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A few weeks later, they have arranged a special thanksgiving day in Genovia for Amelia, to make her feel welcome and at home now that she's Queen of their country, with the whole village joining in the celebrations.
Just after 6am the alarm went off, Clarisse quickly turned it off and laid back down with a sigh as Joseph moved and snuggled up to her back.
"I thought I had given up the days when I didn't need to get up this early," she whispered still half a sleep.
"You have," Joseph smiled and kissed her shoulder "It was set for me?" he laughed as she rolled onto her back and looked at him "I need to get over to the house remember?" he smiled while extending his arm around her waist.
"Oh yeah," she nodded "Does that mean I can go back to sleep now?" she smiled.
"Without me?" he gasped as she smiled "Only kidding," he smiled and kissed her a couple times while pushing the sheets of him "Not long to go now, actually these things I need to get up so early for are the last things."
"Really?" she asked with a smile as she grabbed hold of his arm.
"Yes, really." he nodded "So tonight after the special dinner you can come back to the house with me?"
"Really?" she asked with another smile.
"Uh huh." he nodded and kissed her chest and neck "However now, I must leave."
"Why?" she sighed and snuggled up to him "I've hardly seen you since Amelia took over."
"You know why," he laughed and looked down at her "But tonight baby it will all be worth it," he smiled and kissed her.
"Mmm," she moaned as he kissed her a couple times "Ok, if you have to go then you have to go."
"I'm sorry," he said kissing her a couple more times then climbed of the bed.
"Don't be sorry, it's fine." she said and watched him slip his dressing gown on while biting her bottom lip.
He headed into the bathroom to have a quick shower, coming out a while later to find her fast asleep again, he couldn't help but chuckle. After he got dressed he headed downstairs, grabbed some coffee then headed to the house.
After a couple more hours sleep Clarisse got out of bed, slipped her dressing gown on and headed downstairs to have some breakfast and coffee before getting ready. When she walked into the dining room she found Olivia and Sofia sat talking.
"Good morning girls," she smiled and walked over getting some breakfast.
"Morning Mom," Sofia smiled at her then back at the paper "Are you looking forward to today?" she asked.
"Oh I am," she smiled and moved sitting at the table.
"It's only a parade and dinner, why are you so excited for?" Olivia asked.
"Well because tonight I am allowed finally in my own home," she smiled "And I can not wait."
"Ahh," Sofia smirked then giggled with Olivia.
"Does that mean after the dinner your heading out too?" Olivia asked as Amelia came in.
"Whose heading out?" she asked while sitting down.
"Me and Joe," Clarisse said looking over at her "Are going to the house tonight,"
"Oh," Amelia sighed "So that means after the dinner everyone's leaving?" she sighed again.
"Yeah," Sofia nodded "Sorry Mia,"
"Shades and Sasha are still going to be living here though," Olivia exclaimed.
"Yeah but it's not the same," Amelia said sadly while looking down "Everyone lived her when Grandma was Queen and now since I took over everyone can't wait to leave." she said looking back up.
"I'm sorry darling," Clarisse whispered.
"I just wish you didn't all need to leave at once," Amelia said standing up "But it's alright, I understand." she grabbed some coffee and left as Clarisse and the girls all looked between each other.
"Maybe I could call Greg and ask him to come back here with the girls for a few days," Sofia whispered.
"Why where's he gone?" Clarisse asked and sipped her coffee.
"He took them to the house with the van following him this morning," she said looking at Olivia then back at Clarisse "I was going to drive home later after the dinner,"
"Maybe I could talk to Marla and Cain, have them come here for a few nights too?" Olivia asked "So you know, Mom and Dad could still go to their home." she smiled.
"Yeah, as we all know how excited you've been to get there and be alone with Daddy," Sofia smirked.
"I have waited this long I am sure a few extra days wouldn't hurt you know," Clarisse smiled at them then started eating her breakfast.
"No it's alright, me and Olivia will sort something out so you and Daddy can still go to your home, you both deserve it after all." Sofia smiled at her as Joe came in.
"Morning Daddy," Olivia smiled up at him as he bent over and kissed her forehead "How's the house going?"
"It's going good," he smiled and kissed Sofia then grabbed some breakfast "I just came home for some breakfast and to pick up a couple things, I'm gonna head back in a while with Shades to do the final thing then that's it." he smiled sitting next to Clarisse "It will be finished."
"Oh I can't wait," she smiled back at him.
"I can't wait to see your face," he smiled "You are gonna love it," he smiled putting his arm around her back, placing his hand on her side.
"Good job me and Sofia are gonna be staying here then, isn't it?" Olivia exclaimed while standing up.
"Whats that about?" Joe asked and took a sip of his coffee.
"I will tell you later," Clarisse smiled and put her hand on his thigh.
"Ok," he nodded and started eating his breakfast.
Not long after Sofia and Olivia left them to it.
"I really can't wait to see your face later," Joseph smiled while rubbing Clarisse's back.
