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Published at 20th of March 2022 09:21:12 AM


Chapter 96: Plan

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CHAPTER 96

"Then ask her to take a stroll with you. Just do anything to get her to spend more time with you."

Thinking carefully about the advice given, Vidor nodded in understanding. He was not going to give up just lying that and if really this was love like Louis said, then he might as well give it a chance and see what this new feeling would bring.

Especially the pleasure he was getting. A new way to gain pleasure without having to kill. That was new he could not deny and worth trying as well.

"I would do so."

"Very well, your majesty."

'Her majesty is still obviously mad at his majesty that was why she sent these herbs. She just wants him to sleep and leave her alone, I presume. Well, we just have to figure out ways to quench that anger so that they can build something,' Louis thought to himself.

Meanwhile, as he was busy with his own thoughts, Vidor also was busy with his.

'Hmm, just send her gifts, ask her out for a stroll and all. Wait, how about I ask her to dine with me alone today? Yes, let me ask Louis. I hope he wouldn't say it is early?'

He looked over at Louis and saw that his physician was busy with his own thoughts.

In as much as he wanted to leave him be he just could not bring himself to do so. Apparently, his need to ask him the question won and he poked Louis thrice before he garnered his attention.

"Yes, your majesty?"

"What had you spacing out like that?"

'Umm, nothing much. I am just thinking of ways you can pacify her anger towards you so that all that you are doing to her or for her would actually work and yield fruits."

"Oh, thank you."

"Anytime, your majesty. Now you called, sire?'

"Yes. I was thinking, you see, perhaps I can have dinner with her. What is it called? Date?"

Louis's eyes shone with brilliance as he gazed at his King with awe. "What's with that look? Tell me quick, what do you think about my idea?"

"What do I think? Your majesty this is brilliant!"

"Really?"

"Yes of course. But wait, dinner where?"

"Well, I did not want to have a public dinner with other guests. I was thinking a private dinner."

"Exquisite."

"And also, I was thinking probably in my chambers or have them set it up elsewhere."

"Great like the garden. That's it, have a garden romantic dinner. They can set it up," Louis advised.

"Great then. Send my word, have the kitchen prepare a sumptuous dinner for my queen and me, we would be having our dinner date tonight."

"Enh? What?"

"You do not agree?" He asked, swiftly turning towards Louis.

"Umm, not that but I believe that is soon."

"I thought you would be thrilled that it was so/"

"I am, but just not today."

"Why is that?" Vidor asked, his eyes narrowing as he gazed intensely at Louis.

"Well, her majesty already sent you a herbal soup. By right it would help you relax and sleep well. So if you ask her out to dinner, she can just refuse you ad cover-up that you need to rest as you are not well. Then she would use your health as an excuse. I am guessing you would not want that right?"

He tapped lightly on his chin and after some seconds he nodded in agreement.

"Fine. You are right. I would postpone it. But send my word strictly to the head cook and have her prepare a lovely feast with mouth-watering dishes and it must remain a secret to all, not even the queen must be aware."

"Yes, your majesty."

"Good." Even after giving his order, Vidor looked happier than before. It was like he could not wait for the day to come and he could be close to Era again.

Amidst that joy, a part of him stung as he realized what was going on. 'What if she rejected his offer? What if Era found an excuse to be free of him What if his plans failed?'

There were so many what-ifs that he was beginning to get scared that t may end up not working at all and if that happened, God knows what would happen because he was already losing it.

"I am glad that your majesty is really catching on quickly."

"Yes." 

Immediately he spoke, Louis caught the slight hesitation in his tone and knew what it was instantly.

"Please tell me your grace is not beginning to have cold feet."

"Can you blame me? I have never done this and what if she refuses me and what if…"

"You of all people knows the effect of doubts a man can have on his way to success. In order to succeed, you must eradicate every form of doubt."

"I know. It is my first."

"And there is a first time for everything. I just want you not to ever forget that, your majesty. Even in bed when a man meets his wife and after and in anything, there was always a first time. Once cannot assure your prompt success but still, you do not give up and keep trying."

"I have heard you. I would not forget your words. Thank you."

"My knowledge and services are all yours, your majesty, no need to be thankful. If that would be all, I beg to take my leave."

"Yes, you can. Thank you for coming. I would keep to heart what you have said."

Louis took a bow and exited the chambers, leaving him all alone to his thoughts. 

'Hmm… I hope that in all you can find it in your heart to forgive me, my queen. I wish that we can start again, guilty or not.' He thought to himself.

Shaking his head, he voiced out. "No, shut it, Vidor.. You still need to figure out the truth but wait, now it is looking like it was a conspiracy. What am I saying? Why is nothing seemingly going right in my head!"




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