Hi guys! So this isn't my first story, but it's one that I love, and I enjoy writing it. This story is super important to me. I'm a huge fan of royal history, and this is a story that took me a lot of time and research. Although this story is NOT hi...
I arrived late last night, and decided I would speak with the privy member the next day. I would like to get everything ready by the time the King arrives. "Claude, I would like to wear my blue gown and the crown that was given to me by the King of Portugal ." As I get ready all I think about is how betrayed I feel. I look at my finger and see the ring he gave me. I take it off and place at the bottom of my jewelry box.
Once I am all set I walk into my council room and immediately everyone stops talking and bows. "We are here to discuss the letter that I have received from my cousin Elizabeth." They all seem surprised, especially Lorenzo. "Elizabeth has written to me and she explains that she wishes to be my ally, as I had expected. But I have just discovered that a great friend of hers is sitting at this table. Lorenzo, why don't you tell us about Elizabeth." We all look at him and wait for him to speak, my council members looked shocked and upset.
"Yes, it is true I am a friend of Elizabeth. I have come here to Scotland to serve The queen of Scots. Elizabeth was a friend of my wife and I communicate with her often, as we were both affected by the death of my wife. I am loyal to you, Izabel, and to Scotland." I laugh, and they all stare back at me.
"Loyal to me? I don't know whether to have you banished from my court or send your head to Elizabeth. You can not be loyal to me, IF YOU ARE LOYAL TO THE QUEEN WHO IS THE DEATH OF ME AND I THE DEATH OF HER." My privy council agrees with me as they all start to shake their head and start saying things. "QUIET." I say, "Lorenzo please tell me how you can be loyal to me and not Elizabeth."
"Your majesty, I have been loyal to you since the day I arrived in Scotland. I am here to show you that I can be loyal and serve only you." I no longer know what to feel. "Your majesty, I suggest we keep a close watch on Lorenzo. He came from a good family that can serve to be an ally of Scotland. He can be a great asset to you." My privy member says, "Thank you for the intel, Lorenzo we will be watching you. Read every letter that is written by him and let me be known. Now, the King of Portugal shall be arriving soon. Everyone is dismissed. Except for Lorenzo." They all bow and walk out.
"Izabel I.." before he says anything else I cut him off, "I am your queen and you shall address me as that and only that." he rolls his eyes and moves closer to me. "Your majesty, I was going to tell you about everything. Elizabeth and I have one thing in common, that was my wife. She was there for me when my wife died and is a great friend. I would never betray your trust, I love you." he gets closer and I take a step back. He grabs my hand and sees that the ringer is no longer there. "Sebastian is to arrive soon, I must go." It is all I say before I walk out.
I go visit my brother James who has been moved just down the hall. He has been getting better and I'm going to have him wait with me for the prince. I walk into his chambers and see him reading a book, "brother, what is it that you are reading." He looks shocked and quickly puts his book down and bows, "Your majesty I did not hear you be announced. My apologies." I smile at him, "no need to apologize James, I heard that you are feeling better. I would like you to come wait with me for the King of Portugal." I reach out my hand and he grabs it, "I would love to, your majesty."
We walk into into the ballroom that has been set up for the arrival of Sebastian. There is food and music, and dancing. "James, why don't you take me for a dance." he grabs my hand and pulls me to the dance floor, "It would be my pleasure, your majesty." We dance and the people around us clap and dance with us.
"SEBASTIAN, KING OF PORTUGAL." I turn around to see the King, who I might add is quite handsome. He walks over to me and bows, and kisses my hand. "IZABEL, QUEEN OF SCOTLAND & JAMES, PRINCE OF SCOTLAND." As we are announced everyone begins clapping. "James, why don't you go play with the children. I'll be right here." He nods and kisses my cheek.
"Sebastian come have a seat with me." I motion for us to sit. He smiles and looks me up and down. "I have heard of your beauty, but up closer you are quite exquisite." I see Lorenzo staring at me from afar and I notice I'm blushing, I don't know if it's because of Sebastian or Lorenzo. "They have not misjudged you either." I laugh.
"I see that you are wearing the crown I had made for you, it looks beautiful on you." He puts his hand over mine and we interlock our fingers together. "Dance with me." He says, he stand up and reaches his hand out for me, "It would be a pleasure." We move onto the dance floor and begin dancing to the beautiful music playing.
"I had the crown made when I heard of your fathers crown. It resembles the one he had in the portrait you adore." He spins me, "How do you know of the portrait?" "I learn all I can about the women who I want to be my wife." We continue to dance, "Izabel, you are the most beautiful woman I have ever met, I think that together we can rule our countries." I look at him, "You must understand that I will put Scotland above before anything else." he laughs, "And I will put you and Scotland above anything else." The dance ends and I kiss him.
Izabel's Dress
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French Orleans Sapphire crown, gift given by Sebastian, King of Portugal
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