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Chapter 25:
2 months. That's how long it had been since we went on our province trip. That was one of the most awful times of my life. I was sick yet I was travelling. I was away from Maxon and it all was confusing. Luckily, the people loved it. They loved seeing a pregnant Queen and their King finally stepping out. Many were sweet about the baby. They congratulated me and were extremely excited. They were also excited that it was a boy. Talk about the next Selection was brought up and that disappointed me.
Was I really going to force my son to have one of those awful things? I think I'll give him a choice. Sadly, I'm not the only one who is a part of his future. The advisors always list grand names with these royal meanings while Maxon and I quietly just sit. We do our brainstorming in private.
We already decided the name of our child whether the darn advisors like it or not.
Right now I was attending one of the most boring yet intense meeting I have ever been in. Of course the topic was what majority of our discussions these days are. The guerilla.
It was about mid-April right now so winter was going away.
The thing that puzzled us is the guerrilla only works overseas. They have never been spotted off and they have ways to communicate with each other way quicker than we ever imagined.
"Queen America, you may leave. We have some things to discuss with King Maxon."
"Anything you have to say to him you can say to me," I reply never losing my calmness.
I had gotten pretty good at this whole royalty thing. I may have been a five, but that doesn't mean I'm hopeless.
"America is right; you can say it to both of us." Maxon said.
We dropped all the formalities. I could call Maxon, Maxon, anytime I want around anybody. Even on live television and that was the same with my name. People should understand we are a real couple and we deserve to call each other whatever we want.
"We need you, King Maxon, to go on a month long trip overseas."
What?
"Exactly why do you give such an unreasonable request?" Maxon asked nervously.
"We have ideas of where bases are and we need you to go out and find them as well as negotiate with the guerilla."
Maxon closed his eyes and took a deep breath.
"I need some time with my wife. We'll have another meeting in 2 hours."
He walked out the room and I followed him.
He picked up his pace as if he was trying to escape reality. Sadly with a 7 and a half month baby bump I couldn't be that fast. I don't think he was trying to be away from me, more as if he just wanted to not think about what was happening.
I was running out of energy and then got out, "Maxon….stop….pregnant….can't…..keep…up."
He immediately turned around and put his hands around my waist.
"I'm sorry, are you alright? Do you need water? Do you want food?"
His hands were holding my face and I quickly put my own on top of them.
"I'm just a bit out of breath."
He sighed.
"I can't do this," He started putting my hand to his face.
"You have to Maxon," I said looking down.
"There's just so much that might go wrong; I can't be without you again. This time for an entire month while you're nearly 8 months pregnant."
"Listen to me. I've still got 6-7 weeks of pregnancy. You better go and deal with the guerilla because we need to help this country. You're the King and this is your job."
"Well I don't like my job," He said with a frown.
I shook my head and sighed.
"Can we go eat something and talk? I'm starving. I crave some Japanese pan noodles, garlic bread, mozzarella sticks, and red velvet cupcakes."
He had a puzzled look on, but quickly smiled and said that was what I would get.
This man seriously did do too much for me.
We went up to my room and entered.
"Would you sing a song on piano for me?" Maxon asked.
It really had been forever since I had played. It had been an especially long time since I played for Maxon.
I smiled and decided to fulfil his request.
I slowly sat down at the bench careful to make sure I wasn't too close to the piano. We wouldn't want the baby in my stomach to be crushed.
Well, I heard there was a secret chord
That David played to please the Lord
But you don't really care for music, do you?
Well, it goes like this the fourth, the fifth
The minor fall and the major lift
The baffled king composing Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Well, your faith was strong but you needed proof
You saw her bathing on the roof
Her beauty and the moonlight overthrew you
And she tied you to her kitchen chair
She broke your throne and she cut your hair
And from your lips she drew the Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Yeah, baby, I've been here before
I've seen this room and I've walked this floor
I used to live alone before I knew you
And I've seen your flag on that marble arch
Your love is not a victory march
It's a cold and it's a broken Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Well, there was a time when you let me know
What was going on below
Now you don't never show that to me, do you?
But remember when I moved in you
And the holy dove was moving too
And every breath we drew was Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Well, now maybe there's a God above
But all I've ever learned from love
Was how to shoot somebody who outdrew you
And it's not your cry that I hear at night, no
It's not someone who's seen the light
It's a cold and it's a broken Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Maxon started applauding and the moment I stood up I was embraced in a hug.
"That honestly made my day," He said with a smile.
I shook my head and looked down with a smile.
"What song was it?"
"Hallelujah, it was a popular song back then."
"It's beautiful and your voice made it ten times better."
I sighed and then a knock on the door came.
It was the beautiful food which Maxon and I dug into. Well….. mostly me.
"You're going on the trip, Maxon."
"I don't want to."
"You have to."
"No, I don't."
"Yes, you do."
I continued, "Maxon Shreave you are the king of this country. It has 35 provinces, and millions of people. Are you really going to abandon them?"
"No…. I just. I love you, okay?"
I smiled satisfied. "I love you too."
I put the tray of food aside and then got onto the bed. Maxon followed. He laid down while I sat up on my legs.
I leaned down and pressed my lips to his.
"Hey America, I need you to send me some kisses when I'm overseas," Maxon said dazed.
"Only if you send me a few of yours," I said giving a small smile.
I may have to say goodbye to Maxon, but that doesn't mean I can't cherish our moments now.
So what did you guys think? For any of you guys wondering, it takes me about 3-6 hours to complete the final of a chapter. No, I don't have a list of what exactly is happening in every chapter from now. I do have some ideas, but they're just a few thoughts. For those of you wondering why I jumped ahead 2 months. Well, there has to be a balance between fluff and action. The conflict going on right now in this story doesn't involve much action. It takes more talking and planning. I wanted to give you some more drama so I skipped ahead. I hope you don't mind! I also do know the name of America's little baby! I was going to tell you this chapter, but I thought I would wait. Luckily, I am going to be letting all of you guys pick out the middle name. So this chapter, just give some ideas. I'm sure all of them will be amazing, but I'm going to look up the meaning behind the names. I'll give the three final options and you will all vote! Wow this is really long so if you read it, props to you! Follow, favorite, and review my friends online!