Though she was nearing her time to give birth, Minzy couldn't stand being locked up in the palace with a stranger. She tried her best to go through the week unfazed by her late night exursion. But the Minzy couldn't drown out the moans that burned right through her soul.

"Seungri do you have any updates with Top and his family," Minzy asked.

"His wife's health is continuing to deteriorate," Seungri spoke sadly.

"Who are you speaking of," GD cut in.

But Minzy ignored his question, "Well then ready my carriage. I want to pay them a visit today."

"But my lady..."

"But you can't possibly go out under your condition," GD said seriously as he looked to her bulging stomach.

She only waved them off as she arose from her throne, "Seungri I'll be down in a few. Make sure my carriage is ready."

When she was turning to leave, she was grabbed by the wrist. Minzy froze at the sensation of his touch, after what seemed like an eternity he was finally gracing her with his touch.

"Don't go," he spoke with concern.

As much as she liked the pleasure of his simple touch, she pushed him away, "Don't tell me what to do. My people matter to me, I can't just sit around the palace all day."

This time GD jumped to his feet and stood in front of her, blocking her way and allowing her to smell of his scent. She could feel her cheeks warming, knowing that he was only a breath away from her. "Don't please."

She couldn't understanding exactly what was happening. Please? She couldn't remember the last time he asked her to stay by his side. Minzy grew uneasy and took a step back to look into his eyes. She could see that his eyes were filled with concern.

"I need my baby safe," he softly whispered as he rubbed her stomach.

Minzy bit her lower lip, not understanding how her touch exterior was starting to crumble at his touch. But it all faded as the thoughts of the small cottage came to mind. No, she couldn't allow herself to enjoy this moment. 

She pushed his hand away and glared up at him, "Don't touch me! Your baby will be just fine." Minzy then pushed past him to ready herself for her journey.

Minzy slightly bounced as the carriage journied out. She watched as the palace began to shrink as they drove away. She couldn't help but grin, feeling a little at ease. It was fascinating to her, to see the city pass by her eyes. As time went, she became impressed to see as the scene started to shift into luscious green fields.

When the carriage started to slow down she smiled at the peaceful looking farm land. It was a decent sized farm with what seemed like a few acers of land used first of what seemed like fruit trees to crops as they began to near a small house. She saw a little barn and smiled when she stepped out to smell the fresh air.

"Here we are," Seungri said as he helped her down.

"What's going on," a voice called out from behind them.

They both turned to see Top walking towards them from a nearby field.

When Top was close enough to make out who the figures were his jaw dropped unsure of what he was seeing, "Queen Miny?!" She giggled as she waved to him, making him rush over to her. "To what do I owe the honors of you blessing my humble home with your presence," Top breathed.

"I would like to see your wife," Minzy answered.

His eyes widened, "My...my wife?"

She nodded as she glanced over at the house, "I've come to pay her a visit."

"I...uhh...well." Top continued to stutter. "Umm...le...let me go see if she's up for visits." With that Top booked it to his door and ran into the house like a mad man.

This reaction made Minzy and Seungri chuckle as Seungri began to help guide Minzy up the steps to the house. She winced at the pain from her pounding feet and Seungri gave her a worried glance. She brushed it off with a reassuring grin that she was okay.

"Umm...please come in," Top appeared at the door allowing the two to walk in. "She isn't strong enough to rise out of bed. But if you don't mind you could come and see her in our bedroom if that's okay."

Minzy nodded as she leaned her weight onto Seungri and followed Top to the room. Before she walked in, she released her grasp from Seungri and walked into the room. Compassion soon filled her as she looked to the fragile blonde haired woman who lie in bed.

"Here you go," Top shuffled around placing a chair close to the bed of his wife and moving various things to make it look somewhat tidy.

"Thank you," Minzy smiled as she took the seat and looked down at the woman who gave her a weak smile.

"My queen to what do I owe the honors of having you here," she forced a whispering voice.

Minzy took the pale woman's hand in hers as she moved closer, "I came to see the face of the woman Top loves."

She gave a weak grin as she looked to her husband who had watery eyes, "I'm sorry if I've disappointed you." She turned to cough and Top was quickly by her side to assist her with whatever she may need. "I'm fine," she nodded at Top before she looked back to Minzy.

With her free hand, Minzy brushed the stray hairs away from the woman's face, "No you haven't. You're goregous."

"That's what I keep telling her," Top interjected.

The woman gave a faint chuckle, "My queen you are too kind."

