Mr. Queen What-if

Chapter 2

So Yong felt light touch on her palms, she though that she was just feeling the blanket on her hand so she ignored it. Few moments later, she once again felt light touch in her hand followed by a stinging sensation. This caused her to jolt up and in a shocked manner asked, "What are you doing here." Byeong In chuckled and gently took the Queen's hand again. "I was just treating your wound, your Highness." He said calmly. "How are you feeling?" Byeong In followed. So Yong relaxed on the sight of the familiar face and said, "I'm fine, you have nothing to worry about." The Queen assured him. "I miss you." Byeong In said. "I haven't remembered all my memories yet, but thank you." So Yong said to his cousin. "Its nice to have someone like you." So Yong confessed. Byeong In gave a soft smile while still cleaning the Queen's wound. Neither of them spoke as no one wanted to ruin the familiar, calm mood. Byeong In finished bandaging the Queen's hand. He stood and bowed to the Queen and said, "Be careful and protect yourself. If you ever need me. Don't hesistate." He said. So Yong was flattered by the gesture, she put one hand over his shoulder and said, "Thank you." "Always, Your Highness." He answered and left.

The Queen was quietly looking at her hand that was bandaged by her cousin. Hong Yeon, her court maid, suddenly sniffled which caught her attention. "Have you been crying Hong Yeon-ah?" The young court maid shook her head. "No, your highness." She said holding back tears. "Hong Yeon, I'm fine. Do not worry about me." She reassured her. "Its just that, I have been with you since you were young and I did not even notice." She finally burst into tears. So Yong let her cry and comforted her. "Don't worry. Everything is going to be alright." 

While comforting her, a court announcer shouted, "Her Highness, Grand Queen Dowager is here." The doors opened and revealed the Andong Kim Clan matriarch. So Yong's heartbeat increased as she stood up while feeling nervous. Hong Yeon, who has stopped crying, bowed and left the room at the matriarch's signal. "Grand Queen Dowager, how may I serve you." So Yong said. "Sit down." She said. "You would rather die than to be a Queen?" She asked the younger royal. So Yong was shocked with the question, she expected the matriarch to scold her because of her acts earlier. "Forgive me, Your Highness." So Yong apologized. "Do you want to be dethroned." The Grand Dowager asked a genuine question not a rhetorical one. "Honestly, I do not know. I have only remembered that I wanted to take my own life but in this week I have not been feeling like myself nor have been feeling the way like before. I have only felt the twinge in my heart when the King pushed me aside for his concubine. I honestly do not know." So Yong answered. The Grand Queen Dowager felt pity over her descendant. "Very well, I am giving you few more days and give me your decision. If you decide to step down from your position and marriage, I will support and respect your decision." The matriarch exclaimed. So Yong bows and said, "Thank you for your grace, Your Highness." The grand dowager stood up and left the room immediately. So Yong sighed and fell on her back again, feeling drained from all the events this day.

End of Chapter 2