Olivia sneaks into her former home with the help of Gerald and lightly walks to the queen's chambers while she sleeps.
The queen wakes up startled when she hears whispers. "Who's there?" She asks, tok scared to get out of her bed.
"You're a liar, yes you are." Whispers Olivia.
"Show yourself before I call the guards." Says the queen.
"You're a murderer too. What will the people think when they find out?" Replies Olivia still whispering.
"I am warning you!" Says the queen her voice now raised. Olivia then laughs slowly but quietly.
The queen rushes out of her chambers to call the guards. This gives Olivia a chance to slip out of the queen's chambers and back out the way she came.
When the queen comes back with the guards for a search, they find nothing.
"What do you mean there is nothing?! I clearly heard whispers!" Says the queen.
"Your majesty, it might be the wind in the trees. Get some sleep." Says one of the guards as they leave.
"Impossible! Are you saying that I am out of my mind?" Says the queen.
Then Gerald walks in unannounced. "What is all the noise for?" He asks.
"Or it was you?!" Says the queen pointing an accusing finger at him.
"Me what?" Asks Gerald. "I was in the vicinity when I heard a commotion. Is it a crime to find out how you are doing?" He adds.
Meanwhile...
"Hurry me lady before somebody catches us!" Whispers one of the guards.
"Hold yah horses. It's hard to jump in these here clothes." Says Olivia as she makes her escape.
They get into the carriage and ride away as Gerald waits for his cue.
"Okay your majesty. I'm going home. Do get some rest." Says Gerald as he walks out and gets on his horse then rides away.
The queen for fear of the invisible whispering man decides to sleep in the room near the entrance of her castle.
*****
Gerald arrives at his castle with a side smile planted on his face. This catches Olivia's attention.
"What are you laughing about?" She asks.
"I'm not laughing. I'm amused. Who knew you could be so cheeky? She even thinks that I was the one whispering in her quarters." He answers.
"A few more times and she will have to abdicate her seat. But that is not the plan yet. I need to see my loves again." She says almost absent mindedly.
"Soon my dear. Soon." He says as he kisses her goodnight and retires to bed.
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Destined Hope
Historical Fiction"Go! They will surely have our heads if they know of this!" She says handing the baby to him. The guards are catching on and there is no time left. With one last look, she says, "Promise me you will never let her out of your sight." "But..." he sta...
