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“It’s too tight.” Katherine blew out as she placed her hands on her stomach

“We need the dress to be a perfect fit.” One of the seamstress stated, pulling the fabric in the back

It has been five hours since the seamstress and her workers came to work on the dress. Five hours since Katherine has been standing, enduring the torture. Fabric was all over Katherine, held by pins.

“When will this be over? I don’t think I can stand for another minute.” Katherine whined, but tried to stay professional

“We’re almost done, your majesty. We just need to add some more pins.” Seamstress said, poking Katherine in her back

Katherine bit her lip and let them continue.

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“I’m finally free.” Katherine mumble as she laid on the couch

A knock was heard. Katherine groan as she stood and walk to the door. She open the door and there stood Prince Oslo. Katherine eyes widened and slammed the door on him.

“I’m sorry, Prince Oslo, but I’m not decent.” Katherine said, her cheeks burning

“It’s my fault, but I wanted to talk with you if you permit me.” Prince Oslo said

Katherine was putting on her dress as she threw her robe on the couch. Katherine calmed herself down and opened the door.

“Please come in.” Katherine said, moving to the side as Prince Oslo walked into the room and stood there while staring at Katherine.
Katherine closed the door and walked to her desk while grabbing her robe on the way, “You can sit.” Prince Oslo took a seat and continue to stare at Katherine

“What did you want to talk about?” Katherine asked,looking up at Prince Oslo

“Did you like the present, I gave you?” Prince Oslo asked

“Yes, it was beautiful. Thank you.” Katherine said, giving Oslo a smile

“I have a another present for you.” Prince Oslo announced, taking out a box from his suit jacket

Katherine eyes widened when he open the box and placed it in front of her.

“This is my proposal to you.” Prince Oslo said, a smile on his face

Katherine stared at the ring. The ring was a Blue Moon of Josephine Diamond and the band was silver. She took it out of the box and placed it on her finger.

“I also have another proposal

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“I also have another proposal.” Prince Oslo said, grabbing her left hand

“About what?” Katherine asked, curious

“Call me Oslo from now. I don’t want you to be calling Prince Oslo all the time since we will be married in a few months.” Prince Oslo said, kissing the top of her hand

“I will call you, Oslo, but you must call me Katherine as well.” Katherine replied, a smile on her face

“Katherine, in a few months we will be wed.” Oslo said

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Katherine’s heart have went against her. She promised herself, she wouldn’t fall in love, but the promise is broken after three months of knowing Oslo.

“Queen Katherine, the council are here.” Katherine looked up from her book and at Ko

“I don’t remember having a meeting with them.” Katherine stated, setting her book down

“They said it was urgent.” Ko said

“Duty calls.” Katherine mumble, she looked at Oslo, who was staring at her, “Oslo, I’ll see you next week.”

“Next week it is then,Katherine.” Oslo said, smiling

Katherine left the room and walked to her office. She walked inside and shut the door behind her.

“It’s a pleasure seeing you again, but I must ask why you are here?” Katherine asked, standing in front of her desk

“We have received word from Oslo’s mother, that the wedding must take place earlier.” Council Erk announced

“May I ask why?” Katherine held her hands in front of her

“King Jeffery’s health is declining and he wishes to see his son get married before his health betrays him even more.” Council Erk stated

“Does Oslo know?” Katherine asked

“As a matter of fact, he does. Prince Oslo told us, he wouldn’t tell you as he didn’t want to pressure you.” Council Isa said

“When?” Katherine asked

“A month from now. August 27th.” Council Isa announced

“Have the invitions been sent out?” Katherine asked, walking behind her desk

“Yes, about two weeks ago.”

“I don’t see the problem in getting married from a month from now.” Katherine said

“Good. I will contact every invite to tell them.” Council Erk said

“Thank you.” Katherine said

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