Okay like I don't even know how else to say thank you! Maybe Merci, Gracias haha take your pick! Your reviews and amazing words really do inspire me to write more and update as fast as I can! Again thank you all so much! You guys frikking rock my world just like Puckleberry does ;p Anyway here is a new chapter! Hope you like it!

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The Queen knew something was up when the moment she noticed her son and daughter in law get out of the car. She really liked Rachel but for some reason the King didn't want her for their son. She had never crossed her husband and wasn't going to start now, but she hoped the young couple figured out their feelings and stay together and maybe the King would get over whatever feelings he had about the divorce and stupid contract.

"Hello mother."

"Good Morning my Queen."

"Hello kids ready for a big day?"

They both nodded without looking at each other and they waited for the King and the four of them got into the Kings car.

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The Royal family noticed how many people were there waiting for the four of them.

When they got out of the car, they waved at the cheering people who were excited to see the royal family. When the Prince took Rachel's hand they both felt the electricity course through their bodies but pushed it aside so they could do their job.

The King and Queen smiled and made small talk with the people and the Prince and Rachel were doing the same. Hour after hour the four of them listened to the people about one thing or other. At one point they got separated as they kept talking.

Rachel patiently listened to each and every person taking the time of his or her day to come and talk to her and they made sure to thank her because they knew she was being real and attentive. She smiled and when she was asked a question, she answered without hesitation.

The Queen smiled proudly as she glanced at her daughter in law a natural princess talking confidently with the people. She looked at her son and sure enough he was looking at Rachel every chance he could get.

"The people love her," she said to her husband who had just joined her.

"It seems like they do my love but I'm not surprised seeing as she's an actress."

The Queen sighed shaking her head at her stubborn husband.

"Miss would you like a drink of water?" asked Jawara.

"Yes thank you." Rachel smiled.

She walked over to Jawara where he gave her a cold bottle of water.

"It's incredible isn't it?"

"Yes. I didn't know they loved Noah and I so much. Plus they loved talking about their families and just making silly conversations but yet it was important to them."

"And I know for sure you made them feel important. You're a natural."

"That's nice Jawara. Thank you. I guess I've always been a great listener."

"Only two more hours to go."

"Okay," She finished drinking her water.

"Rach?" She turned around and saw him waving her over. "They want a picture with us." She smiled and walked over.

After one person wanted a picture, it seemed to create a line. So for those last two hours, their picture was taken with the people.

They saw Jawara waving them over so they thanked everyone for a wonderful day and joined Jawara by the car where the King and Queen were already waiting.

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Rachel was by the beach getting a tan when she felt a shadow over her. She knew it wasn't Abria because she finally convinced her that it was okay to do other things besides being a servant 24/7. So that only left one person.

"Hey," she said with her eyes closed.

"How did you know it was me?" he asked.

She looked at him and smiled. "What's up? You finally came to spend time with your wife?"

"No. I wish I was cause you look so fucking sexy as you always do. I actually came to tell you I'm leaving for a whole month." He said regrettably.

Her smile faded and she stood up from the beach chair and removed her sunglasses. "What?"

"I have to leave for a month," just saying it made him depressed leaving her.

"Since when?" she asked sadly. "Jawara never told me about a month trip you had to take."

"I know but this is my father's idea. He said that now that it looks like I'm taking my future coronation seriously that it is best to start following him around so I can learn the ropes." He explained. "I think he suspects something is going on between us so he thinks separating us will help us control our desires and feelings." He moved closer and held her waist.

She sighed, "Okay then when do you leave?" she asked hoping she had a few hours alone with him before he left.

"The town car is already here waiting for me. My bags were already packed when Jawara told me the news."

She couldn't help the tears appear in her eyes. "Oh"

"Baby don't," he said drying a tear with his thumb on her cheek. "I will be back before you know it."

"I know but I'm still going to miss you." She admitted. "I haven't seen you in weeks and I thought finally we would have time for us."

"I know. I'm gonna miss you too Rach," he said pulling her towards him and hugged her.

She sniffled and hugged him tighter. She knew she was being ridiculous but they haven't been spending time together because the King needed him for something and the Queen needed her for things as well.

"I'll see you when I get back," he smiled.

She smiled and closed the gap between them and kissed him hard and deeply telling him without words how much she cared for him. He wrapped his arms around her and deepened the kiss even more if that was possible.

