AN: WAHAAA I'm so cruel! Okay I promise no more cliff hangers (I (I STILL DON'T OWN THESE PEOPLE) I'm glad you are all still with me I hope to keep you until the end, whenever that might be. ; 0 )

(Hmm what is wrong with Mia?)

"Mia, Mia wake up, we're home love."

"Oh hell, I think I'm going to be sick." She got up and bolted out of the car and ran up the stairs. Into the palace and into a small staff bathroom just off the entrance hall.

"Mia…" Lily came in behind her.

"I'm fine just let me be for a minute."

"Okay I'll be outside if you need me."

Nick came in and sat down next to her and began rubbing her back. After a few minutes Mia got up and walked to the sink and splashed water on her face.

"Come on, let's get you into bed."

He scooped her up and carried her up through the palace into their suite where he ordered some fresh tea and saltines once again to help with the upset stomach.

"Sorry I'm sick."

"Don't be I like taking care of you." He said smiling at her running his fingers through her hair.

They drifted off to sleep. The next morning Lily came in and woke up Mia,

"Mia you need to get up and get ready for your doctor appointment. Nick is taking care of what needs to be done today."

"Hmmmm. Okay. What time is the appointment?"

"At 9:30 so you have 45 minutes to get ready."

"I'll be ready."

Mia got up and got ready for the day and headed for the main entrance. When it hit her again the nausea. She ran to the same bathroom as last night bracing herself for the sickness to come up. Only to avail she had not eaten anything so nothing happened.

"Ugh I hate being sick it's the worst thing in the world."

"Ready to go?"

"Yes."

Mia's visit to the doctors did not take long and she was beginning to feel much better the doctor had informed her that her sickness wouldn't last to long and gave her a few things to take.

The day moved on and she meet with Nick to see how things had gone. He had gone over most of the paper work but she being the reigning monarch had to sign most of it so they spent hours going over documents Nick had read through as they came to conclusions. Finally finishing the last file Nick closed it and moved it to the done pile then turned his attention back to his wife.

"So what did the doctor say?"

"Oh that I have a bit of a bug and that is shouldn't last too long."

"Good, I'm glad to see you feeling better. Your actually glowing sort of dear you seem so happy."

"Well I am feeling much better and I'm spending time with you what more could I ask for?"

"A baby?"

"Nick."

"What? I just think it would be fun to start a family."

"Oh well maybe soon"

"Ok how bout we go work on that family then?"

"Nick, my handsome, loving, oh so romantic husband. I'm still not feeling the greatest and I don't want to ruin a moment by getting one of the nausea spells."

"Okay well can we at least go to bed its 11:30 and tomorrow is big day."

"Yes I would love to snuggle up to you and sleep."

They walked back to their suite Nick had his arm around her shoulder and her arms securely around his waist the two made it to their suite.

The next morning Mia woke up to her usual nausea and utter dizziness. She pulled on a robe and walked into her sitting room to find Lily already going through the work to be done before the ball that evening.

"Morning Lily."

"Morning how are you feeling today?"

"Good."

"So I take it you haven't told him yet?"

"Nope tonight."

"At the ball?"

"Yes."

"Oh I can't wait! Your grandparents are going to flip."

"Yeah hopefully my grandmother doesn't pass out or something."

"Well you have a hair appointment at 2:30 and then you have to be dressed and ready by 5:45 guest arrive at 6:00 pm your entrance is at 6:30. Oh and your grandparents flight arrives in one hour."

"Okay how about we take the red car and go greet them?"

"Well I have a few other things to make sure fall into place but go and greet them at the airport. I'm sure they would love it."

"Okay well I need to go then if I'm going to make it on time. I just go get ready real quick. Have the car ready ok?"

"No problem talk to you later."

Lily left the room as Mia headed off to her bathroom.

An hour later Mia was waiting patiently outside of the car as the Genovian Royal airplane was being taxied up to the privet runway.

Clarisse and Joe exited the plane and descended the stairs as Clarisse stepped off the last step she broke into and unladylike run like Mia and the two hugged.

"Oh I have missed you so much Mia."

"I have missed you to!"

"You look wonderful Mia are you feeling better?"

"Much. Grandpa!" Mia pulled him into a hug. "I'm so sorry."

"Its okay Mia she is in a better place now and it was her time. I know that now."

"Come lets go home, I want to hear all about your trip." Mia said as she was climbing into the car.

"Clarisse she is glowing! I have seen that glow before."

"No surely she would say if she were."

"Maybe she doesn't know?"

"I doubt she went to the doctors yesterday. She would know."

They got in and closed the door as the rest of the luggage was being loaded up and they were off.

"So Mia what did the doctor say was wrong?" asked Clarisse eyeing Joseph.

"Oh just a but of a bug he gave me a few things to take and I have to admit I'm feeling much better."

"Good."

"So are you ready for the ball this evening." Mia asked

"Well I think I'm going to need a few hours sleep before I'm up to a night of dancing" Clarisse said.

"Count me in that category too dear." Joseph said leaning his head back.

"Well grandma I have a hair appointment at 2:30 I think yours is right after mine."

"Oh well that gives me a three hour nap."

"So tell me about your trip what did you go see?"

"Oh well you know we spent time in Spain with Joseph family which was so much fun. Then we spent time in Germany seeing a lot of historic sights and shows. Then we spent some time in Austria going over some of my childhood memories from there. Visited a friend of my fathers from the navy who is still alive, also we went to Switzerland. Oh what a beautiful place it is, no matter how many times I have been there

It is always so breath taking. We took a buggy ride through some of the Alps. Spent time in a cabin up there. Your grandfather tried to get me to sky. But that failed miserably. I hadn't skied in so many years."

