Princess?

Chapter 60

Camilla's P. O. V.

Today is Louis' funeral. It's a very public event. We will have a funeral procession throughout the town then the funeral will be televised.

I look at myself in the mirror, wearing all black. I sigh. I hate that Louis is gone. But it's better this way. He isn't suffering anymore. And I can't hurt him anymore when he sees me with Julian.

Julian walks in, holding Charlotte and holding John's hand, "Sweetheart, are you ready to go?"

I turn and look at him, "Yeah."

I smile and kneel in front of John, "Hi, sweet boy!"

John frowns, "Mommy, where are we going?"

I look up at Julian as he says, "He keeps asking me that. I didn't know what to say. "

I nod and look back at John, straightening his tie, "Well, baby, you know how Uncle Louis was sick?"

He nods so I continue, "Well he's not sick anymore. But he's not going to be around anymore. He went to heaven, baby. "

"He's dead?"

I raise my brows but sigh, "Yes, John, he is. But it's okay because now he doesn't feel bad anymore. So we're going to a funeral, which happens after someone dies"

John nods, "Oh okay "

I stand up and take Charlotte from Julian, "There's my beautiful girl. She looks so pretty. Thanks for picking out her outfit, Julian. "

He kisses me and squeezes my waist, "Of course. I want to make this day as easy as possible for you. "

I look at my family and smile, "Let's go pay our respects to Louis, okay?"

"Let's go"

***

It is custom that after a royal funeral, we host a big luncheon at the palace afterwards.

That started about an hour ago and I'm very surprised at some of the people here. I walk over to Julian, "Julian, who are all these men?"

Julian looks around in shock, "Wow. It's starting already. "

I furrow my brows, "What's starting?"

Julian sighs, "In this rare situation, where a young king dies and leaves his young beautiful queen alone, men come to court her. It is custom that the queen entertains every man that comes to court her. You are required to spend at least one day or evening with each man. "

I tilt my head, "But I don't need any other men. I have you. "

Julian nods, "I know. But you have to. I think we should keep our distance for awhile. The people already think you had an affair with me. If we immediately go public after Louis' death, that rumor will be confirmed. And there will be speculation of foul play with Louis' death. We must be careful. "

I bite my lip, "Fine. I suppose that makes sense. Well, Prince Julian, I'm sorry for the loss of your cousin. I will see you around, I'm sure. "

I curtsy to him as he bows to me. Then I walk away without another word. I walk over to my mother and take Charlotte from her then I turn and see John playing with some other kids.

I smile and start walking around, thanking people for coming to the funeral and the luncheon.

I'm looking down at Charlotte, sleeping, while I'm walking across the room. I suddenly bump in to someone.

I look up at the man I bumped into, as he turns around in shock. When he sees me, he quickly bows, "Your Majesty. I'm very sorry. "

I quickly shake my head, "No, it was my fault. I wasn't looking where I was going. "