The Prince and His Beautiful Flower

Chapter 5

Lancelot insisted that his beautiful flower eats before she does any more packing. After they had finished eating Angel, Karen, Gina, Bradshaw, and Nicholas all helped Catalina and Lancelot pack.

Angel takes his sister's hand and walks her into her office. "Cat, are you sure this is what you want to do? Don't do this just because you're pregnant. I know you said you love him. But I just want to make sure that this is what you really want to do."

She hugs him. "Yes, I'm sure. I feel empty when I'm not with him."

"Okay, then you have my blessing. Remember I'm only a call and a plane away. I'm there if you need me. I love you, Lina." He hugs her.

"I love you too, my Angel. I know, don't worry. You raised me to take care of myself. I have to admit it's good to have you as my backup" She kisses his cheek.

Catalina and Angel walk back into the den. "Lancelot, you have my blessing, I'm trusting you to take care of my sister. Cat knows that I hate goodbyes, so I am going to say mine now. You two have a safe trip." He shakes Lancelot's hand.

"I would die before I let anyone harm her. You have my word on that." He looks over at Catalina. Gina and Karen have her in a group hug.

"That's good enough for me." Angel walks over to the three ladies. "Come on you two, they need their rest. They have a long flight ahead of them. Besides I believe they have some making up time to do." He hugs his sister. " Phone or plane I am there. I love you"

"Same here. I love you too." She tightens her hug on him. She looks over at her sleeping niece. Catalina kisses Willow's head. "I'll miss you, my sweet little Willow"

Lancelot walks over to her and wraps his arms around her. They are looking at her family walking out the door. He turns her to him. "Today was a long day. Let's take a hot shower and cuddle. As much as I want to make love to you right now. You need your rest after all the packing"

Catalina lay her head against his chest. "I hate to say it but I am a little tired. I want to make love to you too."

Lancelot kisses her forehead and picks her up bridal style carrying her upstairs. She buries her head into his chest.

In the shower, Lancelot and Catalina wash each other. He steps out of the shower wraps a towel around her, and pulls her into him. "I have never been happy in my life. I didn't realize that until I met you. Now I can honestly say that I am truly happy."

She kisses his chest. "So am I."

****

"Angel and Karen"

After putting their daughter to bed Karen walks into their bedroom. Angel is looking at pictures of him and Catalina when they were kids. "I never thought that we would ever be so many miles away from one another. My little girl is having a baby." He wipes the tears from his cheek.

She walks over to him and wraps her arms around him. "I know that you raise Cat. You did a wonderful job at it. But it's time to let the flower bloom. She is in good hands. You know that if she needs us to fly over there to help her kick some noble's ass Gina and I will be on the first red-eye that is flying that way."

He kisses her arm. "My sister is carrying an heir to the throne. I remember when I use to read to her at bedtime. Cinderella was her favorite story. She asked me if she had a prince out there somewhere. I told her yes. But only good girls have real princes."

"Well, it worked because our Catalina has her Prince Charming." She kisses the top of his head.

Angel nods his head. "I hope they don't look down on my sister because she is a commoner." He's thinking with a concerned look.

****

"Catalina and Lancelot"

Early the next morning Lancelot is on top of her, moaning with every stroke. Catalina's legs are across his legs, her body is moving with his. As she moans his name. He and she look into each other eyes as they reach their high together. He slides beside her pulling her into him. She smiles taking in his masculine scent.

The alarm goes off on his phone. "My beautiful flower is time for us to get dressed." He kisses her head.

She hears a noise downstairs. Catalina is about to say something about it but remembers that Bradshaw and Nicholas spent the night. "I have to get used to not being alone in the house." She is thinking, getting up to shower.

Downstairs Bradshaw is supervising some men as they are loading Catalina's luggage and boxes in a moving truck.

Nicholas is checking all the windows and doors to make sure that they are secured.

It wasn't long before the happy couple walks downstairs. Bradshaw meets them. "Your Highness," then he looks at Catalina, wondering "what should I call her" He nods his head. "Ma'am breakfast will be served as soon as we are in the air."

Nicholas is standing on the porch, looking around the area. Lancelot and Bradshaw are looking at Catalina. She is looking around her home, thinking. "Well off to a different world. You got this, after all, you're a Stallone" Catalina smiles and looks at Lancelot. "I'm ready now."

