Easter Party

Jane Renner wrote:

Jane took her seat at a table that was empty. She looked around at everyone she was new to court so she didn't know anyone here.

"Yes, I think this is a good idea. It would be my pleasure." I said bowing deeply with my ladies to the king.

"Have fun" I added with a gentle smile. I turned and walked through the hall greeting the other guests.

While looking around, I noticed a lady I never saw before. She was all alone, set at an empty table. I came closer to her and greet her with a smile: "Gute Abend, my Lady, and Happy Easter. Are you new at Court?" I asked kindly to her.

Richard was smiling at his guests. He kept on playing with Valerie's ring in his hands. Raising his eyes he noticed Sybille talking with Inge. He nodded and smiled at her

Maria of Austria wrote:

Beatrice of Portugal wrote:

Maria of Austria wrote:

Beatrice of Portugal wrote:

Maria of Austria wrote:

Beatrice of Portugal wrote:

She walked in with a shy and uncertain gait, wearing a blue  dress, that fit her perfectly. Her eyes widened at the beauty and glamor of the court. The size of the ballroom amazed her. The room was decorated with gold on the ceiling, and fine paintings hung the wall.

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With a wide smile on my face I entered the hall expecting to see Isabella here now would be the perfect chance to introduce Max to the world. Looking around I saw a few new faces and one who had similar features to Isabella I went and said hello. "Excuse me are you the sister to Isabella?"

The small uncertain smile appeared on her face as the lady approached her.

Yes, I'm. And you are?

She asked curiously, apparently here everyone knew Isabella very well.

I am Maria of Austria I was their when you're nephew was born it's nice to finally meet you your sister is upstairs resting. I looked around the room seeing if she had come down but I couldn't see her.

Beatrice's smile was now friendly, and she said in warm voice,

I'm so glad someone was at my sisters side, and it's such pleasure to meet you, my lady.

She looked around, hoping to see her sister but there wasn't a sight of Isabella.

I hope she's better now. I didn't wish to disturb her in this late hour.

I could tell that Isabella was the older sister of them both I really wanted to introduce her to the King but the enemies of her sister would probably see it as an attack on their throne. She will be delighted that you are here she has missed you greatly and you have a beautiful nephew full head of dark hair would you like some refreshment after your long journey. I pointed to a table full of rich food and deeply sweet wines.

Beatrice looked around the hall, then back at lady with a soft smile.

I can't wait to see her. I have missed her so much.

She said honestly, wondering how much her sister has changed.

I'm gonna be the worse aunt, since I shall spoil him so much.

The smile on her face was bright as she thought of her nephew.

Oh, thank you! That would be really lovely. Would you accompany me?

Sybille of Cleves wrote:

Inge Bergmann wrote:

Sybille of Cleves wrote:

Inge Bergmann wrote:

Inge covered her mouth with her hand by surprise

"Oh really? Sybille..you know it's not necessary. I'm not used receiving gifts.."

She replied, but she was smiling excitedly

Sybille gave her a teasing smile Inge hardly treated herself and she hoped that she would like her present. Well you need someone to make you feel special even if it is me. I am very pleased with your present should you have it now or on Easter day I cannot decide. Sybille smiled letting out a happy sigh.

Inge smiled with joy

"Oh I'm very curious, actually. And telling the truth..I have a gift for you too. Hope you'll like it. But I want to see mine, first.."

She giggled, not thinking that Sybille could rewarn her with a gift

Sybille brightened up she to was never expecting a gift Inge had already given Sybille so much like her never ending loyalty and friendship to her. Well played my friend here is a hint about your gift I had it made for you so you could use it for special occasions.

Inge thought for a moment

"For special occasions? What is it? A dress? A ribbon? Come on, Sybille..I'm curious.."

She giggled holding her hands

Valerie Meyer wrote:

Jane Renner wrote:

Jane took her seat at a table that was empty. She looked around at everyone she was new to court so she didn't know anyone here.

"Yes, I think this is a good idea. It would be my pleasure." I said bowing deeply with my ladies to the king.

"Have fun" I added with a gentle smile. I turned and walked through the hall greeting the other guests.

While looking around, I noticed a lady I never saw before. She was all alone, set at an empty table. I came closer to her and greet her with a smile: "Gute Abend, my Lady, and Happy Easter. Are you new at Court?" I asked kindly to her.

"I am your majesty."

She said with a curtsey.

Even though she promised to rest she just needed a little break from her bedroom it was all to cloudy she noticed Richard gazing intently at something as Isabella turned she saw a familiar person with the Archduchess of Austria pushing her way through the people her heart beating with excitement as she got nearer them had her eyes been playing a trick was it really her. It was she was here standing right in front of her Isabella welled up with tears again.

"Beatrice you are here."

