Thank you everyone for all your support :) Here's part 2
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Dreams Do Come True - Part 2.After the ceremonial shooting of the flaming arrow through the coronation ring, everyone gathered back inside to enjoy a delicious sit down meal and dessert followed by the speeches. And before they knew it, the band began to play with some of the guests dancing, enjoying the music as others began mingling and talking with Queen Clarisse and her new husband, Joseph.
Noticing Mia giving Joe a small smile and a thumbs up, Clarisse turned to him just as he reached out to take her glass "Joseph?" She said, watching him hand her glass to the Prime Minister.
"Thank you," He nodded towards him then took hold of Clarisse's hand, leading her onto the dance floor as the band began playing 'It's Your Love' which to him, pretty much sums up the way he feels about her. All eyes fell on them as they stopped in the middle of the floor, and while keeping hold of her hand he wrapped his other arm around her waist, placing his hand on her back as they looked into each other eyes. Smiling, they began swaying to the music as Clarisse wrapped her free arm around his shoulder.
Closing her eyes, Clarisse listened to the song. Smiling a moment later as Joseph squeezed her hand "Thank you." She said softly, opening her eyes.
"What are you saying thank you for?" He asked, looking into her eyes.
"For saying that I wasn't too late," She whispered, sliding her hand up the back of his neck, resting it on the back of his head "And not making me look a fool up there in front of everyone."
"Did you really think I would of turned you down, after all this time?" He asked, loving the fact that she was playing with his hair as they swayed to the song.
"No, I guess not." She answered, both breaking out into laughter as he rested the side of his face against her head.
"I love you, Clarisse." He whispered in her ear and watched as she raised her head. Letting go of her hand, he wrapped his other arm around her waist, holding her close as she slid her hand up his arm, locking her arms around his shoulders.
"And I love you too," She said softly, getting lost in each others eyes and completely forgetting about everyone else in the room as the song continued.
When the song finished, they made their way off the floor and over to Mia who was stood holding drinks for them. Smiling she handed one to Joseph, then the other to Clarisse as she stepped closer to her. "Can we go and talk?" She whispered in her ear before turning to Charlotte, taking her own drink from her "Thank you, Charlotte." She smiled.
"It's no trouble." Charlotte smiled and watched as Mia turned, linking arms with her grandmother.
"So, can we?" Mia asked and took a sip of her champagne before looking back at her grandmother.
"Of course," Clarisse nodded as they began walking towards the door, still arm in arm. "Is everything okay?" She asked, looking at Mia.
"Yes, yes," Mia nodded as Shades opened the door for them "Everything is just wonderful." She smiled back at her grandmother as they made their way through the door.
"Thank you, Shades." Clarisse smiled back at him before continuing on with Mia "So tell me dear, if everything is ok? Why have we left the party, to talk?" She asked as Mia took her hand.
"Because, we need to talk about what happens on a wedding night." Mia smirked back at her, causing her to blush as they walked into her office.
"Well dear, I do hate to tell you this..." She began while turning to Mia as she closed the door "But I already know what happens, well what is expected to happen on a wedding night. I have been married before, remember?" She asked and watched as her granddaughter walked over.
"Yes, you have that's right." Mia began, linking arms with her again "But a lot has changed since then, grandma." She said as they sat down, side by side.
"Oh," Clarisse laughed, a blush creeping over her body "I'm sure it has, but I am also sure that I will be just fine." She said, quickly finishing of her champagne. "Oh dear, I seem to have finished my drink. Let me just go and get another one, and I will be right back." She said, standing to her feet about to walk off when Mia grabbed her arm.
"Sit back down," She smiled as Clarisse looked back at her "I have another bottle here." She said, leaning to the side and grabbed the bottle. Putting it on the coffee table in front of them as she looked back up at her grandma.
"Oh yes, so you have." Clarisse said, taking a deep breath as she sat down "I get a feeling this is going to be a long night."
Filling her grandmothers glass, she smiled "It will only be long, if you make it long grandma." She said and put down the bottle.
"But I really should be getting back to Joseph, he will be wondering where I am." She said, putting her glass down on the coffee table and looked at her granddaughter.
"Joe is fine, Pierre is talking with him." Mia smiled and placed her glass down beside her grandmothers and watched as Clarisse nodded "So, shall we continue?" She asked and watched as she nodded. "Brilliant." Mia smiled.
Meanwhile, as they talked in Clarisse's office, Pierre and Joseph headed outside to get some air.
"Cigar?" Pierre asked, taking one from his shirt pocket and held it out in front of Joseph.
