The Ever After

Chapter 5

Lucy, Anne and Mary had me on a stepping stool, as they made alterations to my dress for the spring ball.

They pinned and poked on the dress till it was tightly fitted.

"It looks beautiful. You guys really outdid yourselves." I exclaimed.

The dress was like a sunset, a Collision of Reds, oranges and yellows. Just stunning. "We wanted you to look best for the ball, your majesty." Mary look off a little bit, maybe a little sick.

I really didn't like being called your majesty. I still felt like I should be called America from time to time.

I thought about Maxon, being so busy with his work lately. Like father like son.

"Queen America, can I please speak to you for minute?" Aspen said, without knocking on the door.

I nodded. "I'll be out in a minute, no one was supposed to see my dress." Aspen really came in without notice, if I knew he was going to come in I would've changed.

I got dressed in casual dress pants and a fitted top.

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I found Aspen down at the end of the hall, pacing back and forth. Something was on his mind.

"Aspen, why do you want to see me?" I patiently took a seat on the ottoman.

"I just can't get you out of my head, I don't know why it's such a difficulty now then it was before." He sighed with relief.

The fact that Aspen couldn't get me out of his mind bothered me too much. My heart started to speed up. "-I just don't know what to say."

"Mer, I miss the way you used to be. Fun. Angelic. Rebellious..." He trailed off.

"Are you saying since I became queen I'm no fun anymore? Aspen I have responsibilities to maintain, people to worry about and also problems I need to take care of!" I was out of breath, I couldn't take this no more. "What do you want me to do? Ditch Maxon and my kids so I could be with you?

Sorry but your time passed along time ago"

Aspen was speechless. What else did he want me to say? He had a girlfriend he had to take care of.

"And if you didn't tell Lucy about this, I'll tell her myself." I stormed off going back to my maids.

Should I tell Lucy?

Would I tell Lucy?

So many questions, so little time.

*****

"Presenting King Maxon! And Queen America!" An announcer said as me and Maxon walked down the staircase, hand in hand.

Classical music started to play as tradition. But if they knew me well enough it wasn't my style. Non of this was, but I guess you make sacrifices for the ones you love. Right?

Maxon and I slow danced numerous times, and if Maxon knew by now I'm not that great of a dancer.

"So when is your mom and may coming down?"Maxon questioned me, as we danced the waltz.

Gerad was staying with Kenna as far as I know for spring break. So May and mom were coming down to visit us.

"They should be coming down next week." I gracefully said.

He looked please to be seeing his niece and his mother-in-law. Maxon loved having company over.

I tripped over Maxon's shoes, sending me into his arms. "Oh America. What would I do without you" He smiled and gave me a light kiss.

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Hey guys!!! I hope you like this chapter!!!!! I couldn't really think straight cause of the heat today. Any of you Canadians? 🗻