Another World

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"Call the royal doctor!"

"Where is the King?!"

"My Queen, are you alright?!"

Three months have passed—I've been counting, yes—Elton and I got married. A huge wedding event was held here at the castle. Many royalties that come from different kingdoms were invited.

But even before we got married, the execution happened.

"You do not want to do this, my son," the former King coughed.

"You have made terrible deed, father." Elton tried to act so noble.

But behind that strong nobleness, I know to myself, he can't stand seeing his father in pain. We're under the castle's dungeon. Elton needs to inform his father about his execution. I wanted to come because I know Elton won't be able to handle it.

"Devina is not what you think she is,"

"And you do not know her as well," Elton gritted his teeth in anger.

The former King chuckled and played with the chain on his hand and neck.

"I have never thought this day would come. Maybe I have made terrible deeds, but I had to do it. I loved Devina's mother with all my heart even though she is a commoner. Devina's parents and I were very good friends. Devina's father knows how much I love our friend. But he betrayed me and loved the woman and left me hanging."

The former King may have gone through a lot of things. Marrying the woman he knows he's not destined with, let go of the woman he really loves the most, and kill the woman where his heart belongs. The King had to do it because of love.

"It does not change the fact that you killed millions of innocent people. You could've saved them instead of killing them." Elton growled.

The former King chuckled. "Just execute me, that I what I deserve."

When the former King was sent to the middle of the village. Mama Odelia and Placito showed up. They were holding pitchforks. Placito and I exchanged glances until it was ready to cut off the former King's head. Mama Odelia and Placito did not attend my wedding, I was a bit disappointed but I knew they had a valid reason. I am not in the position to judge them.

"Darling? Are you alright?" Elton carried me and carefully laid me on the bed.

"Did the Queen ate anything in question?" The royal doctor asked as he was examining me.

"We are certain there no food that the Queen ate that'll give her this kind of effect. We taste the food before it comes out of the dining room." Joan answered as she held my hand tightly.

"Alright," the doctor answered.

I opened my eyes slowly and turned to my right. Elton's eyes is filled with so much worry. He's caressing my hand while looking at me intently.

"May I only have the Queen and King for question, please?"

"Oh yes, come on maidens," Joan and the other maids left the room.

"Is there a problem with her, Dr.?" Elton asked.

The physician coughed and stared at Elton.

"When was the last time the Queen and you have spent the night?"

"Huh?" Elton got confused.

I chuckled. "We did it more often now than we used to, Dr."

"Hmm," the physician fixed his bag and cleared his throat.

He held his hand towards Elton. And Elton took his hand without a clue.

"Congratulations, the Queen will produce an offspring."

I tried to hide the smile on my face because Elton was so surprised. He couldn't move on his place. And when the physician cleared his throat one more time Elton pulled the physician towards him and embraced him. I chuckled as I saw the physician's reaction.

"Oh, now, now, you must take care of the Queen." The physician tapped Elton's shoulders.

"Thank you, Dr. I will make sure you will receive your payment." Elton shook his hand one more time.

The physician chuckled and left us both inside the room. It was a happy afternoon. Elton started to become so sweet. He does not have any more appointment with the other Kings. He always state that he was a pregnant Queen to take care of. And surprisingly, the other royalties in the other kingdoms are very much happy.

They send us baskets every single day. It usually contains fruits, breads, sewed baby clothes that comes in different colors and designs and also books that could help in becoming a new mother.

"My Queen, what would you like at this hour?" Joan asked while yawning.

I placed my hand over to my chin and thought of something I could eat. I guess it is in the middle of the night and I had to knock on Joan's door so she could cook me something to eat. Elton released a new order regarding about I cannot do anything inside the castle. Elton is scared I might have a miscarriage, he was surprised when he knew that it is a common thing pregnant woman experience. And it also depends on the situation.

"I really want a soup, but I'm sick of the repeated corn soup." I pouted.

The cook is not that knowledgeable about soups. There was one time I asked mushroom soup but he declined my request. Saying he does not know how to cook them.

"Can I please break the King's order for tonight?" I pleaded.

"No!" Joan's eyes widened.

I pouted again and crossed my arms. I found a small chair inside the kitchen and tried to sit down. Sulking in that small chair. My tummy was still a bit small, but it has a little bump. Sometimes, Elton caress them and plant them small kisses.

"I don't want to lose a job, my Queen." Joan rolled his eyes.

"But I am really hungry and craving for mushroom soup!" I yelled.

Joan was about to open his mouth but someone stormed inside the kitchen. Elton was scratching the back of his head while yawning.

"Darling, is there something wrong?" He asked in the middle of his yawn.

I nodded and pouted. "I want some mushroom soup."

He glanced at Joan. "Wake up the cook, he needs to make the Queen that soup."

Joan bit her lower lip. "The cook does not know how to make it."

Elton blinked twice. "What? Then tell him it is an order from me. When did you know that he can't cook it?"

Joan and I exchanged glances. We did not tell Elton about how the cook declined my request. Elton would flip and fire his fat ass.

"I asked him," I answered.

"Is that so?" Elton asked.

"Yes, my King. Would the Queen have another food in her mind?" Joan asked.

"Darling, think of something you want to eat other than mushroom soup." Elton yawned.

"Alright! I want a full meal!" I stood up and smiled.

It was so sudden. First I wanted a mushroom soup, and then seconds of thinking something to eat a mouthful of meal flashed in my mind. The full meal consist of steak, vegetable sides, corn muffin, mash potato and a cold beverage of the cook's choice.

Elton clicked his tongue and nodded. "You heard the Queen, Joan. Wake up the cook. We'll be waiting in the dining room."

Joan growled and stomped her feet when Elton left. I giggled and followed Elton behind. He is now sitting in the dining table and another maid is awake. She's yawning while pouring a hot cup of tea in Elton's cup.

"Why are you awake?" Elton asked and took a sip on his tea.

"Uhh, the whole maidens got woken up by the Queen's yell. We thought the Queen is going to deliver an offspring at this hour." The maid said shyly.

Elton nodded and apologized to her. The maid left us and I sat beside Elton.

"Are you sleepy?" I asked while caressing his toned arms.

"A bit, why'd you ask?"

"You can sleep now, I'll sleep after I ate my meal."

He chuckled and planted kisses on my forehead. "No, darling. I will wait for you even if I sacrifice my sleep."

"Why?" I pouted.

"Because I love you," he whispered.

I giggled. "I love you too,"

He beamed and continue sipping on his tea. Moments later and the food arrived, I feel like my stomach is empty and I didn't had the chance to eat dinner. I was just munching and munching and did not even care at the poor maids at all. 

"Does it taste good, darling?" Elton asked.

I chewed slowly and smiled at him before nodding.

"Alright, continue eating."

I finished my plate and quietly burped. I can hear everyone yawning and some of them were already snoring. Elton wipe my lips with the table napkin.

He smiled at me. "Your beauty never fades, darling."

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Another World

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Hello, not really sure if they address Dr. In their times but from what I have search they address them as Physicians and also call them Dr.