My lord my love episode 4 – 5
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Written ✍️: Cisca. H.
CHAPTER FOUR: A BRIDE FOR THE PRINCE?
TWO MONTHS LATER:
Queen Eleanor sat on one of her favorite chair, going through her family album. She would smiled as she flipped each page opened.
What a wonderful family, she thought.
It’s been long she had spent much time with her husband, so she thought it would be nice spending with him at abroad.
She dropped the album beside, sighing as she stood up, walking to the library. She opened the door, hoping to find Itzel in but she was not in sight. She sighed again.
Then to one of the book shelf, she searched for the previous king’s Bio-history. Flipping through the book, she stopped at a page. Then reading through it, she searched for the country they had spent their anniversary.
Paris it says…
She thought for awhile, not Paris again time, she wanted somewhere new, somewhere lonely for her husband and her alone. California would be great. Much better to be precise.
Talking about the anniversary, it has been years she had last celebrated it. That was ten years ago. After she was done, she exited the library, then ordering Vera, her maid to call her daughters.
Back at the drawing room, she sat there watching nothing in particular. She wanted to discuss something so important with her children. It was concerning what she had heard at the ball ceremony two months ago.
She thought it would be best if she had discussed this with her daughters. Hoping earnestly one would be found worthy for the young Prince’s love.
Not quite long, they walked in. Bowing then they sat on the couch. For a moment, Queen Eleanor stared at her beautiful daughters, with a broad smile plastered on her face. She doesn’t know why but each time she looks at them, they only brought happiness to her.
“Tell us mother, what makes you happy?” Honoria asked.
” Seeing my children makes me happy. ” She chuckled,” I called you all her because I want to discuss something with you all. ”
” What is it you want to tell us? “Asked Elizabeth.
” It’s something I overheard your father talk with King Cyrus. They were talking about finding a bride for the young Prince. ”
” Oh, heavens.” Victoria exclaimed happily. ” Mother are you really sure?”
“Of course, Victoria. Why would I think of lying to you?”
” Sister Honoria should be picked. Beside, she is seen as the most beautiful woman in the kingdom. Everyone wants a beauty for a wife. ” Maria said.
Honoria blushed, ” Shut up, Maria. There are more beautiful ladies in the kingdom than I am. ”
” Sister Honoria is right, ” Hazel added, ” there are more ladies who are so much beautiful than she is. ”
Honoria frowned.
” I was only trying to help, sister. Besides you said it yourself. You are no beauty. ”
Itzel who has been quiet smiled. Queen Eleanor did the same also. ” That’s enough.”
“Did you just heard her, mother?” She barked.” How dare she insult me? ”
” I was just helping out, okay? You said it yourself, remember?” She said, rolling her eyes.
” Honoria, that’s enough! “Queen Eleanor warned.
” So, as I was saying, they also talked about hosting another ball party next year and I will love the six of you to appear decent. ”
” Another ball dance? ” Itzel complained, ” this is the nth time for damn sake, mother. Can’t we forget having a ball dance? ”
” Heavens, ” exclaimed Queen Eleanor sad, ” what have gotten into your head, Itzel? This is the third time for twenty good years we haven’t hosted a dance! ”
Itzel rolled her eyes unnoticeably.
” Well, I pray you all will surprise me. Will you?”
“Of course, mother.”
“That is all I called you girls for. You may now leave. ” She dismissed them and they all exited the drawing room. ” Itzel? ” She called her back, ” I need a moment with you.”
Itzel stopped while the others left. ” Yes, mother. ”
” Sit close to me.” And Itzel did so. “I know how much you hate the ball, I am only concerned that you might end up being an old spinster. ”
” I won’t mother, I can’t be an old spinster. ”
” Then, attend the ball. This time it will be in our castle. ”
” Here?! ” Itzel shouted.
Queen Eleanor nodded. ” And I want you to be Prince Arthur’s bride.”
