Horse riding, gardening, painting...they did everything together without a care in the world.
The gossip didn't stop even after Alexander made some ' light ' changes.
And the queen...?
She didn't seem bothered.
It didn't take long for the elders to get a wind of it.
And of all days they called for a council meeting on the queen's birthday.
Arguments back and forth... accusations
"How can you...?"
"We lost the king!"
"Yes... he's no more. She can move on!"
Different sides with different opinion...one side for the queen and one side for the late king.
Isabella felt more headache coming...
Alexander didn't say a word...he let them rattle it out
"This matter is the queen's personal business. Whatever you might think if she wants to remarry she can. Though the way it was founded is quite troublesome with the rumors and all. But the law permits it!"
"Exactly!"...few elders in support chorused while the others looked at them like traitors
"Well I think she's making a ruckus. There are ways of doing things. The same law propose 5 years of mourning before going around shoving skirts off!"
Isabella was more than angry. She moved on too quickly. Did she feel any pain losing her husband at all? And of all people to rekindle with...her childhood sweetheart!
The turn of events did surprise the queen. She didn't believe that her daughter would go against her happiness
"Isabella I'm sorry. I was just too lonely! Your father's death hurt more than you think. I can barely sleep without remembering him. Jerald is just keeping my mind off things and I'm sorry things happened between us!"
Publicly admitting to something this shameful made Isabella eyes water but she held it
She scoffs...she suddenly feels her mother was up to no good
"Well....the old law doesn't support this your highness. Only after 5 years can you be with a man again. So your punishment will be decided by the late king's daughter as authorized by the law!"
Now the queen didn't see this coming. Neither did Isabella. It would be cruel to have her mother demoted or something. But with a grin...she knew exactly what to do
"Or...we can have the general marry the queen to cover the shame!"
"What!".... In a storm of disarray nobody expected this
"What do you mean by that Fredrick...?" It was Alexander's turn to be mad
"Well the old law beneath the section of the eighteenth page says after a king's death with no heir,the second royal blood shall be wedded to the late king's wife. Together they she reseal the throne!"
Pages were turned... everyone was searching
Bingo...they found it. They've never read this part of the old law. What was Fredrick thinking bring it up?
"I'm not interested. Isabella... punish her and let's end it!"
Alexander didn't waste time...the queen was hurt in her heart. How can Alexander not want her? She is beautiful, smart,a full flesh woman endowed inside out. Men would love to be with her why is he any exception?
"Well... looking at it the princess marriage would bring an outsider bloodline to claim the throne. We need to maintain the royal bloodline. So I think it's alright!"
They begin to debate, finding it feasible and practical.
Isabella eyes twitched with the turn of events. Alexander... marries her mother. He had done things to her and now he'll have to do the same to her mother!
Her eyes ran to me..he nods slightly. Telling her to calm down.
"Well...if I have someone I want to marry,does the stupid law count...?" Alexander suddenly added. No one expected the general to have someone he loves. The queen wanted to explode in anger
Who could he be in love with?
"Well...no...! It has to be within the royal bloodline."
Fredrick....not willing to back down
"She is a royal....in fact a princess!"... Alex added with a smirk. He feels entertained by their expression. If they were to find out it's Isabella....the court would shake more than it did today. However he would still get Isabella to be his wife.
"If that's the case,we must see her.!"
"Let's make one thing clear. Arthur isn't my biological brother. He's a regent with full power to the throne because I allowed it." Playing with his thumb ring, setting the foundation of his relationship with Isabella is finally going smoothly.
I am King Magnus son the heir to the throne. And with Arthur gone there's still a heir around, I hope you all remember that!"
It seem they have forgotten...
Now that they remembered...
"Why can't the general marry the princess then? It's all the same!"....
No one frown at the suggestion... except three...!
"You're right...the bloodline and legacy of the two kings can be preserved!"
They agreed, but with Alex unknown lover in the way they could only wait.
Drum rolls....
Everything in the room has been smashed... broken and scattered.
She was going mad... " How dare they,..? How can he refuse me!"
Not only that, Jerald was dismissed from the palace permanently. To make matters worse they want to give her daughter up to the man she craved for.
Impossible!
With so much blood rushing in her head, she soon collapse
No one can tend to her till she fell in deep sleep in exhaustion
Alexander was more than happy. His face shown so much emotion it never did in the past. Even workers in his vineyard benefited from it... increased bonus,double take home grant and one day off
He could soon be with his woman and chase away every pest and flies
"She's all mine!"...He thought
Sebastian at the corner can't seem to find the reason why he's so happy. Either because the queen's rumor had been handled or Isabella might end up his wife.
Who was his secret lover anyway?....
Night time...and it's party time
The queen's birthday party was more than lavish. Dancing partners, rich networking and women gossiping everywhere made it so lively.
The birthday girl on the other hand looked like she ate explosive in a ice bag. Smiling like she's forced but soon...she losen it up
She could no longer keep up the scandal so she had to find a way to wipe them off.
Introducing new wine and ladies hair products did the trick. The ladies swoop in asking so many questions, wanting to get more for themselves
It turned out to be a yard sale.
Soft music and dancing...
Alexander couldn't take his eyes off Isabella who was near Ronald, smiling like she won a lottery.
She should be smiling with him. They'll be together soon and there she is with another man
"General Alexander!"...that voice he vow not to hear again soon pitched in.
"Out of my sight Elena!"...
He grumbled and princess Elena felt more angry.
He walked in quick steps and grabbed Isabella to the dance floor before she let Ronald dance with her.
" What are you doing?"... Isabella eyes twitched
"Well... I can't allow my wife..."
"Who's your wife? Shut up!" Isabella warned, fearing that someone might hear him
And somewhere in the audience...
"They look good together!"
"Yes...they complement each other perfectly!"
"It's a shame they can't get together!"
"I'm rooting for them secretly.!"
"I think the old law permits it!"
"I didn't know we use the old law?"
"The royals and council use it for reference!"
Different opinion... Alexander would have loved to give them a sack of gold if he had heard them. Thank goodness he didn't.