A/N: I've combined two chapters into one here. So think of this as a double update! Enjoy!

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The Prince And The Waitress

Royal Confirmation

A week later- Eudora's livingroom

"I do not want to see my family right now, especially my father." Naveen said, sitting on Eudora's livingroom couch.

"I'm sure things won't be that bad." Tiana tried to reassure him. "At least they're very excited about you getting married."

Naveen snorted. "My mother will be excited. My father is calculating on how this could benefit for him financially. He wouldn't even come here if it didn't do him justice."

Lawrence stood quietly by the window anticipating on the arrival of the king and queen. He knew that they wouldn't approve Naveen's engagement because Tiana isn't from a rich background. 'Oh this will be an exciting afternoon!' He mentally chuckled.

"You're worse than I am, Lawrence." Eudora teased, going by the window.

"Oh…" The short man smiled. "I am always loyal to my king."

She nodded before looking out of the window. "Well I'm waiting for my ride to get here. Babycake are you sure you can handle everything by yourself?"

"Mama...this is Tiana you're talking to." Tiana said with a raised eyebrow.

"Good point." She said as two cars pulled up in front of the house with turquoise flags with large letter 'M' printed in the middle of them. "They're here!"

Naveen dreadfully sighed before standing up, helping Tiana up and taking her hand with his.

Tiana could tell that her fiancé was uncomfortable with the fact that his father was coming more than his mother and brother. She wish that there was a way to make him feel relaxed about it, but he did live with the man and knew more about him than she did.

Eudora opened the door to two large Maldonian men. Before she could ask who they were, a middle age woman and a younger boy walked into the home.

Kanad's eyes brightened when he saw his older brother.

"Naveen!"

Naveen embraced his brother in a loving hug. "Hey little brother!"

"I've missed you so much! The palace isn't the same without you!"

"I've missed you, too, and I'm not sure whether I should take your statement as a compliment or an insult." Naveen said with a raised eyebrow.

The boy laughed.

Nagina gave Eudora a small smile. "You must be Eudora."

"And you must be Nagina."

Both shook hands.

Lawrence eased his way over to the queen and bowed, "Your majesty."

Ignoring the man, Nagina then walked over at her son and his fiancée. "My son," She said in her soft spoken voice.

Naveen gave her a loving hug before pulling away to take her hand, "This is my fiancée, Tiana."

Nagina studied Tiana as a small smile cracked on her lips. "You are an incredibly beautiful young woman."

"Thank you." Tiana was flattered by the compliment.

Nagina then took her hand. "You will make a fine princess. I just know it."

Kanad bowed before Tiana, taking her other hand. "It is a pleasure to meet you, mi benita."

"Oh, how cute!" Tiana laughed a little. "You're adorable!"

The prince's cheeks flushed, "Thank you."

Just then, two large men walked into the home followed by Kabir along with two additional people, a man and a woman. Eudora was the first to catch his eye.

"Why you must be Tiana's twin sister." He grinned before taking her hand to kiss it.

"I see where Naveen gets his charm from." Eudora laughed a little.

He wiggled his eyebrows at her, "Yes, it's very true."

"Well I'm heading out the door. It was very nice meeting ya'll." She stepped out.

"Likewise my dear Eudora." Kabir smiled.

Eudora mouth 'goodluck' to Naveen and Tiana before closing the door behind her.

"Very well." Kabir clapped his hand before turning to see his son and fiancée. "Naveen, my boy! How you you?"

Naveen was already annoyed by his father's deceiving behavior but had to suck it up. "Good father." He extended his hand.

"Handshaking? Not in this family!" He eagerly wrapped his arms around his son.

Naveen mentally groaned in annoyance.

Kabir pulled from the hug and noticed the young woman standing beside his son. "And you must be Tiana." He took her hand and kissed it. "Es pleasurania tu fenis y mi benita."

Tiana thought the man was charming, even if she didn't understand a word he just said. "What does that mean?"

"It is such a pleasure to meet such perfection my beauty." He grinned at her. "Where have my son found you? Does he shower you with the best in flowers, jewelry, perfumes, candies?"

She smiled over at Naveen. "The apple doesn't fall far from the tree."

