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Chapter 21:

"Oh my goodness, AMERICA," Marlee screamed.

I gave her a huge hug and it felt amazing to actually be social again. "It's been so long Marlee; I missed you so much," I replied truly glad to have my best friend back.

"Me too, I have so much to tell you," she said excitedly.

We were in my room taking and I couldn't wait to tell her I was pregnant.

"Go ahead," I said with a smile.

"Carter got his job back thanks to Maxon and we're living in a house near here," she started.

I remembered Maxon telling me about how they moved away and how Carter was now head soldier of the Navy troops. I was happy for Marlee, but I didn't get to say goodbye to her.

"That's amazing, how far?"

"Around fifteen minutes and the place has beautiful scenery. You have to come sometime," she said excitedly.

"I'd love too," I said remembering all the memories we had together.

"Well how about you, all I notice is you've been enjoying the palace food," she said as we both burst out laughing.

"Actually, I wanted to tell you something," I said.

"What?"

"I'm actually pregnant," I said slowly waiting for her expression.

Her face had a huge grin and she was jumping up and down. She asked many questions like how many months I was pregnant, and when I found out.

I answered all of them and I have to say, it was amazing to talk to her.

We spent the rest of the day catching up on our lives.

Words couldn't describe how happy I was to have my best friend back.

"Bye Marlee," I said waving goodbye to my friend who was getting inside of the car.

Maxon was right beside me holding me close.

The moment everyone went away I said, "Thank you so much."

"Why, you deserve to be able to be around your friends."

We started walking outside and I told him about what Marlee and I did.

The gardens were beautiful even though it was gloomy outside.

I put my arms around Maxon's neck and stood on my tip toes to kiss him.

Thunder roared and I nearly jumped out of my dress.

"Whoa there babe, I've gotcha," Maxon said with a wink.

I shook my head and then laid it down on his shoulder. His arms found a way to hug me with warmth even with my stomach.

A few drops of rain started falling and Maxon quickly gave me his jacket.

We walked inside and up to his room.

There was a candlelit dinner said up and I buried my head in Maxon's chest.

"Why are you perfect?" I ask him innocently.

"I'm not, but my wife deserves someone perfect," he replied.

"She has somebody perfect," I said confidently.

"Whatever you say sweetie," he said before helping me into my seat.

"Good evening Ileá and today on the report, we have exciting news," Gavril said with his show smile on.

Maxon and I were sitting on the couch beside him.

I wore a purple dress that was quite puffy. It hid the baby bump perfectly.

"Now first, how has it been these months with the loss of our beloved King Clarkson and Queen Amberly?" Gavril asked.

I knew this was a question we would get and I was prepared.

"Both King Maxon and I have been devastated, but we know that they would want us to be here for the country."

We left it at that and didn't really talk more about it. The next question was more happy and something I wanted to think about.

"How was your honeymoon?"

Mazon answered eagerly, "It was quite phenomenal, Gavril. Queen America and I had an amazing time. We actually took some pictures to show you!"

"Wait, we did?" I asked shocked.

Gavril laughed and replied to my shock by saying, "King Maxon certainly did plan to show the entire nation your honeymoon photos."

I had no idea what to expect considering that I didn't realize he had been taking so many.

They started to play the photos and each one made me smile brighter. There was one where we were on the beach, some with me laughing like a crazy idiot, and tons with Maxon and I holding each other's hands.

The last picture was of us kissing and it brought tears to my eyes.

I looked up at Maxon and place a small kiss on his lips.

The audience cheered at this small gesture.

"We actually have some very exciting new," Maxon started.

Gavril nodded for us to continue.

"Queen America is pregnant," he said.

This time the cheers were ten times louder.

We continued to answer a few more questions before we wrapped up.

The moment we were out of there I went to my room. Maxon followed close behind trying to figure out what was happening.

I ran through the door and collapsed on my bed.

Maxon came and sat right beside me.

"U-Unzip t-t-the d-dress," I said gasping for air.

His face showed how worried he was. He immediately did as I asked and I sat there with myself half naked.

I tried to cover myself and get up, but Maxon wouldn't let me.

"America, I need you to take deep breaths. It's just me, it's going to be alright. I'm going to grab something comfortable for you and I'll be back as fast as I can," Maxon said placing a kiss on my forehead."

As promised, he brought me the most comfortable pajamas. It was a cotton set with like blue pattern with daises around.

Maxon helped me out of the dress and into the warmth.

I finally took a deep breath and spoke. "What would I do without you?"

He shook his head and picked me up. I shivered once he placed me on the bed and he immediately put a blanket over me.

He quickly took off his suit and put on pajamas as well.

Maxon held me in the bed and I couldn't be more grateful. That dress was cutting off my blood circulations and it hurt.

"America, the moment you need something tell me, okay?"

"Mhmmmm," I said sleepily.

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