The Story of A Queen
Chapter 7- A New Arrival
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Last Time
"What's wrong?" Mia asks nervously.
"It seems that, your stepfather and mother were killed in a terrible car accident," Nicholas says sadly.
"Nicholas, do not play jokes with me," Mia says trying to deny his words. But when Nicholas looks at her with a sympathetic look, she realizes his words are true.
"Mia, I'm not playing jokes," Nicholas says as he places a hand on her face.
"No, they can't be, I just saw here a month ago," Mia says as she begins crying hysterically. Nicholas just wraps his arms around her and lets her cry on his shoulder.
"Mia, darling, I'm so sorry," Nicholas says comfortingly as he strokes her back. Mia tries to regain her composure. She slowly pulls away and Nicholas wipes her tears. A knock comes at the door once again.
"Come in," Nicholas says still trying to calm Mia down. Clarisse walks in with a tear-strained face.
"Mia, I'm so sorry," Clarisse says as she walks over and hugs Mia. Mia begins crying again.
"I needed her so much. She won't even get to see her grandchild," Mia says through her tears.
"Trust me. She would've have loved him or her so much," Clarisse says. Mia and Clarisse soon pull away and both attempt to regain composure.
"What about Trevor?" Mia asks nervously.
"He was with a babysitter," Nicholas replies. A knock comes at the door and the lawyer walks into the room.
"Your majesties," he says in respect.
"Is there something else?" Nicholas asks worriedly.
"Well, there is one thing," the lawyer replies.
"What is it?" Mia asks nervously.
"It seems that you, being Trevor's closest relative, have full and complete custody of him. Your mother and stepfather stated in their will that you and Nicholas receive full guardianship of Trevor until the he reaches the age of 18," the lawyer replies. Mia sits in silence, astounded by the news that she was in her mother's will as full guardian of Trevor.
"Mom never told me that I was going to be his guardian," Mia says as takes hold of Nicholas' hand.
"It seems, that she just added you into the will about a month ago," the lawyer says as he looks at some of his documents.
"That must have been right after she left here. She probably just couldn't get a hold of me to tell me," Mia says as she wipes the tears once again.
"Where is Trevor at?" Nicholas asks.
"He is on his way to the palace with a nanny as we speak," the lawyer replies.
"We need to get back there as soon as possible," Mia says to Nicholas, "I'm sure an eleven month old is going to be frightened in a strange place. The least I can do is be there when he arrives. I just saw him last month and I see him periodically, so he should know me well enough."
"We will leave immediately," Nicholas says. They all get everything together and head off to the palace, Nicholas and Mia in one car, and Clarisse and Joe in the other. The entire way back to the palace Mia only spoke a few words. She just sat in the back crying softly with Nicholas beside her comforting her. When they arrived at the palace, Mia went directly to the royal suite. Nicholas had to take care of getting rid of his uncle so he went directly to his office. One of Mia's lady maids came into her suite.
"Mia, do you need anything?" the maid asks.
"No thank you Bridgette," Mia says clearly staring off. After about an hour, the lady maid came back.
"Mia, Queen Clarisse is here to see you," Bridgette says.
"Let her in please," Mia replies. Clarisse walks in the room and sees Mia wiping the tears off her face.
"Mia, it's alright for even a queen to cry," Clarisse says as she sits at the opposite end of the sofa.
"This is just so hard," Mia replies through her tears. Clarisse moves beside her and embraces her.
"I know, darling, I know," Clarisse says comfortingly, "Where is Nicholas?"
"He is having his uncle removed," Mia replies as she gets up and washes her face with a washcloth.
"At least that will no longer be of your worry," Clarisse says reassuringly.
"Yes, but now I have so many more," Mia says with a nervous chuckle.
"Mia, you will be wonderful with Trevor and your new child," Clarisse says as she places a hand on Mia's.
"I don't know why mom put me as Trevor's guardian," Mia says as she looks down at her hand.
"I do. Mia, she knew that if he were with you, you would give him only the best of everything. She knew that you would raise him like he was your own child," Clarisse says as she places a finger under Mia's chin and lifts it up gently to look at her.
"Grandma, how do you always know the right things to say?" Mia says as she softly smiles at her.
"Trust me, Mia, it takes years of advising and practice to get this good," Clarisse says with a smile. Nicholas walks in, greets them both, and kisses Mia.
"I will let you two have some time alone," Clarisse says as she gets up and leaves. Nicholas sits down beside Mia.
"How are you, darling?" Nicholas asks caringly.
"I'm feeling much better. Even a queen needs a reassuring talk with her grandma," Mia replies as she smiles at him.
"Are you ready for this?" Nicholas asks in regards to Trevor coming.
"I was a little unsure about an hour ago, but grandma set my mind at ease," Mia says reassuringly.
"Are you sure that you are alright?" Nicholas asks as he moves the hair in her face behind her ears.