"Aww," she said looking back at him "I can't wait," she smiled and lent closer to him "Our own home," she smiled and kissed him before sitting back.
"Yep, our very own home without any kids around, well only when they visit of course." he chuckled putting his cup down as she looked back at him "With NO staff either, free to do what we please and when we please." he chuckled while moving his hand to her side again "Even walk around naked if we want to." he laughed as Clarisse gasped.
"Behave Joseph," she smiled while standing up next to him "Do you want some more coffee?" she said looking at his cup then back to him.
"No, but I will have you though," he said grabbing her arm and pulled her down on his lap as she laughed "God that laugh is so sexy," he smiled and kissed her jaw as she wrapped her arms around his neck "I can not wait till later, to get you alone." he said in a husky voice while placing his hand on her thigh.
"I can't either," she smiled and kissed him slowly for a moment before looking into his eyes.
"Oh god Clari," he whispered while pushing her hair back and cupped her face.
"What?" she asked while looking into his eyes.
"I want you so bad right now," he smiled and started undoing her robe.
"Not here Joseph, we are in the dining room." she said looking at him as he moved his hand down onto her thigh again, slowly moving it up "Joe stop it." she said grabbing his hand.
"I can't take this," he said making her stand up as he stood up while grabbing her hand and kissed her "Come with me." he whispered and led her from the dining room.
They managed to disappear without being caught, not long after Amelia headed back into the dining room.
"Grandma?" she said looking up to find them gone "Hmmm." she said turning and came back out into the hall "Ahh Shades, have you seen Grandma?" she asked.
"No Your Majesty," he said shaking his head.
"How many times have I told you, it's Amelia or Mia? You are family after all." she smiled over at him.
"Sorry, Amelia." he smiled back "If you see Joe though tell him I am ready when he is."
"I will do, and please if you see Grandma tell her I am looking for her." she said walking over to the private living room.
"Will do." he nodded and carried on.
After not finding her in the living room she gave up and headed back to her office. Not long after she heard someone coming down the stairs, thinking it was Clarisse she rushed over to find Joseph.
"Ahh Grandpa," Amelia smiled as he turned to her "Shades said he is ready when you are," she smiled.
"Thank you, Mia." he nodded checking himself in the mirror.
"No problem, by the way have you seen Grandma?" she asked watching him smiling to himself "Grandpa?"
"Yeah?" he asked looking at her "Oh Grandma, um..." he thought a second "I believe she's upstairs, getting ready." he winked and headed to the door.
"Oh," she exclaimed "OH!" she sighed while shaking her head with a small smile "Oh Grandpa,"
"Yep?" he asked turning back to her while opening the door.
"This Parade is important to me today, you will be there won't you?" she asked.
"Of course," he said walking over to her "I wouldn't miss it for the world." he kissed her forehead "See you later." he nodded.
"Thank you," she nodded and watched him walk out the door.
A few hours later they were all ready to leave the Palace for the Parade, except for Joe and Shades who hadn't returned back yet.
"I don't know where Shades is, he's not answering his phone." Sasha exclaimed.
"He should be with Joe at the house." Clarisse said while turning to Amelia and the girls as they came over to the car.
"No Grandpa yet?" Amelia asked as Clarisse shook her head.
"No, I'm sorry darling," Clarisse said rubbing Amelia's arm.
"I guess it is to be expected." she sighed and turned to the car "I guess we better get going, don't want to be late for my first Royal Event do we?" she said opening the door as Clarisse's phone started ringing.
Grabbing it from her bag "Hold on, he's calling me now," Clarisse said answering the phone "Joe, where are you?" she asked.
"I'm still at the house, something came up so we are running a little late." he said looking at Shades "Carry on to the Parade and we will meet you there."
"But Joe..." she started and stopped when he started speaking over her.
"Don't worry we will get there as soon as we can." he said "Tell Amelia I'm sorry I'm running late." he added.
"Don't speak over me again Joe," she exclaimed "Hold on," she said walking away from the others "Joseph, this day is important to Amelia, you promised you were gonna be here." she said looking back over at Amelia leaning back against the car "She's nervous as it is, I thought you would of made more of an effort." she snapped and hung up.
Amelia looked up at her as she came back over "He's not coming is he?" she asked.
"He will be there darling," she said rubbing her arm "If he knows what's good for him he will be," she nodded.
"I'm not holding out hope," she sighed and got in the car followed by the girls.
Clarisse looked down at her phone as it beeped, she read the message and replied "Be there or there will be trouble," she pressed send, and got in the car.
After a moment they left the Palace and headed to the Village hall. When they got out the car they started mingling with other people, then Clarisse noticed Sofia and Olivia were smirking to each other as they all stood talking to another guest.
"Excuse me?" a small voice came from behind her and a tug of her jacket prompted her to turn around.
As Clarisse turned she saw Joseph stood smiling down, she followed his gaze to see Sasha stood in front of him "Sasha," she exclaimed while leaning over and hugged her "What are you doing here?" she asked.
