“Today has been very eventful, my Sir. Thomas was here once again” Amelia whispered.
“Where? Here at Schillingburg? Is all well?” Sir Guillaume asked.
“Oh everything is fine, he came to claim what was his, to King Erich.” Amelia added.
“Claim what is his? Did he really say that?” Sir Guillaume asked.
“Oh yes, and more. It became a battle of words between the Kings. It was amusing and horrible at the same time” Amelia answered.
“I could only imagine, my Lady.” Sir Guillaume joked.
“The best part was getting to see my brother David, though.” Amelia said as she walked towards the window.
“I truly miss him” Amelia added.
Sir Guillaume smiled.
“Oh Sir Guillaume, let me not take up your time. Have you eaten?” Amelia asked.
“You are never a bother, my Lady and yes I have eaten.” Sir Guillaume replied.
“Then I will return to have dinner with you, if that is to your liking.” Amelia said.
“It will be an honor, Lady Amelia.” Sir Guillaume replied.
Amelia walked over to him and kissed his hand.
Sir Guillaume smiled and whispered “Your caring is very much appreciated, my Lady.”
Amelia smiled and walked away.
Thomas was so angry at the thought that Amelia chose Schillingburg over Landford but a part of him knew it was his doing and he deserved her rejection. Thomas did not believe she felt no love for me anymore though.
“Amelia was angry and that caused a feeling of dislike for me.” Thomas thought.
“There is no way she is in love with King Erich, it appreciation she has than love.” Thomas convinced himself.
“That was all an act! Amelia would not betray her kingdom” Thomas said.
“Amelia has not betrayed anyone. She has made up her mind, Thomas, we must respect that.” David replied.
“David, you claim to know her best, do you really believe she has chosen this?” Thomas asked.
“Unfortunately, I believe she has, my brother.” David stated.
“How could you be so nonchalant about this?” Thomas asked angrily.
“I am trying to absorb it all, brother as you. It makes no sense, BUT WE MUST RESPECT HER WISHES!” David shouted.
“LET IT BE, we waited this long, a little bit longer for us to really think about everything will not hurt us.” David ended.
He had reason and Thomas actually agreed with it. David had other thoughts. He did know Amelia and she did signal him something but he was not sharing it with Thomas. David and Greyson seemed to keep their distance from Thomas after their visit to Schillingburg.
In the courtyard was where David and Greyson always met. Thomas often watched them through my window. They had become very secretive. Thomas could not blame them after all the ruckus he had caused. David and Greyson walked towards the stables as they spoke.
“Greyson, Amelia and I always had a strong connection. We always knew how to improvise on each other’s words and amazingly she did so on this visit. Thomas must not know or he can destroy any chances we have of bringing her home.” David confided.
“I knew something was going on. Her eyes were fixed on you deeply, my Lord” Greyson laughed.
“So what did she really say, my Lord” Greyson asked excitedly.
“When she reached and touched my face, that told me she was well, not to worry. And when she said maybe in the future she can say differently she actually said she will tell us what to do next please wait for her word.” David shared.
Greyson laughed “That is brilliant, my Lord”.
David laughed and replied “Mother taught us how to use words so Father would not be aware. It is awful but useful.”
Amelia sat in the garden. It was a beautiful sunny day. She could not help but think about Thomas especially when he said King Erich was manipulating her. King Erich did tell her Thomas came to kill her.
“How could he have known that?” She thought to herself.
She knew King Erich had foul feelings towards Thomas but would he go as far as to create fear in her to keep her in Schillingburg. She thought.
“Beautiful afternoon” King Erich said.
He startled Amelia. She remained quiet.
“Oh I am so sorry, I did not mean to frighten you, my Lady.” King Erich continued.
She nodded and said “Your highness, may I ask you something personal?”
He smiled and nodded.
“Tell me truthfully, Is Thomas really out to kill me?” Amelia asked.
King Erich was surprised by her question.
“My dear girl, I do not know what Thomas carries in his mind or what intention he has towards you. All I know is that you are the center of my universe and I will go out of my way to protect you.” He answered.
Amelia seemed confused.
“You did say he was coming to kill me. How could you know that?” Amelia asked.
“I did. If he tried to poison you in Landford. What do you think he was coming to Schillingburg for, a party?” King Erich replied.
“I had never told King Erich about Thomas poisoning me and he was out of the castle when I did speak about it. How did he know this?” Amelia thought.
Amelia remained suspicious.
“My dear girl, do not worry yourself, you will not find any harm here.” He replied.
She never thought King Erich would be so callous and lie to her.
“Amelia, please know I do love you and you are free to leave at any time. If that is your wish.” He continued.
Amelia stood up and said “I wish to stay here for now, my Lord, if you will have me.”
King Erich smiled and grabbed her hand. “That makes me happy, my kingdom is yours.”
Charles just stood grim as usual.
He did not like the idea of the King letting his guard down for a woman especially this woman.
As they walked through the garden, Amelia asked “May I will have dinner in the infirmary today, I promise Sir Guillaume I would accompany him, if that is fine with you, my King.”
“That is absolutely fine” King Erich answered. Amelia walked away and Charles stopped the King.
“She is not to be trusted, my liege.” Charles mumbled.
“And why not? You are also not be to trusted, thus you are here.” King Erich responded.
“I have not figured it out yet but when I do, remember my words, my Lord” Charles added. “Oh Yes, Charles, I always remember your deep words.” King Erich said jokingly.
Amelia walked towards the kitchen passed the infirmary. As she passed she could see Sir Guillaume, he was dressing. She could not help but think what a lovely body he had. So strong.
“Oh my, what am I doing?” she asked to herself and giggled.
“He is simply beautiful to look at though.” She replied to herself.
As she entered the kitchen, she cleared her throat to get the attention of the staff and said “May I have a tray with food delivered to the infirmary for myself and Sir Guillaume? The kitchen staff bowed in agreement and began preparing her tray.
Amelia returned to her room.
She kept thinking about how King Erich knew what she spoke with Shyanne about.
She knew Shyanne would never betray her.
No one else what there.
Amelia began to change for dinner. She changed quickly but remained in her room. She reached for some sweet flower perfume.
As she spritzes herself she smiled.