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Affection - Part 1.
Clarisse, the Queen of Genovia had hosted a dinner party tonight, and all except for one person, Lord Vladimir, everybody else had already left. And as Joseph, the Queen's personal bodyguard watched him hover over and lean in closer to the woman that he loved his fist's clenched behind his back, his anger growing at the sight before him. It had been a long evening for him, watching that man dance, flirt and drool over his Queen, and he was glad it was nearly over.
Watching him lean closer, Queen Clarisse turned her head to the side and closed her eyes as his lips met her cheek. Laughing a little she placed her hand on his chest and pushed him back a little.
"Lord Vladimir, ahh!" Queen Clarisse exclaimed as he kissed her jaw.
"Ok Lord Vladimir that's enough, it's time to go." Came a voice behind them, causing the Lord to turn to find the source.
"And who are you to tell me it's time to go!" Lord Vladimir exclaimed, putting his arm around the Queen.
"I am Head of Security here, and the Queen's personal bodyguard. Surely you should know that by now, Sir!" Joseph answered honestly.
"Joseph, that is quite enough." Clarisse exclaimed.
"Yes yes I agree," Lord Vladimir agreed "So why don't you go away and leave us alone." He said and turned back to the Queen stood beside him.
"I'm sorry, I can not do that. I am here to protect the Queen, I take order's from her, and no one else, Sir!" Joseph answered and watched as he slowly turned back to him.
"It's quite alright Joseph, I can manage. You can go." Queen Clarisse exclaimed and watched as her personal bodyguard opened the car door.
"I'm afraid I can't do that, Your Majesty." Joseph answered, looking at her.
Looking up at the man beside her, she put her hand up to her forehead with a sigh and shook her head "Maybe you should go."
"Are you going to let this man," Lord Vladimir exclaimed, glaring at Joseph before looking back at Queen Clarisse. "Tell..."
"You should go," Clarisse interrupted, looking up at him. "It is rather late."
Sighing, Lord Vladimir shook his head and walked over to his waiting car. "I will call you in the morning," He said and looked over at Joseph before climbing into the car and slamming the door closed behind him.
Folding her arms, Clarisse stood and watched as his car pulled away, disappearing down the drive. "Please explain to me what just happened?" She asked and slowly turned to her bodyguard.
"It looked like he was getting a bit to close for comfort, and that you might need some help." He answered and watched as she lowered her arms.
"I had it under control." Clarisse said, looking over at him.
"But you looked very uncomfortable, Clarisse." Joseph answered and watched her shake her head.
Stepping closer "In future you leave, do you understand!"
Nodding, Joseph answered. "I was just looking out for you, protecting you."
"You do know that I am old enough to look after myself." Clarisse answered with a sigh.
"Yes I do, but I was just doing my job." Joseph nodded.
"I can take care of myself," Clarisse said, studying his face. "I don't need you to look out for me."
"If that's the case, why do you have a bodyguard for?" Joseph answered, watching her as she glared up at him.
"Yes, why do I have a bodyguard?" She said, folding her arms once again. "Which by the way, the last time I looked a bodyguard is meant to protect their employer, and not interfere with their personal life."
"Very well!" He exclaimed and looked away momentarily, before looking her in her eyes "Maybe I should quit, let you defend for yourself?" He answered in anger.
Studying his face a moment, before looking away with a shake of her head. "Good night, Joseph!" She exclaimed and began walking towards the stairs.
"Clarisse, I didn't mean it." Joseph exclaimed while turning to her, watching as she walked away. Getting angry he turned to the wall and punched it, hard. Letting out a groan he turned and shook his head, instantly regretting what he just done.
A moment later he turned towards the stairs, where Clarisse stood at the top, open mouthed. "In my office, now!" She snapped and walked through the doors of the palace.
Sighing Joseph looked down while shaking his hand, heading inside a moment later.