After cuddling for a short while we then sighed before we untangled ourselves from each other and we stood up. Ben then text our staff in Auradon Castle to get someone to come and collect our things together.
I actually had mixed feelings about going home; part of me wanted to go home so I could talk this out with Evie. She needed to know that she couldn't speak to me the way she had just done; she also needed to be aware that me and Ben needed some space. Yes I agree that I should probably should have told her but surely after we had talked about this like rational adults she would see why I had done what I had done.
"Back to reality my love" Ben smiled down at me as he snaked his arms around my waist.
"Yeah" I sighed before I winked at him and quickly teleported us back to outside of Auradon Castle, and back to our very busy life.
We then quickly walked into Auradon Castle and towards Belle's room where I could hear giggling. When we walked into the room Ben closed the door behind us to see Adam was play fighting with Edward as Belle was cuddling into Isabelle, who was asleep in her arms.
Adam and Belle then told me that after Adam picked Edward up from nursery he had to attend a meeting. It was at this point that Belle advised that she painted with Edward and Isabelle. Ben then teased me saying that both of our children were going to take after me; and I playfully shoved them and urged that there wasn't nothing wrong with this.
Belle then asked why we were home so early and I told her about what had happened with Evie. It was then at this point where me and Ben sat down with his parents and talked about what had happened; but we were careful about what we said due to Edward being there.
Adam and Belle then offered to look after the children as we talked to Evie and Doug, as we were going to need to ring him so he could be involved in the conversation. We agreed with this and told them that we were going to get changed. We then advised them that we were going to ring Evie so she could ring Doug so we could all talk about the situation that we had found ourselves all in.
"I thought you said you would ring me!" I heard Evie shout after me and Ben had just walked into our bedroom. Me and Ben then threw each other a stern look before I slowly turned and looked at her. As my eyes landed on her I noticed a very harsh and cold look in her eyes and I couldn't help but glare at her. I even felt like we were back at square one on the Isle with Evie just coming out of exile - however this time she dared to step up against me.
"I was going to get changed first" I advised as calmly as I could given the situation.
"I see" she nodded firmly as she crossed her arms over her chest.
"Evie-" I began as I tried to defend my earlier actions.
"No Mal!" she snapped cutting me off. "I have been worried sick!" she exclaimed as she slammed our bedroom door shut. "What if something happened?" she questioned darkly as she balled her fists up.
"Nothing did" I returned quickly. "Evie I know what I am doing" I stressed.
"I am getting sick of you doing that!" she spat.
"Doing what?" I questioned slowly in confusion.
"Throwing it in my face that you have been able to carry a child to full term!" she shouted.
"I don't mean it to come across that way" I advised. I really didn't mean it to come across that way; surely she knew this?
"Whatever!" she snapped. "Mal they are my daughters not yours" she reminded me as she walked up to me.
"Whoa E!" I quickly replied as I put both of my hands up in front of me. "I'm going to stop you right there!" I added and I watched as she glared at me. "I am not acting like these are my daughters; they are yours" I reminded her harshly.
"Well you act like they are yours!" she fired back.
"How?" I questioned.
"You make decisions without consulting me!" she snapped.
"You are talking about me going out for the day?" I asked sarcastically. "Really Evie" I stated as I rolled my eyes.
"Yes Mal!" she shouted. "I need to know where you are at all times" she pressed.
"No you don't" I disagreed. "That wasn't part of the contract" I reminded her hoping that this would make her back down.
"And that's another thing!" she stressed. "Contract!" she spat.
"That is to make sure that if we have disagreements; like we are now" I stated. "We are all protected" I advised as I suddenly started to feel dizzy and nauseous. I was tempted to tell her that I wasn't feeling well but I quickly changed my mind. The way Evie currently was she would throw in my face that I was probably unwell due to the fact that I had gone out; which wasn't true. I also knew that she would probably keep a closer eye on me from now on - which was something that I really didn't want to happen.
"No!" she exclaimed again. "You just wanted to have control over anything!" she accused.
"Evie-" Ben started.
"Oh shut up Ben!" she shouted at him and I suddenly felt rage fill me. "This doesn't concern you so get out!" she roared as she pointed to the door. "I am speaking to your wife!" she grimaced and I watched as Ben threw a confused and very hurt look at her. "You have nothing to do with these children! So quite frankly I don't know why you keep trying to get involved for!" she roared. "So but out!" she spat and I felt something snap inside of me. How dare she speak to Ben like that! HOW VERY DARE SHE!
"HEY!" I shouted. "Don't you dare talk to him like that!" I warned her and I watched as she stumbled backward in shock. "This isn't anything to do with Ben; I decided to go out today" I shouted. "You will not talk to him that way" I warned her and I watched as she face quickly softened.
"Sorry Ben" she muttered, not looking in his direction.
"It's ok" I heard Ben say as she suddenly glared at me.
"I really don't know why you are being like this" I advised.
"Mal they are my children!" she snapped. "I need to be where they are" she stressed.
"Not 24/7!" I snapped as my dizziness and nausea continued to get worse.
"So you are denying me access to my children?" she questioned darkly.
"Evie we only went out for the day" I stated. "I think I am allowed that" I added. "Maybe I should have told you that we are going out; but me and Ben wanted to be on our own" I advised.
"To pretend that they are yours!" she exclaimed as she pointed to my stomach.
"No!" I groaned as the room started to spin. "Evie I don't think or act like these are yours" I urged.
"Whatever!" she spat.
"You know what?" I snapped back.
"What?" she asked sarcastically.
"If I knew that you were going to act like this I would never have even suggested this in the first place" I stressed and she gasped at this.
"You bitch!" she shouted and before I could say or do anything she quickly slapped me across the face. Due to the room spinning I was unable to keep my balance so I quickly flew to the floor and landed on my stomach. I gasped that she had actually just slapped me; but this thought was suddenly dismissed as I started to feel an ache in my stomach as I rolled onto my left side.
"EVIE!" Ben shouted as he ran to me and he crouched next to me and he wraps his left arm around my shoulders.
"Mal I am so sorry" she gasped as she also crouched next to me. "I didn't mean-" I heard her say as I turned away and looked away from her.
"Evie just go!" Ben snapped.
"No I need to fix this" she urged and I groaned loudly as my hands flew to my stomach.
"Mal what's wrong?" Ben quickly asked.
"I landed on my stomach" I muttered.
"Right?" he prompted in concern.
"I'm getting pain" I panted as the pain started to become too much to bear.
"No!" Evie gasped. "NO!" she roared. "We need to get you to hospital" she advised and I felt her hands touch my right arm.
"No!" Ben snapped as he pushed her back. "Get out of here!" he glared at her. "You are not coming" he warned her.
"But-" she started.
"No buts Evie!" he snapped cutting her off. "You have just assaulted my wife!" he growled. "Your Queen!" he reminded her harshly. "I don't care if she is pregnant with your children; you better not even go anywhere near the hospital" he said as he slowly and carefully helped me to my feet. "I will know" he warned her before he quickly picked me up into a bridal hold and quickly carried me from the room.