Clarisse woke up cold. The sun began timidly to appear... Silvia and Michael slept in another corner of the cabin, entwined in each other. By the sound of Joseph's breathing, Clarisse knew he was awake, away from her. This was insane. What had she done for him to be so cold and distant? She fought the urge to turn and lean against him. But Clarisse needed to know ...

"Joseph?" She whispered but he did not move or open his eyes.

"Joseph ... I know you're awake, please ..."

"Clarisse, are more people in the cabin and in need of sleep. And I'm tired." Clarisse opened his mouth to speak but could not. Nor bother to try to hide the tears. A painful lump in her throat prevented her from talking. Noiselessly, she left the cabin and went to sit in the sand, near a few embers that still remained. With a stick, she joined the embers in a pile. then she stood up and went to fetch wood. She brock the little sticks and put them on top of the coals, that began to burn, then she joined other major and within minutes, the heat of the flames contrasted with the cold she felt in her chest. She took one of the bottles of water, filled one of the shells, put it next to the fire to warm up and returned to sit. The tears flowed freely and she did not care. She was so weak ... She closed her eyes and tried to remember the last days ... the talks ... the actions! ANYTHING! Clarisse felt movement beside her and opened her eyes frightened. Agnes sat beside her and, without a word, put her arm around her shoulders. Without hesitation, Clarisse laid her head on her shoulder and wept.

"Do you want to talk?" Clarisse shook her head.

"Sometimes we just need a shoulder, not words." Agnes said. The two women were like that for almost an hour. The first to appear was Paul.

"This wind is terrible. I am cold. Good morning, ladies."

"Good morning, Paul."

"Is everything all right? How are you feeling, Clarisse?"

"I'm fine. Very cold, too."

"Good Morning!" Said Michael and Silvia. "You woke up early!"

"With this cold it is difficult to sleep. What a bad time to be on a desert island!" Paul said laughing.

"I hadn't cold, I slept very ..." Silvia interrupted Michael with an elbow.

"Well, let's warm water. At least we imagine that we have a splendid breakfast!" said Silvia.

"I miss my tea! I miss so much things… I never gave real value to the small things. I miss the sheets, my bed, the smell of roses, the rumors of the palace, the annoying laughter of Olivia, Lionel. But above all, I miss Amelia and Pierre. And Charlotte and Sebastian. Ho my ... I'm afraid we can not get out of here ... I fear what Mabrey can do ... "Agnes looked down and shook her hand in silence. Silvia sat beside Clarisse and hugged her.

"We'll get out of here, Clarisse. We'll start building the raft and get out of here!" Joseph was sitting slightly behind and remained silent. Harry arrived shortly after and without ceremony, took one of the shells and drank all the water.

"This water was for two, Harry. I'm getting tired of your arrogance. No one is your servant, you know?" Silvia said angrily. Harry smiled.

"I do not have to please anyone. And I do whatever I want, you understand this is not a democracy. If you do not like, the problem is yours."

"Harry, you really want to get in trouble. I will not allow you to speak to her like that! We all get fed up with you!"

"Look at that... another with the idea that we are in a fairy tale. Who are you? A married commander pretending to be madly in love with the stewardess... You already fuck her, you can stop pretending. Joseph already stopped…" And laughed.

"You're despicable!" Said Michael.

"I did not understand yet what's your problem, Harry."

"I have no problem, Clarisse. I am honest and direct! I'm not pretending. You, better than anyone, should understand me!"

"Me, why?"

"Think! See how people have changed since we got to this damn island! Nobody cares much to hide the true feelings. Are not you tired of being manipulated? Look at me! My wife just wasn't under Paul already, because we sleep in the same cabin! " He shouted. "That's the only thing because she's remains loyal to me!"

"Shut up!" Said Paul but Agnes grabbed him by the arm and would not let him go towards Harry.

"And you, Paul, now you are very holy, but first drag your wing to Clarisse, then Ruth and now to my wife! We are all opportunistic. I have the courage to accept it but all of you are liars and cowards."

"Enough!" Joseph said. "Do not get involved others in your filth. You suck. You make me sick!"

"Do I really make you sick? Are you sure is not the opposite?"

"You filthy son of the…"

"Don't you dare, commoner, don't you dare! YOU make me sick! But I'm glad we can all see the truly you!"

"Harry, stop it right now! You have no right to talk to Joseph like that!"

"And I don't need your pity, Clarisse!" Said Joseph angry.

"What? Pity? What are you talking about?"

"See what I mean, Clarisse?" Joseph rose and so does Harry.

