Day 1: Queen Dowager

A sudden knock coming from behind the door of the bathroom of the quarters made Seira place her hand on her pounding chest. Anyone would be startled when they are so serious about cleaning. Not to mention the knowledge that she was the only one in their quarters in this hour.

Putting the rag inside the pail with murky water, she stood up and strode to the door. She decided to clean the bathroom of their quarters to kill time as she waits for the day to leave.

"Good morning Ms. Cora" she greeted with a half-smile with her mind silently praying that it was not another episode of delay in her departure. No. Please no.

"Good morning. I have something to ask of you today"

She cleared her throat as her heart thumped in nervousness "May I know what it is?"

"Don't worry it has nothing to do with your departure"

A sigh of relief left her lips. That's good news then.

"The prince asked you to accommodate the Queen Dowager today"

"The Queen Dowager? Me?" she pointed to herself.