Kabir looked at the engagement ring and nodded. "Excellent taste, son. Your beautiful bride deserves only the best."

"Tiana, my son has bought you the most beautiful ring. Reminds me a lot of my engagement ring." Nagina added timidly.

"It is quite larger than your ring, Nagina. Of course Naveen always loves to outdo me in everything!" Kabir said in sarcasm.

Everyone but Naveen laughed. Tiana didn't even know if the man was serious or not so she too remained silent.

"Is my son so sensitive in jokes all of a sudden?" Questioned Kabir. "Tiana, is he this way with you?"

"No..." She noticed how different her fiancé was behaving and could clearly see how Kabir was nitpicking as much as he could. "...Naveen's very charming and-

"I am quite tired of standing." The king interrupted. "Do you mind if I have a seat?"

If it was one thing Tiana didn't like and that was being interrupted.

"Sure. You can have a seat." She answered, looking at the guards and helpers. "Um, yeah, I'm sorry but I don't have anymore seats available-

"Oh don't bother speaking to the help." Kabir cut her off. "They're use to standing. Isn't that correct?"

"Yes your highness." Said the servants and guards.

"You see?" The king smiled.

"Okay?" Tiana said, sitting on the couch beside Naveen.

Naveen leaned over and whispered. "See what I mean?"

"Yes." She whispered back.

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The royal family continued their discussion on the engagement before moving on to how Naveen and Tiana got together in the first place. Both king and queen were impressed with the story and noticed the change in their son's behavior since the last time they saw him.

"Naveen..." Kabir began, growing bored by the peace. "...have you spent all of the money your mother and myself loaned you?"

Naveen knew what the man was up to. "Why do you ask?" Annoyance hinted in his voice.

"Well it is my money." The king answered.

"So about this upcoming wedding." Nagina decided to stop the fight before it started.

"Yes, the wedding." Kabir agreed and sip on some tea. "When will it take place?"

Naveen cleared his throat. "We've decided mid-July."

"Enough time for my valets to make some calls and set up everything in Maldonia!" Announced the king.

"Father, we want to get married here in New Orleans." Naveen said with stern in his tone.

"Still have that silly idea of marrying here in the Untied States." Kabir smirked and looked at Tiana. "Tiana darling, are there any rooms here where you can take Nagina to? Naveen and I have some men discussions to take care of."

Tiana saw the determined look in the middle age man's eyes and turned to see the exact mirror expression in Naveen's eyes.

"It's alright, Tiana." Naveen said, not leaving his eyes from his father's. "I don't see why Tiana or my mother should have to miss out on us simply disagreeing."

"Still defying your father, I see." Kabir laughed. "I would think that with you being twenty you would understand when it is or isn't appropriate to speak in the company of women."

"You know what…" Tiana stood up, trying to avoid conflict between the men, and from giving Kabir a piece of her own mind, "…come on, Nagina. I'll show you the garden my mother and I managed to grow in the backyard."

"Tiana you can stay here, it is your livingroom." Naveen pointed out. "My father's words hold no power here."

She leaned over and pressed her lips onto the prince's. "I know. But I think it's time you two finally make some kind of compromise on this."

"May I join you? I love flowers!" Chimed in Kanad.

"No, you will stay with us men." Kabir instructed.

"Ah papa…"

"No pouting. You will stay with us."

"He can join us." Tiana took the boy's hand. "It doesn't bother me."

Nagina rose from her seat. "You plant your own garden?" The queen was surprised as she followed Tiana and the young prince out of the livingroom.

Kabir looked back at his help. "You all can wait outside." He ordered.

All but Lawrence left the home, who eased his way into Eudora's bedroom.

Naveen sighed. "Now that the women and help are all out of the room..." He said in sarcasm.

"You think this is a very huge joke don't you? Disobeying me?" The king spat.

"Who said I was joking?" Challenged Naveen.

"Never mind that, what's most important is tradition and you know that all Maldonian royal weddings are held in Maldonia!" The king fired.

"We're having our wedding here!" The prince fired back.

"Look, I understand that Tiana wants the wedding here, and like a woman she convinced you the best way she could to honour her wishes."

