Seized By The Sea God

Chapter 42

I stood up from the seat and moved to the bedside, I picked up the outfit prepared by Christine which had lots of diamonds on it, "don't you think that it's too much? It would be observed in one glance that I overdressed, that I'm just seeking for other's attention" I mentioned caressing the outfit skipping the part where I need to speak about the king. "I don't understand you, Jasmine, you're a lady of noble class. You have to nurture your temperament even if that means to overdress, you have to do it. If I'm given the opportunity, I would not think twice before jumping into a real makeover" Christine blabber, making an annoying face. I sighed deeply as I suddenly recalled grandpa's teachings, it is not like I don't want to look good and feed the curious gaze of the people, I just don't want anyone to think that I'm showing off, I thought, biting my lip.

"I won't wear this! That's decided, I have already got my makeup so it'd be better to wear a plain outfit" I asserted and tossed the dress on the bed, Christine groaned and sat on the bed with a gloomy face, I turned to Anna for help, she ignored me and turned away, I hissed and placed both my hand on my chest, "you both are ganging up on me, fine! I'll wear the dress" I said almost screaming, Christine sprang up from the bed and screamed happily. "What's there to be happy?" I yanked her away and sneered, she Yelp softly and sat back on the bed feigning anger. I grabbed the dress and slip into it, Anna assisted me with the Zipper and was staring at me like a p*****t, if not that we're all girls I would have thought she had a crush on me, although I know that there are many gay lovers out there my girls ain't one and they don't have a crush on me else I would have refused and stopped them from being my servant. I caressed my hip as I gawked at my reflection. I've really grown so much, I thought admiring myself as I now see myself in a new light. "Look who can't get enough of herself," Christine said with a sneer, I ignored her remark and stepped back, I wore white sandals matching with the pink dress chosen by Christine.

"We're good to go my lady. If you're done exploring the beauty in the mirror we can leave" Anna blurted out jokingly, I rolled my eyes and walked away from the mirror since they now result to teasing me, "we can now leave ladies" I said grumpily and strode out of my room with the two ambling behind me. "Wait up! Jasmine. You don't know anywhere around here" they muttered in unison trying to catch up with me, but I increased my pace, I used to skate and run a hundred-meter race in college so it's easy for me to outwalk them with my long legs. I ignored them and continued walking to the straight corridor, "come on Jas this is too much if you want to punish us for teasing you then do it rather than walking in the wrong direction. Besides, you made us your tour guide so listen to us"

"Pah!!" I attempted to stop but it was already too late, I bumped into something hard that caused me to frown. I looked up and saw that it was a human and a male chest, who is this maniac that doesn't watch where he goes? I placed my hand on the chest before me and pushed it really hard, he shuddered and gripped a pillar close to him. "Are you blind or something, can't you see that I'm in a hurry?" I bashed him with questions as I raised my head. The King's new guard, I uttered to myself. "So it's the King's new guard?" I inquired while staring at his face.

"My apologies, my lady. I didn't know you would be heading here and I was in a hurry" he explained. "Look at her, she nearly ruined her makeup while walking unladylike. She is probably doing this on purpose, trying to spite us. I don't know why she has a temper," I heard Anna and Christine saying behind me. "Forget it, I'll teach them something great" I asserted, ignoring their remark, I looked around the corridor I have been walking on and found out that it's quite cold and creepy. I could possibly hear the voices of other people speaking from the next corridor down here, "what is this place?" I abruptly blurted, feeling unsafe.

"This area is restricted my lady, please go back," he said.

"Why should I listen to you, you should go back since no one is allowed here" I wanted to oppose, but later decided on it, "fine, which way leads to the garden?' I asked as that was the best way to cool off now? I've been in a grumpy mood since I returned from the ballroom. I don't know why but I was really upset with what I saw. That's the reason why I'm pissed. I should be sulking in my bed now but thinking of my duty as a Miller I decided to shove everything aside and find the escape route first.

"I'd like to know why my lady wants to know the direction of the garden?"

"Shut up! How dare you speak to my lady like that, do you know who she is?' Anna flare-up, cutting me off as I was about to rebuke the man standing before me. "I'm sorry but by the King's order, no one is allowed to ask directions casually in the east wing without his permission" he let out. I groaned inwardly, realizing that this place is highly secured. Without the King's order, someone cannot leave and come in as they want. "You're quite the bold type. Standing in front of me and spurting nonsense. Do you think I don't know that I'd need the King's order before walking freely in the palace? Question me again about this and get yourself a punishment" I warned with darkened eyes.