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But Niles said, “You don’t have to worry about that, we’re family already,” He hinted at the fact his sister was marrying her son.
The queen smiled in understanding, her gaze moving over to Reina, “You’re lucky to have such an understanding and caring husband,”
Reina blushed while pride boomed in Niles’ chest. He was a good husband, even the queen acknowledged that. Hopefully, his wife rewards him for being a good husband tonight.
“You falter me, your highness,” Reina said to her courteously.
Suddenly, the queen came closer and whispered into her ears, “You’re glowing and there are only two people I know possess such an aura, babies and their mother,” the queen stepped back afterward, leaving Reina in confusion.
What the hell was that woman talking about? Reina wondered. Glowing mothers and babies? It didn’t make sense at all. Maybe she meant to say her twins were as good-looking as her? Yeah, that one wasn’t far off.
“And for the kids,” The queen said and then made a sign, the guards at the door opened the door just as a prim and proper woman stepped in.
“Your highness,” greeted the woman dressed in a suit, her skirt tailored to stop at her knees with her clothes having no sign of creases at all. Her hair was pulled and twisted into a tight chignon at the back, secured with pins, not even a strand of hair stood out of place. The woman was perfect, at least appearance-wise except for the fact there was no emotion on her face. She looked like a robot.
“This is going to be interesting,” muttered Isabella who has been strangely quiet all this while. The girl was not interested in meeting the queen or being on character – royalty was not her thing. She just wanted to be out exploring the kingdom, discovering new places and opportunities.
“My daughter-in-law Emily told me the kids would be playing a vital role in the weddings, is that right?”
“It seems that way, your highness,” Reina wasn’t even sure of the said kid’s role in the wedding. She had only agreed to it knowing Emily would never betray her trust nor put the kids in danger.
“Lincolnshire weddings are a bit different from usual weddings,” The queen informed them even though they already knew.
The kingdom of Lincolnshire had two weddings which were the traditional and formal weddings. In the traditional wedding, the bride and the groom have more time to pay their respect to their parents and observe their tradition of paying the bride price with the parents of the groom finally blessing the union.
Although the traditional wedding signified both couples were legally married and lived as husband and wife from then on, Judy still insisted he wanted the formal wedding. He had promised?Emerald that their wedding would take place together and would see to that – Cecil and her husband would not be participating in the traditional wedding.
” Jacqueline here will be their instructor,” the queen gestured to the unsmiling woman who stepped forward and introduced herself with a bow.
“Hello, I’m Jacqueline and I will be teaching you Lincolnshire culture and royal etiquettes,”
Unlike the excited Neon who couldn’t wait to learn something new, the others were crushed. There goes their dreams of having fun. They never saw that one coming. No wonder Akim couldn’t even remember how to have a good time. For Christ’s sake, they came for a wedding, not for schooling!
Ailee glanced up to her mother,?her eyes pleading, “A little help here, mama,”
“Is that really necessary?” Reina asked, knowing her kids weren’t exactly a fan of learning forcibly. They learned faster at their own pace and environment nor did the strict Jacqueline look accommodating. Reina was more concerned that her kids might traumatize her.
“Yes, absolutely,” the queen replied.
Reina shrugged at her kids, her hands were tied here. There was nothing she could do. If they wanted to participate in a Lincolnshire wedding, they had to act like they belonged here.
“Their lessons would begin first thing tomorrow morning,” Jacqueline announced and the kids’ jaws dropped. This was the reason they hated school – they needed their beauty sleep!
“Wonderful,” Isabella rolled her eyes.
Judy, who had been silent at his mother’s side, laughed at Isabella’s reaction, “Her majesty has your best interest in mind. Moreover, learning is fun. What’s the worst that can happen anyway?”
Yeah, that was Reina’s fear. With her kids, anything could happen. But she had to have faith that her kids would behave and save her face. Yes, have some faith in her children.
“That’s all I have at the moment. I’ll see that you have a comfortable stay here and do not hesitate to find me if something arises. You may leave now.” The queen dismissed them.
“Thank you, your majesty,” Rang out one after the other as they all showed their appreciation and left.
“They’re one cute family,” The queen chuckled.
“That’s just the tip of the ice, they are one crazy, happy family,” Judy reminisced about the time he spent with them. He whispered longingly, “They’re a perfect family,”
“Correction,” The queen said firmly, “They ‘seem’ to be one happy family,” she shook her head, “No family is perfect, Kai,”
“I know,” He nodded, “But then, Niles just seems to have this control over his family. They stay together, working like the wheels of a bicycle,”
“Then emulate that control and apply that into your own family. However, you should be warned that no two families are the same – what works for Niles may not work for you,”
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The third point of view:
“Isabella, calm down,” Reina said to her fuming daughter.
“No, there’s no calming down about this matter, this wasn’t what we bargained for,” Isabella told her.
“You two had a deal or something?” Niles asked, confused. He never knew his wife and daughter were now having secret meetings behind his back.
Reina sighed, rubbing her temple, “It’s just girls talk,”
“Well, if you say so,” Niles said.
“I don’t like it here. It’s suffocating, restricting,” Isabella went on with her complaint, “It’s driving me crazy. I can’t even leave the palace. What do you expect me to do?”
“Survive?”?Niles offered.
“Ugh!” Isabella growled at him, “That is not helpful at all, Niles,”
Ever since Niles shot Jean, Isabella has refused him the privilege of hearing “father” from her lips. It was her punishment for trying to go back on their deal. Hence, It was now “Niles”?instead of “Father” till God knows when.
“No, your father is right,” Reina supported her husband.
“Really?” Isabella shot her a look of disapproval.