"Lady Acacia, Prince Valentine has arrived." Informed the servant while lowering her had. Acacia smiled. It was time to begin.
"Show him in. Do not make the prince wait."
"Yes my lady."
Her demands were always changing. Just before she had made the prince wait for a whole hour, just to show she was worth it. Servants never asked follow up questions, or argued back. No one wished to test her patience. If angered, Acacia could be a vicious snake, spewing poison at every direction. She was a tyrant who decided life and death inside this mansion, with not much concern about another human being. Since childhood she was spoiled rotten and got whatever she wished for, so word "no" was unacceptable to her. Even so Acacia was a skilled actress who played a role of an innocent and kind girl to perfection. Everyone outside of her residence was fooled by her. If not for the fact that playing such a boring role was to annoying for a whole day, even her servants would have no idea of who she truly was. Here she showed her colors freely and by doing so made everyone miserable.
Valentine was practically running down the corridor and finally reached the room Acacia was in. He hurriedly pushed the servants aside and opened the doors himself. There lie Acacia on the sofa with paled face and a doctor at her side. Valentine ran to her and kneeled, holding her hand in his. "What is wrong my dear? Tell me! Did someone do something to you?"
She giggled with a beautiful voice and looked at him. "Do not be silly. Who would dare touch me when a crown prince himself is protecting me. I am not sick my love. On the contrary..." She gently touched her stomach and smiled.
Prince Valentine also looked down and his jaw dropped. He touched her stomach with both of his hands. "Do you mean to tell me you are... you..."
"Congratulations my prince. You are soon to be a father." Said the doctor with his had lowered in respect.
Valentine laughed out loud and kissed her. "I can not believe it. Even though we were so careful... It is truly a miracle."
Acacia received his kisses with a smile, but suddenly it faded away and only sadness remain on her beautiful face. Valentine stoped and looked at her. "What is wrong?"
"I... I do not think it is wise to give birth to this child."
Valentine stood up furious and yelled. "How dare you?! You do not wish to bare my child and even plan on killing it?"
"No! No!That is not what I mean. It's just that people will never respect neither me nor him. How could a child of a lover ever be worthy to even call you a father. I could never bare to rase him. It would brake my heart. Forgive me let us just get read of it and try again in two years when I will finally be allowed to be by your side. Maybe I will be fortunate to get pregnant again or maybe..." She could not go on and broke down crying.
Valentines anger disappeared and all that was left was sorrow and pity for her. There love was not a passionate one were he could not even leave her side, but he loved her tenderly still. Not for her beauty, but for the years spent together and the loyalty shown throughout it. There was no one he trusted more then Acacia. It's true that this news was trouble for him. Her being pregnant now could potentially ruin the union between the two countries. That was why he was being so careful to not get her pregnant. Still, what happened had already happened. He needed to care for his country, but not at the expense of his lover and his own child.
"No. We will never kill our child. He will be the happiest little kid on this great land and one day even rule over it. I will make sure of it. In the first place Lola will never bare my offsprings. Even if she dose they will never have any right to the throne. I can not make you a queen my love. Only thing I can do at this point is make you my mistress right away, but I promise you this, our child shall be the next King after me." Yes he would somehow convince the king to grant this union. Matti Ushgul was fond of Acacia already and if he new of his soon to be born grandson, than he would agree to making her a mistress right away. As for Lola. He would have to make her marry him even if the promise between the countries was technically broken and be a quiet and obedient queen figure only in name. It would not be easy, but still he needed to at least try.
Acacia smiled sweetly and hugged him. How dare he think that she would be a mare mistress and stand below that ugly being. She sighed. Still this was enough for now. Valentine was stupid if he thought Ujarma would stand for such a violation of terms. They would cancel the engagement immediately. Of course that was not wat Acacia wanted at all. She needed Lola to marry into the royal family of Dali and not let this strong country get away and make the union with their rivals. Lola needed to stay, just not at Valentines side. She seemed quite close with the first prince. Shermandin would never sit on the throne of Dali for many reasons. One of which being his loyalty to his brother. Acacia was also quite sure he was still in love with her and that gave her confidence to grant him that ugly princess. How could he ever be happy being married to Lola, when he loved someone as beautiful as her. All she needed to do was ruin the reputation of princess Lola for good, so that she would not become a threat to her after being forced to marry prince Shermandin. Her smile was evil incarnate and the servant standing at the door shivered at the mare sight of it.
The next day Valentine went to the court and begged King Matti Ushgul to grant Acacia the title of a mistress right away, so that his new born child would have a title and honor to his birth. Matti Ushgul new what this would mean and frowned. He was angry at the prince for getting Acacia pregnant before the marriage. He could freely grant the title to her after the union and disregard the two year deal, but now this would complicate matters further.
"You have truly disappointed me today. A man who is to be a king in the future should be able to show at least some restraint. Yet you not only had relationship with Acacia agains my orders, but even got her pregnant. Even if she is to become your mistress now, her reputation will not easily recover from this."
Valentines had was getting lower and lower. He had truly made a grave mistake. One that could not be changed anymore now that the whole court had heard of it. Still it was his child and he would protect him till the end. "I know my mistakes father, but please do not punish my child for them."
Matti sighed. How could he let his own grandchild be born in disgrace. Maybe if Acacia was of low birth and not a daughter of a highly regarded general he could have disregarded her and the unborn child, but that was only a mare wish. She was not someone the prince could just disgrace and abandon. "I will consider your request and inform you of my decision. You may take your leave."
"Thank you your majesty." Said Valentine and left the court room. He was relieved. It was obvious that the king would support him. Now all that was left was to make sure Lola still married him even after hearing this news. He immediately headed to her residence, before the rumors of today would leave the courtroom and reach her ears.