I'm sorry for the lack of update... The things is, my family think that writing stories is a waste of time, and they forbid me from writing. So I can only update my stories when I'm alone, which is hard since my family is always around. I thank you all for your patience and for the lovely reviews! Here's a new chapter!
"Your Majesty, is there anything I can get for you?" Lady Brooke asked noting the bored look on Gabriella's face.
Gabriella gave her a small smile before shaking her head. Lady Grace just spent 2 hours teaching her how to be a proper Queen which involves acting like royalty such as walking with head held perpendicular to her neck, walking with every step not more than 6 inches, the proper way to place her hands while sitting and many more which exhausted her. All those lessons made her wonder why would anyone wanted to be a Queen.
But throughout the lessons, her mind kept drifting back to the day before when she apologized to the King that leads to arguing with him, again. She knew that that argument was her fault but she just couldn't stand his harshness towards her. She knew that he does not want to marry her in the first place, but neither did she, that doesn't mean that he has to be so mean towards her. But she did regret speaking of his mother in front of him. She didn't mean to hurt him or insult him, she was mad. But one good thing about it was that she finally saw the emotional side of the King. It surprised her and scared her slightly when she saw emotions swimming in his eyes. She always think of the King as a cold, quiet, and never experience emotions. He never showed any feelings even when she argued with him until she mentioned about his mother.
His mother must meant a lot to him. she thought to herself. And if she were him, she would probably be as hurt as him. Stupid! Stupid! Stupid! She scolded herself mentally. Why do I have to mention about his mother? Where is my sense of wisdom?
She remembered how panicked and scared she was and how hard her mind spin to think of ways to make him feel better, and the first thing that came to mind is to say sorry. But unfortunately, he didn't seemed to hear her and proceed to walk away. And without her knowing, she had moved towards him as quick as lightning and stopped him from moving further. She remembered clearly that she can see his expression perfectly well from where she stood.
His expression was indescribable, and it actually pained her when she saw that which leads her to place her hands on his cheeks hoping this gesture would make that feeling he had go away. For a second, she thought it was working until he suddenly looked up and all those emotions and feelings in his eyes were gone leaving a hard and cold expression on his face. Before she could even figure out why, she was told to leave.
And she did as she was command, wondering what did she do that made him change so suddenly.
"Your majesty? My Queen..."
Gabriella snapped back from her thoughts and turned her head to her left to see Lady Brooke staring at her worriedly. "Yes?"
"Is your Majesty feeling poorly? Would you like to take a rest?" Lady Brooke asked, concern filling her eyes.
"No, I'm fine. I was just...thinking." Gabriella replied with a smile. It is good to have company, but sometimes it is still strange to have someone follow you wherever you go.
"Oh...Would you like a tour around the garden? It would probably lighten up your mood..." Lady Brooke asked in a hopeful voice.
"That would be lovely..." Gabriella said with a bright smile while following Lady Brooke out of the building. As soon as she saw the magnificent garden, she gasped loudly. The garden was wide and beautiful, filled with all kinds of flowers. There was also a few garden bench and tables where they can have tea while enjoying the view of the garden.
"It is beautiful!" Gabriella exclaimed with a small laugh, her gaze was following a blue butterfly that was fluttering across flowers.
"But your Majesty has been here before remember?" Lady Brooke asked.
"Oh right..." Gabriella said with a smile playing on her lips while recalling the time when she took a walk with Arthur. She didn't really notice the garden that time since she was too nervous around him.
Lady Brooke smiled, feeling glad that the Queen had finally feel relaxed. She had never seen the Queen so happy ever since she came into the castle. She was always deep in thoughts though her smile was always on her lips.
"Would you like some tea, my Queen?" Lady Brooke asked while motioning towards the garden with her left hand.
"No, thank you. I shall just walk around..." Gabriella said and began to walk slowly through the garden. She had always loved flowers and even planted dozens of sunflowers back home. Sunflower was her favourite flower, it would brighten up her days with just one look at them. She frowned when she couldn't find any sunflower in the garden. She stopped walking and turned towards Lady Brooke. "Is it possible to have a small garden of my own?"
Lady Brooke looked confused before replying. "Is it Your Majesty want to name this garden after you?"
"No, what I mean is, I want a bareground where I can plant my own flowers...And have somewhere I can call my own..." She said in a soft voice before whispering the last sentence. She spotted a yellow tulip and reached out to touch it gently.
"Oh! There is an empty space next this garden! I'm sure your Majesty can use it if you like!" Lady Brooke said excitedly, eventhough she knew it was inapproriate for the Queen to dirty her hands with soil and dirt, but she would do what ever it takes to make the Queen happy. If the Queen is happy, she is happy. "I will show you!"
Gabriella giggled as she followed Lady Brooke to where her soon to be garden will locate. The space was just beside the Royal Garden and right in front of the brick wall that surrounds the castle.
"Where does that door leads to?" Gabriella asked pointing at a hardwood door on the brickwall.
"To the town, Your Majesty..." Lady Brooke said while smiling up at her. "The servants uses this door when we needed to go out of town to get supplies for the kingdom." She finished before raising an eyebrow when she noticed the interest in the Queen's eyes.
"I see..." Gabriella said her eyes not leaving the hardwood door. "Well, can you prepare some seeds for me? Sunflower seed would be nice..."
"Of course, your Majesty. I will also get some gardening tools for you, My Queen."
"Yes, that would be lovely! Thank you very much!" Gabriella grinned, her heart filled with anticipation knowing she can at least do something she love in the castle.
"There is no need to say thank you, My Queen..." Lady Brooke said eventhough she was grinning from the words Gabriella said. "It is our job to serve you..."
Before Gabriella could say anything, Lady Brook exclaimed. "Oh, how forgetful of me!"
"What's the matter?"
"I forgot to show you your wedding gift from the King, Your Majesty!" Lady Brooke said with her eyes wide.
"It is alright, you can show me now." Gabriella said before realising she had also forgotten about the gift.
"You would love it, your Majesty!" Lady Brooke exclaimed leaving Gabriella wondering what the wedding gift could be.