Mia wanted to go to San Francisco straight away because her stepfather, Patrick, was on his own with Rocky. But as princess she had to stay in Genovia until she could get away. Her coronation was in 2 days and her mothers funeral in 4.
As soon as her coronation ball is over Mia and Clarisse were flying over to America accompanied by Joe..
It was the day after Mia had recieved the news about her mother, lying in bed desperatly trying to stay there. She couldnt face anybody, espeacially Clarisse. Mia felt embarrassed for crying into her so much. She found it hard to show her true emotions in front of people espeacially her grandmother whom she hadnt seen for 15 years.
The xloxk beside her flashed 12.00! dinnertime. Why hadnt anybody come and found her, Where was Clarisse? Mia stumbled out of bed and found a note from Nicholas on her table.

Mia, Iv gone into town to do some shopping. Dont overwork today and get as much rest as you can. See how Clarisse is too, I walked downstairs earlier and heard her in tears in the foyer.
You need each other.
Love you darling.
N xx

Mia put the letter down and went to get dressed. She knew Clarisse needed her and Mia needed her grandmother. She put on a pair of black trousers and a blue jumper with a pair of plain sandles.
The stais that lead from her suite to the foyer never seemed like a long journey before now. Whilst she was walking she played with the earring that dangled from her right ear, a present from her mother on her 18th birthday. Mia searched through the whole palace but couldnt find her.
She panicked a little when there was no trace of Clarisse so she went up to the security office to see is Grandpa Joe knew where her grandmother was.
Mia quickly opened the door to see a site she didnt want to see.
Joe sat on his chair and Clarisse sat on his knee in a very passionate embrace.

"OH, err grandma?"

Mia blushed heavily and turned around.
Clarisse quickly jumped up off Joe and straightened her har asewll as clearing her throat

"Mia, Joe was just keeping me comapny"

"its ok grandma youre married now, no excuse needed"

"you dont have to do anything today if you dont want darling. Just relax in the palace or sit in the garden if you want to"

"no, i think il stay in my suite and try to get through to lilly online"

"in america its about midnight. will she be up?"

"oh yeah she will. lillys a night person"

"ok. i have cancelled all your meetings for today. would you like me to contact the press or do you want to do it?"

"the press?"

"yes dear. they'll find out sooner or later and its better they get the correct story"

"yeah i suppose. il write something to send into them. grandma are you ok?"

"Yes im fine"

"Nicholas said he heard you crying this morning"

"oh i see"

"remember grandma. youve got me, and Grandpa Joe,"

"Yes i have, im so sorry mia, i loved Helen as a daughter its just a shame we gre apart all those years ago, the years i cant get back mia"

"I understand"

"no you dont. all the apologies i owed your mother. i was cruel back then and there was no excuse for it. i hope she forgives me"

"grandma, she will have done. dont blame yourself"

Joe rose from his seat after just witnessing his wifes emotional outburst and put his arm around her. He invited Mia in and they stood there for what seems like a ages.

"dont worry my girls, i will look after you. anytime you want me Mia im right down the hall."

Mia looked up at Joe and a smile formed on her lips a lonley stray tear found itself down her cheek and Clarisse wiped it away.