Chapter 10 A Happy Addition
Time passed since Bog and Marianne got married and ruled the dark forest together. Everyone in the dark forest loved Marianne because they admired her strength and determination as a ruler. One day while Marianne was in the royal garden in the dark forest collecting blue roses for the dining table she thought to herself, "These will look so lovely on the table along with the dinner I'll be making for my husband as a surprise." As Marianne was flying back to the castle she started to have a slight cramp in her stomach. Marianne wondered why she got a cramp in her stomach out of nowhere as she went into the kitchen to make some tea to settle her stomach. After Marianne drank her tea Griselda came into the kitchen. "Hello Marianne are you ready to learn that recipe you asked me to teach you?" asked Griselda as she greeted her daughter in law. "Yes I am so let's get started" replied Marianne as she and her mother in law started cooking together.
As Marianne was learning to prepare Bog's favorite meal as a surprise Griselda told her, "This is wonderful the two of us doing something together whenever you're not busy ruling the kingdom with my son. Plus Bog isn't the greatest cook. I've tried to teach him but he accidently burned himself a few times." Marianne imagined in her head her Husband trying to cook without burning himself and said, "At least he tries and this is nice. When Dawn and I were little girls we used to cook with our mother to surprise our father every now and then. Learning a new recipe with you brings back those memories." Griselda smiled at Marianne for what she said and hugged her as she told her, "Well the day you married my son I've gained a daughter." When Marianne and Griselda were done cooking together Marianne went to her room to freshen up. Later on it was time for dinner and Marianne went to join Bog and see the surprised look on his face when he sees his favorite meal. Bog kissed Marianne and asked her, "how are you this evening my beautiful queen?" Marianne replied, "I'm fine and tonight I have a surprise for you."
Bog wondered what was his surprise when Marianne took off the lid to show Bog his favorite dish. "This looks amazing!" Bog exclaimed. "Here's something else I made it thanks to your mother's recipe and her help" Marianne stated. "Thank you Marianne and thank you to my mother for sharing this recipe with you" said Bog as he pulled out a chair for Marianne and sat down himself. "Where is my mother anyway?" "Your mom had to take care of some stuff so she'll be eating later" replied Marianne. As the royal couple were eating dinner Bog noticed how much Marianne was eating. "Wow I don't think I've ever seen you eat so much. You have an appetite tonight" said Bog. "For whatever reason I'm really hungry and this meal tastes really great. I definitely want to learn more of your mother's recipes" stated Marianne as she continued eating. After dinner Marianne and Bog decided to go for a romantic flight around the dark forest. As the two of them were flying around Marianne began to feel sick just like she did before but this time it got worse. "Bog we have to go home. I think I'm going to vomit!" Marianne exclaimed. Bog saw that Marianne was looking a bit sick and rushed home. Before the couple were able to get inside Marianne threw up behind a bush. "Marianne are you ok? Do you need anything?" asked Bog as he was comforting Marianne. "Is it possible to bury what I threw up? And some tea to relax my stomach please" requested Marianne.
Bog had the servants take care of the mess as he went into the kitchen to make tea. "Son is everything ok? I heard Marianne threw up" said Griselda as she went into the kitchen. "I don't know how or why but Marianne was feeling sick as she and I were enjoying a romantic flight. Marianne threw up everything she ate at dinner. I'm making her some tea and I'll be summoning for the doctor at once" replied Bog as he finished making the tea Marianne requested. Griselda was surprised to hear why her daughter in law got so sick. Marianne was lying in bed when Bog came in with her tea. "Here drink up. How are you feeling?" Bog asked as he handed Marianne her tea. "Still a bit sick but I think I'll be ok. I don't know why I started feeling sick. I'm starting to think it may have something to do with this stomach cramp I had earlier today" Marianne told Bog as she took a sip of her tea. "Well it's a good thing you told me now because after you threw up I asked one of the servants to summon the doctor" said Bog as he continued to look after Marianne until the doctor arrived. "Your majesties I'm here as requested. What seems to be the problem?" said the doctor as he came inside. "Well for some reason I had a stomach cramp earlier today and I threw up what I ate for dinner even though I was feeling fine before I felt sick. Also right now I feel a bit light headed and dizzy" Marianne told the doctor.
The doctor thought about what Marianne said as he exclaimed to her. "Well your highness here is some medicine to help settle your stomach. As for why you're feeling sick I'm going to research your symptoms and most likely by tomorrow I'll know why you're feeling sick. For now get some rest. I don't think you would want to throw up again" The doctor told Marianne before leaving. Bog looked after Marianne for a while before going to bed himself. The next morning as the sun was shining through the windows of Marianne and Bog's room Marianne woke up and stared at her husband snoring away. Marianne kissed Bog which woke him up with a smile. "Well good morning to you my love. How are you feeling?" asked Bog. "Better than last night. I hope it wasn't the meal your mother taught me how to make" answered Marianne. "I doubt it otherwise I would have gotten sick as well. I know you said you're feeling better but for now please take it easy for me" Bog requested. Marianne honored Bog's request and didn't do anything to make herself sick.
