"You're awake." Eric said. "Are you feeling better?" Ariel nodded. "So we don't need to send for the doctor then?"

"Actually..." Ariel walked over to where Eric was seated at his desk, and wrapped her arms around him from behind, whispering into his ear. "I have something to tell you."

"And what would that be, darling?" Eric asked as he signed a few papers.

"We're having a baby." Eric stopped what he was doing and looked up at Ariel. "I'm pregnant."

"You are?"

Ariel smiled and nodded. "I am and that's the reason why I've been sick all week. Carlotta says its the morning sickness and I'm at least six weeks."

"This is amazing, darling." Eric smiled. "We must make an announcement immediately. I'm sure mother and father would want to hold a kingdom wide celebration."

"I'm not in much of a celebrating mood. I'm still feeling nauseous. Carlotta says I'll feel like this until the end of my first trimester."

"This is just wonderful news. I'm really happy."

"So am I." Ariel smiled. "What are you hoping for, a little boy or girl?"

"Just as long as the baby is healthy, I am happy with either."

"I agree."

"I love you, Ariel."

Ariel smiled and gave her husband a kiss. She just loves hearing Eric telling her he loves her. She still hasn't said those words to him only because she doesn't want to say it unless she meant it. Love is a strong word and she doesn't want to use it unless she actually does love him. Eric understood that and respects her. He knows eventually she will say those words to him, maybe not today, or tomorrow, or even a year, but she will. They haven't known each other long, and it takes a while to actually fall in love with someone.

Eric was different. He fell for Ariel very quickly. It was just something about her that he loved. Maybe it was because she made their relationship move slow and not jump into trying for a baby immediately. He was able to get to know her and know her personality, which he loved. When Eric first met Ariel, he thought she was very beautiful, but he was unsure if he would ever love her. It was an arranged marriage and he knew nothing about Ariel. She could have been a total bitch or very needy or something which would cause Eric to be miserable in his marriage, a marriage that would only be nothing more than business.

But now, he had proved himself wrong, and this marriage is definitely not considered business, but an actual marriage. He can't even imagine not being married to Ariel. Eric would occasionally think what if King Triton didn't pick Ariel to marry him. She had three other unmarried sisters, Arista, Alana, and Adella. What if he picked one of them instead? The short amount of time he'd spent around her sisters made him realized if he married one of them instead, he probably wouldn't have had found love. He didn't care much for their personalities. He liked them, he just couldn't see himself marrying one of them. Alana is too full of herself, Adella is too boy crazy, and Arista is probably too much for him to handle. Ariel is just perfect.

"Eric, I'll see you at dinner?" Ariel asked.

"Of course, darling." Eric smiled. "Wouldn't miss it."

King Arthur and Queen Vivienne announce the royal pregnancy once Ariel and Eric told them the news. Of course Eric was correct when he said they would probably want to hold a kingdom wide celebration in honor of the new heir to come. Ariel didn't participate much in the weekend long celebration and didn't leave the palace, but maybe to take a walk on the beach, because of her morning sickness. She dreaded her morning sickness but Ariel is happy she has Eric because he is very supportive helping her get through it all.

Ariel stared at her stomach, examining it. She looked at every side, front to back, side to side, and was a little disappointed she still didn't have a baby bump. "Carlotta, how long will it take for me to start showing?"

"Afraid it's different for everyone, dear." The maid said. She helped Ariel into a casual grayish, blueish, dress. "But normally it's about three months."

Ariel finished getting ready and then met her prince out front for a carriage ride into town. Eric helped Ariel out of the carriage when they arrived in town for some festivities the king and queen are hosting.

"Today is such a nice day." Ariel said.

"I suppose it is, darling."

"Prince Eric, Princess Ariel, please take this fruit basket as a congratulatory gift on the heir." A salesman said.

Ariel smiled. "Thank you, kind sir."

The royal family spent most of the day in town, enjoying the festivities. Ariel didn't participate in much but she still had a good time.

Okay well this is kind of a short chapter and honestly not that great and don't lie. I promise the next will be much longer and much better. Thanks for reading!