"Joseph came and got me," she smiled as Clarisse stood back up.
"So that's where you were?" she asked while extending her arm and cupped his cheek "Does Amelia know?" she asked turning her head slightly but kept her eyes on Joseph.
"Yes, I just told her." he nodded and watched as Clarisse looked back down at Sasha "So she's forgiven me," he nodded as she looked up at him "Have you?"
"Of course," she smiled and moved beside him "Thank you," she smiled and kissed him.
"And who is this little girl," Prime Minister Motaz smiled while standing next to them.
"This is Sasha," Clarisse smiled "Remember who I told you about?" she nodded towards him then looked down at Sasha "Sasha this is Prime Minister Motaz." she smiled while putting her hand on the back of her head.
"It's nice to meet you, Prime Minister." Sasha smiled "I'm Clarisse's biggest fan," she smiled with a nod.
"Are you now?" he nodded with a smile "Well Sasha it's nice to meet you too, I hope you enjoy this special day we have arranged."
"I will," she nodded.
"Good," he smiled and looked back at Clarisse "May I have a quick word?"
"Of course," Clarisse nodded and handed Joe her drink "I will be back." she smiled and walked off with him.
"Is your Mommy here with you?" Sofia asked.
"Yeah, she's talking over there, with Amelia." she smiled pointing over to them.
"Ahh yeah," Sofia nodded and smiled back down at her "Do you want to come with me and get a drink?" she asked.
"Yes please," she smiled and took her hand as they walked off.
"That kid is so cute," Olivia smiled at Joe.
"Yes she is," Joseph smiled at her and sipped Clarisse's drink.
"You know they didn't think you were gonna get here in time," She said looking at him.
"I know, but well we got here now so all is good." he smiled with a small nod.
"Yeah," Olivia smiled.
Not long after Sofia and Sasha returned just as Clarisse did, they stood talking and mingling a little more with Sasha holding onto Clarisse's hand the whole time, when they came back over to their table in the village Clarisse stood watching Amelia talking to a few people.
"Ok, it's time for the Parade," Prime Minister Motaz smiled while putting his glass down.
"Already?" Clarisse said checking the time "Oh yeah," she smiled a little as Motaz looked at her in surprise "It's true, time does go fast when your enjoying yourself." she smiled.
"That it does," Motaz agreed "Shall we?" he asked while extending his arm.
"Thank you," she nodded with a smile and led the way over to Amelia.
Only before the Parade could start, a couple of the horses got spooked and a riot started, as people rushed to get out the way the guards moved in to help Clarisse and Amelia get to safety, just as Clarisse turned however she noticed Sasha stood crying, right in the path of an on coming horse.
Without thinking she turned fully and started to move forward, Motaz grabbed her arm to stop her from moving but she pulled her arm free.
"Clarisse," He exclaimed as the guards stopped, turning with Amelia to see her run over to Sasha.
"GRANDMA," She exclaimed as Joseph ran over, nearly running into her.
"CLARI" He exclaimed as Amelia looked at him for a second then back at Clarisse.
And as they stood watching Clarisse ran behind Sasha grabbing her around her waist and ran out the way, crashing into a table and falling onto her back with Sasha falling down on her front.
Joseph stood in shock as Paul who was close by ran over, grabbing Sasha from Clarisse and lifted her up passing her to Sasha.
"It's ok," she soothed while holding her as she cried on her shoulder and moved away from them.
"Clarisse," Paul said moving the table back as Joseph and the girls ran over "Are you ok?" he asked while kneeling beside her.
"Clarisse," Joseph exclaimed while kneeling beside her as Paul jumped up getting on his cell to call for help "Are you ok?" he asked while grabbing her hand "Come on Clarisse, answer me?" he exclaimed again as the other guards moved the crowds on to give them some privacy.
"My head hurts," she whispered as he looked at her.
"I bet it does," he said leaning over a little "You knocked it when you hit the floor." he said looking at her trying to move "No, don't move." he said pressing on her shoulder to stop her from moving.
"I...I.." she said looking at him then closed her eyes "It hurts," she whispered as she started shaking.
"What hurts?" He asked looking down her body then back at her as she opened her eyes, looking at him for a second then closed them again "Clari?" he asked as her head fell to the side a little "Clari, wake up baby." he whispered leaning forward, while checking her pulse and heartbeat "No don't do this now, wake up Clarisse Please." he begged.
"Wake up Mom," Sofia exclaimed.
"Grandma?" Amelia exclaimed.
"Why isn't she waking up Dad?" Sofia asked as Joseph held onto her hand.
"Oh my god, Dad!" Sofia exclaimed as she noticed blood on Clarisse's top "She's bleeding," she pointed.
"Where?" he said looking at her then to where she was pointing, moving quickly he pushed her jacket back "She's been shot." he whispered.
"Oh my god," Olivia exclaimed and turned around to Amelia as they started crying, and guards rushing everywhere to secure the area.
To Be Continued...