Chapter 12:The Wedding Day
The palace was a hustle and bustle with activity. This was the day of the of Pierre and Charlotte. The cathedral in Pyrus was where the ceremony would be held at.
Clarisse was sow getting out of bed that morning. She was constantly tired, and her hormones were always racing. Even still she was very happy for her and Charlotte. She proceeded with the help of her ladies' maids to get dressed. 'Joseph was right this does not hide my pregnancy at all,' Clarisse thought as she stood in front of the mirror. Then it happened, and clarisse new right away what is was. A small flutter in her abdomen. She stood still being mesmerized by the movement. Then another flutter on the other side. She just smiled broadly.
Joseph entered Clarisse's suite prepared to escort her to the church. He walked in seeing her touching her stomach not saying anything. He was worried. "Clarisse are you okay? Is it the Babies?" asked Joe with a worried look. She took his hand. "Joe it is the babies here feel," said Clarisse putting his hand on her abdomen for him to feel. Joe was confused then he felt a small quiver of her muscles. "Wow! Is that the babies?" asked Joe. Clarisse just nodded her head. He grabbed her in a hug, and kissed her soundly. Breaking the kiss Joe said, "I love you, but we need to get going to the wedding." He led her down to the limosine.
He helped her into the car. "I have asked Pierre to perform the ceremony in a back room for us after the wedding," said Joseph. Clarisse nodded, 'this is the day of my wedding to Joseph in hiding though," she thought. "How are you feeling? This is gonna be a long day. If you get to tired we will leave at anytime," said Joseph. "It will be fine Joe, I will not overexert myself," promised Clarisse.
They had reached the church. Joe helped her Majesty out of the car, and into the church. Shades came over to Clarisse, "Charlotte is having a lot of problems with nerves. Your Majesty will you go talk to her."
Clarisse entered the bride's dressing room. She saw Charlotte sitting there shaking all over apparently she had not heard Clarisse enter. "Charlotte," Clarisse said in a soft voice not to startle her. Charlotte's head shot up, and she stood up and bowed. Only when Charlotte stood up she got a wave of dizziness, "Your Majesty," said Charlotte. Clarisse caught a hold of Charlotte's arm to steady her, "My Charlotte, take it easy you are a bundle of nerves. Shades was not exaggerating." Then Charlotte began to cry. "Your Majesty," said Charlotte. Clarisse silenced her with a finger, "Charlotte did I not tell you to call me mom." Charlotte nodded, "Mom, there is another reason besides nerves. That I feel this way." Clarisse thought a second 'that explains it.' "Charlotte, may I ask are you pregnant?" Charlotte nodded. "Oh that is thrilling. Does Pierre know yet?" asked Clarisse. "No, I was gonna wait until after the wedding to tell him. I thought you would be mad considering," said Charlotte with new tears. Clarisse grabbed Charlotte's hand, and said, "Charlotte, these children I am not even sure who the father is, so I am not mad. I am very overjoyed to be a grandmother." "Let's go get you married, so I can marry Joe after the wedding," said Clarisse hugging Charlotte.
The wedding went on without a hitch. In the receiving line many of the guests congratulated queen Clarisse about the twins also. Clarisse, Joseph, Pierre, Charlotte, and Prince Phillip made their way to a room at the back of the church after the line was done. "Before we start I have something to tell you Pierre, I am pregnant," said Charlotte. Pierre picked her up and twirled her around, "I love you more than the day I asked you to marry me my wife." "Pierre! You better put your wife down before she becomes to sick for the reception," said Clarisse concerned. Joseph and Clarisse's wedding was short and sweet. Hugs went all around, and then they went to the reception.
After the meal Joseph asked Clarisse, "How are you feeling? I don't want you to tire out to much." Joe, I am fine, but I cannot dance much today. My feet are really swelled. I will dance a few dances though," said Clarisse.
Joe danced two dances with Clarisse. She danced with each of her sons, and a dance with Prime Minister Motaz. She declared her feet could take no more dancing. A few hours later Joe noticed her dozing off. Joe walked up to Pierre, and pointed to Clarisse. Pierre just smiled. "Take her home Joe, she needs her rest," said Pierre.
Joe woke Clarisse, and lead her to the limosine. "I am sorry that your wedding night with this pregnant woman is not going to be very pleasurable," said Clarisse. "I am going to be just happy to hold you and the twins in my arms," said Joe kissing her.