PRINCESS 2 [Charles Leclerc]

53. Baby No. 2

A couple of days have past since I've got the shock of my life. I still can't believe August was the one who nearly destroyed my family.

I currently play with Grace in her play room when I start feeling sick again. I get up and run to the bathroom. I hear Grace asking for me and her little feet following me. I need to throw up and try to push Grace gently away.

E: Gracie, ple-

I can't talk as I need to throw up again. Grace walks around and wants to see me.

G: Mommy okay? Sick?

E: Please go to daddy.

I feel her eyes on my before she runs away, calling Charles. I wanna take a deep breath but need to throw up again.

CHARLES POV

I'm talking with Chris about the next steps from Louise/Eleanor when Grace is running to me.

G: Daddy!

C: Gracie? Hey.

I look confused since Elisabeth wanted to take care of her. Grace runs into my arms, holding herself onto my knee. She points upstairs.

G: Mommy sick!

C: Stay with Chris.

I don't hesitate and jump up, but Grace wants to follow me. I turn around and see Chris already holding her back while she complains about it.

Chris: Lisa, go and help. Check the princess.

I stop listening as I know Grace is fine and run upstairs to Elisabeth. I hear Lisa already following me. And Grace crying. She's probably scared since we're all stressed about Elisabeth.

C: Princess?

I look for her and find her at the toilet in the bathroom. I go slowly over to her, putting my hand on her back.

C: Hey babe, what's wrong?

ELISABETH POV

I had one of my arms on the toilet while resting my head on it. The other hand is laying on my tummy. I hear Charles next to me, I also notice that Grace is crying downstairs. I look up to Charles.

E: Cha.

I'm weak. I'm still throwing up every morning. I didn't miss being pregnant. Charles moves my hair worried out of my face.

C: Betty, I'm starting to really worry. You're throwing up so often lately.

Oh, he noticed. But he doesn't get it apparently. I see Lisa behind Charles.

L: Your highness, do you need anything? A doctor?

C: Yes, please call a doctor, Lisa.

Charles looked at her for a second before turning back to me. Lisa nods and curtsy as she wants to leave.

E: No, I don't need a do-

I throw up again as I wanted to stop Lisa. Charles rubs over my back.

C: Yeah, sure, you don't need one at all.

He says ironic with a little laugh. I wish over my mouth as I'm done and lean back against the wall. We're both sitting on the floor looking at each other.

E: Well, doesn't it remember you on anything?

C: No, what do you mean?

He looks confused? That man has definitely too many things in his head. I put on a soft smile as I'm getting nervous.

E: Like the last time I was throwing up a lot?

He looks at me and I can see how he's thinking about it. Suddenly his face gets another impression.

C: No way! What? Are you serious?

I can't tell if he's happy, surprised or shocked.

E: Yeah, I think I'm pregnant again.

I nod slowly and am a bit afraid what he's gonna say but then a big smile appears on his lips.

C: Omg, I love you!

He pulls me into a very tight a hug. I laugh but push him gently away to breathe.

E: Careful, Cha.

C: I'm sorry I'm so happy. I just can't believe it! I can't wait to have a second baby with you.

He is very happy and I'm relived.

E: Well, don't get too excited I wasn't with a doctor yet. My period is missing and I'm throwing up.

C: Guess that's obvious.

He laughs and gives me a lot of kisses. I cuddle into his arms. But am I ready for this baby?

Grace: Mommy!

She runs to me and hugs me worried. I give her a kiss on her head.

E: I'm sorry sweetheart, I didn't want to scare you.

I see how Charles gives Lisa and Chris a sign to leave us alone. They nod and close the door behind them.

G: Mommy no sick?

Grace looks at me and shakes her head to me as she's worried. Charles gives me questionable look and I nod.

C: Mommy will be sick from time to time now, but she'll be okay.

He nudges her nose but she looks to me confused. She shrugs her shoulders not understanding why. Charles leans to her to whisper in her ear but I can hear it.

C: Mommy has a baby in her tummy.

G: Baby?

She points on my stomach as she sits on my lap, but still being on the floor next to the toilet.

E: Yeah, like you, just very very tiny.

I show her the size of the baby with my hands.

C: You're gonna be a big sister soon, mon ange.

She looks to Charles and then back to me before she hugs my tummy. I laugh and rub over her back, giving Charles a happy smile. He pulls us into a family hug.

The baby is probably the reason why we're sitting all together now. The baby helped us.