Rose Garden

How are you going to tell Leonardo when he starts to ask I can think of a story. Sybille started to think.

Inge smiled. She was impressed by her friend's concern for Leonardo

"Do you mean about his father? I think I shall tell him simply the truth. I don't want to lie to him. But if you think about a fairytale, it can help.."

She giggled looking at her child

Sybille thought for a second and turned towards Inge with enthusiasm. You ought to tell him the truth when he is old enough to take over the throne many tell him when he is 10 find a mentor to train and prepare him to be a true king.

Inge looked at Sybille with suprised eyes. She was almost scared by her words

"A King? Oh my God...I cannot think about myself like mother to a future King. I know that the throne of Tuscany is empty, at the moment. And..ipso facto, my son is already King by birth. But I am not ready to face all this, yet.."

She admitted and kissed Leo's forehead protectively

Sybille looked at her surprised as this was a misunderstanding. Inge relax I was talking about when he is older but may I ask you something how did you meet the king. Sybille had never heard this story before and was intrigued.

Inge smiled, learning that Sybille was just talking about Leo's future. She took a breath hearing her question, but she decided to tell the whole story

"I met King Fernando in Tuscany, when I was at your sister Amelia's service. When she married him, she asked me to follow her in Italy and I accepted. One day I was sent in King's chambers. He was very handsome and charming. Also very kind. He asked me if I had ever slept with a man. And I said...yes, because previously I spent a night with the current King of Naples, Martin de Navarra. I met him at Queen Eleanor's Coronation.."

She explained and she looked at Sybille face while talking to see her reaction

"When Fernando learned that I was not a virgin anymore, he asked me to become his mistress. I wanted to refuse, I didn't want to hurt Amelia. But he was the King, and I had to accept. I slept only once with him, Sybille. And during that night we conceived Leonardo.."

Sybille was enjoying this little story. i have a secret I sometimes wonder what it would be like to kiss the king of bavaria it's his beard and he has this sexy aroma that he gives of but it is just a little fancy! Tell me Inge what does it feel like and I had no idea that Amelia had such devilish wild side to her either.

Inge laughed softly

"Do you mean King Richard's beard? He is handsome..yes. But I never thought about him..in this way. I had no idea that you liked him.."

She said giggling

i decide to take a walk in the gardens when i came upon my sister Sybille and Inge

" Good day Ladies " how are you my dear sister, Lady Inge lovely day for a walk in the gardens
carry on ladies .

i wait for a moment and then proceeded to walk back to the place to carry on with the days work

Inge stood up when she saw the Duke William approaching them. She curstied, still holding little Leonardo in her arms

"Your Grace.."

She raised from her curtsy glancing secretely and curiously at Sybille

I bowed my head , stopped "lady Inge, and how is your son ? he is a fine young lad , a good strong boy
are you happy here at the palace?

Inge smiled kindly. She didn't look directly at his eyes

"My son is very well, Your Grace. He is growing fastly, and his name is Leonardo. Your sisters are so very kind to me, so I am happy at the Palace.."

She answered smiling again

Sybille couldn't tell if they were flirting and inge wouldn't do such a thing. William have you not met your future wife Maria yet I just thought you would be with her as she came to the ball and she helped inge when she was in Labour. looking at Inge for some back up

Inge smiled as Sybille spoke and she nodded

"It's true, Your Grace. Lady Maria and your sister helped me to give birth my Leonardo. I don't know what I would have done without them.."

She said with a grateful smile

You did really well Inge and you have your figure back already. Sybille smiled waiting for her brother to reply also still wondering where Maria was aswell how big was this court she still had to mention her little crush to Inge.

Inge blushed as Sybille spoke about her figure. She looked at the Duke with a kind smile

"Your sister is an angel, Your Grace. She really treats me as a sister. And I warmly hope that you and lady Mary could have many children as well.."

She said smiling and rocking Leo in her arms slowly

Anne is really happy for you Inge I did however not tell her about his farther as that is not my story to tell. Sybille leaned in and let little leo hold on to her fingers

Inge smiled. She looked at Sybille playing with her son

"You can tell her whatever you wish, Sybille. You have no need my permission. And I am not ashamed about Leo's father. Rather, I miss her and I would like to see her again.."

She said smiling and looking at William as well

Sybille thought about this she did not want any miscommunication. I think it will be best coming from you Inge if Anne should ever ask that way everyone will be on the same page.

Inge nodded and smiled after her

"I think the same thing, Sybille. Anne is very different from you and Amelia. I can't wait for her to see my sweet boy.."

She giggled and kissed his little head

Sybille nodded with excitement. i can't wait for all of us to be reunited again do you think i scared william off?

Inge laughed

"I don't think so. He is your Brother, Sybille. Maybe it's me..who knows?"

She said giggling and wondering why William looked so distant

Sybille rolled her eyes in a playful manner. What were we talking about ... oh yes the king of Bavaria well he is very handsome Inge has this beard that I could just pull it looks inviting and warm. Of course it is wrong to take a fancy to a king but I would rather have a handsome king than a creepy king. And to think one day little Leo you shall be the Queen Mother how special is that but until then he shall remain a baby as long as possible.

Inge laughed again

"Oh so you're very besotted with King Richard. Why don't you ask him an audience? So you could know him better and you will admire his beard, finally. About myself..I don't feel like a Queen Mother. I just want a normal life for this little man.."

She said jokingly kissing Leo's head

I have had an audience with him on behalf of you i even sat on the arm of his throne chair Sybille smiled at leo