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An apology in advance, but I wrote the story through Google translate because I don't speak English
Seeing the trailer for the fifth season where Princess Margaret dances with her great love, this ending came to mind. But in another way.
After the purloined letters from Princess Anne it was the first time that Anne and Tim would attend a dinner together as an official couple, even though she was still married to the father of her children.
Princess Anne and the Vice Admiral arrived at dinner together, her arm in arm with the man she loved. The employees were amazed that the princess arrived with the former employee of the Queen, although it was already known that he was the author of the Princess's letters, no one expected that they would arrive as a couple at the reception.
Even the Royals were surprised to see the couple many thoughts ran through everyone's minds in the case of the Queen (she had a sea of emotions: joy for her daughter, concerned about appearances) THE Duke of Edinburgh (was not far of his wife's thoughts) The Queen Mother (worried about what would come out in the press tomorrow) her brothers and their wives surprised with their mouths literally open
Only one person was completely happy for them and, smiling broadly, came over to greet them.
Margaret: Anne (smiling she went to hug her)
Anne: Aunt Margaret (kissing both cheeks)
Margaret: Captain (to the surprise not only of the new couple but of everyone in the room, the Queen's younger sister kissed both cheeks of the admiral)
Tim: His Royal Highness (Still surprised by the affection given by his girlfriend's aunt, she bowed to him)
Anne's parents came over to greet them, as did the rest of the family.
The Queen along with her husband were talking with Anne and Tim.
Margaret sat down at her table to smoke, shortly after Anne and Tim sat down with her, the three smiled at each other.
Margaret: I thought they were talking to your parents
Anne: and so it was (as she sat in a chair with Tim's help) but the prime minister arrived
Margaret: ohh that bitter one is here (with an annoyed face)
Anne: if I can't stand it (it would be)
Margaret: there are already two of us (the three laughed) and how are you doing captain
Tim: very good her highness I just asked for a few days to be with Anne (smiling at her love she smiled back)
Margaret: I'm so glad (she smiled sincerely at them)
They were talking for a while, although not long due to the volume of the music that was being heard, from one moment to another someone stood in front of Princess Margaret.
Goodnight
Margaret, Anne and Tim: Good evening (the three said)
Good night Margarita (said the stranger with a smile)
Margaret could not believe what was happening in front of her was the great love of her life, the only man she had ever loved in body and soul and who, despite all the years separated from her, still loved him.
Margaret: Peter (was all she could say)
Anne and Tim looked at the couple in question, Anne could see how the look of her aunt who always looked sad took a shine in her eyes.
Peter: grant me this piece (understanding her hand)
Without hesitation, Princess Margaret extended her hand to his.
Margaret: Always (with a beautiful smile)
Both went to the dance floor with a smile, everyone looked at them, The Queen the Duke of Edinburgh and the Queen Mother were stunned for the second time, the rest of the family, they did not see anything wrong with Princess Margaret dancing with someone , everyone knew that Princess Margaret had loved a man with all her strength but had given him up for the crown, but no one knew the man in question in person, only by name.
While they both danced, and looked at each other with adoration no matter what the others said or thought, they felt their hearts jump out of their chests, at the moment it was just them, everything and everyone else disappeared from there, it was a moment just for the they had waited for years.
To meet again
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and so they continued dancing the following songs, when they got tired of dancing they went to sit with Anne and Tim.
Over dinner, Peter and Tim discussed their careers and what they had in common.
Anne watched as her aunt looked adoringly at her dance partner, her aunt had been married before and never gave her uncle Tony half the look he was giving this man who was more than 10 years older that she
After dinner the dance floor resumed and her aunt and the man had not only gotten up to dance, but also Anne and Tim started dancing.
They danced like this for hours, one moment to another Margaret and Peter had escaped to a secluded place
Margaret: And how have you been?