"Convince?" Naveen frowned.

"Oh don't try to act as if you're not aware of how devious women can be when they want something bad enough. Your mother has tried plenty of times and it took only once for me to realize." Kabir tried to advice his son. "At least you can know not to get tricked."

"She didn't do anything to convince me, father. I want us to marry here. We've already got everything set up at a church." Naveen explained.

"A church?" Kabir frowned. "The royal palace is the best place to hold the wedding!"

"We're getting married in New Orleans, and if you don't like it then don't come. Plain and simple." Naveen scolded.

Kabir smirked, standing up. "I've got to hand it to you, my boy. You are a fighter just as I am. If you want the wedding here then it will be the best damn wedding this city…no, country has ever seen!" He extended out his hand.

Naveen was somewhat hesitant on shaking his father's hand as he didn't trust him.

Kabir noticed his son distrust. He was aware of it for as long as he could remember. "Oh come on, Naveen! I know that I haven't been around as much as I should've been for you growing up, but could we at least let bygones be bygones?"

'If I had a thousand dontas for everytime I've heard that.' Naveen thought. But decided to shake his father's hand for Tiana. Who was convinced that the two would be civilized for once.

"So the wedding will be held here!" Kabir confirmed. "But you must have a second wedding in Maldonia. Your people deserves to see their new princess!"

Naveen shook his head. "You'll never let this rest. I'll speak with Tiana about it."

"Good! Once you two marry here we will leave as soon as possible and have another wedding for the people of Maldonia!" Kabir was very satisfied with the answer. "Tiana couldn't possibly refuse another wedding! Women loves these things!"

"Tiana isn't like most women." Naveen pointed out.

"Indeed she isn't. She's marrying into a royal family!" The king said proudly. "By the way how old is Tiana? Fifteen? Sixteen?"

"She's nineteen." Naveen answered.

"She's nineteen?" He asked, shocked. "She doesn't look a day over fifteen."

"Not everyone marries young girls." Naveen said, knowing his father did just that with his mother. He was somewhat warming up to the man. 'Could he be finally coming around.'

"Your mother had the maturity of a sophisticated woman at fifteen and was pure. Tiana is pure, yes?"

'And then he ruins it.' The prince mentally said. "Now you're getting too personal." Naveen rose from the loveseat.

"So she's experienced?" Asked Kabir with is hands in his pocket.

"She has her beliefs." Naveen didn't think that it was the man's business.

"Ah so she is a virgin. Good. It is best to get them when they aren't already tainted." Kabir nodded his head in approval. "So what does she do? She's obviously not from wealth."

"She's a waitress." Naveen looked out the window.

"A hard worker?" The king asked.

"Very." The prince gave him a short answer.

"Good." Kabir nodded his head. "You need a woman like that."

Lawrence frowned, stepping out of Eudora's room. "Sire? Are you not offended by the relationship?"

Kabir raised an eyebrow in puzzlement at the short man. "Who are you?"

The valet bowed. "I am Lawrence Dupee. The prince's valet, your royal highness."

"I don't recognize you?" The king frowned.

"I've been his highness's valet since he was five, your majesty."

"And why should my father be offended by my relationship, Lawrence?" Naveen challenged.

"Yes, why should I be?" Repeated Kabir.

The valet looked up at both men who was cornering him. "Well, she's…never mind." He felt like a complete moron. "There isn't anything that's offensive about the two. They are young and in love. What more could go wrong for them? I just thought that with her not coming from higher class-

"If you are stating that I should disapprove their relationship simply because she's not from a wealthy family then you are clearly mistaken." Kabir grew offended.

"Oh no, your highnesses I wouldn't suggest that." Lawrence nervous shook his head.

"Then what are you suggesting, fatman?" Naveen was this close to firing the pudgy fellow.

The valet was so nervous that he laughed. "I was only being silly. She's very beautiful for a waitress and her skin colour is gorgeous."

"Oh so that's what it is!" Kabir said. "You think that I will have a problem with my son marrying Tiana because she's darker skin? Do you realize who my great-grandfather and great-grandmother were? The former king and queen of Maldonia! My great-grandfather was half Ethiopian while his wife was Kenyan and as dark and lovely much like Tiana!"

