AN: cheers to chapter 4! That I made it this far with some loyal readers! Short note cause I want to get to writing!
America's POV
Waking up from my nap, I feel strong, muscular arms around me. I turn my head ever so slightly to see my handsom Prince in white cotton t-shirt and sweat pants. I have never seen him look so comfortable and.. what's the word? Yes! Casual. He doesn't look like Prince Maxon Schreave of Illéa, just like Max. Just us, a love sick couple. Max and Mer.
I start working to get out of bed to put my evening gown on for dinner and touch up my makeup. But my maids aren't in here. They are always in here. They are always here to get me ready for dinner. Oh shit. Why was Maxon asleep?! Oh no..
"2:30am?" I yelled. Oh crap that was loud. It startled Maxon out of the longest sleep he has probably gotten in months.
He whipped his eyes sleepily, "Darling what is wrong?"
"We slept through dinner and I promised momma A I would see her there." I was getting choked up. Why? I have no idea. These damned hormones will be the end of me, I thought as I rolled my eyes at myself.
"Ames. Go back to bed. She'll understand that we fell asleep. I mean it's your job to sleep right now and well, I'm just exhausted." I can tell he definitely was. He's trying so hard to be strong and get everything done extra early to spend the evenings with me. It just never works out. Kingly duties follow him around day and night, Night and day. "We can order some food right now if youre that hungry."
"How? The maids aren't up at this hour! They aren't up and working until 4am. But I am having a massive craving right now." I said with a mischievous smile on my face.
"Oh lord no. Not these cravings.. again." He's talking about the midnight cravings that make me cry when I don't get them.
I start to pout my lip and beg for him to go down to the kitchens and get me my food. I see him look around, the eye roll, "Fine I will." Than the give in! I've done my job well.
"You know I would come with you if it weren't for Dr. Ashlars damned rules." Which was true. I like midnight strolls with Maxon. They make me feel relaxed and not as, hmmm, confined, I guess. I'm always on a strict palace schedule or under harsh orders to NOT do anything. Both I hate, quite a bit I may add.
I see that look on Maxon's face. The look when he's plotting something. Or just trying to be rebellious. Let's get real for a minute he can never be as rebellious as me. At that I start to smile inwardly. "Dr. Ashlar said you could go for a walk around the grounds breakfast, lunch, and dinner."
"Very good Maxon you can remember what he said." I say as I give him a mock round of applause.
"Thank you, thank you all." He plays along. "But seriously we slept through dinner so that means you can come with me!" I hadn't thought of that. I have the best husband. Oh no I'm starting to blush.
"So what would you like for your nighttime craving tonight, my dear?" At that I cringe a little.
"Maxon that was a very unwise term on endearment especially at this hour when I'm hungry and hormonal." I mock pour.
"I'm sorry America but what would you like for your dinner?"
"I'm thinking... 2 strawberry tarts, 1 grilled cheese, some soup, OH don't forget pickles on the sandwich with provolone cheese." On a normal day this would make me puke. But baby wants what baby wants, and what baby wants, baby gets.
"That sounds... yummy." I see the disgust on his face and it just makes me burst on laughing.
"What is so funny?" He exclaims. I just can't stop. Than he starts tickling me.
"Your highness I can charge you with assulting your princess and future queen!"
"I'll just ask the present queen to pardon me."
We continue playing around and laughing when we are rudely interrupted by the door bursting open and I immediately recognized those eyes. The eyes I haven't seen in months. I was looking into those eyes just over 2 years ago when my heart was shattered to peices. When I thought all hope was lost for me to love. The eyes that sent me away to the selection. The eyes that made it possible for me to be with Maxon. But now, I see those forest green eyes and I think of how much he hurt me and how I'd like to never see him again.
"What is the meaning of this!" Maxon's yells before seeing who it is.
"Princess America. I assume you remember me, General Leger at your service. I am the new H.O.S for you and Prince Maxon." Lord Jesus I'm furious. But relieved he is using our titles and not being informal.
"As..." he didn't tell me. Why didn't Maxon tell me!
"Leger get out of this room this instant. I have no idea why your are even in here at this hour. I expect an explanation in 30 seconds or less than I want you out." Man I love Maxon. I love when he gives official orders like that.
