A month has come and gone and I don't know where the time went. So much has happened! Cassim finally caved into moving back to Agrabah upon Aladdin's persistent requests. It seems he's not too thrilled about the move and I can finally say that I completely understand. Shortly after my last visit with the physician, Cassim stopped me to address his fears of moving back here. He didn't want to burden Aladdin seeing he worked so hard to convince his father to stay. Cassim's fears result from leaving his family for a better life for them all. Coming back to find his wife had passed and his son missing put him in a frame of mind that there was nothing in Agrabah for him. Now that Aladdin is back in his life, Cassim doesn't want to lose his son and risk the relationship their building because of his fears. I don't want to separate them either so I insisted that Cassim live here in the Palace. He declined, of course, but I held firm in my decision. I think he knew better than to deny a princess's orders; a pregnant one for that matter.

Before he left my side, he asked about my pregnancy, which is going well. At the time I was at week 25, now I'm at week 28. The physician says that my progress is as expected. Even the slight pain I've experienced this past week. I'm, however, not liking it at all. The pain starts in my lower back and travels down my legs. At times, it feels like my legs are on fire! I asked the physician why I was suddenly feeling this way and he said that the baby finally moved into the birthing position. As exciting as this news sbould be, I'm mortified! It means that my pregnancy is getting closer to the end. I want to see my baby, yes, but I'm also terrified of giving birth. Days like this is when I need another woman around. Preferably my mother. Even Aladdin's mother would be helpful. I can only imagine how they would be. Both would reassure me and tell me it's worth it in the end. Maybe I need to speak to Aladdin. We are in this together, after all. I'll talk to him once I see the physician. I'm expecting him any minute. Normally, he's here by now. Where could he be?

Just as I rise from my bed, a knock comes from the other side of the door. I walk to the door expecting the physician, instead a maid stands in front of me.

"Your highness, I'm so sorry to disturb you but I'm here to deliver a message from the Royal Physician." She's timid and afraid, maybe? Why is she afraid of me? Am I that intimidating or is she afraid I will snap?

"Is everything alright?"

"Yes, your highness. He regrets to inform you that he will not be able to see you today as per your appointment due to him helping a woman give birth. It was sudden as she wasn't due for another two weeks. He says that he will be able to see you tomorrow." She glances up at me and I smile to reassure her.

"Thank you for letting me know. I hope everything goes well with her delivery." She nods her head at me in acknowledgement and walks away. Now that my afternoon is suddenly free, I must seek out my husband. I need to talk to him.

I searched everywhere to find him lounging in the garden. He looks so peaceful. How did I manage to deserve such a wonderful man? I suppose if I never left the Palace that night, I wouldn't have met him the next day. It was the best decision I made and he's the best thing to come into my life since Rajah and this baby. I place my hands on my exposed stomach and walk over to my sleeping husband. I stop just a few inches from him and reach out to run my hand through his hair.

"Hey Jas, how did it go with the physician?" He looks up at me and smiles. I thought he was asleep. I should know better; Aladdin is not a heavy sleeper. All those times fighting villians and never knowing when they would strike made him that way.

"He couldn't make it to see me. He had to deliver a baby in the city. He should be here tomorrow. What are you doing out here?" I want to sit down beside him but it's becoming hard for me to sit down on the ground and then standing back up on my own.

"Just enjoying the day. I was giving you time to see the physician." He stands up and grips my hips. He leans down and places a chaste kiss to my lips. Before I'm able to return his kiss, he pulls away with a smile on those delicious lips. That smile holds so many promises. I run my hand across his cheek and I graze my finger along his lips. He kisses it and then places a kiss in the middle of my palm. That action alone sends chills down my spine. I don't think I could love this man anymore than I do but each day he proves me wrong. He has me in such a daze that I don't realize he's talking.

"Jas, are you okay?" He looks worried. I need to shake this off before he gets worse.

"I'm fine. You were saying?"

"Do you want to go flying tonight? Get away for a while."

"Yes. That sounds nice. Where will we be going?" He doesn't say anything. He continues to smile and places a finger to his nose. He's not going to tell me. The way he's smiling makes me think he has other plans besides flying. It'll be another one of his surprises. He's always surprising me. I suppose that's what keeps our marriage so fresh and exciting. Since we met, our relationship has been exciting and with each new adventure that comes our way, we are put to the test and we still endure. I wouldn't trade this life with him for anything in the world.

Sorry that this chapter is so short. I'm trying to get back into the story after reading the Fifty Shades of Grey Trilogy. I hope my readers review nonetheless because I look forward to your constructive criticism.