Today, I am planning to discuss with the Queen of Scots my fiancee's plan to go to Italy with me. Now that they're back, I guess this is the right time to remind her again about our trip. Therefore, I went to her chambers to see her, but surprisingly, she wasn't there. I talked to her servant and said that she went to the horse ranch.

I went to the horses to find and talk to my mother.

"Mother? Are you here? " I called her.

"Yes, my dear." She answered.

"Great! Your servant told me you're here. "

"Is there something you need?" She said while brushing the horse's hair.

"Uhm. I'm just going to tell you about our trip to Italy."

"Ah yes! Of course, when are you and Marco planning to go? "

"Maybe tomorrow?"

"Oh"

"Why?" I noticed her reaction. "Uhm, only if it's okay for you, mother." I said.

"No, it's fine, of course. I don't want to be the reason for your trip to Italy being delayed. It's just... too early. "

"I can stay"

"I mean, I just came back, then you'll be leaving afterward."

"I'm sorry," I said, smiling. "I can just follow him afterwards. It's not a big deal, mother. It's fine! " I said.

"No, it's fine, you can go. We can bond right now! "

"Yes! I miss riding horses with you! " I laughed.

"Me too, my dear. "

I mounted my horse and rode for an hour or so. I definitely know and understand where my mother's coming from. I missed her too, and the bond between us two.

Aside from that, I can't wait to have another sibling. A sibling that I am sure will be staying here with me, of course. I miss my brother Philippe too, but he has his own life back in France. I would like to visit him there soon, but for now, I am just too busy with my life and the obligations and political concerns here in court.

I talked to Marco about our plan.

"I'm sorry, but I have decided to stay for awhile. The queen just came back. She missed me and I, of course, missed my mother too. "

"I understand, love." He smiled at me. "No need to say sorry, you have nothing to be sorry for. I can wait. Or we can postpone our leave. " He suggested.

"No, it's fine, you can go first. I'll just follow. Maybe a day after your departure, I'll go right after. "

"Love, are you sure?"

"Yes, love, I am. "

"But you know..."

"No buts, love. I'll let the servants fix your things for your trip. Plus, Italy needs a king as well. I smiled.

He laughed and asked, "So I guess I'll leave soon."

"Tomorrow?"

"I'm okay with that."

"Yes, great."

After talking to my fiancee, I went to visit one of my ladies in their chambers.

"Alex! Hey, what's happening? " Isabel asked.

"Nothing, Belle. I'm just a bit exhausted. "

"Oh, Alex, come here. I missed your face. " She said, and added, "You've been busy with everything."

"I know. I'm sorry. I got too busy and left no time for you guys. "

"We understand you. Of course, you have your responsibilities. By the way, what's the plan for Italy? Was it cancelled? "

"No, I let Marco go first, then I'll just follow."

"When?"

"Day after his departure I guess?"

"Why'd you get delayed?"

"You know, my mother just arrived. We missed each other, so we needed time for ourselves too. Good thing, Marco understands. "

"How nice of him!"

"Wait! "

"What?"

"Speaking of the trip to Italy!" I called my other ladies to come inside Isabel's chambers before I announced it.

"What's up?" They asked.

"I want you, my ladies, to come with me to Italy! " I said, happily.

"Are you sure it's okay? With Marco? " Ana asked.

"Of course, you also have your chambers there!"

"Oh my god!" Rebekah rejoiced.

"Yay! Guess who's excited? " Anne said.

"I am" Isabel said.

"I am too!" Ana and Bekah laughed in chorus.

"So, now that you're aware, you should prepare your luggage for our trip tomorrow or the day after tomorrow, okay?" I smiled. They seem very excited, which I am glad about.

I would definitely love to visit different places in Italy with my fiancee and, of course, my friends! If I could just bring my mother with me, it would be more exciting to do activities such as horseback riding, fishing, visiting the villages and more. Nevertheless, I know it'll always be worth it, even though she won't be there with me, and also, it's for her own good and for the baby.

I should write a letter to her when I arrive there, so she won't feel alone. Nonetheless, Uncle James and Lady Greer are here with her. I'll just have my own hired mercenaries headed by Lord Marcus to watch over her secretly just in case something happens while I'm not here.

I also thought of writing a letter to my relatives back in France as well, since I do miss them a lot. Hmm. Since I have enough time and I'm currently available, I shall make letters now.

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Dearest grandmother,

How are you? How's France? How's everybody doing? I miss all of you! I hope to go there soon with my mother. Every time I wake up, I miss the smell of my pastries near my bed. By the way, mother's back from their honeymoon. She's a bit exhausted because of the pregnancy, but sadly, I won't be with her for several weeks. I'll be going to Italy together with my ladies.

I told her that we could delay our trip, but she insisted. Still, I disobeyed her, so I told Marco to go and that I'd just follow him afterwards. Though I won't be here to assist her, Lady Greer and Uncle James are here to be with her. Lord Darnley... oh Darnley... the usual "King Darnley"... He's here, of course. He is actually not rowdy, unlike before. He suddenly seemed calm and decent. Good luck there! See you soon. Send me some fruit, grandma! Love you.

Your beautiful granddaughter,

Alexandra

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Philippe,

I miss you, brother! How are you? Just write to me or visit me if you need assistance in any way that you know I can help. I'll try to visit you soon, I promise you that! I want to see your business and your new place. A sister like me should check whether her brother lives in a safe place or not. Haha. I want you to be safe, okay. By the way, I remember you're together with one of my friends! Come visit her here! Or why not go with us? We'll be leaving Scotland for Italy tomorrow for several weeks, I guess. You can come and follow. Let's see so respond to me immediately! I do hope you'll come with us to Italy. It's time for you to go out there in France, haha. See you soon.

I love you, brother.

Yours truly,

Alexandra