One fine noon, Esther invited King Theron to spend some time together at the lakeside once they were free from their official duties. As the two reached the gazebo, they saw Lady Clarisa was there with her servants and was enjoying the pleasant weather.
She looked at the king and the Queen, "Greetings, Your Majesty, King Theron and Her Majesty, Queen Esther."
King Theron looked at his concubine who looked changed. Of course, she was as she was now having a round belly that carried their child. He never took a proper look at her before even to notice it.
Both accepted her greetings with a nod and Esther said, "Good to see you here, Lady Clarisa. Why don't you join us here for tea?"
"I…." Lady Clarisa glanced at the King who looked like he would listen to whatever his first wife would say and agreed, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
