The Story of A Queen
Chapter 4- The Right Time Part 2
Disclaimer: I do not own Princess Diaries or the characters thereof.
The doctor came the next morning and Mia did not have a fever so he just thought it was a bug. Mia awoke and was once again sick a week later. Nicholas walks over to the bathroom door.
"Mia, darling, is everything alright in there?" He asks.
"I think you should call the doctor, a different doctor this time. This is showing no signs of stopping," she says as she opens the door.
"I thought you were feeling better," Nicholas says as he moves the hair out of her face.
"I was. I guess it just came back," Mia suggests. The doctor arrived moments later.
"Thank you for coming doctor," Nicholas says, "Mia is in here." The doctor followed him back to Mia who was sitting in the bed.
"Your majesty," the doctor says.
"Thank you for coming." Mia says.
"It is my pleasure. Now, what are your symptoms?" the doctor asks.
"One minute I am perfectly fine and then I am either throwing up or too tired to even see straight," Mia answered.
"Hmmm. Have you been eating anything?" The doctor asks.
"Nothing today, but a fruit salad and some soup yesterday," Mia replies, "but I've had this weird craving for those corn dogs they sell in San Francisco."
The doctor chuckles a little, "I've never had one of those, but they sound delightful."
"They are."
"So, how long has this been going on?" the doctor asks.
"About 2 weeks," Mia replies.
"Let's run a few tests and see if we can find out what is wrong with you," the doctor says.
"Do you have the slightest idea?" Mia asks.
"I have a hunch," the doctor replies.
"Well, a hunch is good I guess." After all the tests were finished the doctor came back into the room.
"I have good news and bad news. Which would you like first?" The doctor asks.
"The bad news," Mia replies.
"You are going to need a lot more medical attention in the next several months," the doctor says.
"Oh, well is there more?" Mia asks.
"Yes, the good news is that you are going to be fine in about 6 months," the doctor replies.
"What is wrong with her doctor?" Nicholas asks.
"Nothing's wrong with her. She is perfectly healthy.They are both perfectly healthy," the doctor replies.
"Ok, I don't understand, why would she need medical attention?" Nicholas says with a perplexing tone. Mia suddenly realized what the doctor said and a smile spread across her face. She covered her mouth in shock.
"Honey, think about what the doctor just said," Mia says happily as she starts getting teary eyed.
"He said that nothing is wrong with you and that you are perfectly healthy," Nicholas says.
"Repeat exactly what he said," Mia says trying to get him to understand and contain herself.
"Nothing's wrong with her. They are both perfectly healthy. What do you mean they are healthy doctor?" Nicholas asks.
"I think it would have been easier if you just told him straightforward," Mia says.
Mia takes his hand in hers and says, "Honey he means that our baby and I are perfectly healthy."
"You and our….baby," Nicholas says in almost a whisper, "Oh, Mia." He kisses her and embraces her in a hug.
"I will leave you two alone for awhile," the doctor replies as he leaves the room.
"Can you believe this?" Mia asks happily as she starts to cry.
"Darling, why are you crying?" Nicholas asks.
"I'm just so happy," Mia says as Nicholas wipes the tears from her face.
"We have to go tell Grandma," Mia says. Nicholas helps her off the bed and they go out to the living area where Clarisse is sitting.
"Well, what is going on?" Clarisse asks nervously.
"We're going to have a baby!" Mia says excitedly.
"OH! Mia that is wonderful, absolutely wonderful," Clarisse says as she hugs Mia.
"I know," Mia says.
"Well, first thing is first, we must have a press meeting and announce it to the country," Clarisse says, "and then we will need to set up a celebration dinner."
"First, I need to call my mom and Lily and tell them," Mia says, "then we will worry about the press."
"I will have Charlotte arrange everything," Clarisse says as she goes to find Charlotte. Mia picks up the phone and dials her mom's number.
"Hello," Helen answers.
"Hi mom," Mia replies.
"Oh, Mia, it is so great to hear from you. How are you?"
"Well, that's why I was calling about," Mia replies, "I haven't been feeling well."
"Is there something wrong, Mia?" her mother asks worriedly.
"Why don't you come out here so I can tell you?" Mia asks.
"Of course, I will fly out on the next flight," Helen says nervously.
"Alright, bye mom, I love you," Mia says.
"I love you too, Mia. And feel better sweetheart," Helen replies.
"I'll try," Mia says as she hangs up the phone.
"That was so hard," she says to Nicholas.
"I know but you can't say anything like that over the phone, you never know who is listening," Nicholas says.
"I know. Now it's Lily's turn," Mia says as she dials Lily's number.
"Hey this is Lily," she answers.
"Hi Lily," Mia says.
"Mia, hi. What's up?" Lily asks.
"Would you mind coming to the palace later?" Mia asks.
"Sure, is there something wrong?" Lily says.
"I can't really say until you get here," Mia replies.
"Alright, are you going to send a car to come and get me?" Lily says playfully.
"I guess I can spare one of the cars today," Mia replies.
"You are so gracious your majesty," Lily says with a laugh.
"I do what I can," Mia laughs back.
