Gisele

THIRD PERSON POV

The trade island of Gavreau was known as one of the most important trade islands in the European sea. Because of its strategic location, traders around the world would stop by and perform businesses with local traders. The island of Gavreau is being ruled by the royal family for generation and will continue to be ruled by the Gavreau many years to come. Queen Gisele, the sole heir to the throne was forced to step up as the new ruler at the tender age of 16 after her father, the King perished in a shipwreck on his way to a summit. When she turned 17, the royal advisor thought that she would be too young to rule a kingdom by herself so they grant her wish to marry her love interest who's not from a royal bloodline. From the fruit of that marriage, they were granted with a son. After three years Prince Gaultier was born, they were once again granted with another child that was later named as princess Elaria.

King Armand, Queen Gisele's husband was not a loyal man to his queen. He was known as a king who l required different woman companion every time the queen has to attend her official meetings and royal duty. The advisor strongly suggested that the queen should leave the king but she was worried that her kids will not receive any type of fatherly figure if she does leave the king. Even though he's not a loyal husband, he's a devoted father to their children. At the other side of the island, four women were just getting themselves ready for their night shift. Helvisa Balzac, one of many Satan mistress's daughters was banished together with her friends to earth after they committed treason in the underworld. Even though they were banished, they were surprised that Satan didn't strip their power away from them. Helvisa grabbed a hair binder and tied her blonde hair in a high ponytail. She sighs when she looks down at her uniform. "Why do we have to be a waitress is beyond me." Armina, Helvisa's trusted advisor and also known as the wise one of the group chuckled.

"Because we have to pay the rent and for the food, we have to eat. You know how difficult it is to control Eris when there is no raw meat." Armina offered to zip Helvisa up. "Could you?" Helvisa turned and removed Armina's long wavy brown hair from her back and zipped her up as well. "I'm sorry my lady. I am just too hungry whenever there's a full moon." Eris looked down to her feet. "Don't be sad Eris, I'll find a nice man for you to feed next time," Reina assured her friend. "Don't get any stupid idea, Reina. You're a siren, yes, but we want to keep the image of being a low profile 'human' as well." Reina pouts and tied her blonde hair in a messy bun. "I'm tired of being a peasant my lady. Why do I have to control myself whenever a useless man tries to get his hands on me? He should face my wrath." Helvisa glared at Reina. "Reina apologise right now," Armina commanded. Reina flinched and looks down. "I'm sorry my lady. It won't happen again." Helvisa ignores her and went to the door followed by Armina. "Let's go." Was all she said. Reina felt guilty.

"Nice going Reina." Eris sighed. Reina ignored the werewolf and went to work. Eris was the last person to step out from their little apartment and lock the door. She jogs to catch up with the others. "What in the world." Helvisa breathe out when she saw their stuff were on the dirty ground of the back alley where they work. "Isn't that our stuff?" Armina said out loud and kneel to pick it up. "Yes. You're FIRED!" Helvisa can't believe what she's hearing. As far as she knows, they didn't do anything wrong nor broke something from the restaurant. She looks up to the owner of the restaurant. "Mrs Bethra, what's wrong? We didn't do anything wrong." Helvisa questioned the owner's sudden action. "You girls have been doing nothing but trouble since I picked you up from the streets!" Mrs Bethra yelled at Helvisa's face. Armina took the chance to wiped the little saliva that was landed on Helvisa's face. Helvisa held her hands up. "But you can't just fire us! There's a law regarding that." Helvisa reasoned. "Law my ass! GET OUT!" Mrs Bethra kicks Helvisa's belonging. Helvisa could see the hatred she has on Reina. "Reina, did you do something?" This time, Helvisa's orbs were completely blackened. Reina gulps down the lumps in her throat. "I .... m-ay ..... seduce... Ummm .... h-er... husband ....." by now not even Armina could control Helvisa's rage towards Reina's behaviour. "For the last time Reina..." Helvisa clenching her fist but she didn't get to finish her sentences. "GET OUT!" Mrs Bethra shouted and slammed the back door as loud as she can. "There goes our job." Eris breathe out. Helvisa taps her foot on the ground, waiting for Reina to explain herself. "I hope you already thought of a solution for our situation right now, Reina Crevier." Reina cringe when she heard her full name. "How are we suppose to pay the rent this month?!" Eris began to scratch her head as if there's flea.

