Clarisse woke up the next morning and was looking forward to seeing Charlotte after breakfast. She went downstairs, found Mia and had breakfast with her.

"Hey, Grandma have you seen Joe?"

"No, actually I haven't, which is strange, I usually see him on my way here every morning."

"Maybe he is busy making more love notes for you."

"Mia!"

"Sorry, I couldn't help it. No, I'm sure he is doing something with security."

They finished their breakfast and Charlotte walked in. Mia saw her first.

"Good morning Charlotte. Goodbye Grandma."

Mia left quickly before anyone had time to say anything.

"Good morning Charlotte. I'll never figure that girl out." Looking at the door Mia exited.

"Good morning Your Majesty. She's a young girl, and quite funny too. I have your schedule for today."

"Oh, well first I would like to talk to you." Clarisse motioned for the young woman to sit down next to her.

"Is everything all right?"

"Yes, but I have a favor to ask of you. You don't have to do it, if you don't want to."

"Okay. No problem."

Clarisse was still hesitant, she was not sure if Charlotte felt she was becoming closer to her queen. "Well, Joseph and I have decided to get married next week. And I think you and I have been getting closer as friends, so I would like to ask you to be my maid-of-honor."

Charlotte was surprised and deeply flattered. "Oh wow. I would be honored."

"Really? Wonderful!" the two women chatted a little longer, then discussed Clarisse's schedule for the day.

The next few days passed by uneventful, everything was back to normal. There were two more days before the secret wedding. That night at dinner it was Clarisse, Mia, Joe, and Charlotte, all in Clarisse's suite. They were discussing about the wedding the day after next. Mia kept insisting on Clarisse having a bouquet of flowers.

"Mia, I found something you have I common with me."

"Really, what!?"

"You are just as determined and persistent as me." The four of them laughed. Joe spoke about Clarisse's comment.

"No, I think your grandmother is still much stronger on that subject." For that comment, he got a soft hit in his ribs from his fiancé. Asking for forgiveness, he kissed her cheek.

They finished all the details and went their separate ways for bed. Joe had already changed and was in bed as Clarisse came from the bathroom. She shut off the light and walked toward him.

"And what exactly do you think you are doing Sir?" she asked playfully.

"I'm too tired to go to my room," faking a yawn, "besides, no one knows I'm here."

Being tired herself, she surrendered and crawled into bed with him and curled up in his arms. She rested her head on his chest, listening to his heartbeat. They were both silent for a while just being together in the moment. Clarisse turned her head to look up at him.

"Can you believe all this is happening? I still think I'm dreaming sometimes."

He just smiled, "I love you my darling."

"I love you too, my knight in shining armor." He kissed her on the lips and she laid her head back down on his chest.

Clarisse woke up alone, but there was a note left where Joe used to lay his head on the pillow.

Good morning Sweetheart. Have a wonderful day. I love you. Your Knight.

She smiled and got ready for the day. She met Mia for breakfast as usual.

"Morning Grandma, did you see Joe this morning?"

"No actually I didn't again."

"Well that's good you haven't seen him. It is the day before your wedding. You two aren't allowed to see each other today."

"Mia don't be ridiculous. Nobody even knows anything."

"But its tradition. I'm gonna go find Joe right now and tell him."

"Mia!" Clarisse called out but it was no use she was gone.

"Joe."

"Princess Mia."

"Have you seen Grandma today?"

"No, I haven't. I usually see her on her way to breakfast but this morning I was tied up."

"Good. You two are not supposed to see each other today. It's the day before you wedding."

"Shh" Joe looking around, "you have to be careful what you say, there are ears everywhere."

"Okay, okay. But you must promise not to see her 'til tomorrow."

"Mia."

"Promise!" she practically yelled, "its tradition, come on please?"

"All right. I promise."

"Yay! See ya later."

Charlotte walked in the kitchen as Clarisse finished her breakfast.

