Unedited 1900
Milkah
"Melokuhle, a women as old as I am is not allowed into the palace to serve as a maidservant. You either enter young and serve till old or you don't enter at all"
What! Well this is awkward, I guess I have to also write this down on the letter for Melokuhle.
This sucks though, I had grown use to Nomathemba.
"Oh, I didn't know, will you still stay back at home?" I asked
"No, the only reason why I had stayed for so long was because of you. Your mother took me as her maid servant when I was young and when she passed on I made it my duty to raise you to the beautiful young women that you are today. Don't worry though I'll still stay in the City. I have families here so I will stay with them. " she hugged me me then sent me well wishes.
As soon as they left I turned to Zodwa and told her to lead the way.
We walked outside the hall then instead of the way towards the gate we took the opposite direction the more deeper we went into the palace the more magnificent it was in appearance
Whoever built this Palace was a true master.
Intricate details in the walls and columns.
Flowers, trees,ponds and animals.
This Palace is really amazing. We go inside a gate that was designed with tree vines and flowers, it looked feminine. As soon as I entered I saw the the two concubines but not only that there where maid servants standing around.
We walked closer to the crowd to find the maidservant was distributing who was to take care of who.
"So glad that you decided to join us 'madam'" concubine 2 stated.
"I was saying my good byes to my family." Not that I need to explain myself to you however I'm doing this for Melokuhle, I don't want her to have any quarrels with anyone due to my account.
"Ms concubine this will be where you reside until the King decides to place any one of you to your private quarters just like your Senior Ms concubines. I have assigned maids who will help you adjust to the Palace environment. They are skilled and experienced so it will do you well to listen to them. Rooms have been assigned according to rank. Concubine 1, you will get the room with the scenery of the pond. Concubine 2 will get the room in the middle and concubine 3 will get the last room."
Concubine 3 what a glorious title not only are you seen as less then important but you are given the furthers room (round) away from from the gate, fresh air and views.
Pure trash!
"You may go to your rooms tomorrow we will begin the proper etiquette training. Good night" The older strict head servant left afterwards.
I started walking towards my room, I needed to sleep. This has been the longest day of my life!
"I hope tomorrow you're able to learn manners!" I heard a voice scretch behind me but I had no time for that.
Tomorrow will come and I will be gone. Melokuhle will return and I will go back home.
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