Genevieve walked into the room she was just by the door when Roselyn walked out and she felt her heart fly out of her chest when she saw the murderous expression the woman's face. "Liya," Genevieve called as she walked in closing the door behind her.
Robellia sat back down onto the chair a shaky breath escaping her lips. She closed her eyes not ready to let anymore tears roll down her cheeks, "I am so tired Gene. I am so tired of having to keep up with her."
Genevieve went towards her and squatted down in front of her as she held Robellia's hands. "Though your mother scares the shit out of me, I am always going to be right here, Liya. You better have some voodoo shit cooked up to cast me out of your life and even then I am not letting go. You live your life the way you want to. there's so little time in the world. Spend each moment while it lasts."
Robellia pursed her lips as as she looked at her best friend. She couldn't imagine what life in this palace would have been like if Genevieve had been out of the picture. She nodded her head at Genevieve's words and sniffed as she smiled.
"Good" Genevieve clapped her hands together as she stood up, "We've got papers to read and a Madame Sino to please. So it's either we do this or..."
"Okay let's do it. She'll be back in an hour or so. I think."
Genevieve nodded seeing Robellia getting back together. It always hurt her to see the girl in shambles. Robellia was one of the very few good people on this earth and yet the odds were always against her. The two spent the next two hours in quite focus, sorting through stacks of ledgers until the tallow candles burned down. When Madame Sino finally returned, she asked them to go have dinner and get some rest as tomorrow they begin their duties.
The next morning Robellia woke up early. she got dressed and headed straight to Maximus' chambers. she stood by the door her hand hanging mid-air. she took in a deep breath and knocked. the door opened and Maximus stood before her a grin on his face as he leaned against the door post arms crossed as he looked at his bewildered little bunny, "Good morning to you too."
Robellia looked at him, "I was supposed to wake you up. You are already dressed. Am I late?"
Maximus shrugged, "I don't know, Are you?"
Robellia rolled her eyes at his question, "We are early but let's go." she said already turning to leave.
Maximus grabbed her arm pulling her back to him, "Where do you think you are going to little bunny?"
Robellia looked around and thanked the heavens no one was around. she tried to push her self away from him, "Max, Stop playing games. we need to be at the training grounds right now."
"You mean I need to be at the training grounds. I need you to be on that bed sleeping."
Robellia frowned in confusion, "Max....."
"That's an order little bunny not a request. it's either you get that bed willingly or I tie you to it myself. When that happens we both know I'll be late for training. Very late."
Robellia could see the challenge in his eyes daring her to defy him. "Fine." she stated sure she'd just walk out after he leaves the room.
Maximus smiled pleased by her response. He let her go as he opened the door wide and let her walk in. Robellia stopped walking as she heard the door shut and turned to Maximus, "Max I am supposed to be escorting you to the training grounds not sleeping. I am not even sleepy."
"The dark eye circles and puffy red eyes say otherwise. Knowing you, You probably went to sleep crying last night thinking of the girl. That and the fact that I can't let you go out into that cold morning atmosphere looking like that surrounded by shirtless men."
Robellia looked down at herself, "What's wrong with my dress? This is the uniform Madame Sino gave me yesterday night."
Maximus' gaze travelled the expanse of her body, "Nothing is wrong with the dress little bunny. You look ravishing."
Robellia blushed slightly and looked away from him, "Max I still don't think it right for me to be sleeping on your bed while you..... Max!" Robellia shrieked his name as she was lifted off the ground and laid on the bed.
Maximus begun taking off her shoes, "I get back and you are not on this bed little bunny...." He smiles, "... Your punishment will be waiting by the door for you." He kissed her forehead as he tucked her in. He stood straight and looked down at her, "I'll be back little bunny."
Robellia watched him leave. When the door shut she looked up at the white ceiling a sigh escaping her lips. All she could smell was Maximus all over the sheets. Her eyelids felt heavy the sleep she had been forcing down slowly taking over her system.