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Choices: Royal Romance Christmas Short Story (Liam)
"Time to wake up my love" Liam whispered into Riley's ear. She groaned replying, "Why do you have to leave so early?" He chuckled kissing her swollen stomach. He sighed saying, "I will miss you two while I am away completing this deal with France." Riley got up with him and they both got dressed knowing he needed to go meet the jet. "You'll be back before Christmas right Liam." Liam pulled her into a hug replying, "I will be back as soon as I can. They know I have to be back in Cordonia by the 24th or they will have hell to pay from the queen." Riley chuckled as she finished dressing and made sure Liam looked good. She kissed his lips softly murmuring, "I'll miss you." Liam groaned replying, "I will miss you more, my queen. But when I return I am kidnapping you to the bedroom for a few days."
They left the bedroom together heading down to the front door she'd walk him to the limo. She whispered, "I wish I could go with you." Liam replied with regret in his tone, "So do I but, your doctor has grounded you until the birth. He won't risk an early delivery and neither will I." Riley nodded she agreed with the doctor even if she wasn't happy with staying behind. When they reached the bottom of the stairs she heard, "It's about time Brooks I was about to send a search and rescue team." Riley glared at her longtime friend Drake before replying, "I'd love to see you move faster carrying 30 lbs all the time Mr. Walker. Besides, you should be thrilled to be having some alone time with Liam before I steal him back. Plus, once the little one arrives Liam will be very busy." Drake sighed he wished Riley could go but, he had agreed to go in her place since she couldn't travel. He knew how hard it would be on her being apart from Liam would be for her.
They continued on to the limo as soon as they reached the car Riley kissed Liam goodbye and then hugged Drake as well. The two got into the limo and she watched it drive off with them to the jet. Bastien said, "We should get you back inside my queen. The king wouldn't like it if you caught a cold." Riley ignored him and waited until another limo arrived. Bastien stiffened Riley rolled her eyes saying, "It's only Hana and Savannah they are going to keep me occupied with a baby shower while Liam is away." Soon she was hugging both women and heading into the palace much to Bastien's pleasure. As soon as the doors closed Hana said, "Oh Riley, Liam called to ask for a favor but, I had already agreed to help you. So, I had to turn him down but I never found out what he had wanted. I feel so bad for being rude to him." Riley smiled patting Hana saying, "He likely wanted you to keep me company while he was gone. Let's tell him about the baby shower we are throwing." Riley took out her cell phone and dialed Liam's number.
Liam chuckled into the phone asking, "Do you miss me already my queen? We haven't even taken flight yet." Riley smiled saying, "I am calling to let you know Hana and Savannah are here. We will be having a baby shower while you are in France it should keep me busy so I don't miss you too much." Liam let out a sigh of relief he had been concerned about her being lonely with nothing to do but, miss him. "Thanks for letting me know I feel better knowing this. I must let you go were about to take off. I Love you Riley" "I love you too Liam be safe" with that the call ended. Riley turned to the two women saying, "Time to plan a baby shower and get that nursery ready. We are just waiting for Ana De Luca from Trend she's going to help with ideas for the nursery."
Liam set his phone to airplane mode rubbing his thumb over the ultrasound photo that was on his phone. Drake asked, "Is Brooks missing you already we haven't even left Cordonia yet." Liam shook his head no replying, "Hana just arrived and Riley wanted me to know that she wasn't alone. Apparently, Hana and Savannah are going to help her throw a baby shower while I am gone. It will give her something to do and make the public happy at the same time. They have been persistent about a baby shower and the nursery. We wanted to wait until she was closer to delivery. Riley said baby showers are women-only events anyway so this is the perfect time for one." Drake smiled before nudging him saying, "So she was reassuring you she'd be busy and not lonely without you. So that you won't feel guilty about leaving her." Liam nodded looking at Drake, "Riley's always been thoughtful. How are things going with Kiara?" He asked now looking at a very stunning photo of Riley with a good view of her large stomach.
Drake looked over at the screen taken by surprise by the image. Drake smiled saying, "Pregnancy seems to agree with her she's positively radiant. You're a very lucky man. Kiara and I broke things off agreeing to be friends. Riley helped us both see that. She didn't tell us what to do. Just helped us work things out. We came to the realization that while we were attracted to each other we didn't fit as a couple." Liam smiled Riley loved to help in any way she could he said, "I'm sorry Drake. I had hoped you'd join me soon." Drake chuckled replying, "You're really out of the loop Liam. I am glad things with Kiara ended. I'm engaged to OLiva now. I know it seems unlikely but we work and she doesn't expect me to be something I'm not." Liam's eyes widened in surprise before replying, "I'm happy for you both." Drake smirked replying, "Thanks I'm surprised Riley didn't tell you. But, knowing her she likely felt I'd tell you when I was ready. So, you're not the only one who wants to return quickly." Liam was relieved to hear that although he knew Drake wouldn't have wanted to socialize anyway. Drake could see the stress and concern on Liam's face so he added, "Riley gave me all the information I'd need. Along with several arguments to support our stand on things. Don't worry we will be back before you know it."Liam was thrilled when they landed and made it to the hotel to sleep. The meeting they had would be the next day. He groaned knowing he wouldn't sleep well without his wife in the bed with him.