Everyday after that was magic. Francis was so excited to be a father again. It was absolutely sweet how he cared for me and we started to have little moments like when I first arrived. We would sneak into corners and steal a kiss or two. Even though I was sick almost every day, he was always there to be there to hold my hair back. We were both glad that Catherine had agreed to keep it a secret until we felt that it was safe and I wouldn't lose it.
I woke up to francis stroking my arm and kissing my neck. He could tell I was awake but I was exhausted. I did not want to wake up.
"Mary, time to wake up. Today is the day, we are telling the kingdom of our news."
"Hmm,yeah." I responded.
Francis got out of bed and got dressed before then pulling on my arm playfully and throwing the sheets of the bed.
"Ok, ok." I respond. "I'm awake." I say as I got out of bed and go dressed, not putting on a corset as I hadn't for several months.
"You ready" I heard Francis call from his shaving mirror and I look over to see him put on his crown. I know he loved the child inside me but I could tell he was not looking forward to telling the entire world. He was nervous about losing the baby and the secret that had been ours for so long.
"I guess so." I said walking over and grabbing his arm. We walked into the throne room and saw nearly everyone important to french court and beyond. Even The queen of spain was here. They had all come because Catherine had told them, with our permission, that the king and queen had an announcement.
"Their majesties the king and queen" I heard a guard call out as we walked in. Francis guided me to my throne and I sat. He stood as it was a custom to stand taller than any man.
"My dear frenchmen and foreign ambassadors, I thank you for coming." he looked at me. "The Queen and I are proud to announce that we are expecting our first child." The room erupted with cheers. Wine was brought out, and music began. I was about to get up, when Catherine sat me back down.
"Come on Catherine, one dance won't hurt" I said.
"No, one is fine, many doctors say it is, just don't go crazy. But I stopped you because I wanted to stop you from drinking." She said. "Doctors, have thoughts on that."
"Ok, so I won't drink, let Francis drink for two then." I got up and looked at Francis. He grabbed my hand and let me out. That's when I saw him, my brother and my husband's son.