Running The World With You

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"So how have you been coping with these reoccurring thoughts?" Dr. Garcia asks me. After the whole crazy therapist issue we hired Dr. Garcia. He's about 30 and if I wasn't married I'd defiantly have a crush on him. He's got that sexy Spaniard thing going on.

I mean what?

"I've been talking to Lucius and taking walks around the palace. The thoughts of those men though.. they don't go away. Ever." He scribbles something down in his notepad and adjusts his glasses.

"I understand. With all the trauma you've been through your highness it doesn't surprise me. Have you been taking your medication?" He says. Every week I meet with him and he wrote me a prescription for anti-anxiety medication on our first meeting. It has helped me but it gives me mood swings.

"I have. Our mood swings a normal side effect? I'm so hot and cold." I lightly laugh. He just gives me a confused look and looks down at his paper.

"No.. no they aren't. Huh, that's strange. The only side effect is tiredness. I would let Rosa check you out your majesty." What? So why have I been so pissy this past week?

"Ok I will. Thanks for the time it really helps." I go to shake his hand and he returns it. I brush down my mini skirt and leave the office. I should probably go to Rosa who is our physician in the palace, later.

I'm not too worried. It's probably my period coming. I've got more pressing matters to worry about.

I gather up my materials and walk into the meeting room. Weekly I have meetings with cabinet members and other government officials to discuss Monaco's issues. Lucius also attends but today he has another meeting to go too. They all curtsy or bow at my arrival.

"Welcome ladies and gentlemen. I wanted to preface by saying King Lucius has another urgent meeting and unfortunately will not be attending. Also if you would like to listen in French there are translators in your front seat." I begin. I hear a couple of groans and I see a few people perk up.

"First off I wanted to discuss e-commerce and how that is affecting our economy." I flatten out my pencil skirt and walk over to the board which has my presentation on it.

An hour passes and nobody has said a word except me. I hear a couple of men chattering in the back.

"Gentlemen, do we have any questions?" I say, looking directly at the men who are ignoring me. The man in the green suit rolls his eyes.

"Am I boring you?" I turn my head and the three middle aged men look at me in amusement.

"No it's just I don't take orders from a women." Green suit retorts. The other two nod in agreement.

"Oh, I see. I'm too stupid to run a country, hm? Should just go back to the kitchen and make King Lucius a sandwich? Well I've got some news for you, buddy. I've been preparing to run a country my whole life. I quite literally was born for this role. So in case you three want to walk out this room without a job living on the streets like the citizens of your regions, I'd suggest listening to me." I respond. I'm met with a couple of gasps and a few chuckles. The men just look at their feet.

"Actually, I don't really feel like I can start again with you here. You three are dismissed." I sharply state. They just walk slowly without a word.

God, I hate middle aged men.

******
I walk down to Rosa's office with Lucius. He insisted on coming because he wants Rosa to look at a bump on his back. I'm sure it's a bug bite but he is sure it's something else.

"So, how did the meeting go?" He asks.

"Terrible. Some governors tried telling me the same old shit. Women aren't supposed to lead and stuff." He looks down at me and I look up at him.

"I'm sure you made them look like fools." He laughs. We are at the outside of Rosa's office.

"I'm sure you'll see the recording on the news tomorrow." I say. My black heels click on the dark mahogany wood as I enter her office. It's pretty simple with tile floors and a couple of machines.

"Your majesties, let's get right to it." Rosa greets. I nod and we both sit down.

*****

"Looking at your test results King Lucius the bump is an allergic reaction so cortisone will fix that right up. Now Queen Amora I've got some news." Lucius wraps his arm around me and I grow nervous. Was it bad? Am I really sick?

"Your pregnant. About 4 weeks." She exclaims. I stare at her, mouth open. Pregnant?

Lucius is obviously very excited and picks me up and twirls me around. I hug him and let out a sigh.

"We're gonna be parents kitten!" He looks down at me, eyes a little red. I smile at him and plant a light kiss on his lips.

I want to be as excited as him. I want to be only happy but there is a part of me that is unsure. Will I make a good parent? What will our parent's say?

"Hey, we're gonna work it out, ok? I love you so much and I love that little baby inside of you no matter what."

"I know. I love you too. We'll figure it out." I hug him again.

Everything is going to be alright.