The Story of a Queen
Chapter 9- Trouble in the Castle
Author's Note: Sorry for the looong delay. Just for that, I m posting two chapters today. Please Read and Review.
Mia is now sixth months pregnant and is very much enjoying her time away from her duties. Although she has given up some of the duties, she is still in charge of a few things. Around three in the morning, she wakes up to Trevor's cry.
Nicholas stirs in the bed beside her and starts to get up.
"I'll get him," Mia says tiredly as she places her hand on his.
"Alright darling," Nicholas says as he kisses her then lays back down. Mia gets up and walks over to Trevor's crib. He reaches up for her when she walks over.
"What's the matter buddy?" Mia says comfortingly as she kisses his forehead and walks over to the rocking chair. Mia notices that his head is unusually warm. She feels it with her hand to make sure.
"Oh, you don't feel well do you?" Mia says caringly as she gets up and walks into the bedroom.
"What is it, Mia?" Nicholas asks when he sees Mia holding Trevor who is still crying softly in her arms.
"Feel his head for me will you?" Mia replies as she walks over and sits beside Nicholas. Nicholas then puts his hand on Trevor's forehead.
"His forehead is very warm," Nicholas says with concern in his voice.
"I thought so too," Mia says still trying to comfort Trevor.
"Let me go get a thermometer out of the bathroom," Nicholas says as he gets up and walks to the bathroom. Mia has a look of worry on her face. Nicholas soon returns. Nicholas clearly doesn't know how to use the thermometer.
"Just place it in his ear, push that blue button, then take it out," Mia says reassuringly. Nicholas does so and looks at the thermometer.
"What does it say?" Mia asks nervously.
"One hundred degrees, on the mark," Nicholas answers. Neither has ever dealt with a sick baby before, so they don't really know what to do. Mia gets up with Trevor in her arms.
"Where are you going?" Nicholas asks curiously.
"To grandma's room," Mia replies as she hurries over to Clarisse's suite and knocks on the door. Clarisse opens it up and is very surprised to see Mia and a crying Trevor.
"Mia, darling, what is going on?" Clarisse asks tiredly.
"Trevor has a fever and I'm not sure what to do," Mia replies nervously. Clarisse feels his forehead and nods her head in agreement.
"Yes, he definitely does have a fever," Clarisse agrees, "Joe will you please call the new pediatric doctor that was just put on staff?"
"Of course. One moment," Joe answers as he runs over to the phone.
"We hired a pediatric doctor?" Mia asks.
"Last week," Clarisse answers. Joe soon returns.
"She will be up momentarily," Joe says. Nicholas walks in the room.
"Is the doctor on her way?" he asks as he sits beside Mia and Trevor and places his hand on Trevor's back.
"Yes, Joe called for her," Mia replies worriedly.
"He'll be alright darling," Nicholas says reassuringly. At that moment, the nurse walks in.
"What seems to be the problem?" the doctor asks as she walks over beside Mia and Trevor.
"He woke up crying and I felt his head and he had a fever. So, Nicholas took his temperature and it was 100," Mia explains.
"I see. Is he coughing or congested?" the doctors asks as she goes through her bag looking for the thermometer.
"No," Mia answers still trying to calm Trevor, "Of course I probably wouldn't have known since he hasn't stopped crying."
"That makes it harder to tell," the doctor says as she places the thermometer in his ear and then takes it out, "It looks about the same. It could be just a slight virus that will pass quickly. I'm going to give you some Motrin to bring down his fever. If he starts to get congested, turn on a humidifier in the room. Let me know if he still isn't any better tomorrow evening."
"I will, thank you," Mia replies as she takes the Motrin from her.
"And you may need to let him sleep with you to keep him calm," the doctor suggests as she notices him still whimpering.
"Alright, we will let you know if he isn't any better tomorrow evening," Mia says as she gets up to leave.
"Have a good night sweetheart," Clarisse says as she kisses Mia's forehead, "And feel better darling," she kisses Trevor's forehead. Mia and Nicholas go back to their suite. Mia gives Trevor the Motrin then walks over to the rocking chair and sits down.
"Good night darling," Nicholas says as he kisses her, "Try to get some rest."
"Good night," Mia replies tiredly as she continues rocking Trevor. He finally falls asleep and she places him in the crib and goes to her bed. Trevor's crying wakes her up again about 2 hours later.
"I'll go get him," Nicholas says tiredly as he gets up.
"Ok," Mia answers. Nicholas brings Trevor back into the room. He is now crying even more. Nicholas hands him to Mia.
"Shhh. It's ok Trevor," Mia says comfortingly as she strokes his back. His cries become softer.
"Would you like me to get you anything darling?" Nicholas asks lovingly as he sits down beside her and places his hand on her back.
"No thank you. I'm fine," Mia replies as she gets off the bed, "I'm going to try the rocker again."
"Alright, if you need me you know where I'll be," Nicholas says as he goes back over to his side of the bed. Mia carries Trevor over to the rocker and begins to rock him. Trevor is soon asleep and Mia follows not long after. Mia is awaken when Nicholas comes into the room.
"Good morning, Mia," he whispers as he gives her a kiss.
"Morning," Mia says wearily.
