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Chapter 19

Anama woke the next day before dawn. She looked over to find Hector sound asleep. She took her hand and stroked his face, basking in the knowledge that he was finally home. Home to watch her grow big with their child, home to watch him grow, home to spend the rest of their days with each other.

She continued to stroke his face. She brushed a few stray hairs out of his eyes and kissed him on the temple. She noticed him beginning to stir.

Hector opened his eyes to find his beautiful wife watching him. He smiled up towards her.

"Good morning my love." he whispered.

Anama smiled. "Good morning." she said. She gave him a kiss on the lips and pulled away.

Hector looked into her brown eyes and suddenly noticed them become very wide. Anama shot up from the bed and ran to the chamber pot and emptied her stomach. Hector went to her and pulled her hair away from her face.

Anama finished emptying her stomach and sat back against the bed. She wiped her mouth off and laid her head on the bed.

"Are you all right?" Hector asked.

"Yes. This is the only thing I hate about being pregnant. I can't eat anything for fear of throwing up. And I am afraid that if I am in a meeting and need to throw up, I am afraid I won't make it in time. It is absolutely horrible." she said.

Hector only smiled and wiped her brow. "It will be over soon. I wish I could tell you everything would be all right but I would be lying." he smiled.

Anama laughed. "Yes well. Hopefully this sickness will be over soon and I can get back to normal."

Anama rose with the help of Hector and walked to the washing basin. She placed some cold water on her face and washed her mouth out.

She took down her hair and ran her brush through it. Her curls were unnaturally curly today. She began pinning her hair up when the bells sounded. Anama dropped her brush and stared out across the city towards the ocean.

Hector walked briskly towards the balcony and looked over to the sea, where thousands of ships were spotted off of the horizon.

Anama stood very slowly, looking out to the horizon. She placed her hand on her belly and looked over towards Hector.

Hector turned back and went to get dressed. Anama walked out onto the balcony to see thousands of ships in the distant horizon.

The town was in a uproar. Everyone was running about, trying to get home. Women grabbed their children while the men ran to try and help in any way they could. Soldiers ran to the palace to obtain their weapons and receive orders from Prince Hector.

Anama turned to see Hector getting dressed into his military outfit. He put on his skirt and armor and tied his sandals. Anama grabbed his helmet as he finished with his sandals. He looked up to see Anama running her hand along the helmet. He grabbed her hand and lifted her chin.

"I will come back to you, don't worry. Today is nothing. Don't worry."

He kissed her deeply and took his helmet from her hands. He walked to the door and took one last glance towards Anama. She had tears falling from her cheeks and a hand resting on her belly. He gave her a slight smile and exited.

Anama let the tears fall freely. She walked to the balcony and watched as the ships came closer and closer.

Sorry i havent updated in awhile...i kind of put it on hiatus because ive been a bit busy. So i apologize for not updating, but i assure you i will indeed finish this story soon. Mark my words! Please let me know what you think, i know its short, but next one will be longer i promise!