The Royal Deal Chapter 244

Chapter 244

Chapter 244

“Your cold and delicious drinks are here!” Athyst announced as she pulled up to the Veolense mansion in her newly purchased delivery carriage. The maids quickly lined up to get a bottle.

“Thank goodness! It’s so hot!” One of the maids exclaid.

“I know!” Athyst called back, “The weather is getting hotter lately.” Athyst couldn’t hand out the juice fast enough to the sweating maids. She made sure to also include bottles of her new tangerine juice as well.

“What is this?” the head maid asked. “I didn’t order this.”

“It’s a new flavour. I want you to try it. It’s free, so don’t worry.” Athyst hoped they liked it.

The head maid opened the bottle of tangerine juice and took a big gulp. Her face didn’t express her opinion, as she considered the taste.

“How is it?” Athyst asked, worried that it wasn’t good.

“What is this made from?” the head maid asked.

“It’s tangerine juice. It has a lot of vitamin C so it’s good for stamina recovery.”

“Vitamin C? What is that? Is it sothing you eat?”

Athyst kept forgetting that there were so things the people of this world did not know about. “It’s good for your body, that’s all. Does it taste strange?”

“No! It’s very good!” the head maid exclaid, smiling. “Are you sure you want to give this to us free of charge?”

“I’m glad you like it. Of course, it’s free. This ti.” Athyst winked. “Just let know how you like the taste.”

Once the maids heard that the new flavour was free, they started to all call for one. Athyst quickly ran out of the tangerine, not having brought enough for everyone.

“I’m sorry,” Athyst announced. “I wasn’t sure how you’d like it, so I didn’t bring enough for everyone. I’ll bring more next ti!”

“Is today the day the workers co down from the mountain?” Athyst asked the head maid.

“Yes. They should be here soon.,” the head maid answered.

It was only monts after that the carriage transporting the workers pulled into the mansion grounds. The maids ran over to the carriage to collect the workers soiled clothing so they could finish their day’s work and rest. Athyst cleaned up the empty bottles left behind, happy for her success. Taking a full bottle of tangerine juice that she had held back; she made her way to the lake where the workers were cleaning the dirt off their skin.

The ashen-haired man was on one side of the lake by himself. As a slave, he was usually segregated from the rest of the crew. Athyst walked up to him. “Hi,” she said shyly.

Alexcent wiped the water from his face, with his sleeve, and stood up to greet her. “Hello,” he acknowledged back.

“This is for you.” Athyst handed him the bottle of tangerine juice that she had saved. The man just stood silently, staring at the bottle. “Hurry! Take it! Before I get in trouble for sneaking items to a slave.” She thrust the bottle into his hand.

“This is to say thank you,” Athyst explained. “This is made from the fruits you leave every morning. I wanted you to taste what I did with them. It’s healthy, so drink up before anyone sees it. They don’t give you enough food, so you could use it.”

Alexcent opened the bottle and drank it all at once. Athyst watched his Adam’s apple bob up and down as he swallowed.

“How is it?” she asked.

“I can see why you like that fruit. Thank you.”

“Not a problem. I’m more thankful for your help.”

“Please, don’t concern yourself with soone like .”

“Why?” Athyst asked, but he didn’t answer. “Do you feel uncomfortable when I pay attention to you?”

“No. It’s not that. It’s just… Nothing good can co by being involved with a slave like .”

“What does that have to do with this?” Athyst asked.

“You must have heard the rumours? What happens to people who get involved with slaves?”

“I don’t believe in rumours.”

“But nothing bad will co with being careful,” Alexcent stated. He needed to keep her at a distance from him.

“You remind of my younger brother” Athyst said. “I fell like I should look out for you.”

“Even so, leave be. It’s for the best.” Alexcent walked away from Athyst. He didn’t seem pleased that she had compared him to her younger brother. She wondered at what made him so angry as she watched him leave.

***

The interest amongst the Veolense maids for slave 24885 was growing steadily.

“Did you see him today?” a maid asked

“Yes! Today the workers ca back to the mansion! He’s so good-looking!” another maid answered.

“Right? If he wasn’t a slave…” The first maid did not have ti to finish that thought, as soone approached them from behind.

“What are you talking about?” the newcor asked.

“Miss!” The maids jumped in surprise, then instantly bowed when they realized who had co up behind them.

“I asked what you were talking about? I demand that you answer !” Viyan, the daughter of the Veolense family was a stern woman.

“The new slave that started working at the mansion,” the maids answered ekly.

“I see.” Viyan instructed all of the maids to leave her chamber, as she thought about this new slave.

“Hey, 24885!”

Alexcent lifted his head to see who was calling him. A maid approached from across the yard. She handed him a stack of clean clothing.

“Put this on, then co with ,” she instructed.