"Good morning Your Majesty. Are you all right?" she noticed Clarisse looked a little off.

"Good morning Charlotte. Oh I'm fine, just thinking."

"Anything I can help with?"

"What do you think about the idea of not seeing your fiancé the day before your wedding?"

"I like that tradition. I think it's sweet."

"I guess so. Mia came in this morning and told me not see Joseph today. And she went to go tell him just now not to see me."

"Well that's good. I'll help you stay away from him until the wedding tomorrow."

The two shared a smile, but Charlotte's was different and bigger.

"Charlotte, why are you smiling at me like that? I haven't seen that smile since I first arrived back in Genovia when you gave me Joseph's first letter."

"It's just wonderful, the two of you. I'm really happy for you two, its so cute." Charlotte felt like she was a broken record. But at least she was able to tell Clarisse how she felt.

Charlotte was wondering something for a while now. She knew the queen was a traditional woman, and very proper. "Madame, I don't mean this to sound disrespectful, but I know you are a traditional woman. If you don't want to answer I will understand, so what color is your wedding dress going to be?"

"Why would that be disre- oh I understand." She smiled, "No Charlotte, it's perfectly fine. I am going to wear a white dress. And I have earned it." Clarisse was so glad that her and Charlotte had gotten closer and could talk to each other with ease.

The whole felt long for the two people in love. Mia and Charlotte were both in contact with each other all day to make sure the lovebirds did not see one another. Mia made sure Joe did not go into the security room to try to see Clarisse on any of the cameras.

"Princess, I'm the head of security; I need to do my job."

"Not today you don't. Charlotte will be with Grandma for the rest of the day and then tonight me and her are having a slumber party."

"Princess…"

"Joe I don't want to hear another word about it."

The rest of the day was great. Mia and Charlotte managed to keep the two away from each other the entire day.

Mia walked in her grandmother's suite with a lot of snacks and drinks for the two of them.

"So Grandma, what do you want to do tonight?"

"I don't know. You decide, you're better at the sleep over stuff than I am."

"Let's pop in movie and do each others nails."

Mia went and put in a movie, then got her bag full of nail polish. Time passed quickly and soon it was 2 am. The last movie ended and all the food was gone. Clarisse looked over at Mia, who was fast asleep on the bed next to her. She kissed granddaughter on the cheek and fell asleep herself.

Clarisse woke up the next morning feeling surprisingly well rested. She looked next to her to see Mia still sleeping.

"Mia, Mia, wake up." She stirred and Clarisse kept shaking her until she was fully awake. "Mia, I'm getting married today!!"

"Huh, what? Oh my goodness! You're getting married today!"

Clarisse took Mia's hands and lifted her up on the bed. They both started jumping on the huge bed.

A knock came from the door, and Joe surprised Joe. He walked over to the door to find Charlotte on the other side.

"Hello Charlotte."

"Morning Joe. I have everything set for you not to be here today. Someone else is taking over your jobs for today and tonight. You can leave for the church in a little bit, and I will be coming with you. Her Majesty and Princess Mia will be along shortly."

"Thank you Charlotte. For everything."

"No problem. I will be in the library when you are ready to leave."

Mia was now in the process of doing Clarisse's hair. Clarisse was beaming.

"Mia, I'm glad you are here for this. I am also glad we have gotten closer. And I do believe that if you pay attention to the end of the ceremony you'll find out what you have inherited from me." Clarisse had known all along what the two of them shared, but she was not going to just tell Mia, she would have to figure it out on her own. Mia knew this so she stayed silent and kept playing with her grandmother's hair.

"All right I think you are done now." Clarisse looked into the mirror and could not believe it; she was getting married for love this time, to the man she was in love with.

"Come on Grandma, let's go." Mia took her hand and they headed for the limo.

The next chapter will probably be the last one where they get married. But I still am not sure. Please review, they have been most helpful and encourages me to write more for you.