While Bog took care of some royal duties on his own Griselda checked in on Marianne. "Here some soup that is good for the stomach" said Griselda as she placed the tray on Marianne's table. "Thank you Griselda, this looks good," Marianne told her mother in law as she took a sip. Marianne thought it tasted great. Griselda was pleased to hear that Marianne was enjoying the soup she made. "I heard the doctor is supposed to tell you and Bog know why you were feeling sick. Has he been around?" Griselda asked. "Not yet but I want Bog to be here when the doctor tells us what caused me to become ill last night" replied Marianne as both she and Griselda hoped it wasn't anything serious. Later on while Marianne was in the library reading Bog came in and said, "The doctor wishes to speak to us both. He believes he knows why you felt sick last night." Bog and Marianne went to the throne room together where the doctor was waiting for them. "Thank you, your majesties for coming. After reviewing the results of exclaiming Queen Marianne and my books it seems that you are experiencing symptoms of pregnancy. Congratulations you're going to become parents and the dark forest shall have a new prince or princess" the doctor told the royal couple. Bog and Marianne were both shocked to hear it and weren't sure what to say next. "I'm going to be a father and you're going to be a mother. We're going to be parents!" exclaimed Bog. "Our families will be thrilled to hear about the new member, especially mother." Marianne was still speechless for a few short minutes before saying, "I'm going to be a mom. Will I be a good mom like my mother was to me and Dawn?"
Bog took Marianne by the hand as he comforted his wife while she was freaking out. "Calm down it's going to be ok. You know on our wedding day to calm me down since I was nervous my mother told me not to be so nervous and to make you my queen and mother of my children. I believe she'll be jumping for joy when we tell her along with your father and sister that you're pregnant" Bog told Marianne as they wondered how they would react to their news. Marianne summoned her family to the dark forest and later on they arrived. "Hey sis is everything ok?" Dawn asked as she and their father greeted Marianne and Bog. "Everything is fine. Bog and I have something to tell you, dad and Griselda in the dining hall" Marianne said to her family as she escorted them. Griselda, The Fairy King and Dawn took their seats as snacks were served. Marianne stood next to Bog as everyone wondered what they wanted to tell them. "Dad, Dawn and Griselda as you all know Bog and I have been married for a while and I just found out something wonderful" said Marianne. "What would that be Marianne?" her father asked. At the same time Bog and Marianne announced, "We're going to have a baby!" The Fairy King and Dawn were happy but Griselda became crazy excited as she shouted, "I'm going to be a granny!" They all hugged the parents to be. "Oh Marianne I'm happy for the both of you. I'm going to be a grandpa and Dawn you're going to be an auntie" said The Fairy King. "Marianne if you need anything just let us know. I can't wait to tell Sunny. He wanted to be here but Sunny had to take care of some errands" said Dawn.
As the families were congratulating the couple they began suggesting names for the baby depending on the gender. Months went by and Marianne's pregnant belly grew every month. Marianne did her best to fulfill her royal duties but Bog didn't want the mother of his child to stress herself out. "Bog sweetie I'm fine. The baby isn't coming for a while"Marianne assured Bog when all of a sudden Marianne felt a slight pain. "Marianne what's wrong? Is the baby coming now!?" exclaimed Bog. "Our son or daughter just kicked me," exclaimed Marianne. Bog placed his hand on Marianne's stomach and felt the baby kicking. He was happy to feel his unborn child kick and kissed Marianne's stomach. During Marianne's pregnancy a nursery was prepared and Griselda made sure everything went well which Bog and Marianne appreciated. One afternoon as Marianne was getting a snack from the kitchen she started to scream in pain. "BOG, GRISELDA ANYBODY!" Marianne screamed out loud hoping that somebody would hear her. Bog came running and fell down. He got back up and ran to Marianne's side. "The baby is coming!" Bog was happy and knew he had to get Marianne to the delivery room right away.
Bog managed to get Marianne to the delivery room and laid her down on the bed that was prepared for her. He told his servants to find the doctor right away and in no time the doctor came along with his assistants to help with the delivery. "AHHHHHHH THIS FUCKING HURTS SO MUCH!" Marianne cursed out. "Now Marianne calm down and breathe. It's going to be ok. Soon our baby will be here and everything will be ok. We'll have our little bundle of joy to love and care for" Bog said as he was trying to calm Marianne down. Even though Marianne knew Bog was right she said, "You're not the one in labor! How am I supposed to calm down!?" Griselda, Dawn, The Fairy King and Sunny heard that Marianne went into labor and came as soon as they could. They waited outside of the delivery room for a really long time. "Ok Marianne you can do it. Start pushing!" The doctor told Marianne as she began to push the baby really hard. "Bog hold my hand!" exclaimed Marianne and when Bog held her hand she squeezed it really tight causing Bog discomfortment.
Marianne pushed out the baby as hard as she could and the baby came out and was crying. "Congratulations it's a girl" said the doctor as he had the newborn cleaned and wrapped up before giving her to her parents. "Bog we have a daughter and she's beautiful" Marianne said to Bog as she placed the little girl in his arms. "Hello my beautiful little princess. You're a tough girl just like your mother and beautiful as well since you look like her" Bog said to his newborn daughter with happy tears. "She looks like you as well. Her hair looks like yours and she has a few of your body features" stated Marianne as Bog looked at his daughter and knew Marianne was right. After having some time with their baby girl they called their family in to meet the little baby girl. "We have a granddaughter" exclaimed The Fairy King and Griselda excitedly as they each took a turn to hold the baby.
When Dawn held her new niece she couldn't help but cry happy tears. "Hi sweetie I'm your auntie Dawn and that sweet Elf over there is Sunny" said Dawn as she introduced herself to her niece. "What are you going to name her?" asked Sunny. Bog and Marianne thought about Sunny's question and were unsure of the name at first until Marianne thought of a name. "How about Primrose? You know after the flower that I believe brought me and Bog together" suggested Marianne. Everyone liked the name including Bog who smiled at his wife and his baby daughter. Both kingdoms announced the birth of Primrose the Bog Princess which everyone celebrated with events and sent over many gifts for the baby. After getting some much needed rest Marianne continued to rule the Dark Forest along with Bog while raising their daughter together and looking forward to a bright future for their baby girl.
The End