Loving My King

Chapter 10

(I'll be using myself as a face claim. I realize we don't all look like models like the women I was googling lol so I wanted to use someone realistic)

Before I went back to my husband and I's room I traveled down to the kitchen's to grab a bottle of wine and a wine glass. Not expecting to see my husband at all tonight I only grab one glass. As I make my way back to our bedroom I see Queen Mother. I go to her and put my hand on her back. "How are you doing?" "Oh, about as well as I can child. I'm angry that T'Chaka kept this from me, but he is not here for me to be angry at. So I must let it go. There's no use in me holding a grudge with a dead man." My eyebrows shoot up at her choice of words. "While you may be right, you're still allowed to be angry. This was a pretty big secret to keep from you guys." She puts her hand over mine. "'With us' child. Although you may not originate from here, you are one of us. You are a part of our family." I smile and tear up a little. "Thank you, Queen Mother." "Mama." She corrects me. "Now-" she says- "Go and talk some sense into that stubborn sob of mine." My good mood drops and I give an exasperated sigh. "I have no intention of talking to that stubborn ass." She laughs and gives me a hug and I make my way back into our bedroom. 

I draw a bath and undress. Before I lower myself into my bubble bath I pour myself a little less than half a glass. I do my best to relax, until I hear the bedroom door open. I let out a breath and ignore my "visitor". He takes the chair I use for the vanity and sits next to me. "Can we talk?" "Oh I'm sorry. I thought I would have to organize an audience with the King if I wanted to talk to my husband. At least this time I don't have to chase you across the North Atlantic Ocean." My eyes are closed but I know he rolled his eyes. I can feel it. "Ava, I don't want to have this conversation if you're going to have an  attitude." I give a big laugh. "The attitude comes with me. You married the attitude just like you married me. And believe me when I tell you, it's not going anywhere." I sit up and finally look at him. "So if that is all? I'd like to enjoy my bath and relaxation time alone thank you." "Ava please. Don't shut me out." "Oh well you weren't so concerned about what I had to say when you went gallivanting across the country! So obviously my thoughts and opinions mean nothing to you. And until they do it'll just be business between us." He gets on his knees and takes my hand. "It's not that my love you know it's not. I apologize. I was blinded by rage and by grief. I couldn't and wouldn't listen to reason and I wouldn't listen to you. I was a fool. Please forgive me." I purse my lips, but my heart soars with his confession. "You really have a way with words don't you...fine I'll forgive you. On one condition." "Name it my queen." He starts kissing up my arm and I bite my lip. "Tomorrow Erik is going to ask you for a favor. I need you to be unbiased and really listen to what he's saying." He stops suddenly and looks at me. "How do you know this?" "Because after you sent him to his room like a child on punishment, I went and had a talk with him. He told me what he wants and why he's here. He just wants to help protect those who can't protect themselves." 

He lets go of my arm and stands up, but he turns around so all I see from the tub is my back. I huff. Time to pull out the big guns. I stand up and get out of the tub-bubbles and all- and I wrap my arms around him from behind. I trail a few kisses down his neck. "T'Challa. Please. You owe him that much. Your father never gave him the chance to be who he really is. To be who he was supposed to be. You have the chance to rectify that. Please." He sighs and turns around and takes me in his arms. We stand there in silence for a minute and he finally breaks it. "Alright. I will do as you ask. For you." I sigh, relieved. "Thank you my love. Now-" I let my arms fall and take both of his hands in mine. I starts walking backwards and I pull him towards our bed. "I believe you have some kissing up to do." He gives me a predatory smile and all but tackles me to the bed. "I think I do..."

Sorry this one isn't  as long as I wanted it. But I never outline these I just get my laptop and type whatever I think of so if it's messy I apologize. But I did read all of your comments and I have decided which way I want this story to go c: thank you ladies for reading!