"Open your eyes, for Heaven's sake, Clarisse! This pathetic old man used you! He just wanted to put on your bed, show everyone that it was he who fucked the queen and the power was his. But now we're on a desert island ... There is no one to impress... And he prefers things... More tender, more younger! "A second later, Joseph's fists hit full on Harry's face. Joseph was completely blind with rage. Harry could not answer. The violence of the blows was such that the only thing Harry wanted was trying to defend himself. Paul and Michael tried to stop Joseph but without success. He only stopped when Clarisse got himself between him and Harry .

"Joseph! Please! You're gonna kill him!" Joseph got up, looked at her and passed out. Clarisse tried to grab him but in vain. His weight also dragged her to the ground.

"Joseph! Joseph!" Called Clarisse. Michael and Paul knelt beside them. Agnes and Silvia too. A bloodied but conscious Harry stood alone near the fire.

"Ho my God! What the matter with him?" Asked Clarisse.

"Probably exhaustion. Help me Michael." Paul and Michael led him into the cabin. Clarisse sat beside him. Silvia brought water in a bottle.

"He must be dehydrated. Try to give him water with the bottle"

"Thank you Silvia." Clarisse said with a small smile. The five were with Joseph almost an hour, hoping he regained consciousness.

"Clarisse, we have to go get more water and fruit. Also have to check the traps. You'll be fine alone with him?"

"Of course, Michael. I'm sorry I didn't help, but I'm not going to let alone."

"You are a remarkable woman, Clarisse. If I were in your place and he had treated me as treated you, I never spoke to him again."

"It is not him, Silvia. Something happened to him. I ..."

"Clarisse, do not have to explain to us." Agnes said.

"Of course not, dear!"

"Thank you! All of you!" Said Clarisse. And they left the cabin. Clarisse knelt near Joseph's head. With careful, she touched his cheek and felt her hand wet.

"Joseph? Are you awake?" She whispered.

He did not answer but turned his face to the wall. Clarisse sat in silence and waited for the others left the camp. Shortly thereafter, Silvia peeked at the door:

"Come on. Are you sure that you stay well?"

"Of course. How's Harry?"

"He's in the other cabin, full of pain, ha ha ha!"

"Well done to him. See you later."

"See you later then." And they were gone. When the only thing left in the camp was the sound of wind and waves, Clarisse knelt again by Joseph.

"You gonna talk to me now?"

"I have nothing to say!"

"You have nothing to say? But what have I done to you?"

"Leave me alone, Clarisse! I can't stand this anymore. You don't need me, so leave me alone!"

"But WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT? What have I donne to You? Tell me! At least tell me why…"

"Please, Your Majesty, I don't deserved your pity. Do you want my resignation letter on your royal desk? Or do you prefer to fire me? I'm your servant Ma'am, so do as you're pleased!"

"I thought Harry was committing an atrocity with you ... But then, maybe he was right!" Clarisse said, sobbing uncontrollably. "I thought I was special but after all, I was only one more!"

"Do not ever say that!" Joseph said trying to get up. How could he be so stupid? He was losing Clarisse and that was one thing he could not stand.

"I say and think what I want!" Clarisse wiped her eyes with her hand, and when it was going to raise, Joseph grabbed her wrist.

"Let me go, Joseph. Haven't you hurt me enough?"

"No, do not go! I need you ..."

"You ... You need me ? No. I have no use for you here."

"Do not say that! Please! You really believe what Harry said?"

"YOU make me believe it! I gave you everything, Joseph! I gave you what was most precious, my soul! And you throw everything in the trash!"

"No, Clarisse! I love you!" He pulled her to him and held her in his arms.

"Let me go, Joseph!"

"I can not! I need you to understand ... I know I'm an old useless ..."

"Joseph ..." Clarisse tried to let go of his grip but failed.

"Let me speak, please! I love you, not the queen! But I cannot lose the constant need to protect you ..." Clarisse straightened up and looked him in the eye.

"Two days, two fights, two losses ... The broken ribs prevented me from help with basic tasks ... You never were up to me ... The constant humiliations from Harry ... and this island! Anyway , all this made me feel the most insignificant person in the world. Unable to even take care of the woman he loves. So I thought if you leave me, you could interest you by another person younger and more capable. .. " Unable to stop looking at him, Clarisse let out an arm from his embrace and, without his expected; gave him a slap in the face. Joseph stared.

"How dare you think that my feelings for you are so weak to the point of replace you in my heart? How dare you ..." Without waiting for another word, Joseph pulled her to him and kissed her desperately.

"Forgive me, please forgive me, Clarisse! I was a fool, I need you so much, my love!" And he kissed her again! But this time Clarisse showed him how much she missed him! A hand on his neck and another on his back, pulling him to her. She needed to feel every bit of his body.

"Don't you never, ever do this to me again! You are no old, much less useless! You're the man I love, who I need!"

"Forgive me, dear!"

"Shhh! Let's forget this happened, please! Hold me! I miss your arms!"