I was walking through the forest when I heard horses. I turned, and saw a bunch of horses. I moved aside, looking away.
"Are you lost, love?" someone asked. I looked to the speaker, shaking my head.
"No, sir. Just walking." I answered. The young man who asked nodded, smiling.
"You sure?" he asked.
"Yes!" I tried to keep any annoyance I was feeling out of my voice.
The man chuckled, shaking his head.
"You live around here?" he asked.
"Yes, sir."
"Would you mind doing me a favor? I have invitations to deliever but I don't know the area. Can you show me around?" the man asked, nodding towards his sack.
"Of course, I'd be glad," I replied, smiling.
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After helping the young man deliever invitations, I went back home. Ann was asleep, as I expected, and my step mother and brother weren't home yet. I breathed in relief. I was free, for the time being. I tossed the invitations aside, picking one up. I opened it, and read the fancy script.
All edgible people must attend the princes' ball on the 20th of this month. Formal wear and masks required!
I shrugged, shoving the invitation in my apron pocket.
For god's sake...I wore this the entire time I was with that man! I had to look like a servant!
I groaned, smacking my forehead. Who even was that man? Was he a royal...something?
He must have a connection with royalty; he was dressed nicely.
I looked outside and saw my other step family members were home.
I placed tea down, hiding the invitations.
I wasn't in the mood for hearing Ann and my step mother gushing about it.