"Oh no…I-I-I…they made a fine and very powerful couple ship." Laurence's heart started racing. "And I think that his highness and Tiana make a handsome couple."

"Please, leave the sight of my son and myself." He ordered, feeling disgusted.

"Where should I go?" Asked the valet.

"Do not question your king, you worthless servant." Kabir sternly said.

Lawrence respected the king's wishes and left the house.

"It is time you get yourself a new valet. That fat troll is a raving idiot," Kabir crossed his arms over his chest. "So Tiana is a waitress you say?"

"For now. Until she opens her restaurant. She's also an aspiring chef."

"An entrepreneur as well? You've certainly found yourself a working woman. I hope her influence rubs off on you." Kabir joked, moving on. "Now the rest of our help will arrive tomorrow and as much as I adore Tiana's southern charm, she will have to lose the accent."

Naveen smirked. "I was wondering when the man wearing the crown would finally come out."

"What?"

"You're always trying to take charge of everything. Tiana and myself have already taken care of what's needed to be done." The prince told his father.

"Your official uniform is still in Maldonia. You can't possibly wear the duplicate at your own wedding." Said the king. "I will have my valet make note of bringing your uniform here. And as for Tiana, women tend to lose their accents much quicker than men. I would personally tell her myself."

"Tiana's accent is one of the many qualities I love about her, and if you personally ask her to do such a thing then you're in for a surprise. She's by no means a pushover."

"Naveen, I understand your concern, but Tiana will be your wife and that means she will also be the princess of Maldonia. It is best we lead by example," Kabir explained. "Now as her future husband you must tell—no, order her on what she must do to be accepted in our society."

"Damn if I will." Naveen spat.

"Naveen I am not telling you to get rid of her. Hell, I wouldn't if she were mine. I simply want her to practice on a proper Maldonian royal etiquette. I'm assuming she only knows English?"

"No, her grandmother taught her French." Naveen said, trying to keep himself from growing more angry than he already way.

The king's eyes brightened. "Ah, very impressive. So learning Maldonian won't be as complicated for her!"

"You don't even know if we're going to go back to Maldonia. There's no need to make any longterm commitments on this." He reminded his father.

Kabir laughed. "Couldn't hurt trying."

Naveen mentally groaned. His father could be such a difficult person to deal with.

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"…these are lovely flowers, Tiana." Complimented Nagina, looking at all the different floral of various colours. "Are these phalaenopsis orchids?"

"Yes, they are." Tiana answered.

"My absolute favourite! My florists can't seem to keep them alive for long. Our climate winters are much too harsh for the poor things. Even in the green house."

Tiana quickly saw the difference between the king and queen. Nagina was calm, sweet, gentle while Kabir's very forward and flirtatious balanced them out and it seemed to work for the two. Opposites do attract, she knew that very well with Naveen. "Well here in New Orleans we are fortunate to have mild winters though there are days when it gets a bit chilly. They can hold their own."

"My son has definitely chosen the perfect bride for him" Nagina smiled, impressed at her future daughter in-law. "I will love to show you the collection of flowers I have in the royal green house in Maldonia, and what could be more perfect timing since the wedding will be held there."

"Naveen and I have already agreed that the wedding is to be held here. In New Orleans." Tiana explained.

"Oh." Nagina said. "Kabir will not like this. He is quite traditional."

"We've already set up everything." Tiana confirmed, not holding back on what she wanted for her wedding.

"Well I am sure it will be beautiful either way." Nagina smiled. "I am happy to know that I will finally have a new daughter who has a good head on her shoulders." She was very impressed to know that Tiana had a dream of owning a restaurant. She herself had a dream before marrying Kabir. "Whatever Kabir tells you to do, do not give up on your dream. He can be quite the bully."

'So I've heard.' Tiana thought. "No one can stop me from fulfilling my dreams."

"That's the best way of putting it. Naveen could also benefit in working."

"He's a very talented musician and the best mincer I've ever known." Tiana said proudly.

"Mincer?" The queen looked puzzled.

Tiana wasn't surprised on the woman's confusion. "I'll show you some other time."