"It will take time, but life must go on. I realize that now," Mia says as she places a hand on her stomach. Nicholas smiles at this gesture. A knock comes at the door. Nicholas goes over and answers it.
"Your majesty, the nanny and Trevor have arrived. They are downstairs in the grand foyer," the guard says.
"Thank you, will be down in a few minutes," Nicholas replies as he shuts the door and walks back into the den where Mia is seated.
"Who was it?" Mia asks as she starts to get up.
"Trevor and the nanny are downstairs," Nicholas says as he takes her hand.
"Let's go," Mia says as they begin walking out of the suite. Mia knocks on her grandmother's door. Clarisse opens it up.
"Is he here Mia?" Clarisse asks.
"He's downstairs. Would you like to come with me?" Mia asks.
"I will get Joe and we will be down momentarily," Clarisse says as she shuts the door. Mia and Nicholas get to the stairway that leads to the grand foyer. They hear Trevor crying. Mia hurriedly goes down the stairs. She sees a very frazzled nanny trying to comfort Trevor.
"Your majesty," the nanny says in respect.
"You are going to be around here for quite awhile, so please call me Mia," Mia says as she smiles. Trevor is still crying loudly.
"Come here, Trevor," Mia says as she takes him from the nanny. Mia walks over and sits down in a chair and places his head on her shoulder and rubs his back. He slowly starts to calm down.
"Shhh. It's ok Trevor. You're alright. Everything is alright," Mia says comfortingly. Nicholas smiles as he watches her acting so protectively of him.
"He has been wailing the entire trip. I've tried everything, but nothing seemed to work," the nanny says watching in amazement as how much he has calmed down with Mia.
"Something about Mia and children," Nicholas says, "they always adore her."
"Is she expecting?" the nanny asks.
"Yes she is," Nicholas says as he looks over at Mia who is still comforting Trevor.
"She will get some practice then I guess," the nanny replies. Clarisse walks down the stairs.
"Where is Mia?" Clarisse asks Nicholas. He nods over in the direction where she is sitting with Trevor laying on her shoulder rubbing his back and talking softly to him.
"How is she doing?" Joe asks Nicholas with a concerned tone.
"She is doing better. Clarisse talked with her, but it's going to take time," Nicholas answers as he looks lovingly at his wife.
"Yes, but even time cannot always heal a wounded heart," Joe says. Mia walks over to Nicholas holding a sleeping Trevor.
"Nicholas, will you please tell one of the lady maids to prepare the crib in the royal suite?" Mia asks quietly. Nicholas nods his head and he and Joe head upstairs to help get the crib ready.
"He should be fine with me tonight if you would like to go and rest for awhile," Mia says to the nanny as she walks back to the chair that she was previously sitting at. The nanny leaves and Clarisse walks over to her.
"Are you going to be alright?" Clarisse asks caringly as she sits beside Mia in another chair.
"I think so," Mia replies as she looks at Trevor.
"He seems to be partial to you," Clarisse says.
"I'm partial to him too," Mia says caringly, "plus I'll get some practice in for the new one."
"Just remember that all of the nannies are here to help if you need it," Clarisse reminds her.
"I think we will be fine," she says happily. Nicholas and Joe come downstairs and walk over to where they are.
"The crib is all ready, so we can go up if you'd like," Nicholas says as he helps Mia up.
"That would be wonderful," she says winces and puts a hand on her back. Trevor wakes up a little bit.
"Say goodnight to Grandma Clarisse, Trevor," Mia says.
"Goodnight, darling," she says as she kisses his forehead, "If you need anything later just come and get me."
"I will. Say goodnight to Papa Joe," Mia says as she turns Trevor toward Joe.
"Goodnight," he says as he waves at Trevor and kisses Mia's cheek. Clarisse and Joe head upstairs.
"Will you let me carry him upstairs for you?" Nicholas asks noticing that her back was hurting her.
"If he will let you," Mia says as she turns Trevor toward Nicholas. Nicholas takes him and Trevor begins crying and reaching for Mia.
"Do you want to take him?" Nicholas asks.
"Just hurry and get up the stairs and I will take him from there," Mia says as she follows Nicholas to the top of the stairs. She takes Trevor and once again he stops crying.
He falls asleep on the way back to the room. Once they arrive in the queen's suite Mia slowly places him in the crib and covers him with a small blanket. Nicholas walks over beside her and he places a hand on her back.
"Let's go to bed," Nicholas says as he turns on the baby monitor.
"I agree," Mia says as she kisses him. They both fall asleep quickly but are awakened by Trevor's cry a few minutes later.
"I'll go get him," Mia says as she gets up and walks over to the crib. Trevor is standing up hanging onto the side of the crib crying.
"What's the matter Trevor?" Mia says tiredly as she picks him up.
"Shh. I know you're in a strange scary place. It's ok. You're safe now," Mia says softly. Trevor begins to calm down and falls asleep as Mia rubs his back. Mia tries to place him the crib but he starts crying. She goes over to the couch and situates him in her arms and falls fast asleep.
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