Chapter 46: Chapter 41

Friedrich

 

A servant gave three letters to him that had just arrived. A letter from the Baron to him, a letter from Julia to Agathe, and one to Peter. Julia rarely wrote to anyone other than Peter. Friedrich grinned. When she wrote to her mother, it was probably about something important.

Was he disappointed that she didn't write a letter to him? Sure. But Julia had a mind of her own and he suspected that she resented her parents for sending her to the academy. Did he miss his daughter? Sure. But it was for her own good and he hoped she would eventually realize it.

He opened the Baron's letter before bringing the other two letters to their owners. The baron asked for a new appointment to visit their children's new home. Friedrich decided to answer him quickly.

He met Peter in one of the long corridors. He was deep in thought. "Peter?" He stopped his son, who did not seem to have noticed him. What was he thinking about? Peter looked at him in surprise. "Here's a letter for you. From Julia." He held out the letter to him.

"Oh." Peter smiled and took the letter. "Thank you."

"Babette's father asks when we want to see the rest of your new home. I thought of this weekend."

Peter grimaced. "Oh."

"For that, wear something..." Friedrich looked at his son's colorful, eye-catching clothing. "Something more inconspicuous, please. You don't want to annoy Babette unnecessarily? An appropriate appearance is very important to her." Although the young woman's choice of clothing was sometimes slightly bizarre, he did not want to judge the taste of his future daughter-in-law. Nevertheless, it was important to Friedrich that his son looked appropriate to his new role.

"I'll look great, don't worry," Peter replied with a mischievous grin. Then he walked away with his letter.

Friedrich shook his head. He did not understand his son. It seemed to him that only Julia understood him.

Next, he made his way to his wife's office, who was still upset. And all because of a former servant and her son.

Why couldn't they just keep quiet?

It had been a brief affair. Nothing of importance. He had fun, nothing more. And he had paid her money so that she would remain silent. So that no one knew that the child was his.

 

 

Finn

 

When he woke up, Marko was still asleep at his bedside. Carefully, he climbed over him and took the adventure novel from his bedside table. With the novel, he went into the living room to read. Sophie sat there knitting a sweater. She hummed a soft melody. Julia sat on the sofa and read another book she had bought. When she noticed Finn, she smiled. "How are you?", she asked him.

"Better. And you?"

"Good. I'm glad I can skip classes tomorrow." She winked at him.

Sophie laughed. "I'll cook something for dinner," she said, putting aside the sweater she had started and going into the kitchen where Finn had seen Leopold.

Finn sat down next to the princess. "Leopold said you two kissed?"

The princess looked at him slightly startled and blushed. "Did he?"

"Yes. How do you feel about that? It's not an easy situation, is it?"

The princess sighed. "I don't know. And yes, it's not easy. But it doesn't feel wrong... Even if it is."

"Have you talked to him about it?"

Julia shook her head. "Honestly, I avoided him."

Finn laughed. "You can't avoid him forever. At some point, you'll have to talk to him about it."

"You're right... I talk to him after dinner. I promise. Thank you, Finn. You're a sweetheart, do you know that?"

"My grandma always said that to me..." Finn missed his family. "It will probably be true then. Right?"

"Definitely. Do you like the novel?", the princess changed the subject. She pointed to the book that lay on his lap.

"Yes, very much. I don't want to put it down."

"I'm happy about that."

 

Agathe

 

Agathe held her youngest daughter's letter in her hand and smiled.

Her daughter wrote that she didn't expect very good grades. She didn’t smile because of that. No. She smiled at her daughter's last written words. The news was great, and for now, she didn't care about her daughter's grades. She had three very intelligent children who had left the academy with top marks. Maybe Julia just needed more time... And all three forms of magic had shown themselves in her. Power. Her youngest child would be powerful.

Agathe had seen it coming. Many years ago she had seen great magic and finally the time had come. She had never been quite sure if Julia brought the magic or if it would appear differently. Visions were often far too imprecise... There was a high probability that Julia herself was this witch, and Agathe was certain that this was the case, but it could have been someone around her. She hoped for a powerful witch, and she got one. Four children were witches and wizards, and one of them was particularly powerful. And Peter would marry soon. She hoped for witches and wizards as grandchildren. If there's one thing Agathe wanted, it was power. And a strong family was power.

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Strong leaders of the country and herself as a powerful queen.

What would Julia achieve for her?

She had thought of letting her help Lea, but now she had another idea... There was only one small catch. Julia was a little clumsy. But as a particularly powerful witch, she didn't need to wield a sword... Maybe her daughter's place was next to Cleo’s? In the military?

But first, she had to avert a greater calamity.

Her husband's illegitimate son.

She would see him at dinner and then she would decide if he was useful to her or if he had to disappear.

But one thing was certain for her: that servant had to disappear.

Agathe took a pen and paper and wrote to Cleo.

She didn't like it when someone stood in her way. She didn't like it when there was a scandal around her. This scandal made her appear weak and she detested weakness. The queen was not weak. She was powerful! She was the country!

But the country was also weakening. The sudden onset of illness worried her. If the people were sick, then the queen was weak. She trusted that Fritz would get the situation under control. A disease that could cost witches and wizards their lives was a major threat.

 

Julia

 

After dinner, she and Leopold stayed in the dining room while Marko, Finn, and Sophie did the dishes.

"You wanted to talk to me?" the elf asked.
"Yes. It's important..." How could she talk to him about their kiss? Were they together now, or should they pretend that nothing happened?

"It's about the kiss?" Leopold smiled knowingly. "I liked it very much. How about you?"

Julia nodded. "Me too, yes. But... You are my servant. I shouldn't have kissed you."

"And I shouldn't have kissed you." He winked at her. "So what do we want to do?"

"I don't know..."

"Princess? I really like you..." Leopold seemed uncertain. Julia felt the same way. She looked at him silently. He was her servant. She was a princess...

"Marko said we should just try it." Leopold laughed. "As if it were so easy..."

"I think Finn sees it similarly... So..."

"Do we want to try? Princess? Even if it has to remain a secret?"

She nodded. "Is it a secret if Marko and Finn know? I think Sophie knows too... So..." She made a decision. "My name is Julia, not Princess."

He took her hand. "Julia." His smile widened. "I'd rather be called Leo."

„Leo.“

He moved the chair closer to her. His face was very close to hers. "May I?", he asked.

She nodded, she was not capable of more. Her heartbeat was racing.

He kissed her.

"Oh, dear!" Sophie was standing in the dining room. The two moved startled away from each other. As quickly as possible. Both blushed.

"Sophie!" Julia looked at the old servant in shock. "Um..."

"Young love." Sophie smiled. "To be as young as you two again! That would be nice." She winked at them. "Don't worry, I can be silent. The princess and her servant. This is so romantic! Just like in a novel!" She put her hand on her heart. "So touching." Then she looked sternly at Leopold. "Now, young man. Please stay away from the princess's room! And if the two of you are alone in a room, the door stays open!"

"What?" Julia laughed. "Really?"

"Really!" Sophie nodded. "After all, I am responsible for your well-being! So: The door stays open!"

"Dear heaven." Leopold shook his head. "Isn't that a bit silly?"

"Certainly not!"

Soft laughter could be heard from the boys' room. Sophie groaned. "And I'm afraid for Finn and Marko this rule applies too!"

"For Marko and Finn?", asked Julia curiously. "Are you sure?"

"We'll see..." With that being said, Sophie left the dining room.

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