After Mia's press announcement and the two lovebirds Mia and Nicholas are the two I'm speaking about tried their very nest to keep things low key. But it was proving very hard, they wanted to be together all the time and it was becoming a big distraction for Mia.

"Mia…(Clap Clap) Mia… welcome back to earth dear! I asked did you get to the papers that required your signature?"

"Oh sorry I was just thinking. Yes I got all the signatures done."

"Grand well have you finished the seating arrangements for the summer ball?"

"Oh…uh… No"

"Mia please dear I all you can think about is him but please try to remember what I ask you to do, we are still trying to fix things with parliament."

"Speaking of Parliament your Majesty you are scheduled to meet with them in 30 minutes." Charlotte piped up.

"Yes well I better go change before I meet with them again."

"Again, Grandma how many times have you met with them in the past week?"

"Well today will be the second time this week"

Clarisse got up kisses Mia on top the head and headed for her suite to change. When she reached the suite she half expected to see Joseph in the sitting room reading more poetry. But was sad to see he was not there. Walking over to her closet a little less regally she saw a card taped to the door. Pulling it off she recognized his writing; she sat down on a small chair and opened the letter.

"Dearest Clarisse,

I just wanted you to know how much I love you! I wish I could be with you today in parliament to make sure that no one hurts you my love. Do know I will wait out side that door every moment until I can be next to you again.

Love with all my heart, Joseph"

"Joseph what would I do with out you?" Clarisse whispered as she wiped away the tears from her cheeks. She got up and walked to the closet and pulled out a white skirt and Jacket something elegant but not over the top she slipped it on then walked to her jewelry box and picked up her pin from Joseph. "CJ" He had given it to her for her fiftieth birthday it had their initials on it. She usually pinned it on the inside of her jacket but today she wore it proudly in the outside for everyone to see. She slipped into a pair of white pumps and then picked up his letter and placed it in her pocket and sprayed a few squirts of her favorite perfume and headed for the session room.

Coming around the corner Clarisse's harsh looked brightened as she saw him standing in front of the doors. He quickly moved up to her and pulled her into a strong hug.

"Thank you for the letter Joseph" she whispered into his ear equally hugging him in as tight as he was with her.

"I love darling please know that. And remember just call and I will be next to you in a second."

"I know you love me, and I love you just as much"

Clarisse sighed and pulled away from Joseph and entered the session room

"Announcing Her Royal Majesty Dowager Queen Clarisse Renaldi Romero"

All the members of parliament stood up as she entered the room. Quickly she made her way across the room to her chair and sat down soon fallowed by the rest of the members of parliament.

Joe was pacing outside the large doors already anxious at what the low despicable men in there were saying to his wife. His head jerked up as he heard footsteps running towards him only to see Mia looking please to see him waiting for her grandmother.

"Hey Joe how late am I?"

"Only about 3 minutes."

"Good I plan on sitting in and listening today, do you want to be my guest?"

"Uh yes Mia I would!"

"Good common we can sneak in.'

Mia opened the door slightly and pulled on Joes arm making him fallow her soon the two were seated a the back of the room where the observers sat usually nobody had really noticed they entered accept the doors men who Mia silenced so that he would no announce her entrance.

"Good Afternoon Prime Minister Motaz presiding. Viscount Mavbrey you have the floor.

Oops a cliffy don't worry though you will have the rest of this chapter in a few hours.