Ariel was awakened by the sound of knocking on her door. ''Ariel, dear time to wake up,'' Vanessa called through the closed door. ''Breakfast is in one hour make sure to be ready by then.'' Ariel got out of bed and opened the door. ''Good you're awake.''
''Do I need to dress in a certain way?'' Ariel asked.
''No just wear something comfortable. Some of your own clothes were brought here and are lying in your closet. You're going to be examined today so keep that in mind while dressing.''
Ariel pulled a sweater and some sweatpants out of her closet. She had barely begun to show and she still fitted in all her clothes but nonetheless she began to notice that sweatpants were becoming more and more comfortable. She took a shower and pulled her hair into a ponytail.
Then she went to the cafeteria and sat together with Belle. ''Good morning how did you sleep?'' Belle asked.
''Thank you I slept well, I'm so tired lately.''
''Oh that's annoying,'' then she noticed that Ariel hadn't brought any food with her. ''Aren't you going to eat something?''
Ariel shook her head, ''later.''
Belle decided to let it rest. They were soon joined by Tiana and Jasmine.
''Oh I'm absolutely starving,'' Jasmine sighed.
''They have some nice freshly baked croissants,'' Tiana said happily.
Then Jane walked by, ''good morning ladies, Ariel are you not going to eat?'' she said worried.
''I'm not so hungry,'' Ariel replied.
''I understand honey but you must eat something, you have to take care of yourself. Come on we will get something together. Just something light.''
''Okay,'' Ariel said defeated.
A couple of minutes later Ariel and Jane came back with some yogurt with fruit in it. ''Make sure that she eats it,'' Jane said to the others.
Ariel started to take slow bites. Suddenly Naveen came towards them. ''Ladies since its Friday there will be a party tonight in my room. Be sure to take your good looks with you.''
Suddenly Ariel was nauseous and quickly got up from her chair and ran to the bathroom. ''Ariel,'' Belle called after her.
''I guess your pathetic flirting made her sick Naveen,'' Jasmine said and she and Tiana laughed.
When Ariel got from the bathroom Belle was waiting for her. ''So the rumors at school where true. Is it his?''
Ariel nodded sadly.
''Oh Ariel how terrible for you,'' and she gave Ariel a hug. ''I won't tell anyone you have to tell them when you're ready, and not a moment sooner. Don't think about him just think of the new life that's growing in here.'' And she placed a hand on Ariel's belly.
Then Jane walked towards them, ''Belle it is almost time for class, and you must not be late. Ariel I am here to take you to doctor Frollo, he is waiting for you. Come along.''
And she took Ariel to the medical department. Jane typed a code on the keypad next to a door and the door slit open. Inside were Vanessa and a man from about in his fifties in a lab coat. ''I don't believe we've had the pleasure of meeting yet, I'm doctor Frollo.''
''Ariel.''
''Yes,'' Frollo said with a wicked smile, ''if you would kindly sit down on this taqble.''
When Ariel sat Frollo went to sit on a chair by her. ''When was your last menstrual period?''
''About 3 months ago.''
''Any sort of bleeding since then? Even if it is just one drop.''
''No.''
''Do you exercise regularly?''
''I used to, I was on the swim team back home. But I haven't since the 'thing' happened,''
''Well maybe you should pick it up again here under supervision. Exercising is good for pregnant woman especially swimming. Are you eating regularly?''
''I sometimes skip breakfast because I'm too nauseous.''
''Vanessa could you make sure that it's seen to that she eats well. Okay now I'm going to measure your blood pressure, just relax.''
He put a band around her arm and pressed a button. She soon felt the band inflate. The band became so tight that she felt her heart pump the blood through her arm. Then the band began to slowly deflate accompanied by little beeps. ''Well that's looks okay. Felt any dizziness?''
''No, but I'm very tired lately.''
''That's normal. The fetus is taking some of your energy to grow. That's why it's important not to skip any meals. I'm going to draw some blood of you.''
Ariel looked scared. ''It is alright Ariel,'' Jane said, ''you hardly feel it, but if you want I will sit next to you and you can squeeze my hand if it hurts to bad. Is that alright with you?''
Ariel looked relieved, ''thank you.''
So Jane sat next to her and hold her hand and gently rubbing it. Then doctor Frollo took a couple of tubes from her. ''Now please lie down and relax I want to do a few tests on the baby.''
Ariel did what he said. Meanwhile Jane was still holding her hand because some of the test could be uncomfortable. Then Ariel closed her eyes.