Itzel shook her head. ” No, I will not take the offer. Besides, sister Honoria fancy’s Lord Arthur so much, she is the true bride for him. ”
” Maybe you are right. ” Queen Eleanor surrendered, trying not to start an argument with her daughter. “But he fancy’s you too. I saw it, the way he looked at you two months ago, he has never given such look to Honoria before. Give yourself a chance and you will see that I speak no lie. ”
” I never say you speak a lie, mother, I am only trying to let you know that I am not interested in being Lord Arthur’s bride. It will only cause a war between Honoria and I. I know too well Honoria and I haven’t been riding on the same boat but, I give her my respect. ”
Queen Eleanor sighed, it was obvious Honoria hates Itzel since when they were little.
“I will be leaving with your father to California next week. ”
“Mother?” She said, shocked. “Is there a problem I need to know about?”
She smiled, “No, dear, it’s been years your father and I had celebrated our anniversary. I suggested we both need our time together. What do you think about this? ”
” Whatever decision mother makes, I am with her. ”
She smiled again, ” thank you so much, Itzel. I pray in the future I see you in. But…” She paused.
“But what, mother? ”
” I only fear one thing, that I do not know. ”
” Tell me mother, even if it is a hint. ” She pleaded.
” As soon as your father and I leaves, this castle will no longer accommodate the six of you. ”
” What do you mean? ” She asked, inquisitively.
” Concerning two months ago, your dance with Lord Arthur, Honoria wasn’t happy. The look on her face that day wasn’t comforting. Heavens help you, dear Itzel that you will be strong to overcome her wickedness. ”
” Fear not, mother, for I am stronger than you think. I do not care what sister Honoria will do to me, right now, I am only concerned about your anniversary. ” She said, trying to sound bold.
The Queen nodded, with another acknowledging smile. “I believe you, dear child. But… I will keep praying for your safety. ”
” Do not tell your sisters of this we have discussed. ” She warned, Itzel nodded.
” Not even a word shall leave my l-ips.” She promised.
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CHAPTER FIVE: ITZEL AND HONORIA I.
Days has passed and has finally reached the day King Alfred II and his wife are to travel to California.
Everyone seemed happy for the new moment together but not to Honoria. Maybe she was happy but not as happy as she was going to use that opportunity to have Itzel pay for dancing with Lord Arthur.
Queen Eleanor sat beside the mirror staring at herself as Vera her maid wore her make-up.
“You look gorgeous with those smiles, my lady. I am very sure his Majesty would be pleased for this great idea. ” Said Vera.
” Of course he is. Though I wasn’t expecting him to be this excited but, seeing him that way gives me joy. Vera, ” she said, ” it’s just like I don’t know why but… I feel like this is my first day with his majesty.”
“Like a new beginning, right? ”
” Like a new beginning. ” She repeated with a smile, then frowned.
Vera noticed the changed expression on her face, she asked. “What troubles you, My Lady?”
“Do you think it’s a good idea to leave the girls behind? ” She asked like she was troubled of something, or someone.
“It is. Lady Honoria and her sisters can take care of themselves. You just have to believe them. ”
” You don’t understand. ” She said, worried.
” Then make me. ” Queen Eleanor caught Vera’s gaze from the mirror, taking off her eyes she sighed. “They are not in peace with each other. I fear the trouble that will happen between them. ”
” You are talking about Lady Honoria and Lady Itzel? ”
Queen Eleanor nodded. ” Since they were little, Honoria has never loved Itzel. I never understood such hatred until five years ago when Honoria pushed Itzel down the stairs. ” She heaved heavily, ” I have this bad feeling about Honoria, she is going to torture Itzel. ”
” And why do you think so? ”
Now, she returned her gaze to Vera who was to staring at her, anxious to hear what Eleanor has to say.
“Because of two months ago.”
“The ball ceremony?” Vera asked, suprised.
” The ball ceremony. ” She repeated.
“I knew something wasn’t right about the dance. I saw the way Lord Arthur talked with Itzel, the way he smiled and looked at her, it wasn’t ordinary. You know, when Lady Itzel did entered the hall that day, something did happen. ”
” And whatever it is must have drawn Prince Arthur to dance with her. ” Eleanor smiled widely, ” Don’t you think that is amazing? No matter how hærd Itzel fights to hate him, he will surely come for her. I just know it, and I believe in it. ”
” But… I had always thought it was meant for the first daughters of the royal family to be courted before anyother? ” Vera asked, a bit confused.
