Christmas Party

A servanr entered and shouted

"His Majesty the King!"

Richard walked into room with Isabella at his side. Holding her hand, he walked proudly towards throne. He felt people'seyes on them

Isabella entered the hall with Richard she was glad to notice that the top table where they were to sit two Christmas trees blocked their view. Let them talk she thought she would easily defend herself against those with their incorrect facts. Isabella sighed when they reached Richards throne and she kissed his hand.

Richard sat on his throne and made Isabella sit next to him at royal table. Eleanor was not there. She was in her chambers as always, because of her delicate health. He smiled and raised his goblet to greet people

Isabella cleared her throat not feeling in a very Christmas spirit

"So I was thinking that maybe I could visit Portugal over the Christmas time so you could spend time with your Queen I do have my own matters to attend too"

Richard turned his head towards her

You can stay here as long as you wish, Isabella. This is your home to, now. And it's too dangerous travelling in your conditions..

He smiled glancing at her belly

Inge joined the Christmas Party. She entered the Hall wearing a blue dress. She left Leonardo with a governess so she could enjoy the festivities. She curtsied at the King and at the Princess. She never saw Isabella before. But she found her very beautiful. She sat on the sofa and took a goblet of wine

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Isabella stared at him blankly what a strange and weird love triangle

"No things will change when your wife will suddenly appear like a thief in the night and you will only want me for your offspring!"

Isabella smiled kindly at the lady who had just addressed them

"She seems friendly and well mannered Richard summon her over I have yet to meet a bavarian person no offence to you"

Richard looked at her, putting down his goblet

Why do you say this Isabella? You don't even know Eleanor. She is not like you think..

Then he looked at lady Inge smiling at them and turned to Isabella again

Oh she is lady Inge Bergmann, lady in waiting to Sybille of Cleves. I'll introduce her to you officially..

He gestured to Inge to come closer

Inge noticed that the King was asking her to reach him. She came closer and curtsied in front of them

"Your Majesty..Your Highness.."

She said looking at Isabella

Richard looked at Inge smiling warmly

Merry Christmas, my lady. Hope you're enjoying the festivities. How is your son?

He asked while a servant was pouring him more wine

Isabella smiled to Richard

"They say the Cleves are like noble royalty"

Isabella smiled to lady Inge and simply listerned to them talking to each other raising her eyes when Richard mentioned a son

"How old is your son Lady Inge "

Sybille kept her eyes firmly on That Prince. Inge was my lady in waiting close friend and confidant if he screwed her over hell will have no fury towards him. Sybille saw the king and the throne and laughed at their little chat they had together not so long ago he seemed happy nothing was fake about his smile but Sybille still watched

Richard saw his nephew Philip joining the Hall and after him lady Sybille. He smiled at her while Isabella was talking with Inge, remembering their past conversation

I entered the Christmas party and spotted my Prince slowly I went up to him Welcome back your highness I took a plum a bit into it sucking the juice

Isabella of Portugal wrote:

Isabella smiled to Richard

"They say the Cleves are like noble royalty"

Isabella smiled to lady Inge and simply listerned to them talking to each other raising her eyes when Richard mentioned a son

"How old is your son Lady Inge "

Inge smiled

"He is just five months old, Your Highness. His name is Leonardo.."

She answered

Inigo walked into Hall to attend Christmas festivities. He was smiling, but his smiled disappeared as he saw Princess Isabella sitting at his cousin's place. He bowed fastly but he turned immediately his face somewhere else. He wondered if Eleanor was aware about all this. A servant showed him his table and he sat watching people dancing

Richard Meyer wrote:

Richard saw his nephew Philip joining the Hall and after him lady Sybille. He smiled at her while Isabella was talking with Inge, remembering their past conversation

Going over to the side of the room Sybille wrote a note to the king Do you remember the promise you made to me whilst sitting in that very throne. Smiling Sybille made her way to the window ledge and waited

Inge Bergmann wrote:

Isabella of Portugal wrote:

Isabella smiled to Richard

"They say the Cleves are like noble royalty"

Isabella smiled to lady Inge and simply listerned to them talking to each other raising her eyes when Richard mentioned a son

"How old is your son Lady Inge "

Inge smiled

"He is just five months old, Your Highness. His name is Leonardo.."

She answered

"Oh how lovely he will be at the age of gurgling some noise merrily to himself like all babies do. I would love to meet him one day I think I need all the practise I can get"

Isabella noticed he was smiling at some other lady she turned her attentions back to Inge

"Are their many other mothers here at court for your little son"

Sybille of Cleves wrote:

Richard Meyer wrote:

Richard saw his nephew Philip joining the Hall and after him lady Sybille. He smiled at her while Isabella was talking with Inge, remembering their past conversation

Going over to the side of the room Sybille wrote a note to the king Do you remember the promise you made to me whilst sitting in that very throne. Smiling Sybille made her way to the window ledge and waited

Richard took the note and smiled warmly at her. He nodded

How could I forget, dear Sybille? Your lady in waiting and her son are under my protection, now. She is lovely. And it seems that even Isabella likes her..

He whispered smiling

Isabella of Portugal wrote:

Inge Bergmann wrote:

Isabella of Portugal wrote:

Isabella smiled to Richard

"They say the Cleves are like noble royalty"

Isabella smiled to lady Inge and simply listerned to them talking to each other raising her eyes when Richard mentioned a son

"How old is your son Lady Inge "

Inge smiled

"He is just five months old, Your Highness. His name is Leonardo.."

She answered

"Oh how lovely he will be at the age of gurgling some noise merrily to himself like all babies do. I would love to meet him one day I think I need all the practise I can get"

Isabella noticed he was smiling at some other lady she turned her attentions back to Inge

"Are their many other mothers here at court for your little son"

Inge smiled noticing Sybille talking with the King. She shook her head after Isabella's question

"No..not in my knowledge, at least. But I'd like that my Leo had someone to play with, when he'll get older. I know that Your Highness is pregnant and I wish you all the best for the baby. Hope our children could play together, one day.."

She smiled kindly, hoping to make a good impression on her

Isabella wondered how everyone was finding out about her pregnancy their had been no official announcement.

"Thank you Yes that would be lovely I might even have to call on your services further down the line if that is ok who is that lady richard is speaking with"

Richard Meyer wrote:

Sybille of Cleves wrote:

Richard Meyer wrote:

Richard saw his nephew Philip joining the Hall and after him lady Sybille. He smiled at her while Isabella was talking with Inge, remembering their past conversation

Going over to the side of the room Sybille wrote a note to the king Do you remember the promise you made to me whilst sitting in that very throne. Smiling Sybille made her way to the window ledge and waited

Richard took the note and smiled warmly at her. He nodded

How could I forget, dear Sybille? Your lady in waiting and her son are under my protection, now. She is lovely. And it seems that even Isabella likes her..

He whispered smiling

Sybille had to protest this as he clearly had forgotten. Not that you promised me a first dance at the next special occassion and this is special is it not. Sybille looked at him sternly. Perhaps another time then.