Richard smiled as he noticed Isabella joining the Party. He wandered if she would approach him in public. He ordered to a servant to bring him some wine and kept on sipping it

Isabella of Portugal wrote:

Even though she promised to rest she just needed a little break from her bedroom it was all to cloudy she noticed Richard gazing intently at something as Isabella turned she saw a familiar person with the Archduchess of Austria pushing her way through the people her heart beating with excitement as she got nearer them had her eyes been playing a trick was it really her. It was she was here standing right in front of her Isabella welled up with tears again.

"Beatrice you are here."

Beatrice heard a familiar voice standing behind her and she turned to see who it was. It was none other than her sister.

Isabella!

She exclaimed as she embraced her tightly.

I've missed you so much!

She said with bright smile, as she pulled slightly to look at her sister.

Inge Bergmann wrote:

Sybille of Cleves wrote:

Inge Bergmann wrote:

Sybille of Cleves wrote:

Inge Bergmann wrote:

Inge covered her mouth with her hand by surprise

"Oh really? Sybille..you know it's not necessary. I'm not used receiving gifts.."

She replied, but she was smiling excitedly

Sybille gave her a teasing smile Inge hardly treated herself and she hoped that she would like her present. Well you need someone to make you feel special even if it is me. I am very pleased with your present should you have it now or on Easter day I cannot decide. Sybille smiled letting out a happy sigh.

Inge smiled with joy

"Oh I'm very curious, actually. And telling the truth..I have a gift for you too. Hope you'll like it. But I want to see mine, first.."

She giggled, not thinking that Sybille could rewarn her with a gift

Sybille brightened up she to was never expecting a gift Inge had already given Sybille so much like her never ending loyalty and friendship to her. Well played my friend here is a hint about your gift I had it made for you so you could use it for special occasions.

Inge thought for a moment

"For special occasions? What is it? A dress? A ribbon? Come on, Sybille..I'm curious.."

She giggled holding her hands

Sybille cupped her hands back happy to see Inge excited. It is none of them but you can wear it whenever you wish and it has shades of pale green for some reason I thought that was your favourite colour. Sybille noticed the King and avoided his smile and glances.

Beatrice of Portugal wrote:

Isabella of Portugal wrote:

Even though she promised to rest she just needed a little break from her bedroom it was all to cloudy she noticed Richard gazing intently at something as Isabella turned she saw a familiar person with the Archduchess of Austria pushing her way through the people her heart beating with excitement as she got nearer them had her eyes been playing a trick was it really her. It was she was here standing right in front of her Isabella welled up with tears again.

"Beatrice you are here."

Beatrice heard a familiar voice standing behind her and she turned to see who it was. It was none other than her sister.

Isabella!

She exclaimed as she embraced her tightly.

I've missed you so much!

She said with bright smile, as she pulled slightly to look at her sister.

Isabella burst into happy tears it was so good to have her sister here.

"Look at you, you are so beautiful and your hair has natural curls at the bottom a true and rare beauty. Come and meet Richard oh Maria I just need to borrow my sister"

Grabbing hold of her hand Isabella pushed her way through the crowd until she found that they were both standing in front of him.

"This is my little sister Beatrice she has come here to see me I hope."

Isabella joked a sense of melachony overcome her she glanced at her sister with a knowing look.

Inge looked at Sybille with both surprise and excitement on her face. She smiled happily

Pale green? Oh yes I love this color. But what could it be? Perhaps earrings or..shoes?

She asked curiously. She looked carefully at her face, trying to figure out if she guessed, this time

"Her Grace, the Princess Juliet of Netherlands"

The servant announced.

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Juliet was starting to show her pregnancy. She walked up to her uncle.

"Happy Easter your majesty. I have a gift for you."

She said as a servant walked up with a gift.

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Isabella of Portugal wrote:

Beatrice of Portugal wrote:

Isabella of Portugal wrote:

Even though she promised to rest she just needed a little break from her bedroom it was all to cloudy she noticed Richard gazing intently at something as Isabella turned she saw a familiar person with the Archduchess of Austria pushing her way through the people her heart beating with excitement as she got nearer them had her eyes been playing a trick was it really her. It was she was here standing right in front of her Isabella welled up with tears again.

"Beatrice you are here."

Beatrice heard a familiar voice standing behind her and she turned to see who it was. It was none other than her sister.

Isabella!

She exclaimed as she embraced her tightly.

I've missed you so much!

She said with bright smile, as she pulled slightly to look at her sister.

Isabella burst into happy tears it was so good to have her sister here.

"Look at you, you are so beautiful and your hair has natural curls at the bottom a true and rare beauty. Come and meet Richard oh Maria I just need to borrow my sister"

Grabbing hold of her hand Isabella pushed her way through the crowd until she found that they were both standing in front of him.