Minzy shook her head, "No I'm not, I'm telling you the truth. You're a beautiful strong woman that I now look up to."

She couldn't believe it as tears started to well up in her eyes, "My queen..."

"Ssshh...you're a very strong woman." Minzy paused realizing that she didn't know her name, "I apologize for my rudeness, but what is your name?"

The woman lightly squeezed her hand, "My name is CL."

"CL? I like that name, it suits the strong beauty that you are," Minzy smiled.

Top gave them one last thank you and Minzy couldn't help but laugh, "Top please I think that's enough. You've thanked me all the way out to the carriage."

He gave her an apologetic smile as he looked to her in the carriage, "I'm sorry. I'm just so grateful that you..."

Minzy rose her hand to stop him, "Say no more. I'm just grateful that I have a new friend that I intend to look after."

Top bit down on his lip filling the tears of gratitude about to spill over, "I...I don't know what to say."

"Just take care of my new dear friend and the next time I want to see your children," she said as she cocked an eye brow up.

He chuckled in understanding, "Okay whatever you say my queen. I'll be sure to do that."

She gave him one last wave before they drove off. When the they were out of sight of the farm, Minzy called out for Seungri.

He came to an abrupt stop as he jumped down to look at her, "Yes ma'am?"

"I want to make one last stop before we go back."

"And where would you like to go?"

"I want you to take me to where the king's mistress works," she said with a straight face.

Seungri was a little taken aback to see how quickly her attitude changed, "Umm...are you sure."

She gave him a challenging look, "Yes I am."

Without another word he nodded and hopped back on and took her to the next destination.

Flinging the long black robe over her, Minzy pulled the hood over her head to shade her appearance. She instructed Seungri to wait by the carriage as she walked into what looked like a broke down bar. The stench of alcohol filled the air mixed with smoke and she couldn't help but scruntch her nose at the unpleasant smells. Taking a nearby seat at the bar, Minzy let out a small sigh of relief of being off her feet.

"What can I get you," a feminine voice chimned.

Minzy clenched her fists at the sound of her voice and sat unmoving.

"Umm...what can I get you," the waitress asked again.

"A water," Minzy spoke through the deepest voice she could conjure up.

"A water," the woman giggled making Minzy's chest tighten. Minzy quickly nodded her head, allowing the waitress to walk away and give her time to think about her next move. "Here you go," the woman spoke as she placed the water in front of her.

"Thanks," Minzy mumbled.

"You're welcome," the waitress said before she walked away to help other customers.

Minzy thought and thought of her various opportunites that were placed in front of her. As much as she wanted to beat the crap out of her, she couldn't do it now with all these people around. She had an image to uphold.

"Umm are you okay? You still haven't touched your water," the waitress said interupting Minzy's train of thinking.

"Oh..umm.." she coughed as she thought of what to say. "Well I'm just thinking, what's a pretty girl like you working in this kind of place," Minzy spoke trying her best to imitate a manly voice.

The woman paused and came close to Minzy leaning on the counter, "Hmm...it's complicated."

"Is it? How does your husband feel about it?"

The woman giggled, "I'm not married!"

"Why not? You're beautiful there must be someone in your life am I right?"

The woman sighed as she propped herself onto her forearms, "Well there is, but..."

"But what," Minzy encouraged her to continue.

"But...it's complicated."

"Wow is your life that complicated? If it is, why don't you try and find another man. A good one that won't complicate things."

The woman shook her head, "I can't."

Minzy was becoming frustrated, but she tried her best to hold it in, "Why can't you?"

"I love him too much to do that," she confessed.

"Sounds like this guy is really selfish," Minzy spoke through gritted teeth.

"No it's not like that. I know he loves me. It's just...there are somethings that prevent us from being together."

"Let me guess, there's another woman in the picture."

The woman looked to the person sitting in front of her with wide eyes, "Yeah! How did you..."

"I wouldn't pursue him any further if I were you," Minzy cut in. "You're going to end up hurt in the end."

"You don't know that," she snapped.

Minzy coughed a laugh noticing she hit a touchy subject, "Oh I know, if I were you I'd end it Dara."

Dara couldn't help but feel creeped out at this mysterious person sitting in front of her, "Who are you?"

"Listen to my warning. Leave him," Minzy said as she got up and left.

Author's Notes:

Well I hope this chapter wasn't too boring for you. Was it? Now you know who the mistress is! DUN DUN...DUN! haha, thanks for reading!