18. King William's Trick

"What is your daughter feeling right now? I wish I could tell you everything. About feelings about hope and everything. I promise to be a loyal listener. That's if you don't mind, dear."

Princess Mariana looked at King William then nodded. For some reason there was a feeling of happiness when she saw the middle-aged man in front of her being very gentle towards her as if she was the father she had longed for.

"Is it okay when I call you father, Your Majesty? I am afraid that everyone will say I am disobedient for daring to call Your Majesty an improper name."

King William shook his head. He then reached out his hand to stroke Princess Mariana's head.

"No one dares to say that my daughter is disobedient to me. You are a good daughter who always loves your family, it is proven that you have always been with your mother. If you are not a good girl, of course you prefer to leave your mother who was sick at that time. Isn't that right? Your togetherness with your mother has proven that you are a good and loving woman towards your family. When someone says you are ungodly then I will be the first to eradicate them. I will not hesitate to punish them and put them in prison underground. Do you mind and still hesitate to call me daddy?"

Princess Mariana shook her head. Even though she was still awkward she tried to look at King William and then bowed. Once again she wanted to pay homage to a man who had greatly appreciated herself and her mother.

"F-father."

King William smiled at the call from Princess Mariana.

"Thank you, honey. Thank you for accepting me as your father. I promise to love you with all my heart."

"I should be the one to thank you, Father. This lowly me can be accepted in a large kingdom like the kingdom of Arrandelle."

King William nodded. He then took Princess Marianna for a walk around the garden behind the palace. Several times King William tried to give her some of the fruits she picked straight from the tree. King William's palace was indeed rich in fruits and this made Princess Mariana even more amazed at the gentleness of King William's attitude and behavior towards her.

"Is my daughter happy today? I hope to be able to accompany my daughter around the palace tomorrow. I will introduce you to the servants and soldiers. I will ask them to teach you various martial arts so that you can survive when someone tries to disturb you. "

Princess Mariana was stunned to hear what King William said. She never thought that the man would offer her to learn self-defense. An activity that had been strictly forbidden by her father when she was in the Zephyra kingdom.

"Is what you say true? Can I learn self-defense with the soldiers here? Oh my God, thank you for finally giving me the opportunity to learn. So far, Nyctophilic father has always forbidden me to make friends with the soldiers and men in the village. Zephyra's royal palace except with my brother, Prince Leonel."

After saying her sister's name, Princess Mariana fell silent again. Her gloomy face looked very cloudy, even more cloudy than before she mentioned her brother's name. King William, who understood what made Princess Mariana sad, now immediately took Princess Mariana's hand and brought her into the princess' palace.

"I know you are missing your brother. Promise me to be a good and obedient son. I will try to find the whereabouts of the brother you love. I also promise to unite you."

Princess Marianna was stunned to hear what King William said. He then stretched out his hand to hug King William as an expression of gratitude to the man who had been willing to accompany him all this time.

A few moments passed and then King William returned to the room. He wanted to put his heart in order so that he could keep Princess Mariana happy when he was with her so that she would have the opportunity and plenty to win over her mother.

"Brother looks very happy today. Is there anything that makes you different from the previous day? Your brother always saw his brother's gloomy face before Queen Ladyana came to this palace."

King William smiled and left his brother without saying a word. Prince Phillips who saw his brother happy, smiled. In her heart she prayed that her sister's happiness would always be there and that she would be able to get rid of the man she loved so much that she could maintain her feelings.

"If mother knew that my brother was currently in love, mother would be very happy. Especially if they were together. married and has children as mother always wanted."

Prince Philips stepped out of his place to go to his palace room. He wants to change his clothes and meet his mother and father who are currently on vacation at a villa in the Amazonian forest. Several times the people sent by his father and mother sent messages to Philips to come to their place of vacation to report on the condition of King William after his wife left him.

In his room, King William then lay down after cleaning himself in the bathroom. He looked up at the ceiling trying to imagine the Queen Ladyana who always refused his attention.

"Oh my God, why does it feel like falling in love? I'm not a young man anymore and this isn't the first time I've fallen in love but why is this feeling so beautiful? Especially when I see her face turning red with anger. The queen is beautiful but fiercely extraordinary. But for some reason "

King William then closed his eyes, trying to sleep. He really wanted to rest but somehow his mind still couldn't be diverted. He was still busy thinking about the attitude and behavior of Queen Ladyana.

He immediately got up and walked out of his room. Slowly but surely his steps were approaching towards the Palace occupied by Queen Ladyana. In silence he looked at the woman who was silent while looking far ahead. Somehow King William felt very sad to see the woman he loved sad thinking about something.

"I really want to hug you to calm your feelings, honey. I really can't wait for the time when you and I go up the aisle and make a vow of allegiance to love each other for the rest of our lives."

"Amen. I also hope so, Your Majesty the King."

King William looked at the source of the voice. He never thought that someone would hear his wish.