"This is my little sister Beatrice she has come here to see me I hope."

Isabella joked a sense of melachony overcome her she glanced at her sister with a knowing look.

Her eyes filled with tears also, tears from happiness. She was finally with her sister. Beatrice couldn't help and not to blush at her sister's words, she always thought Isabella to be more beautiful than her.

Thank you, sister. You look beautiful as well. It's so good to see you again.

She smiled to Maria, then followed her sister to the throne chairs where King was seated.

Your Majesty, it's a pleasure to finally meet you.

She dropped into deep elegant curtsy, and as she rose she caught her sister's look, and she smiled.

Jane Renner wrote:

Valerie Meyer wrote:

Jane Renner wrote:

Jane took her seat at a table that was empty. She looked around at everyone she was new to court so she didn't know anyone here.

"Yes, I think this is a good idea. It would be my pleasure." I said bowing deeply with my ladies to the king.

"Have fun" I added with a gentle smile. I turned and walked through the hall greeting the other guests.

While looking around, I noticed a lady I never saw before. She was all alone, set at an empty table. I came closer to her and greet her with a smile: "Gute Abend, my Lady, and Happy Easter. Are you new at Court?" I asked kindly to her.

"I am your majesty."

She said with a curtsey.

I smiled kindly to her. She seemed lost and I could remember when I was like her.

"Then, Welcome to Court, my Lady. I'm princess Valerie. What's your name?"

Beatrice of Portugal wrote:

Isabella of Portugal wrote:

Beatrice of Portugal wrote:

Isabella of Portugal wrote:

Even though she promised to rest she just needed a little break from her bedroom it was all to cloudy she noticed Richard gazing intently at something as Isabella turned she saw a familiar person with the Archduchess of Austria pushing her way through the people her heart beating with excitement as she got nearer them had her eyes been playing a trick was it really her. It was she was here standing right in front of her Isabella welled up with tears again.

"Beatrice you are here."

Beatrice heard a familiar voice standing behind her and she turned to see who it was. It was none other than her sister.

Isabella!

She exclaimed as she embraced her tightly.

I've missed you so much!

She said with bright smile, as she pulled slightly to look at her sister.

Isabella burst into happy tears it was so good to have her sister here.

"Look at you, you are so beautiful and your hair has natural curls at the bottom a true and rare beauty. Come and meet Richard oh Maria I just need to borrow my sister"

Grabbing hold of her hand Isabella pushed her way through the crowd until she found that they were both standing in front of him.

"This is my little sister Beatrice she has come here to see me I hope."

Isabella joked a sense of melachony overcome her she glanced at her sister with a knowing look.

Her eyes filled with tears also, tears from happiness. She was finally with her sister. Beatrice couldn't help and not to blush at her sister's words, she always thought Isabella to be more beautiful than her.

Thank you, sister. You look beautiful as well. It's so good to see you again.

She smiled to Maria, then followed her sister to the throne chairs where King was seated.

Your Majesty, it's a pleasure to finally meet you.

She dropped into deep elegant curtsy, and as she rose she caught her sister's look, and she smiled.

Nobody could know how happy Isabella was right at this moment she never spent far from Beatrice and their was so much to catch up on Isabella placed a gentle hand on her sisters arm glancing at Richard.

"It is so thoughtful of you Richard that you would send for my sister and all this time I though you were busy in Lisbon but you was on your way here Beatrice."

Isabella kept on smiling for awhile her smile started to ache and she just wanted to be alone with Beatrice.

Inge Bergmann wrote:

Inge looked at Sybille with both surprise and excitement on her face. She smiled happily

Pale green? Oh yes I love this color. But what could it be? Perhaps earrings or..shoes?

She asked curiously. She looked carefully at her face, trying to figure out if she guessed, this time

Sybille smiled and gestured to her neck. Ah no it is none of them sweet friend you can wear it though and it is not earrings either. Do you give up this little guessing quest.

Inge noticed she gestured to her neck. Was this a clue? She smiled teasingly

"I never give up, Sybille. Is it a necklace?"

She asked a bit hesitantly, hoping this was finally the right answer. She began to enjoy this game

Isabella of Portugal wrote:

Beatrice of Portugal wrote:

Isabella of Portugal wrote:

Beatrice of Portugal wrote:

Isabella of Portugal wrote:

Even though she promised to rest she just needed a little break from her bedroom it was all to cloudy she noticed Richard gazing intently at something as Isabella turned she saw a familiar person with the Archduchess of Austria pushing her way through the people her heart beating with excitement as she got nearer them had her eyes been playing a trick was it really her. It was she was here standing right in front of her Isabella welled up with tears again.

"Beatrice you are here."