"Have you've been taking a flea bath?" Armina asked. Eric gave her a nervous laughed as Armina shake her head. "It can't help." Helvisa was wondering why does Armina's face plaster with a Cheshire smile. "Don't worry for this month rent. I have enough to spare for the rent and Eris's flea bath as well." Helvisa can't believe what she's hearing right now. "You're practically a lifesaver." Armina walks in front of Reina. "And for you, you'll find us a new job. No excuses." Reina nods. "Well, let's just go home," Helvisa suggested and turn her back to the restaurant. "That place is shit anyways." She mumbled and went home with the others. *** "Did you just fired all of our private chamberlains? Have you gone mad?!" Gisele yelled at her husband, Armand. "Look, dear wife, I can't stand looking at old maids. Hire someone younger." Gisele can't believe her husband fired their old chamberlain just because they are old. "You do realise that those old maids you call were the people who raised me." Armand ignored his wife and just slumps on the bed. "I can't believe I'm marrying a pig," Gisele mumbled while turning her back to her husband. Armand was too drunk to even respond to that. Gisele went out of their royal chamber and went to her office where she always works at. But before that, she wants to say bid her kid's goodnight. She went to prince Gaultier's room. "What are you doing my dear?" She asked. "Reading a book," Gaultier replied his mother.

"What kind of book?" She went to sit on her son's bed. "Supernatural beings. Demon and stuff." Gisele wasn't sure that if it's appropriate for her son to even reading such a book. "Where did you get that kind of book?" He turned the pages on the book. "From your library. I was amazed by how much you have, mother." Gisele smiled. She knows that the book probably belongs to her father. Her late father was known to be quite a legend enthusiast. "It's getting pretty late, young man. You should sleep now." Gisele took the book from him and placed it on the bedside table. "Good night Gaultier. Sweet dreams." She kissed her son's forehead. "You to mother." After she tucks her son, she proceeds to princess Elaria's room. She chuckled when she saw her daughter practising the dance moves she learned earlier today. "Elaria honey, please go to bed now. You can practice tomorrow with your brother." Elaria blushed deep red and jump on the bed as her mother went to her side. "Don't be shy little one. I was a bad dancer myself." Elaria took a little peek at her perfect mother. "How come? I mean, you look so perfect, mother. Not even a single flaw. You're beautiful, brave and a better fatherly figure than he is." Gisele smiled and helped her daughter to lay on the bed. "Don't say that Elaria. He's still your father. Yes, what he did to us is unforgivable ...." Elaria noticed her mother look at a distance whenever she talks about him. "It's okay mother. Gaultier and I will be there for you. You don't need him." Gisele tried to keep her tears to herself when her own daughter trying to cheer her up. "Oh, Elaria. I love you so much, my princess." Gisele hugs her daughter body and kisses her forehead for good night.

"Sweet dream little one." She smiles and tucks her in as well. She closed the door and went to her office. When she's inside, her trusted advisors were already there, waiting for her. "I heard what the king did, your highness. What shall I do about it?" A white-haired man questioned. "Armel, I need you to prepared something to informed the islander that the Palace is looking for chamberlains. Since Armand fired every single one of them, I need them pronto." Armel nods his head. "I'll get to it right away." He bows to his queen and excuses himself. "Leon, how's the summit? I'm sorry I have to drag you into that and being my representative. I just have to be here since Armand's family decided to visit us." Leon, Gisele's other advisors bow down. "It's been an honour to serve you, my queen. And the summit went great. Everything went as planned," Gisele was happy to hear such good news. "I'll be presenting my achievement in tomorrow's meeting with our prime ministers. I'll explain everything tomorrow." The queen nods. "It's good to hear some great news once in a while." Leon bow. "If I may speak my heart out, your highness?" Gisele gave him her permission. "I know I've said before and I want to say it again. Why not just leave the king and be happy for a change?" Leon clear his throat. "I was there when you were born and so does Armel, my queen. We hate to see you in pain like this. It's been 9 years. You should be happy with the Prince and princess. Not like this." Gisele sighed. Leon was worried he might say too much. "Honestly, I did think about it. But ... Gaultier and Elaria, I was just thinking about them. I don't want to be selfish and just be thinking about me. You know how close Gaultier is with his father." "It's our fault for forcing you to get married at such a young age. For that, we are sorry, your highness." Gisele smiled.

"Don't blame yourself old man. You and Armel had been by my side since I was born. I was glad to be working beside you two. As long as our people are happy, my kids are happy, I'm happy." Leon was proud of his queen. She aged to be a well-defined woman. "Speaking of happy. I have something for you, your highness." Leon went to his sack and placed a souvenir in front of the queen. "Oh, Leon. You still remember my favourite chocolate." Leon smiled when he saw his queen's eyes as if it's sparkling. "Of course. Who could ever forget? I will always remember how you would bury your face on that chocolate when you're little, your highness." Gisele thank his advisor as he excuses himself. When the door was closed, she unwrapped the chocolate and took the first bite. The same old taste that made her fall in love with chocolate is right there inside her mouth. She turned her rotating chair and just enjoyed the night scenery of her kingdom. "Thank you, Leon. You never fail to make me happy."

