Lord Harrison's Estate

You start to clean up and get dressed.

(What am I going to do with Lord Jackson?)

You finish dressing and you arrive at Lord Harrison's estate. The most beautiful estate appears before your eyes. Lushes gardens and fountains complimenting the building itself.

"If Lord Harrison asks for your hand in marriage, you'll definitely be living the high life..."

"Don't be silly....but yes, yes I will" You laugh and giggle together at the thought. You open the carriage and immediately there's someone that helps you out of the carriage. They escort you to the tea room and you marvel at the beauty of the house as you go.

Kendra laughs "Magnificent! I can see myself being the Lady of this hou-"

"Who will be the lady?" Lord Harrison walks in.

"Uhm....I...."

"I was just saying that being a Lady of a house is hard work and Kendra here, was agreeing with me"

"Yes...yes that's right" You can audibly hear how she sigh a breath of relief. "I only can imagine what hard work it must be. Please have a seat, miladies"

You sit on the luxurious soft couches and you almost feel like a queen. Lord Harrison sits next to Kendra. Then a server comes in and bring tea and cake.

"It's a beautiful display, Lord Harrison" Kendra gives her best smile

"Yes....It's quite breathtaking" He stares at Kendra as he speaks. She giggles and blush.

One of his servants walks in. "I'm sorry to interrupt, your grace, but there's a messenger here to see Lady Bennett"

"Oh, I wonder what that's about. If you'll please excuse me? I'll be right back" She leaves the room. You and Lord Harrison sits in silence until he speaks. "Did you see the King last night?" You gasp at his words and try not to let out a peep.

"I know all about your little rondevu, Lady Winters. He told me that he'll see you last night before he leaves"

"Oh, uhm...then....yes I saw him"

"I know that it's none my business and that I shouldn't interfere but I just feel I need to tell you something" You try to not sound too excited about his words. "Please tell me, Lord Harrison....I'll really appreciate the information..."

"I just want you to know that he was extremely heartbroken when he left last night..."

"I know, my Lord, I saw it in his eyes but you must know that he's betrothed..."

"I know this but all I'm saying is that his circumstances isn't always as it seem-"

"I'm back, it was just a small matter that needed to be discussed. Did I miss something?" Kendra comes walking in.

"No! I mean, we were just discussing the feast from last night and how delicious it was"

"Uhm...right, of course. It was fine dining"

Lord Jackson appears in all his glory "Am I interrupting something or am I just in time?"

"You're right on time, Lord Jackson" Lord Harrison comment. Lord Jackson walks straight to you and takes your hand, kissing it.

"Good day, Lady Winters" He stares you straight in the eyes while kissing you hand. "Good day, Lord Jackson"

"May I?" He gestures to the seat next to you. "Of course"

"Are you having a good day so far, milady?" Lord Jackson looks at you. "Yes thank you, my Lord and yourself?"

"The day just got a whole lot better..." He stares in your eyes. You blush a little. "It seems everyone here has a beautiful and better day today"

Everyone laugh and then you pair off, starting to have your own conversations.

"You seem to have a habit of disappearing, Lady Winters? You left the hunt and then the banquet again. Am I boring you so much, that you feel you need to leave?"

"Not at all, my Lord. I enjoy your company very much. I just....I'm just going through....some things at the moment that needed my attention. You just caught me on the wrong days, I guess"

"I completely understand, milady. I just have one question for you. Are you going to disappear on me today again?" You laugh a little. "Not today, Lord Jackson"

Lord Harrison interrupts your conversation "I think we had enough tea for one day. Would you like to have a tour of my gardens?"

"That sounds like a good idea, my Lord" Kendra answers

"Then, let's be off" You walk outside and you can't believe your eyes as you walk through the garden. The garden starts off beautiful and then it changes to something different. The garden is cut into different shapes

You smile "Wow, Lord Harrison, it's very unique..." Everyone laughs and then it just gets weird and very very cute. A few different animals carved out of the bushes.

Kendra cries out "Aaahhhh!! I love it, Lord Harrison! It's so beautiful!"

"I'm really glad you like this, because..." He gestures to the next opening. You look around the corner and see giant cats cut out of the bushes. You gasp "What??"

"Lord Harrison, do you have a thing for cats??" Lord Jackson asks.

"I don't know, what gave it away?"

"It's enormous and so absolutely adorable. I love cats! It's like it's made for me!" Kendra almost jumps around like a little girl of excitement. Lord Harrison just stand and stare at her as she adores the garden, completely head over heels for her.

You add "It's so nicely done, Lord Harrison. You should give me your gardeners name. Who's idea was this?"

"The King's" You choke in your spit when he says the words so nonchalant. You cough.

"Are you okay, Lady Winters?" Lord Jackson touches your back.

"*cough*....yes, I'm fine thank you...so the King, you say?...Uhm"

"Yes. He suggested that I should put the things that I love on display for the world to see and this way no one can take away the things I love. Also, this way, I can look at what I love every day for the rest of my days"

His words almost slap you in the face as the certainty of your feelings for the King rings more true than ever.

(I want to see him every day and I want to be the one that he puts on display so that the world can see what he loves....not princess Catherine)

"Lady Winters?" Lord Jackson looks at you

"Yes?"

"Where did you go?"

"Oh, I'm sorry. I guess I was in my thoughts again? It seems to be a habit of mine" He takes your hand and once more he gives it a kiss.

"That's what I like about you"

(What am I doing with him?) Everyone admires the garden and then go back to the mansion.

"Who's in the mood for a game of charades?" Lord Harrison looks very excited. "That sounds like a good idea" Kendra looks lovingly at him

"Yes, I won't mind a game or two but if you'll excuse me, I have to go and powder my nose" You stand up

"Of course, milady. We'll await your return" Lord Jackson adoringly you.

You walk to the restroom but a room close by catches your attention. You look around you to see if anyone was watching you and then you peek into the room. The room is filled with pictures and medals for horse racing. You look at one of the pictures. It's a picture of a younger King and his father in front of a horse.

(Why would there be pictures of him and his father, in Lord Harrison's house?)

Then you have a closer look and find that all the pictures are of the King and some of his father at horse racing events or with horses. You take a look at the ribbons. You see that all of them have a name on "Prince James". Every one of them is either first or second place.

(Oh my gosh? Is this the Kings room? In Lord Harrison's house?)

"It's amazing, isn't it?" Lord Harrison walks in.

(Oh shit!)