” Yes, that is right. But, I also don’t think that is necessary either. Whoever the Prince chooses, will be courted. ”
A knock was heard at the door, with a voice which accompanied.
” Your majesty, the King awaits you.”
“I will be there in a bit.” She smiled again staring at how beautiful she looked. She stood up, “lead the way.”
~*~
Outside the castle stood the Milford sisters, the royal cabinets, the royal maids and servants with the royal bodyguards and armies.
Then came King Alfred II and his wife as the slowly walked to where the sisters stood.
“We are leaving.” Said Queen Eleanor sad. Not because she didn’t want to leave, but because of what might happen.
Her gaze went to Itzel who only smiled at her. She returned it with a fake smile. She wasn’t comfortable leaving them behind likewise it was too late to change her mind.
She has to…
She has to go…
“Take care of yourself for me.” She said, hugging them one after the other. When she came to Itzel, she hugged her then, she whispered softly. “She has something for you, you have to be careful.”
“I know, mother. Of course I will be careful. ”
” I will be praying for your safety. ”
” You don’t have to be worry-sick about me, I can take care of myself.”
“I am not only worried, I am scared of losing you. At least not now, you still have to attend the ball ceremony next year. ”
Itzel frowned, ” mother? ”
” Just joking. ” She chuckled.
Itzel’s face brightened up, “take care of yourself for me.”
“I will.”
“Father.” King Alfred II looked at her, “and take care of yourself too.”
“Thank you.”
They finally got entered into the well decorated carriage. Everyone watched as they rode off, gradually they all left back to the palace.
Honoria turned to Itzel. “Well, well, well. They are gone and it’s just you and I now. So… Why don’t we talk about two months ago? ”
Itzel’s eyes w¡dened in shock. She wasn’t expecting it to be this way, at least not now.
“Follow me.” Honoria ordered and she followed her.
~*~
” I will ask you again, what happened last two months? ”
” What happened last two months? ” She repeated.
” Well, it looks like you have lost a lot of your senses for this past few weeks. Guess I will just have to tell you myself. The ball ceremony. ”
” A lot of things happened at the ball ceremony, it would be nice if you can be specific.”
Honoria smiled. ” Okay. So, I will be specific this time… Why did you have to dance with Lord Arthur? ”
Itzel hesitated, ” Because he asked for the dance. ”
” That is really not convincing at all. I’m going to ask for the last time, among other noble men, why would it be Lord Arthur? ”
” Like I said, he asked for the dance. ”
” Then you should have declined the offer. ”
” You think so, sister? ”
” You said it yourself, you hated the ball, why then do you push yourself to what belongs to me? Why can’t you be so truthful for one! Quit hiding what you are and let everyone know the devil you are! ”
” You know quite well that Prince Arthur and I are into each other, but out of your jealousy you fight to separate us. Why, Itzel? Why can’t you just let me be? ”
” I never wanted the dance at the first place, he asked for it so I gave it to him. It’s not like I am into him, no, I do not have any intention on taking him away from you. ”
” And you think I should believe that? ”
” You don’t have to believe it, it’s just the truth. I do not love his highness. ”
” Liar! ” Honoria yelled angrily. ” I saw it, the way he looked at you. I saw it, everyone did.”
“Sister, you are taking this too far. Please hear me out, his highness might fancy me but, I don’t. I know accepting to dance with him was a mistake but I swear, it’s not what you think. ”
” You know what I do think? You are a hypocrite and I won’t let you keep taking what belongs to me. I will have you pay for everything! Guards! ”
Two guard appeared, bowing. ” Your highness. ” They chorused.
” I want lady Itzel tortured to death. But, if she persist on staying alive, have her do some duty. And when I say duty… I meant the dreadful ones.” She looked at Itzel was shocked at her decision.” While you go on with your torture, I hope you return safe and changed.”
“Take her away! ”
The two guards grabbed Itzel by her both arms. She fought as well as struggled to let go but their strength were too powerful for her struggles.
“Let me go! Let me go! Let. Me. Go!” She looked back at Honoria, ” HONORIA! ”
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To Be Continued. . .