Black Forest

Inge smiled her back

"I think that you probably miss your husband, Sybille. That's why you need to pour your affection on the King. There is nothing wrong in this. Oh but if you wish, let's talk about something else. Isabella suggested me to find a suitor and to marry. What do you think?"

She asked while riding slowly. An amused smile on her lips

You mean John Frederick I have been told that I am to marry him but I have yet to meer him I wish too! Sybille let out a delighted squeal Do you want another man Inge

Inge smiled and she shrugged a bit

"I don't know, Sybille. I am not looking for a man, actually. I want to focus on my son, right now. And even if I wanted, who would marry a girl with a bastard son? But maybe in the future..who knows?"

She sighed deeply turning her glance around forest. Then she turned to Sybille

"So really you never met your future husband, yet? You don't even know if he is handsome?"

Sybille smiled at Inge she would always make sure that Inge was financially supported. I will always help you of course and you can raise little Leo and do as you wish but one day I want you to be happy. Oh year ago my farther contracted a marriage so one day I shall marry John Frederick as Maria will marry william

Inge smiled her back. She knew she could always count on her friend

"Thank you, Sybille. I know that I can always count on your support, no matter what. But I don't want to be a burden for you. Perhaps Isabella is right: I should find an husband who will take care about me and my son. How do you imagine your Frederick?"

She asked smiling

Sybille turned her head quickly causing her horse to make a sudden jolt. No never ever! You will never be a burden to me or my family and Anne will say the same. I think princess Isabella speak some truth but do not rush into these things Inge perhaps she meant the future no one should have to be alone Trying to calm herself the thought of losing Inge terrified her even though they had their own lifes and Inge was entitled to her own life of course. Oh fat possibly sweaty I have a vivid mind and memory as you know. Well farther calls him second son to him so business like I suspose with one of those blonde wigs that curls oh no wait thats the english. Sybille roared with laughter imagining a man like that

Inge smiled warmly

"Oh I know what you mean, Sybille. You are a real friend to me, and I appreciate everything you and your sisters are doing for me and my son. I don't know if the right man will come. But I have no rush to be into a relationship, for now. But I wish you to be happy with Lord Frederick.."

She said sincerely

Sybille laughed politely. All talk of John Frederick makes me nervous hence my laughter me married I will have to grow up and be mature I can not wait for Anne to see little Leo. I have a great idea let's pop into the market and buy some silks and ribbons for spring my treat Sybille smiled wondering what it would be like when she was to marry being the youngest she didn't really want to grow up in a marriage she wondered about Inge life before coming to court

Inge looked at her a bit surprised but she smiled for her proposal

"To market? Oh I think it's a nice idea. It will be funny. But I have never been to market, yet. Since I am at court, I mean. First I was busy with your sisters, now with Leo. I have not so much free time to buy ribbons.."

She giggled softly

Yes to market where they have stools of ribbons and lace set up with other things to buy a jelly tart, spicy mulled wine, flowers and tokens of flowers. Perhaps we should get new corsets too. I have very little to work with so the higher the corset the better. Sybille declared with a cheeky grin across her face although corsets were a pain. And a garland ring of flowers to wear on top of my hair. Me and you Inge shall truly be the fairest of them all.

Inge laughed and nodded with joy

"Yes, we absolutely are, Sybille. It sounds fun. Oh I adore corsets. But that's really a pain wearing some of them. Maybe you can give me some good advice.."

She said as they continued to ride

Corset advice Sybille decided to give her the basics. Unlike higher up ladies we do not need the whole whale bone corset otherwise I would be falling over every second can you imagine that! I stick to the basics use a corset to enhance what you have already got. But always go for comfort over the latest fashion trend everyone is different Inge and you are beautiful the way you are tell me what you like the most dress colours Sybille liked the fact that she could pass Inge of as her sister.

Inge smiled for her compliment

"Oh thank you, Sybille. You are too kind. Oh I like light blue, that's my favourite color. But I also like wearing white and black dresses. What about your tastes, dear?"

She asked as they continue to ride

Oh I love pale lemon I have yet to find a dress with that colour and anything that goes with white. Oh and headpieces I adore them. I am going to see the king soon I haven't seen him in awhile Sybille felt nervous about going to see him

Inge grinned secretely as she told her about her meeting with the King. She looked at her and she smiled openly

"Oh really? It sounds interesting. And tell me: what will you wear for this special meeting?"

She asked, wondering about Sybille's reaction

Sybille noticed Inge grin. Inge what is that I see happily on your face why my it is a grin Sybille said in a cheerful manner and laughed a little. Oh well I intend to dress down not over the top but it's not a special meeting. He has a wife and a child on the way. I sat on his lap whilst he was sitting in his throne! I despise this feeling of longing, wanting him now I feel sad

Inge smiled cheerfully at her friend

"Your relationship with the King is very special, Sybille. I think he really cares for you. There is nothing bad in this. And you don't have to feel sad or guilty.."

She said sincerely

Sybille sighed irritated at everything even her poor horse. Yet I desire him all the more I must admit that I thought he would of taken me as his mistress I yearn to feel his lips upon my neck where he shall smell my perfumed scented skin. Does he even love the princess! And yes I am jealous I fear that jealousy will drive me to such sadness that I shall have to travel away With a heavy heart full of lust and nothing but longing Sybille kept her eye's straight ahead

Inge  looked at her surprised and perplexed

"Oh Sybille! I'm sorry..I had no idea you were suffering so much because of him. Perhaps..you should show him your feelings. You can't keep everything inside you. Or you will explode, now or later.."

She said with sweet and caring voice, sincerely worried for her friend

Sybille halted her horse and waited for Inge. Really I just thought you knew how much he meant to me you really had no idea Sybille was confused deeply sitting on her horse she cried.

Inge stopped her horse. She dismounted from it and hugged Sybille ver tightly

"Oh my sweet friend. I swear I had no idea. I thought you just liked him cause he is very chaming man. But if you feel more, you should tell him. He cares for you so much and he won't hurt you.."

She kissed her cheek to console her and she smiled warmly

Sybille hugged Inge back just as tight it was comforting like a mothers. It is because of his charm but I wish not to lose his friendship it's all very confusing to me Sybille closed her eye's for awhile

Inge smiled tenderly

"I am sure you won't lose his friendship. But in this way, you will finally find out his real feelings for you. What if he...had the same interest in you, Sybille?"

She asked rubbing softly her arm

Dabbing at her eye's Sybille looked up. Ok I shall tell him Inge, you are wise and comforting now I wish that I was you're daughter. Sybille smiled for her friend

Inge looked at her surprised and amused

"My daughter? Oh God..I am not that old, Sybille. I am almost your age. Do you think I look older?"

She asked smiling but a bit worried about her outlooking