No I haven't died or gotten seriously ill like you were probably thinking. I am so tremendously sorry (you got me using big words. I must be really sorry.) That I haven't updated in forever. I know I put you guys in suspense and make you wait like way too long like other people I know. I have a question do you still want me to update every Sunday or to wait until the end and have a huge giant update during spring break? I hope I haven't lost all my reviewers and that you are all there. So here are my props to you.

Flamingirl- Yeah I guess I have to be more careful with the stuff I put in my chapters so I don't confuse some of you reviewers. Lol.

Belle Quest- Thanks I hope you are still there.

Tamaran Girl- Yeah I am gonna have to reread some of my stuff so I know what you guys are talking about but Lord Stephan is my brilliant addition to the story. I have a question. Is the Prince of the Bet your story or someone else's or what? It sounds interesting and I might check it out. So tell me with a review!

Heather (AKA Shards of Dawn) - Glad you like Derek and Ria and well everything! We shall see who becomes the bad guy in upcoming chapters. Mwhaahahahahaha!

Dancrchick- yeah I bet I disappointed you since it has been like ever since I updated and that was what you were all obsessing about in the review but I hope this will make you happy! Are you a new reviewer?

Elyse Bennet- Yeah I was getting bored with her at their castle so I had to spice things up. I had this in mind since I started the story. I thought well it has been a long time since she had Ria and well she must have a little problem with the pregnancy you know? I mean Isabelle isn't a young twenty-year-old any more.

SnitchWitch123-I don't know, it could be a miracle baby! I mean you survived that horrible life saver tragedy so anything could happen. Lol! I usually think of b#tchy to describe a girl but he is kind of acting that way getting jealous and all. Whatever. (I am not sure what I can type on here so I will stick kind of safe!)

Me- Yeah but anything could happen! I will! Thanks for the review!

Alright here is my chapter- finally!

Adventurous Journey

May 30,

I am on my way home. I know I should be more excited but the reason doesn't exactly thrill me. I mean how healthy can this baby be if mum is having it so early? It is going to be really difficult for the baby to survive. And I wasn't quite ready to leave Frell yet. I was starting to get used to everything and it was beginning to get fun with everyone there, besides Walt and Nicole anyways. Derek is on the way there with me. He is sleeping right now or I wouldn't be writing. He wouldn't let me go on my own so he joined me. I have to admit I was flattered. He is really cute right now too, sleeping like a cute little baby opposite me. Oh there was a bump and he is waking up. Write soon!

"Aoohrump," Derek yawned out.

"Hello sleepyhead." I said laughingly.

"Rello to you too," he said with a lopsided smile.

"I hope it doesn't take too long to get home. I don't want to keep mum and dad waiting long." I said.

"Everything will be fine. Do you remember the trip to Frell? It will take that long." He said. "If we don't stop to rest we will be there sooner." I opened my mouth, "But we are stopping. I won't have you being an animal and sleeping in a carriage."

"Like you just were?" I said with a smirk.

"Yes like that-hey." He said frowning a bit.

We were like that the whole way home. We would make little comments back and forth. It was kind of funny.

"We better stop here." He pointed at an inn. It was called Areida's Place. It looked nice and homey. We walked inside.

"Hey Cindy! Can we get two rooms for your best guests?" Derek asked a pretty girl behind the front desk. She looked up and smiled. She was a dark skinned pretty girl. She had warm brown eyes and a big smile.

"Sure, you are our best paying customer. You come up here once a week with a different girl. Who's this week's flavor?" she asked with a giggle.

"Cindy!" he said blushing. "You know that is only business when I come here."

Cindy started laughing and stood up. "Let me show you some rooms." She leaned over to me. "I pull that on him every time. He has never blushed before so I think you are special." She winked.

"Here are two rooms, unless you have changed your mind and only want one?" Cindy asked.

"No, no two rooms are fine." Derek said.

"What about what you said in the carriage? I thought we were only getting one room. Remember?" I joked.

Derek's eyes bulged and he started sputtering. Cindy even looked a little surprised until I winked at her.

"I guess I wasn't as far off as I thought." Cindy said.

"Well if you only want one room I guess we can manage that." Derek stuttered out.

"What are you kidding? Of course we are getting two rooms. I was joking with you. Sheesh!" I said before he started getting ideas.

"What? Huh? Okay…so two rooms?" Derek asked me.

"Yes I just said that." I turned around and went into one of the rooms and started laughing.

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At dinner Derek avoided me for a while until all of the rest of us were laughing together and he wanted to join in.

"So how do you two know each other?" I asked Cindy.

"Well our moms are old friends and they would stay here when they pass through so we bumped into each other once and a while." She said.

"So how do YOU two know each other?" she asked.

"WELL we met at my home. We bumped into each other, literally, and from there it was history, sort of." I replied. "We had our bad times but we got through it."

"Hmm, so when are you getting married?" she asked. I almost choked on my drink.

"WHAT?" I asked.

"Well like I said there is something special about you and he knows it. Trust me it won't be long before we hear some wedding bells." She said matter-of-factly.

"Well that is a little ways off yet if it even happens." I said.

"Before what happens?" Derek asked.

"Before-" Cindy started but I cut her off.

"Before nothing. We were just talking." I said quickly.

He looked at us suspiciously, "Duh I saw that." He said and turned around.

"Augh, you know how to make a mess don't you?" I asked Cindy. She shrugged.

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The next morning we checked out early. We were both ready to get moving.

"Write to me okay Ria?" Cindy called to us.

"Definitely! I will tell you any updates!" I yelled to her.

"Great! Thanks! Bye!" she yelled back.

"Bye!"

"Updates on what?" Derek asked.

"Nothing, girl stuff." I said.

"Ugh! You girls!" Derek said and looked out the window.

We sat that way for almost the rest of the ride. Derek spoke once we entered Gondola.

"You know this place is really beautiful." He said.

"We are famous for our boat races." I said. We live along the edge of the Green Sea.

"IsTHAT your home?" he asked pointing at the castle. It is pretty big for the size of Gondola.

"We like to live luxuriously." I joked.

"We should be there soon." He said.

"Really? I thought we had another day to go?" I said sarcastically.

"Nope just about an hour-oh." He said getting it.

We pulled up about an hour later.

I ran inside and yelled "I'm HOME!"

Is this long enough for you? I hope so cause it will be a while before I update again. Please review! This is four pages long so I hope it will sustain you until next time.

"Stayin Alive,"

whiskeygirl