Peter: well (a little nervous)
Margaret: you don't seem very convinced (she knew him well)
Peter: professionally, well, the truth is that very well, but personally
Margaret: I thought they were in love with your wife (remembering that letter where she confessed that she had met someone else, she felt her heart break once again)
Peter: oh she is very good and everything, a good mother the truth and yes I love her (her face fell and she tried to hide that it didn't hurt) but in a different way (she hastened to say)
Margaret: different (raising an eyebrow)
Peter: Yes, I love her as a friend, as a colleague, she is a good mother, a good wife, but I could never reciprocate that great love that she has given me (she saw that Margaret's face took on hope) because it has always been you ( He caressed her face with his hand, Princess Margaret closed her eyes and grabbing her hand that passed over her face, kissed her) the only woman I have ever loved
Margaret: your equal Peter (looking directly into his eyes) you have always been the only man I have ever loved
Peter: I love you my precious Margarita (grabbing her face with both hands)
Margaret: I love you my beloved Peter (grabbing her face with both hands)
They brought her faces together in a sweet and intoxicating kiss, she put her arms around her neck and he grabbed her waist and they let themselves be guided by that wonderful kiss.
In another place a couple was at that time sharing a dance just them while they kissed
Anne: I love you Tim (looking into his eyes)
Tim: I love you Anne (looking into her eyes)
They decided to walk for a while holding each other when for the moment they stopped short when they saw Princess Margaret sharing a tremendous kiss with the gentleman who had passed dancing
They both knew they shouldn't interfere, but Anne grabbed Tim's arm when he tried to get them to leave and told him no, Anne was too curious about this man and Tim, even if he wanted to deny it, was just like the woman he loved was intrigued.
Peter: and how have you been?
Margaret: fatal, I have regretted all these years of that stupid decision (her eyes watered)
Peter: it could not have been otherwise my love (caressing her face and wiping the tears that came from her beautiful eyes)
Margarita : yes , yes it could , I remind you that Isabel said that we could get married in Scotland because the church there allows marriage between divorced people
That confession made Anne and Tim's hearts leap for joy they could get married in Scotland
Anne and Tim looked at each other smiling and with a look of hope they kissed tenderly and continued to listen.
Peter: but at what price you know
Margaret : at least we would have been happy and not appear to be happy with other people as in my case
Peter: Or like mine, look I married a woman who physically resembles the only woman I've ever loved.
Margaret: oh yes I heard that we looked alike (she couldn't help but laugh)
Peter: only physically, because inside both are totally opposite, you are fun, passionate about what you do
Margaret: not anymore (smiled sadly)
Peter: oh yes, you have always been the life of the parties (smiles at him)
Margaret: yes, it was
Peter: I can still remember your father telling me: Isabel is my pride but Margarita is my joy (both smiled)
Anne could not help but smile , she had few memories of her grandfather , but she knew that phrase from her grandmother in a conversation she had with her a few years ago .
Margart couldn't help it and hugged him and cried on the shoulder of the man she loved, she cried for all those years apart
Peter held her tightly in her arms but he too cried for all those years he had loved her and they couldn't be together.
Anne and Tim couldn't believe what they were seeing, they both couldn't help but be moved.
Princess Margaret that everyone saw as a strong, indomitable, rebellious woman, who did not care what people said about her, she was the only one who said no to the Queen, the only one who rebelled against her, the only one who answered her and the Queen Mother, that tough woman of character had just burst into tears on the shoulder of the man she loved
Anne could not help it and her eyes watered when she saw her dear aunt crying, her aunt was her role model, ever since she had the use of reason she always wished her mother was like her aunt Margaret, for many years she copied the clothes of your aunt .
She had always trusted her aunt because she was the only one who did not judge her
Tim, for his part, despite the fact that he was always reserved with all the members of the royal family, he had always seen how open Margaret was with her way of thinking, she did not keep quiet about anything, she even answered or scolded the Queen in her presence, never I hope to see the day where the rebellious daughter of the Queen Mother will cry her eyes out.
Anne wanted to continue watching the dialogue but Tim grabbed her by the waist to move her away from the scene, he felt like an intruder seeing two beings who love each other and who have suffered so much despite being curious, he decided it was time that he and their love will go away.
Anne and Tim went the other way as they both calmed down from seeing that heartwarming scene. Anne was the first to speak.
