Too Precious | By : DonnaLynn Category: S through Z > Troy Views: 4395 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0 |
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Chapter 2
Thera quickly and swiftly made her way to Princess Andromache and Prince Hector's chamber. She had an odd feeling in her stomach the closer to her destination she got. The earlier conversation with her friends was coming back to haunt her. It would be considered a great honor to be given the title of concubine. Especially to a man as great and loved as Prince Hector.
Certainly I would not be picked for such a duty she thought as the door to their chamber came into view. She came to a subtle stop and closed her eyes to gather her thoughts. Her heartbeat quickened and her breathing became a bit shallow.
Why am I so nervous? It is probably about something else entirely she reassured herself. She took a deep breath and started for the door. She came to a stop in front of the door and knocked courteously.
"Enter, " she could tell it was the Princess herself.
She pushed the door open and stepped inside with her head slightly bowed. "You called my lady?" she bowed before her and stood up strait looking to her humbly. For a servant to stand so boldly before royalty would bring punishment upon them, but the Princess insisted upon it. She hated when a servant cowered before her like a frightened child.
Andromache smiled fondly and nodded, "Yes Thera, I did." She motioned for Thera to come closer. "Please, sit with me." she sat along the balcony window and patted the empty space next to her with a comforting smile.
Thera could not help but look from the seat to the door. As if she were afraid someone, Prince Hector maybe, would walk in and scold her for being so casual. Even though the Princess and the Prince were very liberal with her and the other servants she never took it for granted.
Andromache noticed her caution. "Do not fret child. All is well, " she reassured still smiling fondly.
Thera nodded and took the few steps towards her and sat down close to her lady. "How may I be of service your highness?" she asked automatically. She folded her hands in her lap and fiddled with her fingers nervously. Stop it Thera she scolded herself.
It was Andromache's turn to appear nervous. "I am sure you and the other servants have heard that Prince Hector could be going away to war soon, " she looked at Thera knowingly.
Thera swallowed hard ready to defend friends and herself.
"I did not call you here to berate you on palace gossip Thera, " Andromache said in a semi-commanding tone. She wanted to get across to her that she was in no way in trouble. "I understand that servants haven't much else to talk about." She said more considerately.
"Is it true?" Thera asked suddenly. "Is Prince Hector going away to war?"
Andromache nodded mutely, almost sadly. "Yes, there is a rebellion two weeks to the north. He could be gone for some time, " she explained. "Which is why I have called for you."
Thera tried as hard as she could to hide the shocked expression she held. "I am sure the Gods will grant him a safe journey and return my lady. The same for all the soldiers that fight along side him, " Thera stated to hide her true emotion.
"I love Hector, " Andromache stated lovingly. "I love him more than life itself." She paused for a moment and looked at her own hands, as if she were in deep thought. "I realize a man should not…go without the attentions of a woman for too long."
"My lady…" Thera started but was cut off.
"…I called you to ask you to take the title of concubine with Prince Hector, " Andromache stated plainly.
Thera stared at the Princess of Troy with notable shock. To turn down such an offer would be disrespectful but to take would mean…oh by the Gods…
"Of course Prince Hector and I will give you some time to think it over, " Andromache assured. "It will be at least a week before he is to leave." She took one of Thera's hands in hers and squeezed it lightly. "If you choose not to except it Hector nor I will hold it against you."
Thera could only nod as she squeezed Andromache's hand back. "I am…honored by your request my lady and I will take it into consideration, " Thera stated.
Andromache smiled, "Thank you."
"May I speak freely my lady?" Thera asked.
"Of course, " Andromache nodded.
"Why me? Why is the Prince taking a concubine with him?" Thera regretted the words as soon as they left her soft lips. She was quick to rebuke, "Forgive me my lady I do not know what came over me…"
"…It is certainly a valid question Thera I would ask the same in your position, " Andromache noted. "The truth of the matter is I understand that Hector has needs…physical needs and I am not always there to fulfil those needs. I know he loves me and to be physical with a woman does not bother me as much as it would most."
Thera could only stare at the woman before her. She was certainly more of a woman than she ever could be. To share the man, the love, of her life with another woman, it was ludicrous in her mind.
"I trust you with my husband Thera, " Andromache admitted. "I realize there is a certain bond that forms between a man and woman that have been physically close, which is why I agreed with Hector in choosing you."
Thera let her words sink in…which is why I agreed with Hector in choosing you…
"Prince Hector…chose me?" Thera asked hesitantly.
Andromache semi-nodded, "I mentioned you and he agreed with me. That is after we went back and forth about the matter. Hector wasn't exactly happy with the notion of taking a woman near a battle zone. He has never had a concubine, unlike his brother Paris. Then I agreed with him to take one just in case he should need the attention."
Thera had a million thoughts run through her mind all at once. What should she do? What should she say? How should she act? It was all happening too fast and to conveniently. "If it is alright my lady I would like some time alone to think about it, " she asked hopefully.
Andromache nodded, "Of course Thera. Take all the time you need."
Thera nodded in return.
"You may go, " Andromache titled her head towards the door.
Thera stood and bowed respectfully and headed for the door swiftly but not too fast.
What am I going to do…
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