Standing in front of the huge rosewood doors carved with lion figures, I took a deep breath, because I could already imagine what the king would say to me. Remembering the night before, I could see that Phillip had followed me. He had been in the castle the whole time, and I had gone to the cabin. How could I have been so stupid and believed he would leave me before our wedding? How could I have thought he would want some time or some distance? He was the one who wanted it the most. I gathered my courage and pushed the doors open hard. To my surprise, the Duke was sitting facing the king.
- Your Majesty called me? - I said when they both turned to look directly at me.
- Yes, Your Highness may sit down! - Dad said, pointing to the chair next to Lucas. - Duke, we will continue our conversation later. - The king said to Lucas, who stood up and went out of the office.
- Where did you go last night? Why did one of my guards bring me this report yesterday? - If it weren't for your suitor, the future king, perhaps if someone else had seen you in that state... you're still weak and hurt yourself, but you're stubborn, you don't obey me. I thought you wanted to get married today! - he finished by banging his fist on the huge, solid wooden table between us.
- I'm sorry, Dad. - I said, thinking about the excuse I would give. - After everything that happened, I thought about putting lavender branches in my bouquet to bring luck to the marriage. There was no lavender blooming in our garden, and I remember that I saw some near the castle, in the forest. I ended up hurting myself. I also didn't imagine that I was still so weak... - I spoke quickly and almost without breathing, imagining what was going on in the king's mind and how he would or wouldn't believe my lie
- Do you want me to cancel the wedding? - The king spoke in a harsh voice and was interrupted by a knock on the door
- Your Majesty called me? - Phillip came in imposingly and, without looking at me, sat down next to me
- Prince Phillip, the decision is yours, because there are only a few hours left until the ceremony, and I don't know if I believe that a few lavender branches would be the reason for my daughter's nocturnal escape, but in a few hours, this stubborn girl will be your responsibility. - the king said, pointing in his direction
- Lavender? Is that why I found you yesterday unconscious and being helped by one of the guards? - he looked into my eyes delicately, and I swallowed nervously
- Y... Yes, lavender..., I read it helps in beginnings. - I said softly
- Your Majesty, I think it is a good cause. The princess must have been anxious today. Let's continue. I'm going to my chambers to dress up; we have little time. - My fiancé quickly got up and left
- You heard your fiancé. Get up and go get ready. I'll ask your maid to put the lavender branches in your bouquet. Now go! - the king ordered, pointing to the door.
I got up and walked quickly to the door. I went up the stairs just as quickly. I reached my room and closed the door. I went into my bathroom and lay down in the bathtub for a long, aromatic bath. At the end of the bath, I quickly called my maid to help me, because I needed to get ready and the dress was grand.
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