Ripple Water

18

"What the hell is this" said the nobleman Voldermon furiously. "Why is this so acidic"

"really ?" I asked while biting my second orange.

"Didn't you feel it ?"

"It's delicious"

The nobleman Voldermon looked at me in disbelief. To prove it, I went back to eating my third orange in front of him.

"You're like a pregnant man. Pleased to be sour" said the nobleman Voldermon choking me. I snatched the drink in front of me and drank it right away.

"Don't say weird when I'm eating" I said angrily.

"I said what ?" Asked Nobles Voldermon did not understand. I put the orange on the plate upset and got up to stand up abruptly. Yet...I almost collapsed to hit the floor if the noble Voldermon did not quickly stand up and arrest me.

My eyes were dark for a moment. Probably the effect of my low blood.

"Are you okay ?" Asked the Noble Voldermon when I broke free from his embrace. I blinked. Trying focus.

"Yes, I think I'm going back to the room. You guys just continue eating"

"I'll take you" The prince stood beside me followed by a dislike view of Princess Marsha.

"I can do it myself"

But the Prince had already grabbed me in his arms. I put my hand around his neck. There's sadness on Princess Marsha's face. Makes me feel guilty.

"I can do it myself. Put me down" I said trying to escape. The prince clutched me tightly to his chest.

"Silent Yuki" The Prince's orders made me snore.

"We'll excuse us" said the Prince as he walked away from his friends. From over Prince's shoulder I saw Princess Marsha looking at Us with a sad expression. Makes me feel more guilty. I turned my face, looking at the Prince. Would she be happy to know about my pregnancy. I feel it's getting harder to tell him.

This pregnancy has tortured me. I had to try desperately to hide it. It's harder than I thought because every time I smell the pungent smell of food, especially seafood, I'm definitely nauseous. The servants are suspicious of me. But I'm acting like I don't know anything. I sleep more than usual. My body hurts all.

On the other hand, I see Prince and Princess Marsha more and more in the palace. In the evening, I sat down to gather with the King, Queen Mother, Prince Riana and the Nobles of Voldermon. We ate at the little palace where the queen mother was.

"Yuki's face is so pale, are you sure you're okay ?" Ask the King in between our dinner. I nodded my head. The servants came back to bring the steaming Soup. I was immediately tense. The money makes me nauseous. I held back desperately, but when the soup was placed in front of me. I can't help it anymore.

I shut my mouth. "Yuki what's wrong ?" Ask the Prince to put down his spoon to touch me. I clasped his hand and immediately ran away. Until the garden I can't take it anymore. I threw away all the food in my stomach.

I received it and used it to gargle. The King and Queen Mother were seen walking closer.

"Dad, Grandma, Forgive Us, It seems We have to go home soon" Prince Riana said as they approached.

"Yes, let Yuki rest. Have the healer check and ask the waiter to make him warm food" said the King anxiously.

"Daughter Yuki.." I was scared when the Queen Mother called me. His tone was as if he knew what was happening. I'm afraid he'll voice in front of Prince Riana. I'm not ready to accept his reaction if He finds out. "The answer to my question" The Queen Mother said again.

I'm silent.

"You're pregnant, right ?"

I became pale. The Queen Mother voiced out loud. The sound of a glass falling near me. The nobleman Voldermon dropped it. All eyes immediately looked at me.

"Pregnant ?" The prince did not understand.

"You were always with her but didn't notice the change in Yuki, Riana. You should be more sensitive and not busy for unnecessary business" the Empress Dowager told Prince Riana.

"Daughter Yuki, is that true ?" The king still did not believe.

"Check it now. I'm pretty sure my guess is correct. It seems Princess Yuki herself already knew about it. I'm really Princess ?"

I lowered my head. Don't know what to answer.

"Wait for what else. Quickly have the court physician come to check" the King's order in a pleased tone.

I fell on a long bench with Prince Riana holding my head. The King and the Queen Mother sat not far from our place. The nobleman Voldermon stood near us with a curious face. A nurse-assisted physician was checking me out.

When finalized. The doctor got up from his seat.

"How ?" Ask the King directly.

"Happy Excellency, you will soon have grandchildren. Congratulations Prince Riana you will soon become a Father" Seemed joy on the face of the King and Queen Mother. Prince Riana smiled with satisfaction. I know, she's been so passionate about getting me pregnant all this time. And now his wish is granted.

"Finally, you're great as well as Riana" said the Noble Voldermon chuckling.

"The age of the Princess content just stepped on the third week, I hope the Princess is not too burdened with unnecessary thoughts and rest well for fetal health in the Princess' stomach. I will prescribe medication to reduce nausea and provide additional nutrition for the fetus"

"Yes..Yep...Give my best to my grandson" The King said excitedly.