I walked upstairs and headed towards my chambers to prepare for the party, when I noticed King Arlo waiting outside my chambers. "King Arlo! What a pleasant surprise!", I chuckled. "Well, I wanted to speak with you in private.", he said in a serious tone. King Arlo was a very handsome man, no wonder my cousin is interested in him. He is a King, and he is handsome. "Well, then let's talk.",I said as I pointed towards my door. He opened the door and let me walk in first. I turned around and said, "What is it, you wanted to talk to me about?"
"I wanted to know what you would be wearing to the ball tonight so I could match you, and I wanted to make an offer, if I may?", He said very seriously. "Go on, you may make an offer to me. And I don't believe it would be appropriate if we matched, when you are engaged to my cousin.", I stated. "Well then, at least I know my place in your heart. I wanted to offer an alliance when you become Queen of Teleria. You will need a strong kingdom beside you, or Teleria will look weak and people will attack.",He said. Before I could get a word out, Clara walked in abruptly. "I can't believe this! Rah! Oh! My lady, sorry to interrupt your conversation...",Clara shouted. "It's okay Clara, King Arlo was just leaving.",I glared at him. How could he speak of such a thing! King Arlo bowed and took his leave. "My Lady, you should get ready for the ball tonight.", said Clara. "I will, but first, Tell me what's wrong.",I said. I sat on my bed, and patted a spot for Clara to sit down on. She came over and sat down. "It's just... my son... he works in the stables, My Lady. At least until Prince James ordered the guards to throw him into the dungeon... he is innocent My Lady.", She cried. "Clara... I'm so sorry...",I cried. "My Lady, I mean no disrespect when I ask this, but why do you care now? Because you've never cared about me or my family before...",She asked. When she asked this, I realized that she was right. I have only ever cared about me or my family. I treated the servants and the guards terribly. I feel so horrible. "I'm so sorry... your right. I have only ever cared about myself and my family. I treated everyone else terribly. I'm going to try my best to free your son.", I declared. "Thank you My Lady! Let's get you ready for the ball now.", Clara smiled. We both stood up, and she helped me get ready for the ball.