The Beloved Izabel

A day with Izabel

April 16, 1574

I wake up to the smell of food, "Your majesty, we need to get you ready for your day." I get up and all my thoughts go to Lorenzo. Im going to be strolling through my villages to meet my people directly, today. "Emilia, I would like to wear the ruby crown today." The crown that my grandmother Catherine gave me as a gift before I left France." After I'm finally dressed I go to a meeting with my privy council to discuss what we are to do today.

"Your majesty, you will stroll through the villages and speak to the people. We will hand out bread and coins. After we would like to discuss possible marriages." I look up and see Lorenzo standing in the room, I didn't see him when I came in. He won't stop staring at me, and I can't stop feeling hot inside. "I understand today's festivities, I would like to know if my brother James has gotten any better? And as for marriage, the decision is mine and I will let you all know when I am ready to discuss the idea of marriage." I say it all while looking at Lorenzo and he looks down at his feet when I say that marriage is not a top priority. "Your majesty, James is still very sick and getting weaker." I get up and they follow behind, "I would like to see him today, I hope he is in the best of care. He is, the prince of Scotland and my brother. Make arrangements for me to see him today."

"Yes, your majesty."

Riding through the villages and getting to know my people is a great feeling. I've given bread and coins to the people. They bow to me and kiss my hands. My ladies give more coins to the people in need.

"I would like to see my brother, take me to Tantallon Castle." As I enter my carriage waiting for my ladies to enter, Lorenzo does instead. "What are you doing in here?" I look at him and he taps the carriage and we start moving. "Traded places with your lady's." He sits across from me and stares at me.

"I thought you'd left." I say to him and look down at the rings on my fingers, so I don't have to look at him. "Izabel, I know that you fancy me, you may not know it yourself or may not want to admit it. But Izabel I want you." He moves next to me and grabs my face, we stare at each other, and then I kiss him. He kisses me back and I want to stop it but it feels so good. He moves his hand under my dress, and I let out a moan. I want him but I can't do it. Out of breath, "No, We can't. I can't do this. Lorenzo, it can't happen." He stops, and sits across from me. I fix my dress and my hair, regretting it all. I can marry him if I'd like to, but I need to be a Queen first. "Izabel for Christ's sake. YOU ARE QUEEN OF SCOTLAND, you can do as you choose." he says and he opens the carriage door. He bows down, "We have arrived, Your majesty." I step out, "lor.." I say but he cuts in and says, "Izabel, please not now." I walk with my head high and my lady's behind me.

"Your majesty, right this way." My servants lead me to my brothers chambers . "Thank you." I tell them and walk in. I look at James and he looks really ill, they have made sure that it is not contagious, so I would be able to come in.

I walk over to his bed and caress his head. "Sweet James, how are you feeling." he opens his eyes a little more, "Your majesty, I appreciate you coming to visit it me. But I don't want you to get sick." I smile and grab his hand, "James, I am your sister.I came to see how you were doing, when your better I would like you to come stay with me in Stirling Castle, of course if you'd like." he gives me a small smile and squeezes my hand.