All About My Nothings

Chris Cocozza 45 To the Royal Castle: In a flurry, the servants packed as I got ready for another journey back to the capital. We waited in one of our sitting rooms for the royal carriage to arrive. Although our house was poor, the rooms of the manor were very large. I sat on a long bench that barely took up room. Since I was going to the castle to see the Queen, James would be accompanying me. In addition, we would announce our engagement. I was relieved to hear he was coming with me, because I would be too anxious to meet the Queen by myself. ‘But why would the Queen want to see me?’ I asked James as we waited, ‘Do you think she is against the marriage? I mean, a poor noble marrying a prince; she might be thinking it is inappropriate.’ ‘It could not be that, Queen Eleanor was delighted when I informed her I wanted to marry you.’ James replied soothingly, ‘Although I want everyone to know we are getting married, I was hoping to enjoy more quiet times with you.’ He...

Charles Hoffbauer - At the ball 1905 25 The Lady and Her Sister: ‘Congratulations on your engagement, Iris,’ Leticia said with a lovely smile to Iris. Leticia looked a lovely picture in a pale yellow evening gown ‘Thank you, Sister.’ Iris replied flatly. ‘Even so, you have been rude, Iris.’ Ever ignorant of her sister’s feelings, Leticia barrelled down. Her cheeks were puffed out trying to stir up compassion. (Zuben: Wrong audience love) Iris inwardly prepared herself. ‘That night, I had been set to find you a husband. You really surprised me!’ ‘I’m sorry...but I don’t think now is the right time.’ Even though, Ernest was right there beside her, Leticia still wanted to talk about her own interests without considering the situation. ‘You really shocked me. I had wanted to introduce you to the Duke Braunfels and the Earl Cosette, I had been looking for you only to find you being proposed to by the King!’ Iris was silent. Leticia smiled innocently. As expec...

She don't have diamonds on her neck but she'll do - Serge Ivanoff 1954 23 Lady at the Ball: The monthly royal ball had come around again. The main hall of the castle was filled guests dressed in luxurious clothes and sparkling jewels. The autumn night sky was clear and the air was crisp. While this was the monthly ball the King hosted, there was also an added celebration: the formal announcement of the engagement of King Ernest Berghausen to Lady Iris Reinfeldt.   King Ernest had proposed to Lady Iris before all the guests at the previous ball, so everyone already knew about it. No one voiced any surprise when the engagement was announced by Prime Minister Duke Sirius Schneider. There was joyous clapping and there were a long line of nobles who wanted to congratulate Ernest and his fiancée, Iris. ‘We would like to congratulate you on your engagement and impending marriage.’ they said ‘This is a very auspicious event,’ they said. Although, Iris had complic...