I followed him to his chambers and the maids from before started to gossip as soon as we walked past them.

- Oh my God! She goes to his Highness's chambers again! - Megan said.

- Such a calculating slut! - Karen added and Penelope giggled.

- Have you heard that her skin is like a cow's? It's full of dark patches and scars!

- She probably cast a spell on his Highness. - Emmett stopped in track and I saw his hands clench into fists. He might have another anger attack! I must do something before he attacks the maids. I turned around and winked at them while I locked my arm with Emmett's. He shivered due to surprise which added to my act.

- I wouldn't gossip so loudly about his Highness behind his back. And aren't you afraid? What if I cast a spell on you too?

- You cannot! - Penelope said proudly and showed her cross in her neck. I laughed and moved my fingers talking on my mother tongue.

- It's going to be so freaking funny to see tour faces after I finish talking"- I said and their eyes widened. The effect was even better than I expected and almost couldn't hold my smile back. The three women ran away immediately towards the tiny church in the Palace garden. When they were out of sight I released Emmett's arm and he looked at me with anger.

-I'm sorry. - I said and he looked after the maids.

- How often do something like this happen? - that was all he asked and his voice sounded cold and terrifying.

- Usually. - Emmett grabbed me by my shoulders and pinned me against the wall.

- WHY HAVEN'T YOU TOLD ME ABOUT IT?! - he shouted and I put a hand on his chest.

- We should go to your Highness's chambers first. - he growled and grabbed my hand pulling me to his room. He shut the door behind us and I found myself in the same intimidating position as before.

- Answer my question. - he ordered and I smiled at him.

- Because it doesn't matter at all. They run their mouths but they are afraid of me. - Emmett still looked pissed off. I touched his shoulder and said.

- I'm not in danger. Please your Highness, relax. I'll prepare the bath. - I said and dodged under his arms heading to the bathroom.