"Your grandmother is on her way in here to watch him," Nicholas replies.
"She doesn't have to," Mia argues.
"She wants to," Nicholas says. At that moment, Clarisse walks in.
"I'll see you this afternoon," Nicholas says as he kisses her and leaves.
"Is he any better?" Clarisse asks quietly.
"He woke up a few more times last night, but at least he's sleeping now," Mia replies as she looks down at him.
"Why don't you get some rest? I will watch him for awhile," Clarisse suggests seeing as how Mia looks completely wore out.
"That's sound like a good idea," Mia says as she places Trevor in his crib.
"Go get some rest darling," Clarisse says as she kisses her.
"What is it grandma?" Mia asks questioning her gestures.
Mia walks over to the bed and lays down. She is quickly asleep. She is awaken when Clarisse comes in to check on her.
"How's Trevor?" Mia asks worriedly.
"I just gave him some Motrin, so he is out right now," Clarisse replies.
Mia replies starts to get up but quickly grabs a hold of the dresser.
"What is it?" Clarisse asks worriedly as she grabs Mia's other hand.
"Just a little dizzy," Mia answers as she sits back on the edge of the bed.
"I'm going to get the doctor," Clarisse says sternly.
"No, I'm fine," Mia replies reassuringly.
"Better safe than sorry," Clarisse says as she picks up the phone. The doctor soon arrives.
"What seems to be the problem?" the doctor asks.
"We aren't sure. Mia is a bit woozy," Clarisse answers.
"Hmmm. Let me take your temperature," the doctor does so, "I think we should take you into the hospital to make sure everything is alright."
"Is that really necessary?" Mia asks.
"With you being pregnant and having elevated blood pressure, it is making me a bit concerned," the doctor replies.
"Alright, I will send for a car so we don't cause a riot," Clarisse says as she picks up the telephone. Nicholas gets word that a car is being sent for Mia to go to the hospital and quickly goes to the royal suite.
"Is everything alright, darling?" Nicholas asks as he rushes in the suite and puts his hand on Mia's cheek.
"They are just taking me to make sure the baby is alright," Mia replies reassuringly.
"She has an increased blood pressure and I just want here to make sure the baby is fine. I don't have the equipment here," the doctor reassures Nicholas.
"Another field day for the press," Mia says.
"You can't let them get bored," Nicholas says playfully. Mia laughs a little.
"Do you think you can make it downstairs?" the doctor asks.
"Yes. With a little help," she replies as she takes Nicholas' hand in hers. They slowly walk downstairs and they open the front door. The press is gathered at the front gate watching Nicholas helping Mia to the car.
"Nicholas, please stay and calm the press and the people. Let them know I am fine," Mia says always thinking like a queen.
"Mia, darling, I can't leave you," Nicholas argues as he helps her in the car.
"I'll be fine, grandma is coming with me," Mia says. Nicholas looks at her sympathetically not wanting to leave her side.
"Nicholas, please," Mia says trying to convince him.
"I'll stay," Clarisse says as she watches this whole fiasco.
"Are you sure?" Nicholas asks.
"Yes, I'll talk to the press and I'll take Trevor," Clarisse says as she takes Trevor from Nicholas.
"Thank you grandma," Mia says as Clarisse gives a quick peck on the forehead and waves goodbye.
The car pulls away and heads to the hospital. Mia has her fingers linked in Nicholas' hand.
"I hate to leave him," Mia says sadly.
"Clarisse will take good care of him," Nicholas reassures her with a kiss, "Right now I'm worried about you, love." That afternoon they arrive back at the palace. Nicholas assists Mia up to the royal suite and Clarisse comes in later that evening with Trevor in her arms and finds Nicholas sitting on the couch while Mia is asleep.
"How is Mia?" Clarisse asks worriedly when she walks into the room.
"She's just resting. They said that everything was due to the fact that she didn't get enough rest last night," Nicholas replies.
"Well, I'm glad that it isn't anything too serious," Clarisse says as she sits on the couch and lets Trevor down to play with some of the toys.
"How was he?" Nicholas asks in regards to Trevor.
"He cried at first but after Joe took him for awhile he calmed down. He still is a little groggy, but at least he doesn't have a fever," Clarisse replies. Mia walks in to the room.
"Mia, I'm glad that it was nothing serious," Clarisse says as she kisses her forehead.
"So am I," Mia replies as she places Trevor in her lap. She feels his head with her hand to see if he is still warm.
"Have you given him any Motrin?" Mia asks noticing that he no longer has a fever.
"No, he hasn't had a fever at all," Clarisse replies. At that moment, Lily comes in.
"Mia, is everything okay? I saw that you had to go to the hospital on the news. Is it the baby? Is the baby alright? Is something wrong with Trevor?" Lily asks worriedly.
"Lily, calm down. I'm fine," Mia says reassuringly with a slight chuckle.
"I don't find this very funny. Something could have went wrong and I never would have known," Lily says clearly perturbed.
"Nothing is wrong. I just had to go because my blood pressure was high. But everything is fine," Mia replies trying to calm her down. Lily breathes a sigh of relief.
"So I came in here ranting like a crazy person for nothing?" Lily says with a laugh.
"It seems that way," Mia says as she too starts to laugh.