The Second Mistress (Sovieshu x OC)

Chapter 58

-In The Western Kingdom-

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-In Navier's Room-

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-Third Person POV-

Navier sat down in a chair as Rose placed some bread on a plate 'I did agree with processing it quickly, but...' Navier thought before turning to Rose "Did he say that he'd handle the wedding preparations himself?" Navier asked as Rose sliced the piece of bread "Sir Yumin heard him say that." Rose said and then got an idea turning to Navier "Could it be...That you want to make the preparations?" Rose asked and Navier shook her head "That's not it." Navier said making Rose look at her confused "Then..." Rose said trailing off "It's because His Majesty is busy right now." Navier said 'However, he probably didn't want to strengthen Krista's hand by putting her in charge of the wedding. He probably had a tough time finding a solution.' Navier thought thinking of a worried over-work Heinrey with a chuckle then her eyes winding thinking out a naked Heinrey making her look down as Rose looked at Navier worriedly "Um...Are you alright?" Rose asked as Navier turned to her with a smile "I'm fine." Navier said picking up a slice of bread and taking a bite 'At any rate, I ought to meet with Heinrey and discuss our wedding plans. But I keep...Thinking about how he looked back then.' Navier thought as the thought of Heinrey appeared back in her mind as Rose looked at Navier worried as she nibbled the bread before placing the bread back down "Was the food not to your liking?" Rose asked seeing Nvaier didn't eat much making Navier shakes her head standing up "That's not it. I was just lost in thought. I'd like to see His Majesty. Can you find a suitable time for me?"Navier asked making Rose nod and they soon left walking to Heinrey's office.

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-In Heinrey's Office-

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-Third Person POV-

'I can't keep avoiding Heinrey just because I'm embarrassed. If I have to face him anyway, then...' Navier soon spotted Krista at the door of Heinrey's office and she walked over gaining Krista's attention making her turn to Navier "Ah. It's been a while, Lady Navier. How have you been?" Krista asked with a smile as Navier smiled at her back "I've been doing well thanks to you." Navier said as Rose looked at the two nervously Krista smiled at Rose and was about to knock on the door when it creaked open with Heinrey looking at Krista and Navier "What brings the two of you here together?" Heinrey asked, "We ran into each other just now." Navier said as Heinrey looked at them both "Oh. Hmm, please come in." He said letting both the ladies walk into the office before closing the door "I heard that Your Majesty is going to prepare the wedding on your own. Is that true?" Krista asked looking at Heinrey and making him nod "It is." Heinrey said as Krista had a somewhat annoyed face making Navier look at her confused. "If you don't mind...I'd appreciate it if you would let me handle the wedding preparations." Krista said proudly as Navier and Heinrey looked at her "You want me to put you in charge of the wedding?" Heinrey asked with a nervously confused face as Krista nodded "It's unusual for a reigning monarch to lead preparations for his own wedding. I'm your Sister-In-Law and the Former Queen, so I'm well-placed to lead the wedding preparations on behalf of you both. It would also look more appropriate." Krista said as Heinrey looked at her nervously "Well...Our marriage began formally, so it would be if  the preparations were handled differently, too." Heinrey said as both he and Krista looked over at Navier making her gaze turn to Heinrey "Please stick to your original decision, Heinrey." Navier said, 'It's probably better for me to step in rather than for him to oppose his brother's Widow directly.' Navier thought as Krista looked at her speechless then looked down with a sad smile "Very well...I thought it was right for me to offer my help as your Sister-In-Law and Former Queen...But it seems I misread the situation." Krista said sadly as Navier kept her composer looking at Krista as she walked out of the room.