Low whispers,maids working fast. Yet you would think for a moment there that they're busy working...!
"Haven't you seen him...?" One said
"I have... he's really handsome.!" Another said dreamingly
"He makes her smile and I think it's okay!" Another said with reason
"Don't you think it's too early for that?"....one said with a hint of mischief
"Well it's been a two years and half since the king died. Let her enjoy this!" One supported
"Yes... I wish I can have that man on my bed!" One said
"Your maid bed in the maids quarters?..." Another added with laughter while other followed suit
The head maid approaches and they all scattered.
.....
Only forks and the plates talked.
However the subtle gaze among each of the dinners is one to see
"Mother... I see you're looking more better and beautiful!"... Isabella was itching for an answer. She had been too busy to ask for one
"Well yes my dear I have to!"...Her smile is rather pure and unexpected. She's never the type to smile so overly in breakfast. Her serious facade was gone
And the man peeling her shrimps is making Isabella more vexed than she should
"I didn't expect your friend to still be here?" Alexander chimed in
"Oh pardon me general, I felt too comfortable around Nyx. I haven't seen her in ages. Well I should take my leave soon!"
The man...
Ugh.... Isabella felt tempted to pluck his beards out
"No... he's here to keep me company. No one tells him when to leave!"
The queen lashed out, angry. Her eyes sparkled like a maiden in love as they held hands.
The urge to vomit struck Isabella. She got up her seat to continue working her ass out
"Excuse me!".....
Alexander followed suit....
He knew how she feels. Her mother with another man. Is somewhat unbelieving. And with the rumors around,things might get pretty serious soon.
Well not too soon...
"Did you hear them last night? It was till dawn!"
"Stop making things up!"
"Yes... it's ended after midnight!"
"He's so manly!"....
Things were getting out of control
And luckily...
"I see gossiping about my mother is the only thing to do. I do not want to see them when I get back!"
A full batch of maids fired
The new ones were not even discreet about it
The hallway, corridor, parlour,garden,wash house had different stories of the queen's affair with the certain man
"Isabella... darling I hope you can let Jerald work with you. I don't want him staying home all day!"
"I'm not his babysitter. Go ask Alex!"
Her sudden address of the general made the queen wondered if they've gotten too close to use first name basis now.
Nightfall.....
"It's getting out of hand. Can't you chase him out?"
Isabella's disgust grew over the roof
Alexander playing with her hair didn't seem bothered. If the queen like drama,she can have the whole stage
"Alex...!" Isabella whined
He sighs... forming anger
"Let's just have this time together. I'll sort things out tomorrow!"
His words didn't have any effect
"Promise?"... Isabella knew she can't trust whatever he says in bed
"Yes...if I don't do it. I won't bother you!"
He knew she was still scared of what they have between them and wished they can just stop like nothing happened
But he's not going to do that...not ever
"Alright!"...
He sighs...
Subtle touch lead to something different than Isabella bargained for and just the way Alex wanted it.