THE KINGDOM OF THERA
Queen Elise had always been sure that there was no lady in the whole of Thera that was as strong as Felicia,mainly because of the potentials she saw in her.
So when her son Jason claimed to have found a suitable bride she laughed it off and told her son she knew it was a trick he made just so he could see her 'surprised' expression, and when Jason insisted that it was no trick, she told him she would only believe him if she saw the lady with her eyes.
And to her surprise Jason said; "Lady Diana you may come in".
Jason watched in satisfaction as his mother's amused expression suddenly turned into a frown as she heard his word, but that was just icing on the cake because the frown suddenly morphed into, one of 'suprise' and 'disbelief' when Diana suddenly appeared in front of her, and Jason gave Diana a look of appreciation for making such a 'grand' entry.
With a smirk on his face he spoke out, "As you can see mother I wasn't tricking you and Diana's presence is a proof of that. He said gesturing towards Diana who bowed and greeted the Queen.
"Good morning your majesty, my name is-"
"Your name is not worth knowing". The Queen said coldly not letting Diana finish her statement.
Diana bowed her head with a hurt expression on her face.
Jason frowned at, turning to his mother he said furiously; "I would not allow you talk to my future wife and future Queen of Thera that way mother".
The queen sneered. " Future wife?,Like hell I would let that happen, over my dead body!"
Jason's frown deepened. "Mum!, Don't you dear go back on your word, you said that I could marry the woman of my choice!". He said furiously.
"No I did not", queen Elise denied." I said you could marry the woman of your choice if she has the attributes I stated before, and this lady here does not.. so she isn't qualified to be your wife".
"Are you trying to say that Diana is not beautiful,smart or strong?", Jason questioned his mother as he tried to keep his calm.
His mother had really changed and also, since when did she turn into someone picky?, He questioned himself and thought in his heart that, if he didn't know better he would have thought the person in front of him was an imposter and not his mother!.
Queen Elise spared Diana a glance and her Icy blue eyes ranked her from head to toe and she frowned haven realized that Diana was good looking and beautiful.
"Well, she's not that bad but compared to Felicia, her beauty is nothing to write poem about". Queen Elise vicious voice ranged through the throne room.
Jason sighed as he gave Diana an apologetic look, trying to tell her to ignore his mother's vicious words, and like the understanding person she was, she smiled and gave him a look that said she was okay and was not affected.
Queen Elise who was sitting on her throne watching her son and Diana frowned upon seeing their interactions. She didn't like the fact that they could communicate with each other with out voicing out any word out of their mouths, or the fact that her son seemed fond of this woman that he would defend her or give her a look of apology any time she latched out to her, she then cleared her throat on purpose to draw both their attention to her which she successfully did.
"Son, we are not done with our previous discussion and I'm sure you know beauty is not the only attribute..."
"Concerning the strength and smartness part, I think I need to remind you that before you gave Felicia the position of the assistant head of royal guard Diana was was there". Jason stated glaring at his mother.
Queen Elise frowned. "So?"
"Mother, I'm sure you also know that not just anyone could be given such a position that would determine the safety of the royal family, and before that position is given the person must pass a series of tests that would determine his or her intelligence and strength right?". Jason asked calmly giving mother an inquiry look.
Queen Elise frowned more, she was confused as she tried to find the connection between the questions her son is asking and the discussion they were having , but she find none. The 'two' didn't relate at all.
"What's with the questions, son?".
"Well, I just I want to prove the fact that Diana is strong and smart... mother".
"Alright son, prove it then". Queen Elise replied in a mocking tone.
Jason sighed, ignoring his mother and he gazed at Diana who gave a slight smile before her expression turned neutral... not showing what was on her mind.
"Mother you know Diana was the former-"
"I've got an idea, Jason!". Queen Elise said with enthusiasm not letting him finish his speech".
Jason narrowed his eyes at his mother, he suddenly got a bad feeling even before he heard of his mother's idea.
"What's with the sudden idea mother?". He asked suspiciously.
Queen Elise grinned, showing perfect set of white teeth. There was a twinkle in her eyes which Jason didn't like and he knew at once that his mother was up to no good.
"Well son, you said you wanted to prove to me that Diana is strong and smart right?". Queen Elise said grimacing as she uttered Diana's name, as if she tasted something sour.
"Of course..." Jason replied with a slight frown.
What was his mother up to, now?.
"Well Jason, I don't think you should bother yourself trying to find ways, to prove that this lady here is strong because I just had the most brilliant of ideas on how to prove that she's strong".
"What idea...?".
"Well it's very simple...she would have a duel with Felicia, and if she wins that would give us the proof that she's strong and qualified to be your bride".
"And if she doesn't?". Jason asked hoping the answer won't be the one he dreads.
"You already know the answer Jason...". Queen Elise said with a smirk.
You will get married to Felicia son" she added crushing his hope.