EPISODE 3
CONCUBINE PARK SEO HWA'S RESIDENCE
At night, his majesty made his way to Seo Hwa residence.
His arrival was anounced.
Court Lady Han
Your Highness, His majesty is here. (from outside)
Concubine Park Seo Hwa
(froze as she was combing her hair but was happy)
Concubine Park Seo Hwa
(she hurriedly stood as the door slid open)
King Lee Ho Seok
(comes in, his stern face broke into radiant smile _ rare genuine, almost boyish)
Concubine Park Seo Hwa
(hurried to him, lowered her gaze and bow deeply)
Concubine Park Seo Hwa
Your Majesty....
King Lee Ho Seok
(But he won't have it. He stepped forward in haste, his robe brushing against the floor as he reached for her hands, lifting her before she could finish the bow)
King Lee Ho Seok
No, not you too. Must you greet me with such distance.
King Lee Ho Seok
Here with you, I am not the king but a man who has longed for this sight all day.
King Lee Ho Seok
(His eyes glistened, unhidden, filled with warm. He gazed at her as though she were the only reason the palace breathed life into him)
Concubine Park Seo Hwa
(smiles as she blushed)
Concubine Park Seo Hwa
Your Majesty, have a seat. Let me serve you tea.
King Lee Ho Seok
(sits on the chair)
Concubine Park Seo Hwa
(pours him tea and sat across him)
King Lee Ho Seok
(sips from the cup)
King Lee Ho Seok
The tea tastes sweeter when it is served by you.
Concubine Park Seo Hwa
You overestimate me, your majesty.
King Lee Ho Seok
(he drank from the cup again, his gaze never leaving hers)
Concubine Park Seo Hwa
(slowly melts away under his gaze)
King Lee Ho Seok
(he sets the cup aside and reached for her hand not as a king commanding but as a man pleading)
King Lee Ho Seok
Stay with me tonight, Seo Hwa. Not as a concubine but as the woman whom my soul longs for.
Concubine Park Seo Hwa
(she allowed him to draw her closer to himself)
The night deepened, the tea cooling untouched on the tray, as the King and Seo Hwa gave themselves to the love they could no longer keep restrained.
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