Meeting the King (2)

I sat on the sofa across from the king and gave him a meaningful look, 'I have no idea what he wants to talk about but I need to show a strong force when facing this man.' I thought while I toughen my heart.

"Now that you are queen, you will have more responsibility but your main job is to look after Snow White. I will let you know now, I don't accept failure and I have always fixed any problems that arise in my kingdom." He said giving me a serious look.

I almost lost it when I heard his words, but I calmed my emotions and kept my face neutral. 'This cold man, I can't believe he would think I could harm that sweet bun.' I thought as I internally frowned.

"My king, I can assure you that I take my job very seriously and will have no problems. I might be young and I will have some obstacles but I will do my best as a mother." I said with a warm smile.

He gave a nod, "As long as you understand the way things will be in the coming days. I needed a mother for my daughter, not a queen but I'll treat you with respect during our union if you stay in line."

I listened to his words and could tell he meant them, the king of Friawin might be cold-hearted but he does have a human heart. 'If we can get along in peace then I will be happy.' I smiled at the peaceful thought.

Standing I gave the king a crustie, "My king, I know I took my formal vows in front of the royal court but let me give you my personal vow as your newly-wedded wife. You have already been a husband but I never been a wife and I'll have my faults but I hope we can get through them and stand strong. My wish for this union is to become a family, where can love, cry, or even argue but at the end of the day still stick together." I told him while never losing eye contact.

He started at me for a while and the silence in the air became frightful, I looked at him and wonder what he was thinking as he gave me a deep gaze. While my heart was starting to become anxious he let out a loud laugh.

I stood stiffly there and gave him a confused look, 'What is going on with this man?' I thought as I took a small step back in case his mood turns sour.

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When she first started to speak I thought she was only trying to win me over with flowery words but at the end, it truly sounded funny. I looked in her eyes as she looked in mine and could read her emotions as they jumped around and started to find her humorous.

'This lad, she is nothing like the rumors. If she was really putting on an act right now I must applause her at a great deal of talent it must take to say words with such feelings.' I thought with a smile. The mere thought brought a warm feeling toward my heart and made laugh out loud.

Getting my barrings I calmed myself, I stared at my bride and for the first time today I gave her a smile. "Haily, you have truly made me feel laughter in such a long time, for that I thank you," I said with true feelings.

Seeing her confused face made me happy, for the first time I glad I listen to my ministers' advice and picked they noble lady of the Locklow house as my queen. With her, by my side, I might not be as bored in this kingdom, especially if I can make her show that confused face.

Haily gave him a nervous smile, not knowing that Christopher was making plans to tease her until his heart was satisfied.

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Not knowing what to do at the king's statement, I gave him a small nervous smile and sat back down and waited to go to the ballroom. Everyone once in a while I would look at his face as his eyes were closed and see a small smile on his face.

'From what I know the king rarely smiles and almost never laugh. I wonder what I said that made him laughed that hard? Could it be that he finds my heartful and sincere words as a joke.' I thought with a heavy heart.

Shaking my head away from the thought I ignored him and thought about the ball, hoping I won't make a mistake. When I woke up in this world, I didn't understand anything but as the time went by some memories from this host body started to awaken. Now I understood some formal etiquette and names of some nobility, hopefully, I won't make a mistake.

Mentally preparing myself for the ball, I didn't notice Christopher giving me a look and an evil smirk. Both of us were interrupted by our thoughts when a maid came with our change of clothes and the royal crowns and capes.

Getting dressed in the full royal gear, a noble saint entered the room and led us to the ballroom. Before we announced I felt the king take my hand, looking up at him I gave him a confused look.

"This is our first appearance as the royal couple, do a good job, my queen." He whispered in my ear, then led me into the ballroom.