"Alright, I will see you later Mia," Lily says.
"See you then," Mia says as she hangs up the phone.
"I guess Lily will be the first to know," Mia says. Not long after, Lily arrived and was waiting in the front foyer. Mia walked into the room.
"Lily!" Mia said with a squeal.
"Mia!" Lily replied as she gave her a hug.
"So how have you been?" Mia asks.
"Great. So what is this big secret that I just had to come to the palace for?" Lily asks.
"You have to guess," Mia says as they walk out into the garden.
"Well, you aren't getting married again," Lily replies.
"No, keep guessing," Mia says. Lily stops and turns to look at Mia. She stands back and looks her up and down.
"Mia are you…?" Lily says.
"Am I what?" Mia asks curiously. She starts to smile.
"You are….you're pregnant!" Lily says excitedly.
"I am!" Mia replies, "And I want you to be the godmother."
"Mia, I would love to," Lily replies.
"I thought you would," Mia says happily.
"So does your mom know?"
"No, not yet. She is on her way here," Mia answers.
"So, is Nicholas happy about it?" Lily asks.
"Of course he is. He is ecstatic," Mia replies.
"That's great. When are you announcing it to the press?" Lily asks.
"This afternoon. We are having a celebration dinner later," Mia says.
"Let me guess whose idea that was," Lily says sarcastically.
"Grandmother will throw a celebration for anything and everything. She loves having people in the palace. Much more now that she isn't queen. I think she just misses attending all those balls all the time," Mia says, "Which I have no idea why she would miss those boring balls."
"I guess so."
"Do you want to go back inside? I need to get ready for the press meeting," Mia asks.
"Sounds good," Lily says as they walk back inside. On the way back in they run into Charlotte.
"Mia, I just heard the news. I'm so happy for you," Charlotte says as she hugs her.
"Thank you Charlotte. I'm so excited," Mia replies.
"Well, I hate to mess up your morning, but we had to move the press conference to a little earlier," Charlotte says.
"How much earlier?" Mia asks worriedly.
"You're on in about an hour," Charlotte replies.
"I hate that mom is going to miss this," Mia says, "But I guess if we have to than we will go ahead."
"I'm sorry your majesty," Charlotte says.
"It isn't your fault. Lily would you like to come with Nicholas and me when we make the announcement? This way I can announce that you are the godmother," Mia asks.
"You know that I can't say no to you. You might have my head chopped off or something," Lily answers playfully.
"Never. Have you put in a dungeon with a dragon, maybe, but never chop off your head. It's way too messy," Mia replies playfully.
"I know exactly what to say when we go on camera. Ladies and Gentlemen, this is what happens when your best friend becomes a queen. If you don't do what she asks she can throw you in a dungeon," Lily says with a laugh.
"Oh please. I am the coolest queen ever," Mia laughs.
"I can't disagree," Lily replies. They both walk off laughing with each other. Mia gave Lily some clothes to wear for the press conference and soon it was time for them to go down to the front of the palace where the press conference was being held.
"Ladies, we need to get you two downstairs now," Charlotte says as she walks into the room.
"You lead the way," Mia says as they leave the room to go downstairs.
"Here comes the two beautiful ladies now," Nicholas says when he sees them walking down the stairs into the foyer. He walks over to Mia and kisses her and then kisses Lily's hand.
"Are we going to announce that Lily is the godmother?" Nicholas asks Mia.
"Yes, we are," Mia replies, "Do you have any idea why the press conference was moved up?"
"I think there are a few meetings this afternoon," Nicholas answers.
"Now my mom is going to find out before she gets here," Mia says.
"I know. I couldn't get them to cancel the other meetings," Nicholas says.
"Hopefully I will be able to meet with her for awhile in between all of these meetings," Mia replies.
"I'm sure they will have some leniency," Nicholas says with a smile.
"They're ready for you," Charlotte says as she walks into the room.
"Let's go," Mia says as Nicholas takes her hand and they walk out. Everyone applauds as Mia and Nicholas walk out.
"Thank you all so much for coming today," Mia begins, "Most of you know that I have not been attending many of the meetings that I have had lately and have been sending King Nicholas in my place. There have been many rumors, and the headlines have been swarming with assumptions as to why their queen would cancel so many meetings in a matter of 2 weeks. The truth of the matter is that, I had thought that I needed the rest along with many of the advisors around me. You see, about two weeks ago I became ill, or at least that's what I thought. I thought that it would pass, but when it continued I decided it was time to call in a doctor."
Nicholas then starts talking, "So, Queen Mia, called a doctor this morning and after a few hours of tests we had the answer to the problem. You see, the reason why Mia has not been attending meetings and has been feeling ill is because, as we just found out this morning, she is now carrying our first born child who will be next in line for heir to the throne, if the child chooses that path." A roar of applause came from the crowd and Mia and Nicholas kissed.
"We have also granted Lily Moscovitz with the privilege of being the child's godmother," Mia says happily.
"Thank you all for your time, and we hope that the next time we must come out and speak with you it is for a glorious reason," Nicholas says as they wave goodbye and then walk inside.
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