Kanad ran over to the two holding two cookies. "You have nice people here."

"Where did you get those cocanas from?" Asked Nagina.

"From a woman called Mrs. Jones." The young prince answered.

Just then, Naveen and Kabir walked outside to meet the women.

The middle age man chuckled when he saw the flowers. "Very cute garden you've got here."

Nagina locked arms with her husband. "Darling, Tiana and her mother planted these themselves."

Kabir raised his eyebrows and nodded in approval. "I should fire my florists and simply hire you and your mother." He joked.

"Tiana and Eudora are anything but servants." Naveen grew defensive.

"I was joking son. Lighten up!" Said the king.

Nagina smiled. "Tiana is also an entrepreneur. She plans on opening her very own restaurant!"

"So I've heard." Kabir walked over to Tiana. "Do you think that it's appropriate as a princess to work in a restaurant?"

"I believe it is appropriate." Tiana answered. She wasn't afraid of this 'powerful' man.

"For a short while I'm assuming." The king added.

"No, it's always been a dream of mine to have, and I'm used to having my own through working. My parents raised me to work for what I want, and I love every second of it."

"Why is that child?" Kabir asked, not understanding why felt the way she did for working.

"Because it's rewarding for me. I'm making my own money, making others very happy as well as myself." Tiana explained.

The king sighed, shaking his head. "Naveen you haven't told her about where she stands as a princess? No one in our family works as servants to anyone."

"She isn't going to be a servant." Naveen went by her side, growing protective. "And I have no issue with her having her own business."

Kabir chuckled darkly. "This is de ja vu all over again! Your mother had this exact ridiculous plan, but I set that straight quick."

"But darling…" Nagina started. "…Tiana could still be a princess and it isn't as if she's serving people. It's her business-

"Speak when you are asked, Nagina." He warned her.

She obliged.

Naveen witnessed how his father treated his mother and for the first time in his life he had the courage to speak up. "Don't shush her because she have an opinion."

"And what are you going to do, son?" Challenged Kabir. "You can't even handle your fiancee what makes you think that you have the right to get involve in my marriage!"

"Because I am her son and she is my mother, damnit!" Naveen spat. "You raised Kanad and myself to never make our women feel less than they are, but you do just that with mother everytime she tries to make a statement. I will never let you do that to her again."

"Naveen, it's alright." Nagina offered. Hating to see her son and husband fighting.

"No mother. It isn't." Naveen said.

Mrs. Jones walked over with a look of concern. "Is everything alright over here?"

Everyone looked her way.

"Yes Mrs. Jones." Tiana said. "Thank you for checking up."

"It's just that I've heard so much shouting I thought that maybe…" She looked at Naveen and his family. "…everything seems alright. Ya'll take care!"

"Thank you, Mrs. Jones." Both Naveen and Tiana said.

Kabir sighed in annoyance. "I think that it's best that we leave for the day, Nagina and Kanad. We don't want anymore commoners nosing in our business."

"She didn't mean any harm, father." Naveen defended the woman.

"More like spying on us! The old, poor-

"Shut the hell up!" Naveen snapped. "You're criticizing about a person you don't even know!"

"Well it is my right, damnit!" Kabir fired back. "Come Kanad and Nagina. We are leaving!" He walked into the house.

"Kabir just needs to rest. He's very cranky when he's tired. I will see you both tomorrow." Nagina softly said before following her husband.

Kanad went over to Tiana and bowed. "It was a pleasure to meet you, mi benita."

Tiana thought the young prince was adorable. "Thank you, Kanad."

He nodded his head before hugging Naveen. "Abinaza!" He ran after his parents.

"Abinaza." Naveen responded halfheartedly.

Tiana took his hand while studying his face. He was upset and he had every right to. "Don't let him get to you."

"I wish it were that easy." He said as they walked back into the now empty house. He snorted. "I guess they weren't kidding when they said that they were leaving for the day." Plopping on the couch.

Tiana sat on his lap and felt his arms wrap around her.

"What he said was wrong but you stood up for what's right. I'm proud of you." She rested her forehead on his.

"I've just had enough of him trying to order everything in his presence. My mother is use to it and brushes it off. For me it's not easy to do that." Naveen explained, brushing his hand over Tiana's thigh.