I see Aspen's eyes drop down to look at his boots. "Of course your highness. I was doing my rounds of the third floor when I heard a scream come from your quarters. I didn't know if you slept in the Prince's suite or if your slept in Princess America's suite with her. I heard a noise, and I came in to investigate. My apologies."
"No harm done. Continue with your duties I expect to see you in a security briefing bright and early Leger."
"Yes Prince Maxon." He bowed and quietly shut the door to my suite.
"What the hell is Aspen, you know they guy who broke my heart and pursued me during the selection while I was fighting for you? The guy that almost ruined our lives?" I say almost shouting. I'm outraged. Why wouldn't he tell me? How long has he known?
"I found out in the meeting before dinner. When I can up you were asleep. So I didn't even get a chance to. It's so late I was going to tell you when I told my mother tomorrow." He has a point. I cant stay mad at him can I? "Darling will you please forgive me?" I have an idea. I bet he can see the smirk that just formed on my face.
"Your highness you have a hole to dig yourself out of. I believe you should get me my food than we can negotiate how to deal with your actions."
"I'm on it! But promise you will forgive me." Wow he's really begging. But honestly I could have some fun with this.
"Sir. Just go get my food and we'll talk." He leaves the room with a fake pout on his face. Aww how cute. He will do anything to get on my good side again. Not that he's on my bad side but I can make him believe he is. Pretty easily. Perks of marrying a sensitive, loving Prince. He'll do absolutely anything for you.
Maxon's POV
I pout in the way to the door of her suite. I have learned the hard way of what it means to be on America's bad side. And lord I pray that this whole Leger thing doesn't get in the way of our relationship. God what if it does! This was a bad idea I should've kicked him out when I had the chance in the meeting.
I was so lost in my thoughts that when I turned the corner to go from the third floor to the second floor I bumped into a maid. Wait a maid? At this hour?
"Oh your highness I'm so sorry. I wasn't paying attention." I looked up because I recognized her voice. Lucy.
"Oh Lucy don't worry about it I was lost in my thoughts not paying attention to my surroundings. But may I ask, why are you up and around at this time? America doesn't summon her maids 'til the mornings."
"Oh.. um." Her cheeks are turning a deep red. She's blushing. I remember Lucy during the selection, she was so shy and unsure of herself but this past few weeks she has been, I don't know different.
"Lucy you can tell me. We are all friends here." Damnit Lucy I just want to know!
"Oh ok. Well Prince.."
She should know this by now. I can tell she is nervous for what reason? I have no idea. We have been friends for the whole year me and America have been married. "Just Maxon Lucy. We are friends remember?"
"Oh yes. My apologies." She's to kind. "Well if you must know I was off to meet a newly promoted guard. We um are kinda dating each other." Her blush deepened even more. I didn't even think that was possible.
"What is his name if you don't mind me asking?" I have started to make it a point to get to know America's maids over the years. We are all quite close now but I like being in on palace gossip when it comes to relationships.
"His name is Leger. Aspen Leger." She can't hide the smile that appears big and bright on her face. But holy shit. Aspen dating Lucy? A jackass and a swear heart? How does that work? Well I have no place to judge. I'm sure America will find out in the coming days. Not my place to share about Lucy's love life.
"Congratulations Lucy! I'm so happy for you that you have found someone. You are a very lovely girl." I still hate Aspen. I'll have to keep a closer eye on him. I don't want Ames or any of her friends getting hurt because of him.
"Thank your Maxon. Glad you approve."
"Well Lucy, America will have a fit if I don't get her some food soon. It was nice talking to you! I hope we get to talk again soon."
"Goodbye Maxon." Just like that she was off to meet with Leger. And I took off walking down 2 big stair cases to reach the main floor. Off to the kitchens.
I made it to the kitchens, for America's food, brought it back to the third floor. Now I'm waking to our room to see what kind of things I'll have to do for her to forgive my actions.
Opening the door, I peak in and her eyes grow as wide as saucers. Ok yes she is definitely hungry. Note to self never let America sleep through any meal on any day at any time.
