Once Upon A Drunken Mistake

33. Baby Shower

3 months later...

       All the servants in the Medici-Manaro estate rushed up and down the halls, trying to prepare everything for the royal baby shower. There were many maids giddy with excitement as they carried the golden plates to the tables scattered all over the gardens. Stephanie stood at the center, directing everyone and making sure all was in place. Despite the jealous running inside her, Stephanie forced a smile as Hayden and Flora walked out hand-in-hand.

       "Your majesties," she greeted with a slight bow of the head.

       "This is all so lovely," Flora stared at the decorations in awe. Hayden nodded in agreement, impressed at how much effort his mother put into this party.

       "Only the best for my first grandchild," Rebecca said as she walked over to the couple. "The future king or queen of Italy."

       Stephanie felt her stomach churn as she watched Rebecca stare down at Flora's bump lovingly, taking Flora's hand and thanking her for al she has done. How she wished it was her in that place, the wife of Hayden and Queen of Italy.

"Stephanie, please make sure all the name tags are placed according to the seating arrangement chart I prepared." Rebecca ordered, brining Stephanie out of her thoughts.

"Right away, your majesty." Stephanie hurried to the box with the name tags and began placing them onto their designated seat.

"Flora dear, let's take you inside." Rebecca said, guiding Flora into the estate. "Standing up for so long is tiresome at this point in the pregnancy."

"Tell me about it," Flora sighed as she placed a hand on her back, while the other caressed her bump. "It is even hard to lay down!"

With their backs turned to Stephanie, the blonde let her frown show as she continued to place the name tags. "It was me who was meant to be in that place," she mumbled to herself. "If only little Miss Flora hadn't come along and ruined it."

A loud ding interrupted Stephanie's fuming. Annoyed by the person who texted her, Stephanie grumbled as she unlocked her phone. Her lips formed into a mischievous smirk as she read the text.

       Back inside the mansion, Flora giggled as Rebecca explained how troublesome Hayden was as a baby. "Excuse my indecency, but this memory will forever live in my mind. One time, Esteban was changing Hayden's diaper and well, Hayden surprised his father alright."

Flora laughed as she imagined King Esteban getting peed on by his own. The same thing had happened to her own dad with baby Lennon.

       "Mother," Hayden hissed, his cheeks flushed as he pinched the bridge of his nose. Flora's laughter however, brought a smile to his face. Rebecca could not help but join in upon seeing her son's reaction.

       "Let's hope our child doesn't perform karma," Flora grinned mischievously at her husband.

       "I was a baby!" He reasoned which only caused the two women to laugh harder.

       Despite his embarrassment, Hayden was happy to his mother and wife getting along. It was better than watching them bicker, or having his mother belittle Flora.

       "Flora!" Indiana's squeal echoed through the halls as the blonde ran over to her friend, balancing a large silver box in her hands. "It's here! Your dress is finally here!"

       "I was starting to worry it wouldn't arrive on time," Flora said as she opened the lid, exposing the pink silky fabric of the gown.

       "This gown is quite—"