***

Reina flipped her hair when she emerged from the ocean sea. She went out of the apartment early in the morning but somehow she ended up at the beach. "Great... more bystander." She said under her breath when she walks to the beach after bathing. She was only in her undergarment that showed her athletic figure. She ignores her wet body and putting on her clothes. "Well. Time to search for that job." She said mentally. She ignored every stared she received from the locals and look through the billboards. She was stunned by a sudden car that suddenly stopped beside her.

"Oh. Sorry." A man in suit apologised and pinned a paper on the billboard. The man nods his head and went inside the car again. After he drove away, Reina took the chance to read the content of the paper and literally rips it off from the billboard. She ran home with the paper in her grip. When she barged in the door, Helvisa and the others were just started lunch. Reina took a deep breath and shoved the paper on Armina's face. "Hmmm... what's this?" Armina grabs the paper and read through it. "A position as the royal family chamberlain eh," Armina announced loud. "Wait, this island has its own royal family? I thought it was own by some rich bastard." Eris said with her mouth full. "Don't talk with your mouth full," Armina warn her. She turns to Helvisa who's reading the paper thoroughly. "Shall we take it?" She asked. Helvisa placed the paper down and motioned for Reina to come near her. "You've done a good job and the pay is good too. Maybe we could afford to stay in one of that luxury apartment." Helvisa caressed her cheek. Reina kneels down and smiled all the way. "Oh, my lady that's such a praise coming from you." Helvisa suddenly slapped Reina across the face so hard that she fell on the floor. Reina moans with euphoria as her body hit the floor.

"That's your reward for this splendid task," Helvisa nonchalantly said. "Honestly Reina, get up from the floor and join us for lunch." Armina placed an empty plate in front of Reina. "Would you prefer old man's guts or just boring animal intestine?" Reina gags at the names and shakes her head no. "I wonder, what kind of meat is that?" Reina pointed at Eris who's chewing some kind of meat. "The cow she killed." Armina simply explained it. "What about her?" Helvisa placed her now emptied the glass and licked her lips. "That old man's blood she dried out." Reina gag again. "When do we have to go to the castle?" Helvisa was wondering. "Tomorrow would be nice," Armina suggested. "Hmmm," Helvisa replied her with a hummed. "What do you think? Should we go tomorrow?" Helvisa once again hummed her response. Armina looks at Eris and Reina. "Should we cut your hands later on?" Helvisa hummed again as she took a bite of the chunk of meat. "I'm sorry my lady but I got pregnant." Reina lied to get her attention. "Hmmmm.." Helvisa hummed again. "There was a legend that was told around the world about a little mere bunny and a huge ogre." Helvisa looks up from the paper she was reading. "What the hell are you talking about Armina?" Armina raised both eyebrows.

"Oh, you can hear me?" Helvisa nod. "Of course I can. Oh Reina, is it my child you pregnant with?" Reina was speechless. "Hmmm... it's not? Abort it." Helvisa nonchalantly. Helvisa never tolerates well when it comes with Reina. "Helvisa, she's not pregnant nor are we," Armina explained. "You seems so distant. We began to worry about you." Helvisa scoffed. "It's nothing. I had a letter from my mother. That's all." They look at each other. They know that every time Helvisa received a letter from her mother, she has the urge to visit her. "My own stupidity for pursuing such treason. Now I can't even see my own mother. This is torture for me." Armina went to her side. "We'll find a way... somehow." She assured her friend. "You told me once before, to never give up. My lady, I was dying when you found me locked up and was tortured by those villagers. You save me even though you know the consequences." Reina remembered her past. "I was giving up but you force me to live. I know you'll meet your mother soon. As Armina said, we'll find a way. Eventually." Eris nod. "You took me in when I was abandoned. That little Helvisa save me, my lady. I promise I'll do anything for that to happen as well. Even though I have to bet my own life." Eris added. Helvisa chuckled but soon turned to a hearty laughter.

"You guys should stop being so mushy." They were just having fun when they heard a weird siren sound coming from the street. Armina took the liberty to check it out but the sound disappeared for some reason. "I wonder what's all the commotion." She said as she walks back to the apartment again. "What a minute. Those siren sound familiar to me." Eris remembered something but she came to seem to make out as what. "Pirates. Those are pirates warning siren." Reina explained. "Pirates in the island? That's absurd." Eris laughed it off. "The guards probably just testing out the sound. If it's a real attack, the sirens would be continuous." Helvisa explained. "I thought pirates don't exist anymore. Why do they need those type of guards?" Armina questioned. "It is a trading island. The ruler probably thought its wise to be prepared." Helvisa stood up and went to look out the window.

"I wonder how does the queen look like. Do the princesses look hot? If so, I would like to try my luck." Eris joking around. "Eris Garr. We're going to the castle to work. Not impregnating the princesses. Be a good dog and follow my command." Helvisa was using her authoritative tone. "Yes, my lady." They said in unison.