Walks by the Lake and Midnight Memories
Francis's POV
I decided to take a stroll out by my favorite place in the castle, the lake and woods. It would clear my mind off Mary, I had finally made the right decision and let her go. I was happy for Bash though, he and Lola were getting close and warming up. Just last night, I had seen Lola sitting on Bash's lap and Bash tickle her; it had made me sick and jealous. I didn't have feelings for Lola, but I would have given anything to feel that way about someone, other than Mary. I sat down dangerously close to the holy ground where Mary and Bash had kissed, and probably more. I couldn't care less, well possibly but I would never admit it. Suddenly I felt a light tap on my left shoulder. I would recognize that touch anywhere.
"Your Grace, may I help you," I said, not giving in to her sweet seductive smile.
"Well, yes. I want to sit with you and discuss some things,"
"Oh? I would love to stay and chat, but I have to go,"
"Okay then I'll make it quick. I can't sleep knowing that I don't have you. Love has clouded my judgment and I don't care, I will never move on from you. You kissed Olivia and I kissed Bash, let's move on from that. It's history. I don't want to start a speech, but forgive me? Are we ok?"
"Of course, I love you so," I kissed her knuckles and swiftly nodded. I wasn't going to be upset any long, but I don't think I could love as passionately as I did. I would pretend to be ok, and eventually we would return to the happy place we were.
I headed to my room and opened my door. Surprise guests were incredibly common these days.
"Olivia! What a pleasant surprise, how are you?"
"Good Francis, I heard from a little bird that you are not with Mary, so come and sit with me," She looked pretty good sitting on my bed so I thought why not.
I instinctively leaned in and crushed my lips against hers. She quickly responded, and I liked kissing someone who had experience. I tried to stop but she wouldn't. She crawled on top of me and began unbuttoning me shirt.
"Olivia, not now," I said trying to be as nice as I could.
"Don't talk," she replied and I gave in to her. It had been a while, but I felt young and alive.
Then there was a knock on my door.