Twenty-nine years into Morgan's reign
Anna and I are now fifty. We promised to sleep in different rooms. I'll miss being with Anna every night. But, we need to be separated for a little. I love Anna with all my heart, but marriage is draining on the soul.
I sit on my bed, the same as my Father and Mother slept in. Memories rush back to this room. " Morgan, how are you settling in?", Anna asks.
" Well dear. I love you, forever and always", I say as Anna sits next to me. " I love you too Morgan", Anna says as we hold hands.
" Have you spoken to William and Alix?", I ask. " Yes, they are in Russia now, meeting the Rurikid Royal Family", Anna informs me. William and Alix are constantly going on tour, it's good for the realm.
" Good, I'm happy for them", I say sadly. " Morgan, are you okay?", Anna asks with sorrow on her face. " No, I'll miss sharing a bed with you", I say softly.
Anna kisses my forehead, " You can come to our room anytime", Anna says smiling. " Yes, I'm tired Anna. I'm worn out, I've worked hard for nearly thirty years", I say.
" You need to be confident in yourself, you've outshined every one from your family. You're the greatest King in Welsh history. I'm tired too, but we made oaths", Anna responds.
I kiss Anna's cheek. " I don't want to leave you alone", I say tearing up. I love Anna, I can't leave her without me. " It's not up to you Morgan", Anna says with tears in her eyes.
" I know darling. I'm ready to leave, but not without you", I say weeping. " We can't leave together", Anna says as she hugs me.
" I love you Anna", I quiver out. " I love you too Morgan", Anna says as we hold each other weeping. I'm not ready, at all.
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I sit at my desk and fill out bills. Someone knocks, " Enter", I say as I continue flipping through papers. Andrew steps in and bows, " We finished the tower sire. Your Abbey is done", Andrew says after sitting down.
" Thank you for building it Andrew. It means a lot to me", I say with a smile. " Your welcome sire, I'm a tired old man. I need to go rest", Andrew informs me.
" Yes, have a good day", I say as Andrew stands and bows, he walks out. I stand up and walk over to the window, a huge tower sits on top of the Abbey.
I cough violently into my hand. I must carry on. " Are you okay Daddy?", Andreas asks. I turn around, " Of course son, what do you need?", I ask.
" I wanted to know when Will is going to be back?", Andreas responds. " Probably in a month, I'm proud of you son. I wanted to know your plans, for the future", I say as we both sit down.
" Move to Wilhelm's court", Andreas answers. " The whole plan", I say firmly. " Move to Uncle Willy's court, become King, and lead Bavaria the best I can", Andreas says.
" You can do it son, I remember when I was your age", I say. " You're not old Father", Andreas says with a smile. " Andreas. I need you to be strong, for yourself and for this family. Promise me that", I say.
" I promise Daddy, I'll try to do my best", Andreas answers. I stand up, " I'm tired son, I need to lie down", I say after kissing Andreas' cheek.
I walk down the hall and into my room. The room is silent and noiseless. I slip off my shoes and clothes and climb under my covers.
" Do you want supper dear", Anna asks as she stands in my door frame. " No thank you darling. I need some rest", I answer. Anna walks over to me and kisses me passionately.
" I love you M", Anna says. I kiss Anna back. " I love you too Anna", I say smirking. Anna climbs into bed with me and cuddles with me. I blow out the candle and hold Anna tight. " I love you", Anna whispers. I kiss her cheek and hold Anna close.
YOU ARE READING
A Sacred House
Historical FictionKing Rhodri IX of Wales has just died in the year 1449 after serving 37 years on the throne. Rhodri's son, Morgan, has to now steer his way diplomatically and militarily through the mess.
