Kitanna
Chapter 57: STRIPPED

Chapter 57: STRIPPED

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The next morning during breakfast, Almaria and Lady Deonisia were the first to arrive at the dining. They did this because they wanted to see Kitanna serve them.

Larel sat at the other end of the table. If not for the fact that she had to eat with the royal family every morning, she wouldn’t be at the same table with them. She used her makeup to cover the side of her cheeks which was still swollen, but the eye bags under her eyes were still evident, making her look pale and sick.

Khelan stepped into the dining room, his eyes trailed to where Larel was briefly before he looked away. He walked straight to his mother and bowed in greeting.

Larel also stood up as soon as the king walked in and she bowed before sitting back on her seat.

"It seems like the queen had little sleep last night." Almaria’s words caused Larel to let out a small laugh, but she didn’t respond to it.

Lady Deonisia, who had sharper eyes, watched every movement coming from the couple. And she knew immediately that they had a fight. It was not her concern if they had a fight or not; that was not the reason she was invited into the palace. Lady Deonisia looked away, ignoring everything that was happening at the table.

The door opened, and the maids rushed in with the food. They didn’t expect the royal family to show up at the table that early. Usually, the maids got the table ready even before the royal family got seated, but for some reason, the royal family arrived at the table before the first cock crowed. The kitchen was left in a state of emergency.

Almaria moved her neck, checking when Kitanna would come in. She was particular about being served by the princess. Lady Deonisia tapped her to relax and eat her food so it wouldn’t be so obvious that she was waiting to be served by Kitanna. It would only make people wonder if it was her plan all along to turn the princess into a maid.

The next door that opened, Kitanna arrived with the dressed chicken. It was so heavy that the other end was lifted by Axilla. They both gently placed it on the table and started shredding it into pieces for the royal family to have easy access to eating.

Larel felt so bad as she watched the princess struggle with the large chicken that was on the table. She looked at the queen dowager. She was the only one enjoying the show because it was very obvious. The woman couldn’t hide her smile.

Larel waved her hands to one of the maids standing behind her. When the maid came closer, she whispered something to her. The maid nodded and bowed, walking to the place Kitanna stood to cut the chicken. The maid offered to help her out before Kitanna could release the knife. Almaria hit the table to call their attention.

"What do you think you are doing? Maids now get helped? Where is the head maid?" Almaria asked.

The head maid Aggie arrived into the room immediately. "Yes, Queen dowager," she bowed.

"What was my rule yesterday? Every maid should be treated as equal, no specials, yeah?" Almaria said with mischief in her eyes.

Aggie turned to look at the maid who was offering her assistance to the princess; she called the maid out. "You leave," then she turned to Almaria.

"I will see that she is punished," Aggie bowed before she left. She turned and gave a pitiful look to the princess.

The maids who were in the room felt uncomfortable watching the princess they used to serve now struggle to serve others. They wanted to help, especially Axilla, but the Queen dowager had given a rule not to give the princess any special treatment.

Kitanna, who was the center of attention, paid no attention to what was going on in the room. She finally cut out the chicken into fine shreds and moved on to serve everyone on the table.

"Kitanna, I hope you understand it’s just a game. Mother means no harm." Khelan’s words caused a subtle sneer from Larel, which did not go unnoticed by Lady Deonisia.

"I understand fully. I take it more like a training before I go to my husband’s house," Kitanna smiled when she dropped a plate of seasoned chicken in front of Khelan.

"You look like you had a spicy night, My king, but I can’t say the same for the queen. And now I have to wonder what happened," Kitanna whispered only to Khelan’s hearing.

This caused the young king to move in his seat uncomfortably. Lady Deonisia, who was just a spectator, noticed this act; she wanted to really know what Kitanna had on the king to make him look this scared.

After the chicken was served, Kitanna went to stand with the other maids. The dress she was wearing felt more comfortable; it was silk, unlike that of the regular maids. She smiled when she remembered how Nix had given her the dress the night before.

Almaria noticed the glow on Kitanna’s face. She was expecting her to be crying and begging at her feet, but the princess was looking happier in her new position.

Almaria gritted her teeth; she subtly pushed the spoon she was using down under the table. This caused a sound to call the attention of everyone in the room.

One of the maids rushed to clean a new spoon and hand it over to the queen dowager, but she was stopped.

