A Rose and A Thron

Chapter 20

"Sampson, we have a problem." Alessandra announces as she walks into his chambers. 

"What is it?" he questions growing worried by the look on the blonde's face. 

"My aunt sent Maximilian here. She wants me to marry him." she explains showing him the letter. 

He reads over it and then turns to face her again, "Well you aren't going to right?" he questions.

 "No, of course not! But we need to figure something out. She's not gonna stop until I'm not married to you." she reveals.

 "Well, what does she have against me?" he asks. 

"She believes that you don't really care for me and are some arrogant asshole based on the conversation she overheard of you with that guard back in Augustus." Alessandra informs him.

 "Did you tell her it was all a misunderstanding?" Sampson questions.

 "I did. I wrote to her but she has to see it to believe it. I'm gonna invite her to come up here a few days before the wedding so she can see first hand that I'm happy and that I want this relationship." Alessandra comes up with a plan. 

"If you think that's what's best then do it please." he encourages her.

 "We are just a couple of weeks away from our big day. Are you excited?" he questions her. 

"To marry you? No." she laughs.

 "Ha ha ha you think you are so funny, huh?" he replies bringing her in for a kiss. 

Their kiss is cut off by Queen Margo walking in. 

"Sorry to interrupt. Actually, I'm not." she smirks causing Sampson to roll his eyes. 

"Hello mother." he sighs. 

"Hi baby." she smiles. 

"I have exciting news." she pauses trying to build up suspense. 

"Maximilian has agreed to be your best man!" Margo beams while Sampson and Alessandra's eyes widen.

 "Mom, what. You know I hate that guy!" Sampson says. 

"Yeah, but being a royal comes with sacrifices and plans. And I have a plan. I'm well aware that he has his eyes on Alessandra, practically the entire male population does." she scuffs.

 "Mother, not helping." Sampson states. 

"Right, okay so have you ever heard of keep your friends close and your enemies closer? Having Maximilian here, watching you two be so young and in love will send a clear message to him to back off. Also.. I kinda of made a deal with his mother and father that if he is the best man then they would let us have some access to some ports in Georgia." she reveals. 

"So you're just using him for trade access?" Alessandra speaks up.

 "Yes." Margo states simply.

 "Are you okay with this?" the blonde asks Sampson who still looks annoyed. 

"Yes, fine. Whatever but you owe me mother." he says. 

"Of course my dear. Now, I need to steal Alessandra away for another dress fitting. See you at dinner my love." she announces as she kisses Sampson on the cheek. 

Alessandra waves goodbye to him smiling lightly.

Margo and Alessandra are now in Alessandra's chambers trying on her dress while the seamstress makes some adjustments to it.