The King

Chapter 3; Long days and short nights

Arthur's POV

Only one day left. We are expecting the girl tomorrow. I know I am not ready to get married. I want to have some more fun without being judged. I just don't want to think about women. Like I said before, the girl is probably going to love getting married to a soon to be King. I hope she has some good curves.

A knock on my door stops me thinking about a perfect body. ''Yes.'' I say, and the door opens slightly. A little head comes around the corner.

''Arthur can you come play with me outside? I want to ride the horse, but Mother doesn't want me to do that by myself.'' Tomas asks while standing behind the door and looking down at his feet.

''Of course, little buddy. Go get you thick coat it isn't that warm outside anymore.'' With that he runs of laughing. I shake my head in joy and get ready to go outside. Getting my thinner coat because I am always warm. I make my way to the stables to ask someone to get my little brothers horse ready. In the mean time I make my own horse ready.

His name is Ekon. It means 'strong' oh and that horse is definitely strong. I think he has the power of maybe 3 horses combined. He has the most beautiful black colour, long and strong legs, a head held high, a true royal horse.

I hear Tomas running through the stables screaming my name. As he comes around the corner, knowing I will be with my horse, I stand there with my finger across my mouth letting Tomas know he has to be quiet. Immediately there is no sound coming from his mouth anymore.

''Tomas, I told you before. Do I need to repeat myself?'' I ask him raising my brow.

''No. Sorry Arthur I know I shouldn't be screaming in the stables, but I couldn't find you when I walked, well ran in. So, I decided to scream your name, so I would find you really fast and we could go riding soon.'' He said all in one breath.

''Well go see if your horse is ready then, but no scr- ''

''No screaming, I know.'' With that he ran away to his horse Malin. Malin means 'strong, little warrior'. The name suits the horse very well. It is a smaller horse, still very powerful and he has a good character. A great horse for a young child.

I climbed on Ekon and we made are way out the stables. I waited a little for Tomas and Malin to join us. As soon as they were next to me, we made the horses walk. The area right around the castle is a great and safe area for some horse riding. The woods outside the castle's borders are really dangerous so we have to stay away from there. I don't want anything happening to Tomas. If I were by myself, I would go in there. Apart from the danger it is really beautiful in there and sometimes I like to go there for some peace and quiet.

''Arthur?'' Tomas suddenly asks.

''Yes.''

''I heard that there is a girl coming tomorrow.'' I nod as an answer to his statement.

''Where did you hear that? Did father tell you?'' He remained quiet for a bit.

''Promise you won't tell Father.'' He looked up to me with pleading eyes. I grinned a little at his reaction.

''Promise.''

''Joanna overheard Mother talking to the maids about making a room ready for the girl and she was really happy because she wanted another girl to play with. She probably wants to play with her stupid dolls.''

''It is true that there is a girl coming tomorrow but I think she is a little too old for your 6-year-old sister. But maybe she will play with her.''

''Why is she coming here then? For Father? Mother?''

''No, I guess she is coming for me.'' I say softly. But Tomas still heard it and looked at me with a lot of questions on his face and then his mouth went to an o form.