"I hate people who work so hard like you, leave," the maid was shocked by the queen dowager’s words; she didn’t understand what she did so wrong. The maid bowed and left the dining room.

"You, come and pick the spoon," Almaria pointed at Kitanna; she leaned forward and brought her two hands together, watching Kitanna in amusement.

Kitanna walked to the table, got on her knees, and crawled under the table when she found the spoon, with the tablecloth covering her. She smiled at her evil thought; she used the spoon to scrape the marble floor then she spat on it. Kitanna slowly got out from under the table.

Almaria, who was looking so delighted with seeing Kitanna on her knees, did little to hide her smile.

"Drop it; I don’t think I would be using it. Let me have a new spoon," the queen dowager said.

Kitanna pulled out a new spoon before she gave it to her; she made sure it came in contact with the one she picked on the floor. Then she handed it over to the queen dowager.

The rest of the breakfast was very quiet; afterward, the maids started carrying the empty plates out of the room.

Larel, who had been waiting to talk to Kitanna alone, finally got the chance when everyone was leaving the table; she stayed behind.

"Princess Kitanna, are you okay?" The young queen asked with so much worry.

"Queen Larel, I am very fine; don’t worry about me. You don’t look so good yourself," Kitanna said, touching the side of her face. This caused Larel to wince softly.

"Did my brother do this? He now lays his hands on women now?" Kitanna couldn’t hide her anger.

"Don’t worry; I’m fine. If you need anything, don’t hesitate to let me know. These few days will be hell," Larel said, her face creased with worry.

Kitanna smiled at Larel’s concern; they hugged briefly before Larel walked out of the dining room.

Kitanna stood there, with a frown on her face; Khelan had messed up when he touched Larel’s face. She was going to let him off with just a blackmail but since he decided to join the list of those being punished, she will gladly do the favor.

"Hell has just one ruler, Kitanna is the name," Kitanna finally grinned before stepping out of the room.

Carrying the tray filled with empty plates, Kitanna entered the kitchen. She noticed that with her presence; the other palace servants stopped what they were doing. She ignored the act and dropped the plates gently where they would be washed.

After she was done, she made her way to the door, but was blocked by two maids.

Kitanna turned to look at the other maids; they were now holding spatulas, knives, and sticks. She scoffed.

"You are just a maid, no longer a princess. Don’t look at us like you’re better than us." One of the maids said rudely. This caused others to nod their heads in agreement.

"I didn’t know bullying existed among palace maids; well, you all are in luck because I have a knack for straightening delinquency," Kitanna said with a grin.

"Don’t you dare talk down on us; in here you’re the newest and lowest maid!" Another maid hit the kitchen table with her wooden spoon.

Kitanna held her chest; she acted like she was very scared, "Oh my! That scared me; well, as a maid, you still brew evil in your mind. It bothers me because people like you won’t ever get out of this hole; you will continue to grovel at people’s feet for just two nickels. An unasked advice, don’t be like that," Kitanna said moving to the other side of the kitchen; she picked up a longer stick and broke it into two.

"We will so beat you up, that you will forget how to use that sharp mouth of yours." They started walking closer to gather her up.

"I hope nobody blames me; I’m being cornered," Kitanna said twirling the two sticks. She didn’t wait for them to attack; they were just maids with no training in martial arts unlike her.

Kitanna, who was using a double stick, hit the maids thoroughly; her face still plastered with a grin.

When she was done thrashing them, she touched the side of her face, it was bleeding.

"Blood!" Kitanna said in shock, the maids who were kneeling cowered in fear.

"Why is it always my face, not my fault I was born too pretty," the princess said with a sad sigh. The maids who were on their knees, couldn’t help but look at the maniac princess.

"Make sure you don’t gang up on one another again; your kids will thank me for training their mothers. Make sure you all become great mothers, else I will come to your homes and continue the good work I started today." Kitanna grinned; she used her stick to count all the maids as if doing a proper headcount. When she was done, she nodded in approval.

"Complete, now make sure you see me every morning I want to see the change in all of you," Kitanna dropped the stick and opened the door which was locked earlier by one of the maids.

"Tell your former master, that I have been stripped of my position not whipped of my strength," Kitanna hummed an unknown song as she exited the kitchen leaving behind the maids who were still surprised at what just happened.

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