《Breaking the Guardian's Curse 》Chapter Eleven
Xenia was busy in the kitchen assisting the chef, Mrs. Golan when one of the young maidens, Aliana walked up to her. "Xenia, the queen would like to see you"
Xenia looked at Mrs. Golan who was also looking at her. "Did she say what she needs me for?"
"I didn't ask." the young maiden answered.
"Alright! Thanks!" She watched the young maiden leave before turning to face Mrs. Golan. "Tell me I am not in trouble..." she pleaded, holding the old lady by the hem of her dress.
"You should have been more careful while dealing with those loud mouths. " the old lady said, her words were a little slow and soft but each word could be heard.
Xenia left her dress and looked at Mrs. Golan. "Do you think they reported me to the queen?" She asked.
"How am I supposed to know that? Did I tell you the queen and I had any discussion?" she turned to look at Xenia who was restless. "Just go listen to what she has to say, who knows, might not be what you are thinking."
Xenia got the courage to move but then she wasn't sure. "Are you sure I should... "
"Just get going already." Mrs. Golan pushed her a little. Despite her old age, Mrs. Golan was still agile and very sweet. She sees Xenia as a granddaughter and loves her very much. Whenever Xenia needed advice on matters she couldn't handle or understand, Mrs. Golan was her mentor and she got most of her attitude from being under her for years.
"Send someone to check up on me if I am not back in the next thirty minutes," Xenia whispered to her before leaving to meet the queen.
She got to the Queen's bedroom and her heart felt like it was about to jump out of her chest. She held her beating heart and exhaled deeply before knocking on the door.
"come in. " Her tender voice made Xenia feel more relaxed. Maybe Mrs. Golan was right, she was over-thinking.
She found the courage to open the door and when she entered, she saw that the queen was tending to King Ghardiel's skin. "Your majesties." she bowed her head.
"Xenia, just the maiden I was looking for." The queen smiled. "Can you tend to those flowers for me?" The queen pointed to the vase of rose flowers that were dying. Xenia was shocked at the sight. The queen noticed her shocked reaction and said, "I've been busy attending to the king that I forgot about the flowers." She laughed. "Can you get fresh ones from the garden?"
Xenia nodded. "At your service, your majesty."
The queen gestured for her to leave which she did.
Xenia ran down to hug Mrs. Golan. "I see everything went well." Mrs. Golan said.
"How did you know it was me?"
"Who would dare to hug me?" Mrs. Golan asked and Xenia smiled. "So I see your head hasn't been cut off yet and I haven't received news about your banishment."
"Mrs. Golan, do you have to be this sarcastic?" Mrs. Golan laughed. "I have to go pick flowers for her majesty, I will be right back."
