Note: This is a side-story told from an alternative perspective to Queen of Hearts: The New Guest (Chapter 1). It takes place after most of Chapter 1, and in some ways will make a lot more sense if you've read it.
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The Queen of Hearts laid herself out on a beach chair that Tuesday afternoon. She wore her favorite bikini: the white one with hearts all over it like polka dots. Her rather short blonde hair was normally adorned by a massive jeweled crown, which now sat on a table near her chair. She had over-sized sunglasses covering her eyes, more for the comedic effect than to actually serve as protection from the sun.
The Queen laughed at her own thoughts, then spoke aloud to herself as she often did. "As if I needed protection from an imaginary sun!" Her nearest servant chuckled along with her.
This particular one was cute, the Queen thought as she looked her over. Long, deep black hair flowed over her chest, hiding what the Queen knew to be a pair of deliciously decadent breasts. The only mystery was what she chose to wear today...
As if on cue, the servant smiled and adjusted her hair so the Queen had a full view. Her breasts were held by a lacy white bra that perfectly complemented her tan skin and natural gifts. This one knew she liked surprises... A bra at the poolside was certainly a nice one.
The Queen extended a hand toward her servant and spoke, with the gentlest of tones. "Please come to me, darling, and tell me your name." With her other hand she lowered her glasses to get a good look at the woman's approach.
The black-haired servant began her journey of only a few yards, but kept her steps well-paced and deliberate, just as she knew the Queen liked. With each step, her breasts experienced a gentle bounce. The Queen watched in delight, getting more and more aroused as she drew nearer. When she finally approached her Queen, the servant knelt and took her hand.
"My Queen," she began, "I am Maria." Eyes locked on her admirer's, she raised the Queen's hand to her lips and kissed it, letting her tender lips linger for just a moment before grinning sweetly.