A Queen for the King

The Playboy Prince

After the death of the late King Hadrian, the kingdom of Edessa was on the brink of collapse under the threat of invasion from the Orane Empire. The only option to save Edessa was to appoint Hadrian's youngest son as king, as he was the only one out of both sons that was seen fit to rule a kingdom; and so, the youngest prince of Edessa, Arny, was chosen to be crowned king. This decision ultimately split the kingdom in two as half of the people supported Hadrian's eldest son Ronan who was meant to become king on account of being the first born. However, Parliament had seen Ronan unable rule due to his temper and anger, with which they deemed unfit behavior for a king.
Many also disagreed with the statement that Arny was deemed fit to become King, as he is known as "The Playboy Prince" due to his regular secret meetings with beautiful young girls. However, Parliament had decided to overlook this fact in order to avoid making Ronana the new King. And so, the council had decided to make Ronan the Military Commander and Right Hand Man to his younger brother; and thus, as Arny prepared for his coronation, Ronan was sent off to war.

The sounds of moaning and heavy breathing filled the royal bed chamber as the soon-to-be king Arny was "entertaining" one of his favorite girls, Celestia. The two had spent another passionate night together as they normally do. Arny gently kissed Celestia on the forehead and then on the lips as he looked down upon her.

"You are so beautiful, you know that right?"

Celestia smiled as she looked up at Arny "Thank you sweetheart. You are still as amazing as you were the first night we were together"

Arny smiled as he gave her another forehead kiss. He then lasted down right next to her and kissed her hand as Celestia turned towards him. Arny traced her ring finger with his index. "You know your finger looks so lonely without a ring on it. Soon enough, I am going to give you the most beautiful ring for our marriage soon."

"Are you sure about us getting married?" Celestia said "There are so many factors against us that it is almost impossible for us to get married."

"I would marry you in a heartbeat Celestia. Whether that be in a grand royal wedding or in secret. If I have to fight for us to get married, I would gladly give my life in order to have you as my wife and Queen. You are already considered my wife in my eyes."

Celestia smiled before Arny pulled her in for a passionate kiss. After spending a few more moments together, the two got up and got dressed. After putting on a black, silk robe, Arny helped Celestia into her dress which she came to him in last night.

"You are so gorgeous Celestia. No other woman can compare to you."

"Do you promise?" asked Celestia as she turned to look back at Arny

"I do promise." Arny took both of Celestia's hands and kissed them before opening the door into Bridgette. With a stern and unimpressed look, Bridgette looked at the couple.

"Lady Celestia I believe it is time for you to go home isn't it? We wouldn't want anymore distractions for his royal highness on his coronation day don't we?"

Celestia nodded and kissed Arny's cheek before walking past Bridgette.

"This was not how I expected to find you the morning of your coronation your Highness. I expected better of you."

Arny rolled his eyes and scoffed as he turned around to re-enter his bedroom. "How did you expect to find me? Laying out my clothes that I am wearing all day for the coronation and the coronation banquet? Preparing my speech? Reading some history books or sharpening my swords?"

"I expect you acting like a respectable young man that is ready to take his rightful place on the throne, not fooling around with that girl. You are about to become the King of Edessa and you should start acting like it. Your mother and father would be disappointed if they saw you like this." Bridgette said as she looked down at Arny as he sat on his bed

"If they did what do you think they would have said?" Arny said as he looked up at his governess.

"They would have said the same thing as I have said: that you need to become more mature and prepare for your coronation. I have taken care of you and watched you grow up ever since your mother and sister died. All I can say is that, even though I consider you like a son, you need to start acting like a young man."

Bridgette hooked her arm around Arny's and slowly walked with him to his bedroom balcony overlooking the royal gardens. "I don't want you to end up like your brother. We both know that the deaths of your parents greatly affected him and I'm also afraid that it has started to affect you. Today is your big day, you are about to become to King of Edessa. Please try to enjoy the day while you can."

Arny smiled and nodded as Bridgette kissed him on the cheek before leaving him to get ready for his coronation.