Chapter 196

CHAPTER 202: FLOWERS IN THE SKY

The next day when Alessandro woke up, the first thing he did was make sure that Abril was by his side, but he didn’t find her. He became anxious and wondered if it had all been a dream produced by his desire to see her again.

He tightened the sheets of his bed and said the name of his beloved, convinced that nothing of what had happened was real.

- Aby

April, who had been on the balcony, peeked her head into the room upon hearing her name and greeted him with a smile.

- Good morning Lessan.

Alessandro was surprised to see April, he stumbled to his feet and walked towards her. When they were in front of each other, he reached out his hand to touch her, but hesitated at the last moment.

- What’s wrong Lessan?

- Are you really here? Is this not a dream?

- I’m here until when will you keep repeating the same thing?

- It’s just that I’m afraid to touch you and you’ll disappear.

April took Alessandro’s hand and brought it to her face and replied.

- You see, I’m not going to disappear, I’m real and we’ll be together. I don’t plan on separating from you again.

Alessandro hugged her and replied.

- I don’t plan on separating from you either. I won’t let you go again.

- I don’t want to go anywhere without you either.

- It’s still early, you should be resting, remember that you are now a pregnant woman and the mornings are still a little cold.

- I know, that’s why I put on a shawl.

Alessandro took her in his arms, carried her back to the room, gently placed her on the bed and said.

- I still think you should stay in bed, yesterday we were too effusive, should I call the doctor to check that everything is okay?

April stopped Alessandro before he left.

- I’m fine Lessan and our daughter is too.

- Our daughter?

- Yes. I’m sure our baby is a girl.

Alessandro was so happy that he was speechless, the idea of ​​having a daughter that looked like April overwhelmed him with emotion. But April took that silence as a negative answer, she asked.

- Aren’t you happy that it’s a girl? I suppose you would have preferred it to be a boy.

In the kingdom of Laios the gender of the heir to the throne did not matter, but his abilities; but in the kingdom of Cosser it was different, there the heir was a boy, never in the history of the kingdom had it been a girl.

Alessandro took his wife’s hand and replied.

- Of course not, the mere idea of ​​having a daughter that looks like you overwhelms me with emotion and cuts my words, so do not doubt, not even for a moment that I am not happy that our baby is a girl.

April laughed and said.

- I really don’t think she’s going to look much like me, although she will inherit the color of my eyes.

- You can’t know that, she hasn’t been born yet.

- April caressed her belly and replied.

- In fact I think I’ve already seen her in my dreams, she will look more like you than me and I think we will be very happy.

- I’m already happy Aby.

April’s stomach growled, she hadn’t had a bite

to eat since the day before, she said. - I’m starving, so let’s eat before I faint.

Alessandro got a little scared when April mentioned fainting, he told her.

- Wait, don’t get up, I’ll ask them not to bring breakfast, you shouldn’t force yourself.

Alessandro took a shirt and put it on as he headed for the door, April called him trying to stop him, but it was useless, he left. April gave a long sigh and said to her baby in her belly.

- Your father is a complete madman baby, but a madman who loves us deeply.

While he went in search of the servants, Alessandro found his brother.

Cassian seeing him so happy assumed that April had already told him about her pregnancy.

- Good morning brother, you seem very happy today.

- Of course I am, the woman I love is back and I’m going to be a father.

Alessandro replied with a big smile on his face.

- I already knew it and I’m very happy for your brother, I hope your happiness is long and lasts forever, that nothing tarnishes it or disturbs it.

- I wish the same for you, I’m glad you can be with the woman you love. That she is with me.

- The same thing happens to me, but let’s stop talking about it, better help me.

- What do you want me to help you with?

- I want to celebrate a holiday, the news of the queen’s pregnancy should be a reason for celebration, I want the entire kingdom to share my happiness.

Cassian laughed and said.

- Do you really think that?

- Of course, April is my queen and she will be the mother of my child, I want the entire kingdom to know it.

- I was thinking of returning to my territory but, I will stay a little longer and celebrate with you.

Alessandro saw one of the maids and ordered that breakfast be brought to his wife and that the doctor be called, although Abril claimed that she was fine, he would not rest easy until the doctor confirmed it. Alessandro said goodbye to his brother and returned to the room with Abril.

Several maids entered shortly after, they carried several trays with food and sweets for the queen. Abril tried everything they had brought her, everything was delicious, she ate until she was completely satisfied.

- Does it seem that you are more satisfied now?

- I spent a few days when I could not eat anything, I will not waste the opportunity to eat now that I can.

- Then I will ask that they prepare delicious dishes, sweets and desserts of all kinds, I do not want you to ever feel hungry again.

- That would be horrible, there is no greater pleasure than eating when you are hungry, if you are not hungry, the most delicious food will lose its flavor.

- I guess you’re right, I’ll ask the servants to take care of you with great care.

The doctor closed the door and asked for permission, April looked at Alessandro and said.

- In the end you called the doctor.

- I just wanted to be sure that everything is okay since yesterday I was a little harsh with you.

The doctor entered interrupting their conversation. After he examined the queen and gave a positive diagnosis, he left the room.

April told him.

I told you, there was nothing to worry about, I’m fine and so is the baby.

Alessandro gave her a soft kiss on the lips and replied.

- And I thank the heavens that it is so.

That same day Alessandro gave the announcement in the palace that the queen was pregnant. Everyone in the palace rejoiced at the good news.

The news soon reached the ears of the nobles, silencing those who were pressuring the king for an heir. A month later the festival was held to celebrate the queen’s pregnancy, diplomats from several nearby kingdoms were invited, all gave offerings to the king and blessed the queen’s pregnancy.

April was sitting next to Alessandro in the throne room while a long line of guests congratulated them, she was a little tired of so many congratulations and said to Alessandro in a low voice.

- How much longer will this last?

- The celebration will last seven days, this is the first so there are six left.

- April stared at her husband and said.

- Tell me it’s a joke.

- It’s not.

- Why do you have to have such a big celebration? Alessandro took April’s hand and answered.

- Because I want everyone to know who my queen is and how happy I am by your side.

After such an explanation April could not continue to be angry with Alessandro and continued receiving the blessings and gifts that were brought to her.

When night came there was a grand ball to which all the nobles were invited, after dancing a song the royal couple left, the queen being pregnant had to rest and the king who loved her deeply could not separate from her.

Those were some of the stories that were told among the nobles, although the reality was that April just wanted to escape from that situation. They both went to one of the furthest balconies where no one would interrupt them.

- Why have you brought me here?

- I have prepared a surprise for you. Alessandro pointed to the sky and said.

- This is my gift for you.

April looked up at the sky, colored lights like flowers shone flashing in the sky, the sky was beautifully illuminated.

Alessandro put his arms around her and asked,

"Did she tell you?"

April leaned against him and replied,

"I love it.

" Seeing April’s sparkling eyes and the beautiful smile on her face, Alessandro stole a kiss from her and said,

"And I love it, seeing a beautiful smile on your face, that will always be my best gift and my greatest delight, my beloved Aby."