Beatrice heard a familiar voice standing behind her and she turned to see who it was. It was none other than her sister.

Isabella!

She exclaimed as she embraced her tightly.

I've missed you so much!

She said with bright smile, as she pulled slightly to look at her sister.

Isabella burst into happy tears it was so good to have her sister here.

"Look at you, you are so beautiful and your hair has natural curls at the bottom a true and rare beauty. Come and meet Richard oh Maria I just need to borrow my sister"

Grabbing hold of her hand Isabella pushed her way through the crowd until she found that they were both standing in front of him.

"This is my little sister Beatrice she has come here to see me I hope."

Isabella joked a sense of melachony overcome her she glanced at her sister with a knowing look.

Her eyes filled with tears also, tears from happiness. She was finally with her sister. Beatrice couldn't help and not to blush at her sister's words, she always thought Isabella to be more beautiful than her.

Thank you, sister. You look beautiful as well. It's so good to see you again.

She smiled to Maria, then followed her sister to the throne chairs where King was seated.

Your Majesty, it's a pleasure to finally meet you.

She dropped into deep elegant curtsy, and as she rose she caught her sister's look, and she smiled.

Nobody could know how happy Isabella was right at this moment she never spent far from Beatrice and their was so much to catch up on Isabella placed a gentle hand on her sisters arm glancing at Richard.

"It is so thoughtful of you Richard that you would send for my sister and all this time I though you were busy in Lisbon but you was on your way here Beatrice."

Isabella kept on smiling for awhile her smile started to ache and she just wanted to be alone with Beatrice.

Beatrice smiled to her sister, she was so eager to be alone with Isabella and to catch up for all these years they'd been apart.

Actually, the lady Francisca de Pacheco is the one who brought me here. She was very kind to write to me  and inform me of all news.

She said, not knowing if that was the good thing or not, but Isabella always taught her to tell the truth, and the truth was Francisca to be responsible for her arrival.

Isabella felt humiliated and lowered her eyes wanting the ground to swallow her up. She now made herself look ridiculous in front of Richard.

"Nobody tells me anything around here but I shall give my personal thanks to Francisca shall we retire some where Beatrice"

Juliet Prinsen wrote:

"Her Grace, the Princess Juliet of Netherlands"

The servant announced.

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Juliet was starting to show her pregnancy. She walked up to her uncle.

"Happy Easter your majesty. I have a gift for you."

She said as a servant walked up with a gift.

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Richard looked at Juliet and at her gift. It was a very beautiful golden cup. He nodded with a huge smile

My dear Juliet..Happy Easter! Thank you very much, your gift is gorgeous. Hope you're enjoying the Party..

Valerie Meyer wrote:

Jane Renner wrote:

Valerie Meyer wrote:

Jane Renner wrote:

Jane took her seat at a table that was empty. She looked around at everyone she was new to court so she didn't know anyone here.

"Yes, I think this is a good idea. It would be my pleasure." I said bowing deeply with my ladies to the king.

"Have fun" I added with a gentle smile. I turned and walked through the hall greeting the other guests.

While looking around, I noticed a lady I never saw before. She was all alone, set at an empty table. I came closer to her and greet her with a smile: "Gute Abend, my Lady, and Happy Easter. Are you new at Court?" I asked kindly to her.

"I am your majesty."

She said with a curtsey.

I smiled kindly to her. She seemed lost and I could remember when I was like her.

"Then, Welcome to Court, my Lady. I'm princess Valerie. What's your name?"

"My name is Jane ma'am."

She said softly.

Richard Meyer wrote:

Juliet Prinsen wrote:

"Her Grace, the Princess Juliet of Netherlands"

The servant announced.

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Juliet was starting to show her pregnancy. She walked up to her uncle.

"Happy Easter your majesty. I have a gift for you."

She said as a servant walked up with a gift.

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Richard looked at Juliet and at her gift. It was a very beautiful golden cup. He nodded with a huge smile

My dear Juliet..Happy Easter! Thank you very much, your gift is gorgeous. Hope you're enjoying the Party..

"Your most welcome. I just wanted to say goodbye."

She said softly as she looked down.

Richard looked at her with surprise

Goodbye? Are you leaving, Juliet?

He asked perplexed

Isabella of Portugal wrote:

Isabella felt humiliated and lowered her eyes wanting the ground to swallow her up. She now made herself look ridiculous in front of Richard.

"Nobody tells me anything around here but I shall give my personal thanks to Francisca shall we retire some where Beatrice"

By the one look at Isabella, Beatrice knew she should have held her tongue, but now it was late to take it back.

I'd love that. Where should we go?

She asked, not knowing what Isabella had exactly in mind, and after all her sister knew this palace better.

"Yes uncle I am leaving."

She said looking down.