Chapter 14

A month had gone by, and no word as to how Hector was came. Anama grew impatient. They would have at least sent them some kind of news as to what was happening.

She stormed down the halls and burst into the Great Hall. King Priam looked up with surprise as his daughter stormed up to him.

"We have not heard one word concerning anything happening to my husband. Where are they? Wouldn't you think that they would have sent us something! At least to tell us that they were okay? At least that. It doesn't have to be full of description; just a couple of words saying they are fine would be enough for me! Honestly! Why haven't they sent something?" she yelled while pacing back and forth in front of King Priam.

"My child calm down."

"I am calm; I just don't see why they haven't told us anything!"

"My dear, come, sit." Anama walked over and sat next to King Priam. "Anama, my daughter, it takes at least a month to get to their destination. I'm sure they are waiting until they get there to send us word. I am sure everything is alright."

"Ugh, I know, I just feel so helpless! I wish I knew what was going on. I feel useless!"

"I know. But there is nothing you nor I nor anyone else can do about it. When they want to send us word then they will. Until then, you must make the best out of it."

"How come you're always right?" she said with a sigh and a small tug at the corner of her lips.

"My dear, I am a King! I am expected to always be right and to always know everything that is happening in my kingdom. Now tell me, what is going on with you? What has been keeping you busy?"

Anama shifted slightly. 'Should I tell him?' she thought.

"Anama? What troubles you child? I can see in your eyes something is amiss, please, tell me."

Anama sighed. She turned to face the King. He always gave her good advice and surely he could help her with this situation.

"Well, I wasn't quite sure at first. I was beginning to feel a bit sick a week ago and I just thought it was from the food, but it continued throughout the days and nights. So I went to the healer. She confirmed that I was at least a few weeks pregnant. I am with child my lord." She looked down to the ground.

King Priam began to laugh. Anama looked up at him like he was crazy.

"Why are you so distraught about this my child? This is a joyous time! You are going to have my son's child! This is a joyous occasion! You should be happy about this."

"I am, I just, am nervous about this whole thing."

"Anama my dear, my wife was the same way. When she had found out she was pregnant with Hector, she was so nervous and scared she didn't talk to me for a week! I tried to talk with her but she avoided me at all costs. I even had to sleep in a different room! I was so distraught I moped around the palace for at least a week. Finally she told me what was wrong with her, and I couldn't have been anymore happier. I was going to be a father. That feeling is so wonderful. It feels as if you are walking on air. Never should you have any fear. If you need to talk, or deal with something, you know I am here to help you in whatever way I can. That is my grandson you are carrying, and I will be damned if he doesn't grow to be big and strong just because his mother was scared. I will always be here for you, remember that."

Anama smiled and hugged him. "Thank you. I don't know why I was so scared, it seems silly now I just, I don't know. I guess it's natural for someone to be scared right?"

"Precisely my dear, but it is never natural to hide your feelings from someone who can help you. Now, come, we must see what we need done, for this baby will have whatever it desires! Come, come."

He dragged Anama from the Great Hall and took her to the designers where they would build and make everything for the baby's arrival.

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