Salon

I smiled and sat up straight. "Well...my studies are going well. However these horrid girls are being not so friendly. I suppose I could try to be friends with them again. What do you think?" I asked knowing Sybille always had comforting words of advice for me.

I smiled proudly ''I am so happy to hear that your studies are going well.If they are not nice to you,then you should not be friends with them.They are just jealous of you that is all'' I said honestly.

I listened to my sisters advice, and knowing that they were older than me, I knew that they probably had my best intentions at heart.

I shrugged, "I suppose I can't be friends with everyone. I quite happy with the friends I have. I'll steer clear of those girls." I said and smiled at my sisters.

I smiled to her and nodded ''It is better if you stay away from them and be friends with a nice ladies who do deserve your friendship'' I said softly.

Inge walked into Salon followed by Francesca. She showed her the sofa and she sat down holding Leo on her lap

"Please, Francesca..have a sit. Would you like something to drink?"

She asked smiling softly. She was not used calling her by name. But after all she liked that. It was much more familiar

Richard was spending some day at Linderhof Palace. He brought with him just few servant from court, since he just wanted have some relax from politics and ambassadors. He was sitting in the salon, drinking a cup of wine and staring at windowside. It was a very sunny day. He turned his head as he heard some footsteps approaching in his direction

I had been invited to meet with Richard Meyer at the palace and I had arrived and I was walking down the corridor towards a man who sat down and I saw him turn his head towards me and I stopped.

"Forgive me my lord for I am a little lost. I am Elisabeth of Hapsburg and have been invited here by Richard Meyer yet no one seems to help me here.

Richard looked at the young lady in front of him and smiled

It seems you have found him, my lady. Welcome to my court, lady Elisabeth. Would you join me for breakfast?

He said looking at the empty chair in front of him. He felt amused that she couldn't recognize him at first

Having found the King I was a little shocked I had not greeted him properly and I dropped into a curtsy before him.

"Your majesty please forgive me I did not recognise you and you must excuse my accent for my English is not the best as I have been out of my country much but I would be most honoured to join you for breakfast.

Richard smiled nd gestured her to sit with him

No need to apologize, my Lady. After all, I couldn't neither imagine that the Duchess of Nepi was such a beautiful lady. I'm very glad you accepted my invitation, Lady Elisabeth. Consider my court like your own home..

He said while servant where bringing fruits, milk, and biscuits

I could not help but smile.

"Your majesty is most kind with your words and I am so happy to be here and to have finally found you as well. You really think that I am beautiful for there have been some that have not thought the same as you. I will happily accept breakfast.

Richard looked surprised at her

Are you talking seriously, my Lady? Who wouldn't consider you beautiful? He must be...blind. And an idiot, also. Forgive my words, but...you're a very attractive woman, lady Elisabeth. Every man would be lucky having you as his wife..

He said before taking a sip from his fruit juice

I looked at the King and a smile came upon my face as I had finally found someone caring.

"You are a very kind man and I do hope one day soon to find a husband of course but there are some who do not see it the same way as you. How are things here in Bavaria?

Richard laughed

Oh...I repeat that who says the contrary is an idiot. My opinion. Because you're really beautiful, Lady Elisabeth. Things are going well, thank you...but there is the problem about succession. You see...my Queen never gave me a son, yet. I have an illegitimate one...but he can't get my throne. His mother is the Emperess of holy Roman Empire..

Richard nodded

Indeed, my Lady. He is my son..but I think he'll sit on Charles's throne, one day. Maximilian is a very clever boy, and his mother has never hidden his true father from him. About my wife..she is often sick. I lover her, and I still hope having another son from her, for Bavaria's throne..

He explained

"If your son has Hapsburg blood then I can assure you that he will have my family's protection too for we always look out for each other. I am sorry to hear of your wife's ill health and I do hope that you are able to get an heir for the succession. I said and then I noticed the way he was looking all over my body as I spoke.

Richard smiled

Thank you, my Lady. Your support means a lot to me. We can say we are a family. We need to help each other. And, if I can help in finding a good husband, I will be happy to be useful. Such a beauty can't stay alone for too long..

He added before glancing at her body's curves

I smiled at Richard and then spoke.

"You will always have the Hapsburg support with you if you have our blood that is what we do in this family. You are most kind too and I am sure that I will find myself a suitable husband too.

Richard smiled her back

We're royals, my dear. We can't choose our wives or husbands. I have been lucky with my Eleanor. And I hope you'll find love. But...he must be a nobleman, my lady. I think your family won't be happy in case you'd fell with a servant..

He chuckled

I smiled

"Indeed you are right for being a Hapsburg I am going to have to marry a wealthy nobleman or Duke and my brother the Emperor Charles will have a say in it. I am glad you and your wife are happy.

Richard nodded

Yes, Emperor Charles cares for his family. I'm sure you'll be happy as well. Probably you will move from Italy following your husband. Where would you like to live, my Lady?

Richard smiled after sipping his tea

Oh..thank you, my Lady. I would love coming to your e with my Queen. Also, I wish you having many children. They are the real richness a nobleman can have..