"Guy's Rose" (Book 1), by Gratiana Lovelace, 2012

"Guy's Rose" Ch. 20(R): They Love Again & Make Plans, 9/30/12 Gratiana Lovelace

“Guy’s Rose” Ch. 20 (R rating):  They Love Once More and Make Plans,   9/30/12 Gratiana Lovelace

An Original Fan Fiction Script Story Adaptation of the BBC’s “Robin Hood, Series 3”

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[(1abc) “Guy’s Rose” story graphic]

Author’s Mature Content Note: “Guy’s Rose” is a love story that deals with mature themes of love, honor, betrayal, guilt, shame, loyalty, and redemption.   And today’s chapter explores more of the love shared between Sir Guy and Lady Roseanna.  I have given this chapter an R rating for sensuality and sexual situations.   If you are unable or unwilling to attend a movie with an R rating, then please do not read further.  That is my disclaimer.

To recap our story’s recent developments (links to earlier chapters are found after the image references):  Sir Guy and Lady Rose had made love beautifully and tenderly for the first time this morning in their sheltered spot in the woods and then they fell asleep in each others’ loving arms, nestled into nature’s beauty [(2) right].  Then to prevent being discovered when riders approached in the distance, they quickly dressed and returned to the palace--only to be summoned to join Prince John for a late morning breakfast.  Prince John could see their joy as a couple and hoped to quash it for his own amusement by revealing to Lady Roseanna that Sir Guy had slain his past love Lady Marian.  But Lady Roseanna rose to Sir Guy’s defense by appealing to forgiveness in their faith and Prince John backed down.  But as they continued their meal, Sir Guy knew in his heart that Prince John is not to be trusted with regard to his betrothal to Lady Roseanna.

“Guy’s Rose” Ch. 20 (R rating):  They Love Once More and Make Plans,   9/30/12 Gratiana Lovelace

After returning to the Middleton apartments in the palace, Sir Guy and Lady Roseanna reluctantly separate to repair to their respective bed chambers to wash and change into day clothes for greeting others at the palace.  Though Sir Guy wants nothing more than to take his sweet Lady Rose to his bed again--as new lovers in love want to do.  But they can be too easily interrupted and observed in daylight hours.  And Sir Guy knows the dangers were they to be found as lovers before they wed--for her.  So, he must wait until the time is right--and when his lady wishes it. 

Lady Roseanna [(3) right] also thinks upon she and Sir Guy’s lovers’ tryst this morning and sighs looking out the window as she primps for her day time maiden’s attire.  A maiden, she is no longer that--and Lady Roseanna smiles with a sigh.  Bessie looks askance at the small amount of blood in her mistress’ undergarments that she bundles to be washed.  But a blushing Lady Roseanna passes it off as her courses coming a week and a half early due to her vigorous rides.  Bessie accepts that explanation--but with a still wondering expression on her face as she leaves to tend to some servant chores after helping her mistress attire herself in a day dress.   Then Sir Guy and Lady Roseanna meet in their shared sitting room and their thoughts turning to their changed relationship.

Sir Guy:  Besotted and completely in love, Sir Guy [(4) right] gazes upon his beloved and clasps her hands in his.  “My Lady Rose.”  Sir Guy cannot speak further.  His eyes drinking in the lovely sight of Lady Roseanna in her white linen day dress--with narrow white lace edging the neckline and pink rose embroidered accents--bewitching him.

Lady Roseanna:  Blushing profusely under Sir Guy’s intense gaze--while also gazing at him longingly--she speaks boldly.  “My Husband.” 

Sir Guy shudders with joy with Lady Roseanna’s new appellation for him and he pulls her into his loving embrace and kisses her softly and on her lips.  Lady Roseanna trembles within his strong arms as she meets his kiss with her own kisses for him.  After a few moments of tender kissing, their lips part.