Chapter 8 Bullies
CHAPTER 8
\-LILITH-
The kitchen was bustling with activities.. The other maids handled cooking while we focused on washing dirty dishes and transporting jars of water to the kitchen.
Others handled laundry.. It's just filled with one activity or the other. Of course, it's a palace, we just have to be busy.
I had no specific job. Or simply put, I am just an errand girl, doing things I'm told to do.
Returning back from the storage room, carrying piles of glass dishes, I tried to be careful not to break anything.
However, I met a situation of Becky being bullied. At first, I wanted to ignore it, thinking it's a trivial matter not until she was pushed down.
“Becky, are you okay?” I rushed down to help her out.
“Yes.. I'm fine” She responded.
“If you are getting bullied, I suggest you have it reported to the head maid” I told her, ignoring the two who were trying to bully Becky.
“It's fine, Lilith.. let's not make a fuss. I'll just do what they asked”
“No.. it's not in your place to do the laundry. Your job is to do the dishes and not the laundry”
She looked at me with eyes that said I shouldn't meddle. But, watching Becky and listening to her sad story.. I just want to be there for my friend.
“And who are you to meddle in things that concern you?” Asked, one of the bullies, grumpily.
“I'm her friend” I responded, keeping my voice calm.
They laughed.. others laughed too.
“Friend? Look around you… Do you think there is friendship among the slaves?”
“We could be the first”
They laughed again. One of them suddenly snapped at Becky.
“You!.. Go do the laundry right away”
“This isn't right. The laundry is your job. Everyone has a task given to them… If you want her to do your jobs, then ask nicely, not boss her around..” I said.
Their countenance changed drastically but I didn't care. As a matter of fact, I think I'm done acting gullible and letting others step on me however they like.
“Do you know who we are?” One of them asked.
“We are all slaves here. I don't think there is a special tag pinned you both”
All of these, I'm not being rude… but rather, trying to make them see that what they're doing is wrong.
Everyone has a specific task assigned to them… why make another take on yours? It's really unfair.
“How dare you?”
My hair was suddenly pulled from behind and before I knew it, I was pushed to the ground.
Looking up, I realized it's Nerida - The head maid.
“Seems like you have a sharp tongue, don't you?”
“I was simply looking out for my friend.. what these two are doing isn't right”
“And, who are you to be the judge of that?..” She grabbed my jaw, her fingers going deep into my cheeks.
It hurts but I clenched my teeth tightly.
“It's just been two days in this palace and you want to prove stubborn. Don't forget, you are nothing but a worthless piece of trash. An Omega and a slave. You are meant to do every single thing you are asked to do without complaining, got that?”
She forcefully let go of my jaw and stood up. Becky rushed to me.
“For the rest of the day… you two are responsible for doing the dishes and the laundry…” Nerida ordered and walked away.
The two bullies gave us a victorious smirk. Some sent us mocking laughter while others gave us pitiful Stares.
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“I'm so sorry, Lilith. It's all my fault you're doing this with me” Becky cried out.
I shook my head negatively… glanced at the clothes we're to wash and then back at her.
“It's not your fault, Becky. I tried to make them see that what they were doing isn't right. I guess I went overboard in trying to defend you”
She hissed loudly and punched the water, making it splash over.
“I failed to stand up for myself.. I was scared. But, you did so without thinking twice”
“Listen Becky… I think it's time we stop being weak. I mean, they can order us around, give us tons of work to do… but, there's a right way to ask for assistance.. not through bullying..”
“I think you are actually right. I heard those two are closest to Nerida, that's why she took their sides. Plus, they have as much rights to bully weak slaves like us and we have no other option but to do it”
I let out a heavy sigh.
“Guess what else I heard..”
I moved my gaze to her.. she leaned closer and my curiosity piqued.
“What?”
She looked around, making sure there was no one within ear reach before saying.
“I heard Nerida has eyes for the Alpha King. Ever since Alpha Damian lost his mate, she has been trying so hard to get close to him so he could notice her and make her the next Luna..”
“Hold on.. Alpha Damian had a mate?” I asked.
Of all the things Becky said, only that caught my attention.
“She has been dead for five years now. But, talk of Nerida… I bet the Alpha King never noticed her because of her rotten attitude. Make her the next Luna of this pack.. trust me, we are all doomed”
I didn't say a word.. but, something else lingered on my mind.
The fact that Alpha Damian and I have some sort of connection. Yes! I felt it in the throne room but never wanted to admit it.
“Lilith!!”
I snapped back to reality on Becky's call.
“Are you even listening to me?”
“I'm sorry, I had something else in mind. What did you say?”
“All I said was… we would have by serving Alpha Damian right now, if it wasn't for this laundry we were forced to do..”
I recalled… The other slaves are serving dinner to Alpha Damian. I didn't feel bad. As a matter of fact, I feel a bit relieved that I don't have to do that tonight.
“It's not that bad, I guess. We can always do that next time”
Becky grumbled while I smiled inwardly.
If I had my way, I would never want to meet Alpha Damian in person. I have my reasons… I don't want close contact with him.
Thankfully, I don't have to do that tonight.
“You two over there!”
Becky and I looked up at once as soon as we heard a voice.
It's one of Alpha Damian's guards.
“You two are being summoned by the Alpha, this instant”
He turned and left without another word.
Becky happily stood up.. I didn't. I'm disappointed that my happiness has been short-lived in a few seconds.
“Hurry, Lilith… don't keep the Alpha waiting”
Becky pulled me along but it's so obvious that I'm not so pleased serving Alpha Damian tonight.