Reign

Chapter 34

It's been another month later, last month I didn't get my menstruation so we know that I'm in fact, pregnant. Theo has been happier than ever, showering me with gifts and decorating our child's new room. It was bigger than it had to be. Why does a baby's room need to be more than a thousand square feet? I didn't complain though, that would seem as if I were ungrateful. Which I wasn't. Theo hired the best painters in England to paint the room's walls a sea blue. The cradle was very big, it was slick black, it shined. There was a large bright blue rug with a lot of seashells on it. The edges were dark blue with little squiggly lines on them, bringing the rug to life. There were priceless curtains covering the three large windows in the room. They were a dark blue with light blue splattered across them. There were two large rocking chairs in the room as well, there was one in the right corner of the room that was light blue and the one in the left corner was dark blue. I'm guessing the light blue one was mine and the dark blue was Theo's. The room wasn't done however, it still needed some more things to make it acceptable for a prince/princess. 

"I didn't get my, you know what this month." I report to Theo 

His eyes almost bulge out of their sockets

"What are you sure?"

I chuckle "Yes, I'm sure Theo."

He grins so big, then picks me up and spins me around

He kisses my neck multiple times and finally sets me down

"Darling that's amazing." He breathes

There are tears in his eyes, he was truly happy

I smile and kiss him hard, then I touch his face with my fingers lightly

"I love you so much." He kisses me again

"I love you too Theo."

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It's my fourth month in pregnancy and honestly, it hasn't been much fun. At all.

I haven't been to the woods in so long, I can't even remember the last time I spent foot in the green landscape. Theo has kept me locked inside the castle. The only time I go outside is when Theo and I take our afternoon walks. The only reason why we do this, is that my doctor said outdoor walks were good for the child. My doctor was Doctor Jonah, he was the best doctor in England. He's treated people of plague and every patient that was pregnant, had a safe labor. Of course, Theo hired him. 

Jonah gave us rules for a healthy pregnancy:

 1. Eat healthy foods, no sugary sweets or drinks. Particularly, fruits, vegetables, and meats

2. At least eight hours of sleep per night

3. Drink a lot of water, not a lot of wine

4. Don't wear tight clothes

5. Don't get overheated

6. No caffeine

7. Take care of your emotional health

The rule that really makes me upset is the first one. How can I be happy without cake in my life? Cake is the only food that makes me truly happy. Kidding, but it would be nice to have a little taste of sugar here and there. 

"Darling you should drink more water." Theo pushes a gold cup filled with crystal clear water to me

I push it away "I've already had three full glasses, I've had enough water for a lifetime."

He sighs "You heard what the doctor said Yasmine-"

"He also said to take care of my emotional health, and right now you're making me upset." I stand ready to leave

"How am I making you upset when I'm only trying to help you?" He sounds frustrated

We're seated at the enormous dining room table, eating lunch together like we did everyday

Jack and David were out making deals with other cities, they should be back around sunset

Speaking of Jack, I haven't talked to him in awhile actually. But to be honest, it doesn't bother me much. It do miss his stupid, yet funny jokes. I've been spending my time with Greer, Lola, Kenna, David and of course, my husband.

"Stop forcing me to do things, I can take care of myself!" I raise my voice

He stands "I'm only trying to help you." He puts his hand on my stomach

I'm starting to show, there's a little bump there, so I had to go up two sizes in my clothes.

I push his hand away "Just, leave me alone for a little. I need my space."

"Space? Yasmine, the last thing you need is space." 

"Are you joking?"

He furrows his eyebrows together and i can tell that he was completely serious

"You're on my case all the time, Theo. Please." 

He grabs my hand "I'm not leaving your side, I don't care how you feel." His eyes burn through mine

I feel a large impact on my stomach so I stumble back

The baby had just kicked me for the first time

"Yasmine? Are you alright?" Theo puts his large hand on my back 

I nod and run a hand through my hair "The baby just moved inside of me."

He leads me to one of the large wooden chairs at the table

"Get the queen a glass of pure red wine." Theo orders a male servant, who had reddish hair

He nods his head and rushes off

"The doctor said to not to drink wine." I croack, placing a hand over my stomach

"Shh darling, it'll ease the pain." Theo assures me, placing his hand over mine

The same man then rushes into the room with a silver glass filled with red wine

Theo grabs the cup from the man and holds it to my mouth

"Drink it slowly." He instructs me

I take a sip and I almost spit it out 

It tasted so bad. It was too strong, none like other wine I have ever tasted

I shake my head, my mouth still full of wine

"Swallow it my love." Theo rubs my stomach

I shake my head again, it was too hard

"Yasmine, swallow it." Theo demands, his voice hard and rough

I close my eyes and swallow it, the wine burning my throat as it went down

I opened my eyes and coughed

Theo rubs my stomach "Drink more."

"N-no." I push it away

"Darling, it'll stop the pain for a little bit."

"It tastes horrid." I speak but bite my tongue as the taste of the wine rises to my tongue

He nods "I know, I know but I can't stand to see you in pain, please." He pleads

His face is sympathetic but also hard, forcing me to do something that I didn't want to do. But he was only doing this for my sake.

I grab the cup from his hands and gulp the remainder of the wine