We left my family's house in the afternoon, arriving at our house at night
I put the kids quickly to bed and made my way to the office
I had tea with the queen tomorrow and I needed to prepare what to wear and take, as I couldn't go empty-handed
"Emma please get the head butler," I told her as I began getting out some paper and ink
"My lady, you asked for me," The butler said
"Yes, as you both know I will be meeting with the queen tomorrow, and I will leave behind some instructions," I said as I wrote everything down on the paper
Talking to my family did put into perspective the many different things I needed to do to make sure my children were going to be alright
I went to sleep and woke up as early as possible to make sure I had everything I needed
The children woke up later than usual as they were tired from yesterday
"Good morning, my children," I said as I made my way to the dining table
"Morning!" They all replied as I took my seat
We all ate our breakfast, and the children told me everything they did yesterday with their cousins
Afterward, the children left for their classes and I began to get ready to meet the queen
" Emma, please wrap the bracelet for the queen and prepare my bath," I told her as I made my way to my office
I already knew what I had to say but I could only predict the attitude of Henry
Soon I was ready, I chose to wear a light green dress and wear my hair up with some framing my face
I made my way outside and saw that my children were already there waiting for me
"Bye mom" Jude said as he hugged me
"Be safe" Elijah told me
"Mom, you look so pretty," Arabella told me
"You look beautiful," Nesrin said too
" Come back quick," Theo told me
" I'll return soon, please behave yourself," I told them as I made my way into the carriage
The ride was pretty short and it gave me time to collect my thoughts and courage to do what I needed to do
I arrived and was greeted by the head maid
" Hello, Lady Lion," She told me
"Hello, I am here to meet with the queen," I told her as I made my way out of the carriage
" Yes, please follow me" She lead as she began leading me into the castle
The castle was beautiful and it gave me inspiration for my house
Soon we were outside the Queen's room and I was let in
"I greet her majesty," I said as I curtsied
"You may rise, " She said as she made her way towards the table
"Please take a seat," She said as she called for the maid
"How have you been your majesty," I asked as I sat down
" I have been, making preparations for a ball I plan on hosting next month," She said as the maid began to pour our tea
We conversed over many things occurring in the castle, fashion, and in the kingdom currently
" I have heard that your majesty's sister is pregnant," I asked as I had finished my tea
" Yes, her pregnancy is still early but she is doing well." She told me as more tea was poured for us
" That is great, I recently adopted 5 children from the orphanage," I told her as I grabbed a dessert from the table
"Adopted, that's great as there are so many orphan children," She told me
"Yes I always wanted to be a mother and I love my children very much" I replied
"What about Henry? Is he close with the children too?" She asked
"A little, I mean he was away at war for a long time and it takes to get to know someone," I said
Our tea ended soon after that and I made my way home
By the time I got home, luckily there was no carriage there for waiting for me
"My lady, welcome back," All the employees said as I got out the carriage
"Thank you, everyone, " I replied as I made my way back inside
"Emma meet me in my office with the head butler," I said as I hurried along to my office
They came quickly
"My children did they arrive safely?" I asked them
"Yes my lady, I took them personally as you requested back to your family's house with clothing and their necessities for a month," Emma told me
"I already informed their tutor that classes will be at your families house for the next month" The head butler informed me
" That's great, and has Henry arrived?" I asked
"Not yet,however, he should be here within the next couple hours," Emma said
"Has Lucy sent us anything? " I asked
"Yes, she informed us that Henry had left abruptly, " The head butler said
"Very well, please keep me informed in case of anything," I said as they both left my office
When we left my family's house I couldn't help thinking about what I was going to do when I met the queen and knew this was my chance to make a move
In my letter, I informed my family that my children would be staying with them for a month or perhaps longer
I decided to inform the queen about the children and thus forcing Henry to have to officially adopt them into the family
I already knew once he heard of it, he was going to come here
I needed to move my children out of the house
And I was trying to mentally prepare myself for when he arrived
***THIRD POV ***
After Evelin had left to go meet the queen, Emma and the head butler started moving to prepare everything for the children
With help of the other maids, Emma began to pack the children's things meanwhile they were in class
The head butler had informed Evelin's family this morning and was beginning to pack the necessities needed and informing the staff about what was going to occur
At 3:00pm when the children had a snack break Emma and the head butler went to inform them
" Children, your mother wanted us to inform you that you all will be staying with your grandparents for the next month," They said as they entered the room
"What?" Elijah said
"Why?" Arabell asked
"What about mom?" Jude asked
" What's happening?" Theo asked
"I don't want too" Nesrin replied
"Now, I know this is sudden but your mother did leave this letter for you all" The head butler replied as he handed Elijah the letter
My dearest children,
I know this is sudden but due to some unfortunate circumstances I need you all to live with your grandparents for a month. Please behave and listen to Ana, I will see you soon. I love you all remember that.
Sincerely Evelin
" What is going on? " Elijah asked them after he read the letter aloud
"Ms. Evelin said she would explain when she saw you again" Ana explained
"What if we don't want to go" Theo replied
"This is not a discussion but an order, your mother is doing this for your own good" The head butler replied
"Everything is ready and we must depart now, children you have 15 minutes to gather whatever else you might need, your clothes and necessities have already been packed," Emma said as she and the head butler left
"What do you think Elijah," Arabella asked him as she looked at the letter
"I think for now we need we should do as mother ask" Elijah replied already thinking about the next step should be
" But what about mom?"Â Jude asked
" Mom will come to get us" Elijah reminded them
"But I want to be with mom" Nesrin replied, looking ready to start crying
"Nesrin don't cry, please, next time we won't separate from mom," Theo said as he hugged her
The children could only pack the rest of their belongings and make their way into the carriage with Emma