To love and be loved

Title: To love and to be loved. Genre: Historical romance Places: Copenhagen, Denmark.MAIN CHARACTERSMale : Prince Alexander Age: 18Personality: Rich, Humble,Kind, and Loving. Female : Eliza Age: 17Personality: Poor, beautiful and strong willed. SynopsisPrince Alexander the only son of King Sylvester was expected to court and marry a lady of noble birth upon his eighteenth birthday.The most beautiful ladies all over the kingdom of Denmark were invited to grace the royal banquet.Alexander did not choose any of them.Eliza,a fair and beautiful maid in the palace had caught the eyes of the prince with her good manners, sonorous voice during one of his walks in the garden.The king and the entire men of the royal court were against the prince's choice.Unknown to the queen and the prince, the king wanted Eliza to become his mistress.Will Eliza refuse the king's advances and promises of gifts or accept to be court by the prince ?What was the fate of Eliza in the royal household?The queen seeing how miserable her son was took matters into her own hands.She sent Eliza far away to her sister's place.How did Alexander win the heart of Eliza?Eliza returned to the palace like a princess,her identity unknown until she wed Alexander.And they lived happily thereafter.Chapter 1: The royal banquet.In the Land of Denmark, the royal tradition demands for a momentous occasion,the eighteenth birthday of Prince Alexander.Alexander's milestone birthday is not just a personal celebration but a national event, promising grandeur and spectacle fit for royalty.Chapter 2: The invitation Upon the decree of the King ,invite were sent to the seven regions in the of Kingdom of Denmark summoning ladies of noble birth,the rich and the most beautiful.From playing games in the sprawling gardens of the royal palace to dancing in the ballrooms, each of the ladies tried to out do each other to win the favor of the young prince.Chapter 3: Maid's enchantmentPrince Alexander, the heir to the throne, found himself caught in a courtly attention. The royal ladies, adorned in their finest attire, each hoping to capture his gaze during the grand garden party at the palace.He became weary of unsolicited conversations and sought for a peaceful walk in the garden.And there, under the ancient oak tree,he found her.Eliza,one of the maids singing in a sonorous voice.She also escaped into the garden because of the King's unwelcome advances.A tattered dress clung to her form and her feet was bare.She quickly curtsied.The prince was caught up in the web of her natural beauty.Chapter 4: The wrath of the royal courtPrince Alexander's heart, however has led him down an unexpected path.One that would ignite the fury of the entire royal court.He refused to court any of the noble ladies.The king and the royal court were furious.Their alliances depend on noble unions.Chapter 5 In the kitchen with the maid.Eliza was no ordinary servant. Her eyes sparkled with intelligence, and her laughter was like a melody.Her skin glows natural ,She possessed a rare and warmth beauty that draws men close.The King has entreated her to be his mistress discreetly with gifts.But she would do no such thing.She also avoided the prince once she noticed his eyes were always seeking hers. Alexander would often slip away from the grand ballrooms and venture into the bustling kitchen.Eliza gave him no attention.Chapter 6 :Love forbiddenThe King being a shrewd man decided there must be a reason for his ever dutiful son to reject all the ladies invited to the royal banquet.He invited his trusted counselor to keep an eye on the young prince.It was sir Lucas who found out that Alexander was always missing from the royal court because he was constantly going to the kitchen to speak with Eliza.The King was livid.He sent for the Queen and instructed her to remove Eliza.from the kitchen.He also summoned Alexander to the royal court where the entire members of the royal council spoke vehemently against his choice.Of all the royal ladies,why choose a maid?Chapter 7: Eliza's sufferings The royal household was not pleased. They saw Eliza as nothing more than a lowly servant,a distraction for the prince. Lady Beatrice, the head of the household, summoned Eliza.She told her she was no longer needed in kitchen,Eliza’s tears flows endless in damp and cold washroom.Chapter 8: Lovesick The prince was unhappy.He had been to the kitchen hoping to grab a glimpse of Eliza.One of the kitchen maid after much persuasion informed him, Eliza has been sent to the washroom.As much as he tried,he couldn't get to see or speak with her.Chapter 9: Mother's love.The Queen could not bear the declining health of her son.When Alexander told her he will find a way to be with Eliza, even if it means defying tradition.She knew she had to do something.Chapter 10: Happily thereafter.Eliza returned to the palace in a grand style,her identity unknown.Alexander was allowed to court and love her.They got married and lived happily after.