"Because you're not use to having people run your life." She pointed out.

"Exactly." He said. "At least he's accepted our marrying here, but there's a catch."

She rolled her eyes before sitting back up. "Was expecting it. What is it?"

"He still wants us to marry in Maldonia."

"But we already made plans to look at buildings the day after the wedding."

"I know and if you don't want to do this then I will tell him no." Naveen said.

"What do you want to do?" She asked, now thinking of the possibly of going to her finace's home country.

"It doesn't matter what I want. I'm fine with whatever you choose to do." Naveen said, continue rubbing her thigh. "It would be nice to see how the Maldonian people will react when they see you."

"Then we can have another wedding there. If it's that important." Tiana said.

"Are you sure?" He raised an eyebrow.

She smiled. "Yeah." And kissed his lips. "I always wanted to try Maldonian food anyway. And I can add some of the dishes there to my menu for the restaurant-If I like any of the dishes there."

Naveen loved how optimist his wife got whenever she brought up the restaurant. "I'm very lucky to have you."

She looked into his honey coloured eyes and felt her stomach tightened. The way he looked at her always drove her crazy. 'He is so tempting.'

He looked into her eyes and saw fire in them. Her lustful gazes drove him insane and as time came closer to their wedding he found it almost impossible to fight his urges to make love to her. Right now was one of those moments. So he pressed his lips onto hers in passion.

Tiana moaned feeling herself grow aroused. "Naveen…" She whispered,

Naveen moved his lips on her cheek before making to her neck

"Naveen..." She moaned, pushing his head onto her neck.

"Tiana..." He himself was aroused, leaning over until Tiana's back was on the couch and he was move her.

Their lips crashed in another heated passion, moaning escaping both their mouths.

"Oh Naveen..." Tiana couldn't hold back any long. She had to feel every inch of his body. "Make love to me..."

His usual resistances failed him now as he too wanted her, badly. He slowly ran his hand up under her dress, brushing his hand over her aroused pearl, hearing a soft moan escaping his finacee's mouth.

"I'm back!" Eudora opened the door and covered her mouth. "Oh…"

Both Naveen and Tiana rose from their positions.

Eudora couldn't help but to find the deer-in-the-headlight look in their faces humorous. "Its good that I came in when I did." She joked, walking past them. "Once ya'll cool off I'll be in the kitchen."

Tiana was embarrassed while like Eudora, Naveen too found them getting walked on funny.

"Why are you laughing? My mama just caught us almost—I don't want to think about it." She hid her face in her hands.

"At least we weren't naked?" He shrugged,

Tiana looked at him as if he's lost his mind. "You're not the least embarrassed?"

"Like I said. We weren't nude and it was only a kiss. Nothing more."

"But we both had more than a kiss in mind." Tiana said.

"We did and that was why she walked on us." He wrapped an arm around her. "It was for our own good."

Tiana slapped him on the chest and rested her head on his shoulder. "I guess."

"Then we must face her now." Naveen said. "We gave her our word that we would help her with dinner tonight." He rose from the couch, helping his fiancee up. "And now that my parents aren't here we could have more to eat!"

Tiana dreaded having to face her mother right now.

"You act as if she will scold you for kissing your finace." Naveen teased.

"Knowing her, she will most likely embarrass me just for the laughs." Tiana said.

Naveen laughed. "She's your mother, it's her job to embarrass you." He lead them to the kitchen. "And I would rather have a mother who teases me than a father who enjoys walking over anyone who is considered 'beneath' him."

"I guess..." Tiana said as Naveen stopped right by the kitchen door. She gave him a puzzled look before asking, "Why did you stop-

His lips cut her off, pulling her body onto his.

"Mmm..." Tiana pulled from the kiss. "Now was that necessary?"

"I think it was." Naveen grinned.

"So did I." Eudora opened the door. "Have ya'll cooled off enough to help me with dinner?"

"I don't know. Have we cooled off, Tiana?" Naveen asked his finacee.

She playfully rolled her eyes. "Ya'll play too much."

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A/N: There's the update. I'll try to make them quicker! Four more chapters until the end!