Hi, again! Thanks for the nice reviews!
maliaphire: Well, I would like to answere your question, but it's a important part of the story and I don't want everyone to know if Jon has slept with her or not. But well, you'll maybe find out in thenext chapter.
Chapter 8: Are you gay?
The way to Duke Gareth's office had seemed like hours to Alanna. She tried to tell herself that Duke Gareth didn't want to see her because of that 'gay thing' and that he wanted to discuss something else with her. But to be honest, she didn't believe herself. The whole way she was thinking of a good explaining, but nothing came to her mind.
When she finally knocked on Duke Gareth's office door, her heart was beating very quickly. She knew that everything depended on her now. She could solve the problem, but she also could make it worse.
"Come in", she heard Duke Gareth's voice. Alanna sighed and stepped in. "You asked for me, your grace?", she asked.
"Yes, please sit down, Alan.", Duke Gareth said and, to Alanna's surprise, he didn't seem to be angry. Alanna waited a moment but then she did as she was told and sat down on a chair in front of the desk.
"First of all, Alan, I want to apologize.", the duke began, "My reaction was mean and exaggerated. But still, something must be done. The country just can't have a gay king. Do you understand that?"
Alanna, as red as a tomato, nodded.
"That's good. Well, Alan, I have a question and it is important that you tell the truth. So, Alan, are you gay? Or is only Jonathan?", he asked, looking deep into her eyes.
Alanna swallowed. "Well, your grace, it's a bit more difficult. Jonathan isn't really gay. That night,...he had drunk very much, because Lady Delia, you know, she had ignored him the whole day and he was really upset and angry. Well, I don't know why he had kissed me, but he hasn't even rememered it that morning. Anyway, today he has talked at least half an hour about the pretty beautiful eyes of Lady Delia. I really don't think he is gay, your grace", she said - or stuttered.
That wasn't that bad, was it? Maybe he believes me, Alanna thought.
Duke Gareth raised his brows. "You're sure, Alan?"
"Yes, your grace".
Duke Gareth wrinkled his brow and looked down on his desk for a moment. Then he looked back at Alanna. He sighed. "Well, thank you, Alan, you were a great help. You don't know how relieved I am."
Alanna wanted to stand up and walk out, but then...
"Alan, wait a moment.", Duke Gareth said.
Alanna sat down on the chair again and got panic.
"Alan, if Jon does anything like that again, you have to tell me, okay?", he said.
"Yes, your grace", she said and felt silly for saying that answer again.
Duke Gareth patted her on the back."Your a good boy, Alan. You can go now."
Alanna turned around and left the room. Outside she leaned against the wall and sighed of relief. She had really found a way out. She walked back to her room and looked at the connecting door to Jonathan's room. What should she do? Wait until tomorrow? Tell him now?
She decided to talk to him now, but the door was locked. She knocked, but no answer came. She sighed and thought that it would be the best to wait until the next day.
Hi, the next chapter will be funny and fluffy and...oh you know...Jon shouts, Alanna shouts...I like that. ;-)! Please review!
