More Than Happily Ever After

Chapter 3

I wake up with arms around me, but with a blanket covering me. I open my eyes and see that I'm in Maxon's room with his arms protecting me.

"Maxon, how did we get here?" I ask as he slowly wakes up.

"We levitated through the balcony doors." He says with his eyes still closed.

"Okay so now I know my husband has magical levitation powers. That's cool." We laugh.

I look down and see that I'm in my pajamas. I immediately go still and start blushing. Maxon senses this and asks, "What's the matter?"

"H-how did I get in my pajamas?" Now he goes still and starts blushing.

"Levitation?" He says going up an octave as he says the word. We both start to burst out laughing at his awkwardness.

"Everyday you find a way for me to love you more Maxon Schreave!" I say as I wipe away the laughing tears. "We better start to get going-" I don't finish because I don't see my husband in bed.

"Maxon, where did you go?" I say as I start to slowly walk around.

As I pass the closet Maxon jumps out making me scream so loud. We both start laughing yet again and a guard bursts into the room. "Is everything alright?!?" He yells but then sees our situation and apologizes as he makes his way back outside the door. Another great impression as Queen.

***

Breakfast was great with Nicoletta and because of bad weather she is staying with us for a few more days.

Maxon walks up to me and says, "Could you meet me in my office I need to tell you something important."

"Sure-" before I say anything else he's already walking away. I wonder why he does that. Does he have a secret? Why would he do this? I think as I start walking up the stairs.

***

I walk into his office and he has a blank face. I sit down and look into his eyes. "What's the matter?" I ask, concern showing through my voice.

"We need a divorce."

I start crying and hyperventilating and whisper out, "W-why? I-I love you Maxon. H-how can this happen?" I slump down in the chair silent tears falling from my eyes.

"I'm not over you and Aspen."

"He's in the past! He's getting married! You guys were getting to be friends! Maxon you can't do this!" I yell.

"I'm going to Kriss, she was the right choice." He responds. I'm just stunned as he walks by me on the other side of the desk. "Get up please." I do as told and next thing I know he's full out kissing me.

What the hell is happening.

I push him away. "What? I'm so confused."

He gives a smile and starts laughing and says, "It was a joke."

I stand up and slap him across the face. "Maxon Schreave how dare you trick me like that! It's not funny! You were testing our marriage and scaring me half to death!" I scream at him.

"I saw that coming. Sometimes I think of dumb jokes."

"You don't say!" I yell. While I try to wipe away tears.

"The real reason I wanted you here is that I can tell you... we're going on a honeymoon."

I stop dead in my tracks, "No," I gasp, "Maxon are you serious?!?" I can't hide the smile on my face.

"Yep, we leave first for Whites to do some skiing. Then, we visit Carolina to see where you grew up. After, we go to Dominica for the beach. Finally, we go to France."

"Maxon this sounds perfect! I can't wait to spend weeks with you out of the palace! I can't wait to see Carolina and see people who barely noticed me now bow when I pass by." I laugh. I move and kiss him for he has some great ideas or terrible ones.

***

I nearly forgot that we have The Report tonight and I know it's going to be a big one because it's covering the wedding.

I get dressed in a dress perfectly made by Mary which fits nicely. It's silk and goes down to the floor. I do love it.

***
Gavril talks about politics with Maxon for about a third of the time. He also asks questions for Nicoletta, our guest for the show.

Now he gets into real details and asks me to come and sit with Maxon in front of him.

"Well hello Your Majesty, how was your day?"

"Great Gavril thank you for asking."

"Now I get to talk about the fun stuff! So how was the wedding?" He asks excitedly.

Maxon holds my hand and answers, "Wonderful, amazing, beautiful, no words can describe." I look into his eyes and smile.

"That's sweet! So how did you look America, in the dress and as the new Queen of Illéa!"

Maxon puts his hand up. "Can I answer part of the question?"

"Of course Your Highness!"

"Okay then, America looked absolutely breathtaking when she walked down the aisle. I knew I made the right choice once I saw her eyes when she came down." I look over to him and give him a kiss.

"Aw young love! America, have a response for part two?"

"To become Queen was unbelievable. My mother pressured me to sign up for the Selection just to try to get some money and now I won and ended up with the greatest prize ever! First being Maxon's wife and then being Queen." I respond.

"Beautifully put Queen." He smiles at me. "So how was the after party if you know what I mean?" He says with a raised eyebrow.

I start blushing and laughing while Maxon stays still with a dreamy look on his face. "Amazing." He says and the crowd starts clapping and laughing.

"So can we expect little Schreave Heirs running around soon?" He asks playfully.

"Hopefully." He responds and looks me in the eyes.

"Hopefully." I respond.