The Bastard Queen ✔

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“Katherine, where were you?” Isla asked, running towards Katherine as she entered the house

“I was at the ball.” Katherine said, taking off her heels

“You were, but you left soon. Where did you go afterwards?” Isla said

“I ran to the forest.” Katherine said, walking past her

“Katherine, you could’ve gotten lost.” Isla said, following her

“I knew the way as I always went to the forest when I was young.” Katherine said, trying to unzip her dress as they enter Isla’s room

“Was Nathaniel with you as he left the ball,too?” Isla asked, unzipping the back of the dress

“Yes. He walked me back to the house, so you don’t need to worry.” Katherine said, letting the dress fall to the floor

“Then why do you look like you were crying?” Isla said, crossing her arms

“I finally realized that I won’t be Queen anymore and it would be my last time in the castle.” Katherine said, putting her clothes on

“Katherine, there is still a chance.” Isla said

“I wish there was, Isla, but that chance is ruin because of Kila and Walden saying that I’m a maid.” Katherine said, looking at Isla

“Katherine, if you tell people, who you really are then you can tell them what happen.” Isla said

“They won’t believe that I’m Queen Katherine, they would think I’m lying as you thought I was lying in the beginning.” Katherine said, walking out of the room

“Well, that was in the beginning, but there is still a chance.” Isla said

“I wish there was, but I can’t worry about that. We have work in a few hours.” Katherine said, fixing the couch

“Katherine, don’t lose faith.” Isla said, patting her shoulder

“I have little faith.” Katherine mumble
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“Marie, why are you still here?” Evelyn asked, as she entered the kitchen

“I have work that needs to be done.”Katherine said

“Marquess Nathaniel wanted me to tell you that you're fired.” Evelyn said

“Why didn’t he tell me himself?” Katherine asked

“Please understand, Marie. You brought embarrassment on the Rochester name.” Evelyn said

“I’ll ask him myself.” Katherine said, standing and walking out of the kitchen

“Marie, you are to leave this building immediately.” Evelyn said, grabbing her wrist

“Not until, I hear it from Duke Nathaniel.” Katherine said, yanking her wrist out of her hold and walking off

Katherine waited outside of Nathaniel’s office, worried. Did Nathaniel really want to fire her after finding out what happened to her? She shook her head and knocked on the door, she waited until she heard a ‘come in’. Katherine opened the door and closed it behind her once she was inside.

“Oh, you’re still here?” Katherine spun around to see Duke Walden sitting in a chair

“Yes, I’ve came to talk to Duke Nathaniel.” Katherine said

“There is nothing that needs to be said as you are dismissed from working here.” Duke Walden said, standing

“Duke Nathaniel, is this your choice?” Katherine asked

“Yes, I will send you a check later on in the week.” Nathaniel said, not looking at her

“I see then I should tell you, in one of the documents, the Earl is a fraud.” Katherine said, opening the door

“What do you mean by that?” Duke Walden asked

“It was a pleasure serving for you, Duke Nathaniel.” Katherine said, bowing

“Marie, wait!” Nathaniel yelled
Katherine continued to walk, not listening to Nathaniel, but eventually listen when he spun her around when he caught her hand.

“Marie, what do you mean by the Earl being a fraud?” Nathaniel asked

“I’m in no position to tell you anything as I don’t work for you.” Katherine said, yanking her hand out of his hold

“Katherine, please understand that this wasn't my intention.” Nathaniel said, Katherine turned around to face him

“You don't have the right to call me by that name and Nathaniel, you're a grown man, so how about you take your own chances.” Katherine told him, walking away from him
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“Katherine, why are you here?” Ro asked once Katherine walked into the kitchen

“I got fired, so you're stuck with me.”Katherine said, sitting down

“I'm fine with that, but aren't you mad?” Ro asked

“Yeah, but I should've known, so what are you studying.” Katherine said, lifting the book cover

“Economics.” Ro said

“My favorite.” Katherine said, grabbing the book and placing it in front of her

“It should be fun.” Ro said
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“I don't want to ask, how this happen.” Isla said, walking into the kitchen

“I'm going to tell you anyway.” Ro said, his hands behind his back, “Me and Katherine decided it would be nice to make a dinner specifically for you since you've done a lot and haven't been cherished often.”

“You're going to make me cry.” Isla said, fanning her eyes with her hands

“It's the truth, Isla. You need to be the star for once, so sit down and we'll serve you.” Katherine said, grabbing the plate where Isla was going to sit and began to fill it with food

“Thank you.” Isla said, tears running down her face

“I love you, mom. You deserve everything.” Ro said, hugging Isla

Katherine stared at them, a smile on her face. ‘That would've been me and my child.’