There were three simple knocks on Leana's door.
Ashara got up and answered the door. "Yes?"
"Message for Lady Leana."
Leana, who had been sitting at her dressing table stood up at the sound of her name.
"Yes, what is it?" She asked,
"The Queen asks for your presence at Dinner tonight. In their private hall, near their quarters at five o'clock." The young boy, obviously a Lannister stated.
Leana tensed slightly and looked at Ashara for help.
Ashara nodded encouragingly,
"Yes, I will be there." Leana said.
The boy nodded, before running off. Ashara shut the door behind him."My lady! Oh, how wonderful. The Queen is rather fond of you!"
"I am not so sure, though I do hope so. I will be her sister by marriage in two weeks."
"Isn't it exciting?"
"In a way."
"My lady, you only have an hour until you must dine with the Queen." She reminded her.
"Really? So soon? Well, I must change. I shall wear my favourite green dress. I will wear my hair as I usually wear it."
"Of course my lady."
Leana's thoughts ran wild. Would she dine with just the Queen? That would be awkward, and terrifying for her. Would the King be there? What about the Princes and Princess? Jaime. Tyrion. If either or both were there, things would be easy. Conversation flowed with those too. Leana was excited and nervous - what if she embarrassed herself? That would be truly mortifying.
When Leana joined the Queen, her children, Jaime and Tyrion, they'd just begun to sit down. Except for Jaime - he strolled over to her and pulled out her chair for her. She smiled softly in thanks before sitting down.
It was already embarrassing. Jaime then went and sat opposite her.
At the top of the table, Cersei sat, with Petar on her left and Torren to her right, sitting on the Left of Leana. Jaime sat in the middle of Petar and Roslin. Lukas, the heir, sat opposite his mother at the bottom of the table, with Tyrion too his left and Roslin to his right.
Leana was grateful to be seated next to Tyrion.
"Thank you, your grace; for inviting me to dine with you."
"Oh please... It was my pleasure. We will be sisters soon, will we not?"
"Yes, your grace." Leana answered, glancing at Jaime who was smirking at her.
"Does that mean you will be our Auntie?" Roslin asked,
"Yes, it does." Cersei replied, for Leana.
Leana had only had the honour of talking to Princess Roslin once, when she was asked to help with the embroidery lesson that the Princess had asked to attend.
"She will be your sister too, when I marry Sansa." Lukas added, lounging in his seat.
"She's much looking forward to that, your grace, It's all she talks about." Leana told him. "But don't tell her I told you so." Leana winked, smiling. Her sister would kill her if she knew.
Lukas sat up at that comment.
"What about our wedding? Do you look forward to that?" Jaime asked her, as if trying to embarrass her on purpose.
"Jaime. You can't do that! Every bride looks forward to her wedding. Dear me, look, you've made her blush!" The Queen scolded her twin brother.
"It is fine your grace." Leana admitted, though her cheeks were a deep red. "Yes. The Queen is right, every girl looks forward to their wedding. Including me." Her answered was confident, and Jaime flashed her a dazzling smile.
The children of the family now talked amongst themselves -which was for the better actually - as the food started to be served.
"Lord Tyrion, will you be joining us in Casterly Rock?" She asked.
"Yes, much to my father's dismay. You won't have to put up with me constantly, so I would not worry."
"Oh no. On the contrary. You company is quite fascinating."
"I think so too. But, like he has already said, our father disagrees. That is his loss." Jaime explained.
"Will I get to meet him?"
"Yes, when you arrive at Casterly Rock. But after that, I doubt you'll be seeing much of him. He spends his time everywhere else." Tyrion said, "It's rather blissful."
Leana couldn't help but laugh softly.
"Your grace, what was your wedding like?" She asked, taking the attention of her.
"It was very grand, and I loved every moment of it. Everything was tied together, and everyone seemed to enjoy it. I did not, however, get the privilege of knowing Robert before hand. I wish I had - I am rather jealous of the relationship you'd have the good fortune of having with my dear brother Jaime, before the wedding." Cersei told her honestly.
Leana looked from the Queen to Jaime, and both shared a smile.
Tyrion rolled his eyes. This was ridiculous - he was surprised they hadn't fucked yet.
"I look forward to this wedding." Cersei said simply, smiling, her face smug, knowing she had brought them together.