He caressed her cheek and kissed her one last time and walked away.

She sighed and tears ran down her eyes. She needed to try and forget how she was feeling towards him at this moment because if this is just a month, then how the hell is she going to feel when the time comes to sign the divorce papers?

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The Queen was reading on a small table by the window with a view of a colorful garden when she saw Rachel walk towards her. "Hey darling."

"Hi Mali," she smiled and sat across from her.

The Queen noticed Rachel smile didn't reach her eyes, "What's wrong baby?"

"Nothing," she said.

The Queen closed the book she was reading and held Rachel's hand. "Please tell me."

Rachel cursed at her emotions cause there were the tears again. "I don't know why I'm feeling this way. I've only known him for six months."

The Queen sighed. "Oh honey. You can't help who you fall in love with."

Rachel's eyes widened. "Who said anything about love?"

The Queen smiled warmly. "Oh sweetie it's okay. I won't tell my husband. Yet."

Rachel wiped the tears from her cheek and exhaled. "This sucks."

"I know baby."

"I don't think I can do six more months Mali and then sign the divorce papers." She finally admitted.

"Maybe you won't have to."

"Mali I signed a contract. Plus I don't even know if Noah feels the same way."

The Queen shook her head. "Are you kidding me? My son is crazy about you. I saw him when he left. He was devastated leaving you here alone."

"Really?" she asked. In a way that was exactly what she needed to hear from someone else and it made her feel a little bit better specially coming from Mali.

"He made me promise to look after you while he was away." The Queen smiled.

Rachel smiled. "God I can't believe this. I couldn't stand him for the longest time and sometimes I still don't but…" she couldn't finished and blushed.

"He drives you crazy in the best possible way huh?" The Queen smiled knowingly.

Rachel chuckled. "Yea, sorry I know it must be awkward."

"It's okay. I'm really happy that my son has found someone like you."

"I not only love him," she said holding the Queen's hand.

"Me too baby. I think everyone in this castle and your place love you too."

Rachel hugged her. "Then I must be doing something right for not being born royalty."

"Honey you don't have to be born royalty to be an amazing Queen." The Queen smiled and patted Rachel's hand. "How about we go shopping?"

"I think that's a great idea." She smiled.

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After going to the mall, they decided to eat at one of the Queen's favorite restaurant.

"I'll have the usual please," the Queen said to the waiter.

"And what would you like miss?" the waiter asked.

"Um I don't know. Everything looks so good."

Once they had placed their order, they each took a sip of the wine.

"Wow Mali this is amazing."

"This is one of my favorite places."

"I can see why," Rachel smiled.

"So listen, I have some sad news that I was informed of this morning. Do you remember when we were in the Bahamas and you went to that camp?"

"How can I forget?" Rachel sighed.

"And you told me you wanted to do more?"

"Yes of course"

"Unfortunately, everyone in that camp didn't make it."

"What?" Rachel asked with tears in her eyes.

"We tried but there were to many getting sick and not enough resources."

"That sucks," she said softly.

"I know baby but look, it's not the Bahamas but I have been talking to a friend in Manhattan, her name is Aria and I told her about you. She has the same passion for abandoned children and has a few ideas as well."

"Really?" she asked drying the tears from her cheeks.

"Yes. I know for sure that the moment you two get together you will do great things." The Queen smiled.

"Oh my God Mali that would be amazing."

The waiter came back with the orders.

"Thank you," the Queen and Rachel said at the same time.

"And it's going to be even better because money is no object and whatever you two come up with will be amazing."

"That's awesome but I'm sure we can also find sponsors. I don't want you to think that I am using your money…"

"Rachel you'll be using our money for good but… Sponsors are important too."

"So when am I gonna meet your friend?"

"As soon as I talk to her again, she's on a business trip right now." the Queen smiled.

"Thank you for believing in me," Rachel said.

"I would be a fool not. Now we just got to work on the King to warm up to you."

Rachel chuckled. "We'll see about that. I don't think he likes me that much or at all."

"That's not true Rachel, it's just that when he's focused on something greatly and strictly planned and it doesn't go his way he takes it out on the easiest person that to him seems susceptible. I know that still doesn't justify it but we can work on that. We still have enough time for him to warm up to you. Okay?"

"Yea," Rachel sighed hoping that the Queen was right.

TBC