Looking at it for just a second, before looking up at him "Don't mind if I do." Joseph smiled and took it from him, as they both laughed. "Thank you." He said as Pierre got another one out for himself.
"It's my pleasure." Pierre smiled, both of them lighting their cigars before moving to sit at the patio table, looking back at the Palace. "Did you know that mother likes the smell of these?" He said, looking at the cigar in his hand.
"Yes she does," Joseph smiled across at him "It's a thing I learned very early on." He said and raised his arm, holding the cigar under his nose for several seconds "And I don't blame her, they smell amazing." He said and took a puff of it.
"I couldn't agree more." Pierre said, watching him a moment before looking at the Palace. "Do you know her favourite colour?" He asked.
Thinking, his gaze remaining down at the cigar in his hand "Yes, it's pink." He nodded while looking back up at him "I know what you are trying to do, Pierre."
"What? I don't know what you mean, I'm not trying to do anything." Pierre exclaimed, smiling across at him.
"I know she prefers between the seasons, and even though she denies watching any kind of tv, her favourite program to watch is I Love Lucy, her favourite movie is Beaches. She prefers to wear dresses instead of skirts and blouses, she isn't keen on tights and she likes to wear heels, over flats." He said, looking at the Palace "She doesn't really drink, but when she does its got to be a certain type of wine, or champagne. Surprisingly she enjoys pizza, and hates fish. And even though she wears it everyday, she hates makeup..." Hearing Pierre laughing, he stopped and looked towards him.
"Alright, you do know her. Infact, you probably know her better than me." He said, looking at him.
"You forget Pierre, I have been her personal body guard for many many years." Joseph said and took a sip of his champagne before putting his glass back down on the table in front of him "And, someone I have loved for years."
"You are right, I'm sorry I shouldn't of doubted you." Pierre said "It's just.."
"I know you are looking out for her, and feel you need to protect her from anymore hurt. Pierre you have my word right now, I would never ever hurt your mother. She is my world, has been for a very long time and always will be." He said and watched as Pierre nodded. "I love your mother with all my heart, I will kill anyone that ever hurts her, you or Mia."
Nodding, Pierre looked back at the Palace, taking everything in. "Thank you, Joseph." He began, looking back at him "I'm pleased she has someone, and even though I will still do it, I will try not to worry so much as I know you will look after her, like you always have."
Picking up his glass, he lent in closer to him "Cheers!" He smiled as Pierre raised his glass, clinking it with his.
"Cheers." Pierre smiled, both of them taking a sip of their drink before putting their glasses down "Does this mean that I have to call you father now?" He asked as Joseph looked at him in surprise.
"It's up to you," Joseph said and took another puff on his cigar "Whatever you feel comfortable with." He added while looking at the cigar in his hand.
"I will have to think about it for a bit," Pierre said and watched as Joseph nodded.
"Of course, as I said it's up to you." Joseph answered as Pierre nodded.
"You will look after her, won't you?" Pierre asked a moment later and watched as Joseph looked back at him.
"Always." He answered.
"Here you are." Clarisse smiled as she approached the table, causing them both to look at her. "What are you talking about?" She asked, pulling one of the other seats closer to Joseph.
"Oh just stuff," Pierre smiled and watched her sit down "Are you ok, did you have a nice talk with Mia?" He asked, smirking over at her as sipped her champagne.
"Yes, it was somewhat... interesting." She answered and placed her glass down on the table beside Joseph's before sitting back in her chair.
"Good, that was the plan." He smirked and stood to his feet.
"I thought as much." She smiled and watched him walk around to her.
"Congratulations again, mother." Pierre smiled and kissed her cheek "I will see you back inside." He said and looked at Joseph before walking back over to the Palace.
"So, what did you talk about?" Clarisse asked and lent closer to Joseph as he sat forward, putting his cigar in the ashtray.
"Oh," He said, sitting back and looked into her eyes "It doesn't matter." He smiled and watched as she looked back at the Palace "What about you and Mia? It sounded interesting." He smirked as she glanced back at him.
"Oh it was," She giggled "Well let's just say, she thought I needed a talk on what to expect on one's wedding night." She laughed as he put his arm around her. "Because apparently, over the years its changed." She chuckled.
"And how did that go?" He asked, watching her cheeks turn red. "Are you blushing?" He asked, putting his hand up to cup her cheek as she smiled.
"I might be," She whispered, their eyes meeting as he moved his face closer to hers "And, like I said it was interesting." She smiled.
"Did you learn much?" He asked softly.
"I might have." She whispered, glancing down at his lips as he moved closer and kissed her as she closed her eyes.