"It was quite the sight actually, it was good we had the resort to ourselves that day." Joe said Chuckling.

"Sounds like fun. I have a surprise for you at home."

"Really?"

"Well tell us what is at home"

"Grandpa that would defeat the purpose of a surprise."

They arrived at the palace after a short drive they were greeted by Nick, Lily and Charlotte at the front door.

"Hello Charlotte how is that little boy of yours?"

"Great he is getting so big."

"Hey Grandma, Grandpa come with me I have something to show you. We all do."

"Yes." Lily said

They entered the palace and Nick yelled out.

"Wait." To make sure the two of you don't peek and know where we are going I have two blind folds."

"Nicholas do we really have to?"

"Yes Grandma you do." Mia said tying one on Joe as Nick tied the one around Clarisse

"All right hold out your hands."

Mia took hold of Joe and Nick Clarisse together they lead them up to the library.

"Okay watch your step, now stay here. One second let me open the drapes." Lily said

"All right at the same time." Mia and Nick pulled off the scarf's and reviled the room.

"Oh my…" Clarisse's eyes welled up with tears. She was rendered speechless.

"Wow Mia this is amazing."

"Mia how did you find this place? The meaning behind it." Tears where streaming down her face. She pulled Mia into a hug she was now sobbing. Mia was crying to. "Thank you, thank you, thank you, " She whispered into her ear.

"Your welcome. Now we can have a special place too."

"Wow I had almost forgot this place existed." Joe said still amazed by the site of the room.

Clarisse walked about the room running her hands along the books and shelf. Then setting her self in a large chair.

"Mia this means so much to me."

"I know and I feel like although this holds some memories that bring back feelings that still hurt, I was thought that maybe you and I could continue on the memory of my father. I would like to know him."

"It is perfect. You all are so wonderful."

Mia sank down next to her grandmother in her chair. And put and arm around her pulling her into a hug.

"Well we have to get ready for this evening."

"yes we do."

Joe walked across the room and held out his hand. "Well dear we should get you cleaned up and then get ready for the ball this evening?"

Hours later Mia and Nick awaited Clarisse and Joe arrival at the double doors waiting for their entrance to be announced.

"Sorry Mia, I slept a little longer than I should have." Clarisse stated, as she and Joe came around a corner.

"All right their here Lily.." Mia gave her a curt nod and she signaled for the Palace guard to announce them.

The doors opened as his staff hit the floor for a third time and his voice rose loud.

"Announcing her Royal Majesty Amelia Mignonette Renaldi Deveraux Queen of Genovia and His royal Highness Prince Nicholas Deveraux. Followed By Her Royal Majesty Dowager Queen Clarisse Renaldi Romero and Sir Joseph Romero."

Mia entered the room and stopped in the center of the floor as the guest all bowed

"Welcome friends and honored guests to Genovia's Annual Independence Day Ball." Every one clapped She smiled and remained silent waiting for the applause to die down. "Before we begin I have a small announcement to make, In nine months time the palace will be please to announce the birth of an heir to the throne." Mia smiled as the room fell silent.

Nick stood there in shock. With his mouth open. Clarisse and Joe in just as much shock as everyone else too.

Finally Nick came to his senses and pulled Mia into a hug. "Wow really you mean you are really pregnant?"

"Yes Nick Yes I am" Mia became very excited although she was nervous about being a mother she couldn't wait either.

Clarisse came over to Mia crying again. "I knew it I just knew it when I saw you today."

"Congratulations Your Majesty the Prime Minister and his wife Sheila came over and congratulated the happy couple on their announcement along with several other guests and then the music started up and the guests began to dance.

Clarisse pulled Mia aside " When did you find out? How far along are you?"

" Well I found out yesterday morning and two weeks is your answer. Can I ask how you knew?"

"Well Mia as a woman being pregnant you glow and I have felt that glow and can easily recognizes it. I saw it in you."

"Mia your pregnant you going to have our baby." Nick was so excited he could hardly contain himself. He hugged her once again.

"Nick your squishing me." Mia said laughing "yes Nick we are going to have a family."

"Oh I can't wait. I just can't wait. I hope it's a little girl I want a daddies little girl."

Clarisse and Mia laughed, Joe came over and bowed well your majesty do you mind if I steel your grandmother for a dance?"

"Joey yes you may."

"I though you did like being called that?" Nick said laughing.

"He only gets it when he calls me Majesty. And yes dance with her until the dawn breaks if you like. I just need her back to help me with my new position."

"Oh can't your queenly matters wait a few days while we celebrate?"

"Nick dearest I was talking about me becoming a mom!"

"Yes Mia we will have plenty of time to plan everything out you still have eight and a half months to go.'

"Yes but I'm nervous and I need someone to help me now not the whole nine months of it I need it more now than I ever have."

"I promise not to leave you okay." Clarisse said cupping Mia's cheek in her hand."

"Okay."

Clarisse and Joe waltzed onto the dance floor and began to dance.

"So my darling wife and mother to be how far along are you? And how long have you kept this little secret?" Nick said pulling Mia into a warm embrace.

"Well it happened on your birthday so this is your present." She placed a hand on her belly. "And my secret has been boiling inside me since yesterday morning. I wanted to tell you so bad but I knew it would be so much more fun to do it here."

AN: Okay so this is not a cliff hanger we all know what happens at the end of a ball the guest say good bye the two couple go back to their suites and tomorrow is another chapter I have some new twists coming your way you should all be very excited and hopefully you don't kill me for what is going to happen ; 0 )