Anne: you realize, love, we can get married in Scotland (she told him with a big smile, throwing her arms around her neck, and for her part, he grabbed her tightly around her waist and kissed her)
Tim: yes my love (she said she kissed his face)
…
Hours later Princess Margaret said goodbye to Peter
Peter: I can invite you to breakfast tomorrow (she smiled at him)
Margarita: of course tell me the time (smiling broadly)
Peter: see you at 10 you think (he said remembering that she always got up late)
Margaret: see you tomorrow (she gave him one last kiss)
At that time another car was approaching and from there Princess Anne and Tim were leaving
Anne and Tim good night
Margaret and Peter: good night
Peter: See you tomorrow (I smile at Margaret and she too) Excuse me, Her Royal Highness (to Anne) Admiral
Tim and Anne: good night
Peter left in his car
Margaret: Anne Tim good night (he smiled at them and they smiled back)
Anne: good night aunt (smiled at her)
Tim: good evening his royal highness (smiling at him bowed)
When he gone
Anne: I'll see you tomorrow (I hug him)
Tim: of course my love (I hold her very tight)
Anne: thanks for tonight darling (kiss him)
Tim: thanks to you my life (he kissed her back)
Anne: I love you (kiss)
Tim: I love you more (another kiss)
Anne and Tim: see you tomorrow (another kiss, deeper)
On the way to his room he was surprised to find his aunt
Anne: aunt (waiting for her to speak)
Margaret: I just want to tell you not to let anything or anyone make you change your mind about Tim (he said, looking into her eyes)
Anne: I love Tim aunt I will not let anyone separate me from him (very sure)
Margaret: I hope that's the way it is daughter, it's not worth letting go of love for nothing (seeing her straight in the eye)
Anne: I'm sure of my decision (seeing her straight in the eye) I love him, I've never felt for anyone what I feel for Tim
Margaret walked over to Anne and grabbed both of her hands and looking directly into her eyes told her with a firm and serious voice.
Margaret: Promise me, promise me that you will fight with all your might for Tim and that you will not be governed by what people say, or what the family says, it does not matter what others think, what matters is that you are happy
Anne looking straight into the eyes very sure of herself
Anne: I promise you aunt I love Tim, what I feel for him goes beyond the physical, I feel safe when I'm with him, I love sleeping and waking up next to him, it's a part of me that I had never experienced and I'm determined to continue with him without giving a damn about the opinions of others I don't care if they don't like him (she could continue but her aunt interrupted her)
Margaret: oh I'm sure they all like it, even mommy likes it but I'm also sure they don't agree with you getting a divorce for all that it entails
Anne: Well, I don't care what my parents, grandmother, brothers, and sisters-in-law think. The only thing that matters to me is being with Tim.
Margaret: that's how you talk (I smiled and hugged her Anne hugged her back) I congratulate you, it never crossed my mind that you would arrive arm in arm with him today
Anne burst out laughing and a beautiful smile lit up her face.
Anne: you don't know how hard it was for me to convince him, he didn't want to accept because they don't want them to talk about me
Margaret: She worries about you, it's understandable, but I also agree that they will arrive together, the truth is that that's what it takes to shut up all those idiots who think they have the right to comment on our lives.
Anne: thank you aunt, aunt I promise you that I will fight until the end so that Tim and I get married in the future even if it's only for the civilian.
Margaret: when you divorce him, you can get married in Scotland there your mother has no power and the Scottish Church allows marriage between divorced people
Even though Anne had already heard her aunt talk to Peter, she was glad that she told him in person.
Anne: thank you very much for telling me aunt (I hug her again)
Margaret: you're welcome honey, well I'll leave you it's time for us to rest
Anne: yes, good night aunt Margarita
Margaret: Good night Anne.
Respectively 4 people were looking at the sky through the balcony of their room and said
Margaret: Good night my love (thinking of Peter)
Peter: Good night my love (thinking of Margarita)
Anne: good night my love (thinking of Tim)
Tim: good night love (thinking of Anne)
And so on that night 2 couples fell asleep dreaming of their loved one and a future and wishing that tomorrow would come so they could see each other again.
Well I hope you like it, an apology if it is not well understood but I do not speak English and I wrote the story through google translator.