Chapter 8
Charlotte entered hastily into Clarisse's office. Clarisse was sitting on the couch reading the agreement she had managed to make with Russia. They needed everyone to be an ally, Genovia was a neutral country after all.
"Your Majesty?"
"What is it Charlotte?"
"I know this wont please you at all but Prince Edmond asked to have dinner with you."
"Oh God! Today things keep getting worse and worse!" she said and banged her hands on her desk feeling obviously helpless.
"So… what shall I tell him?"
"Well I can't deny him that. I'll meet him at the dining room at exactly 8.30. Do tell him that I do not appreciate tardiness!"
"Of course Your Majesty"
As soon as Charlotte left Joseph entered the room quietly. Clarisse looked up immediately.
"Olivia you may go" she said and turned to Joseph.
"I need to talk to you." Joseph whispered.
"I'm listening"
"No not here. Come let's go for a walk in the garden."
Clarisse was suddenly very curious to see what Joseph had to tell her so she followed him quietly. She was breathing deeply the fresh air when Joseph began talking.
"My dear Clarisse, I know that Edmond's presence here upsets you so I decided to leave my other responsibilities for a while and be your body guard."
"But Joseph you already are!"
"I know that but I'm also the Head of Security and I'm not always around. I don't stand at your door at night and that's exactly what I'd like to be doing now"
"Joseph, although you standing outside my room not to mention inside is very tempting" she said teasingly, "I would feel much safer if you are in charge of everything! Never the less thank you for caring" she said and smiled sweetly
"If you say so, I can't argue with the Queen" he said and pulled her close in a hug.
"A wise decision!" she said and kissed his cheek.
"I love you Clarisse!"
"I love you too!" she replied and leaned in to give him a kiss. At first it was soft and sweet but then Joseph decided to deepen it. He touched his tongue on Clarisse's lower lip and feeling her encouragement he started kissing her passionately. Edmond pulled the curtain and observed them. "How disgusting!" he thought and grimaced.
"Don't worry Clarisse. Soon you will be mine and you'll learn what's like to kiss a real man" he said and walked slowly towards the dining room.
Clarisse usually wanted to be presentable but this time she didn't really care. She simply put on quickly a peach light dress and went downstairs.
"Your Majesty…" Edmond said and stood up as she entered the room. Clarisse didn't answer but let a forced smile. It wasn't a formal dinner so a smaller table was set. "I wish they would make these tables bigger!" Clarisse thought as she sat next to him and realised how close his horrible face was.
"Is there something wrong?"
"Oh no, I was a bit absent minded" Clarisse tattered.
"How is our little Princess?" utter disgust filled Clarisse. How did he even dare to use Mia just to begin a conversation!
"She's fine." Clarisse said sharply.
"I've been on a trip around the world, you know"
"Oh really?" answering rather uninterested
"Have I told you that you look wonderful today?"
"Thank you" she firmly said
Clarisse saw Joseph entering the room and relaxed a bit. He looked so handsome! Her thoughts were abruptly interrupted by feeling Edmond's hand touching her knee and moving up to her hip. She felt her body shiver and pulled away from him immediately.
Joseph had seen that. "I could smash this beast's face right now!" he thought. He was furious! How dared he touch her? He should watch him more closely. That snake! Thankfully God loved Genovia and he was born second, otherwise the weasel would be King. The very thought upset him.
"Excuse me, I need to get some work done before the meeting tomorrow. I have to leave Edmond. Goodnight!" she said and rushed outside. Joe followed her but it was hard to keep up with her when she was angry! Edmond was left alone. "This is just the beginning my dear, just the beginning." He thought and smiled wickedly.
Up in her suite Clarisse changed into her nightdress and sat next to the fire. The thought of what happened made her tremble and tears started forming in her eyes.
"Is that a tear Clarisse?"
"Oh no Joseph it's nothing. Just a little bug in my eye."
"No. You must mean a huge insect! You don't have to pretend Clarisse. Not with me. I've seen everything."
"It's just so difficult having him around here!"
"I know. I told you we could have him hanged in the court yard but you refused!" Joseph said tying to cheer her up.
"I wish it was that simple! I mean look what he's done to me! He's only touched me once and I fell apart. I can still feel his slimy hand on me!"
"Perhaps I can do something about that." Joseph said and leaned down, picked her leg up and started placing butterfly kisses on her toes moving slowly up to her knee.
"Joseph…."
"Sssssshh This time is for your own good!" he said and chuckled softly.
Clarisse leaned back and sighed. Was this right? It surely felt right she thought and immediately scolded herself for that. Joseph continued pushing her nightdress up and kissing her inner thigh and finally reaching her hip
"How do you feel now?"
"Perfect!"
Joseph lied gently on top of her and began kissing her passionately. Clarisse moaned softly and rolled on top of him without breaking their kiss. She slowly stood up and pulled him up with her.
"I think that's enough now!" she said with a smirk on her face.
Joseph cleared his throat and shook his head to recover from the shock.
"Goodnight and thank you!" she said and kissed him playfully on the lips.
"One of these days…."
"Goodnight…." She exclaimed waiting for him to leave.
"Goodnight" he said lovingly and closed the door behind him.
Clarisse lied down and with Joseph's image in her head fell asleep.
"Be careful Your Majesty!" Edmond whispered in the dark.
To be continued……