"Maxon what took you so long? I'm absolutely famished." She said as she put her hand to her forehead and floopped back onto her pillow all dramatic like.
"Sorry Ames I bumped into Lucy and we talked for a bit. Anyway so what have you come up with?"
"Well I have a couple things." Oh no she has that mischievous look on her face. That's never a good sign. "From now until I am doing having as many children as we decide to have you will..." a giggle escapes her mouth. Oh my. Now I'm really scared. "You will give me massages whenever and wherever I ask. You don't have to grow a human in you, and you have no idea how much strain my body is under." Fair enough I can do that.
I smile. This is easy enough. "My dearest this isn't hard at all! I'm totally good with this."
"Oh you silly boy I'm not done that's just number one!" Oh good lord. "Along with that, everyday you will eat every meal with me even if it means leaving a meeting." Stravos will have a cow. "You will be there when me and the kids need you." Planning to do that already. "And when I have sick days, when I'm yacking in the bathroom you get Stravos and Amberly to do your work for the day while I'm ill."
These are normal things I was planning to do anyway. I guess she just wants confirmation and a contract that makes me do these things even if it means leaving advisers pissed off at me. Which will be hard but I have to be there for my wife and children I can't leave them alone no matter how much work I have they will be my number 1 priority.
"My America, my love, my dearest, my darling." I say as I lift my right hand. "I promise I will oblige to all conditions. I apologize for my actions. They will never happen again. I swear on our very nation." I say this all with a straight face as America chows down her food. Dang that girl really loves to eat.
"My word Maxon. I have never loved you more." I assume she's talking about me promising, "these strawberry tarts with grilled cheee and pickles just made my whole damn year better!" Wow pregnancy brain has officially taken over. And I couldn't be more ecstatic about it.
Aspen's POV (waiting in the gardens. Lucy was on her way there when Maxon bumped into her)
Yes it's true I used to love her. She used to love me. But we gave that up. And we found other people that make us happier. People that our heart need in order to survive. People that we would die without. The selection brought us both heartbreak. But it brought us to our soul mates. To our true loves. America got Maxon. And well I got...
"Aspen I'm so happy to see you. I actually just bumped into Maxon on my way here! He gave me his blessing." She said launching into my arms. Such a delicate flower she is. I feel that if I hug her to tight or kiss her to hard she could just break.
"Lucy that's amazing!" I say swinging her in circles. Her blonde hair flowing in the most perfect way. Dang she's beautiful.
"Aspen we can get married now. We have a royal blessing." We needed this blessing because we both work for the royals and to have staff marry each other, there has to be a blessing from a member of the royal family. Even though we have been dating in secret sense the end of the selection it still feelings fresh. But I know she's the one. She makes me feel so... loved. Loved in such a way that America never made me feel. I love Mer more like a sister or best friend now. Even though she doesn't feel the same.
"Lu, this is absolutely perfect." I get down on one knee. And take out the red velvet box that contains the diamond inside of it. "Lucy Marie Pal sense the day I met you, you have stood out to me. Your kindness and compassion make you stand out. Your beauty is breathtaking and your heart is just that of gold. Your no damsel in distress but please let me be your knight in shining armor. Lucy will you do me the honor of being me wife?"
She jumps into my arms once again but this time kissing me. The moment seems to last forever one she breaks the kiss I put her down.
"So?"
"Yes! Aspen yes! A hundred times over. Yes I'll be your wife!" I just hug her and hold her tight to me than I feel a shiver. Lucy must be cold.
"Let's get you inside hun. You look cold."
"I'm a little cold but this couldn't be more perfect." I wrap her in my arms just for a second.
We turn toward the palace doors with my arm wrapped around her waist. Never intending on letting my love go. Lucy Marie Leger. Yes. It's perfect. I swear this is just like a fairy tail.
AN: heyo! So we know so little about Lucy and aspen and how the heck aspen in back well let's just say he never left! He has been in the palace the whole time just on night shifts so America and Maxon never see him! He's there to support his family because Ames didn't want him to die in New Asia and make his family suffer. How kind of her but she forgot that he was there. Oops. Now she has to see him regularly will a friendship unfold? Or a grudge stay strong?
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