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“Ma’am, that wouldn’t be fair.”
“Screw fair,” Elin said a little louder than she’d intended.
“Ma’am?” Ingrid asked softly.
Elin shook her head and said, “I’m sorry. This is just surprising.”
“My apologies, Ma’am.”
“Ingrid, I–” Elin didn’t know what to say.
“I’ve submitted my letter of resignation to Steven, but given our last conversation, I wanted to let you know as well. Working for you has been an honor and a privilege, Your Majesty. I appreciate every opportunity you’ve given me.”
Elin couldn’t utter any words in response. Her hands were sweaty as she attempted to grip the desk behind her to keep herself standing.
“When will I see you again?” she asked softly after a long moment.
“Ma’am?”
“Will I ever see you again?”
Ingrid smiled warmly and said, “I’m sure you’ll–”
“Your Majesty,” the attendant addressed her, pushing the door open.
“What?!” Elin snapped without meaning to.
“My apologies, Ma’am. The Queen Mother has asked for an audience.”
“I should leave you,” Ingrid said, bowing her head. “Your Majesty.”
Ingrid turned, and Elin couldn’t say anything. There was an attendant standing in the doorway, holding it open for Ingrid, who walked through it without turning back. A moment later, her mother entered Elin’s office, and the attendant closed the door behind them. Elin could no longer hold herself up. She crashed down onto the floor, and her hands covered her face as she tried to prevent the tears from escaping her eyes.
“Elin?” her mother asked with concern and worry in her tone.
She must have rushed to Elin’s side because she was instantly on the floor beside her.
“Elin? Sweetheart, what’s wrong? Are you injured?”
“No,” Elin replied.
“What happened? Why are you–”
“She’s gone, Mom.”
“Who is?”
“Ingrid.”
“Yes, I just saw her. Do you need her for something? I can call her back. Did she do something or–”
“I love her,” Elin managed out, letting the tears fall. “I love her, and she just resigned.”
“What are you saying, dear?”
Elin finally looked up at her shocked mother and said, “Mom, I’m gay. I should have told you and Dad a long time ago, but I didn’t. And now, I’m sitting on the floor crying because I love someone I can’t have.”
“You love Ingrid?” her mother asked.