He takes her hand and winks at her. "We're in this together." Lance kisses her forehead.

****

"Bosaosia"

King Artis is in his office. He's thinking about the message that his son gave Chester to give him. He looks at his watch. "Well, he is on his way home now." He looks up at Chester entering the office. "Are you sure that is all my son said? He was acting a little strange before he left."

"Yes, Your Highness. Those were his words exactly." Chester is looking at the King dialing a number

'"Phone conversation"

Lancelot: Hello father

King: Hi son Chester gave me your message. It sounds so mysterious. Is everything okay?

Lancelot: Yes, everything is fine now.

King: That's good. I'll meet you at your plane alone as you ask. Chester wouldn't tell me what this is about. That has never happened before in all the years that I have known him. He did tell me that it's a good thing and to trust you. But what is this about you moving into Lexington Cottage?

Lancelot: I will explain everything to you when we arrive. See you soon.

"End call"

"We?" The King is looking at Chester with the phone receiver still in his hand

Chester nods his head smiling. "I like Catalina. That damn queen, her mother will have to be watched twenty-four-seven. Ramona also, since she has wormed her calculating ass into living here." He is thinking.

Artis is smiling "Chester I have a feeling this is about a young lady."

"That could be it, sir" He sat there looking at the King with no emotional expression.

Artis is down to earth, he's definitely not a Ramona fan. He doesn't like her or her mother Evelyn. Olivia is hard to get along with. She despises everyone that comes in contact with her. To be honest no one likes her besides the few people that she grew up with. They only tolerate her because they want something from her, especially Evelyn.

The King married Olivia when Lancelot was eleven. Only because his father pressured him to marry her. Because the kingdom needed a queen. Olivia is the opposite of Queen Juliana, Lancelot, and Richard's mother. Juliana was beautiful, docile, intelligent, and believed in true love. Olivia is fair-looking. Her ugly ways make her more unappealing. She has her mind set on Lancelot marrying her best friend's daughter. She feels that would kind of keep the throne in her family.

****

On the plane, Lancelot is reading over some papers. Catalina fell asleep after talking to her brother and Karen. She was bringing them up to date on her work. Karen will be taking over Cat's workload.

He looks over at her sleeping. "You're going to make a great queen. You have a good heart. I didn't plan on having a child anytime soon. But I'm glad it with my beautiful flower." He is thinking

"Sir we will be landing in thirty minutes. Mrs.Charlotte has moved everything to the Lexington cottage. She has also stocked it as you requested. A van will meet us when we land to pick up Ms. Catalina's things" Bradshaw smiles looking at him and Catalina.

Lancelot is sitting beside her playing in her hair. "Perfect, thank you two for keeping her safe. I would like for you two to be her personal guards. Someone that I can trust. " He looks over at Nicholas and Bradshaw

"It would be an honor, sir." The two men said in unison.

"Wake up my beautiful flower. We are about to land. " Lancelot kisses the top of her head.

She wakes up smiling, looking at him." Okay, I'm going to the restroom first. I need to freshen up. " She picks up a small cosmetic bag out of her purse.

He is looking out the window at his father and Chester. "I am going outside to speak with my father for a few minutes. I will come back to get you."

"Okay," she is opening the bathroom door.

Lancelot walks off the plane. His father meets him halfway. Artis hugs him. " Son, there's something different about you. You look happy as if you have a glow about yourself. Are you ready to tell me what is going on?" Artis pats his son's back.

"Yes, father I am happy, truly happy. The reason for that is Ms. Catalina Nova Stallone, she is smart and very beautiful. I love her and she loves me too" Lancelot looks toward the plane

Artis nods his head. "I see, how do you know if she really loves you or loves who you are?" He looks at his son waiting for an answer. He didn't have to wait for long.

"Father, she didn't know who I was. Until I told her later. Catalina is special. I went back to America to get her. She is on the plane right now. " He points at the plane

"You did what? That's where Nicholas and Bradshaw were." His father is looking at the plane

Lancelot smiles. " Yes, I brought Catalina here. Father, she is carrying my child. But I wanted to make her my queen before I found out she was pregnant. To be honest, the first time I saw her, I knew she was the one that I want to spend the rest of my life with."

Artis rubs his chin, looking at Lance with a narrowed eye. " Are you sure the child she is carrying it's yours? If so how can you not have any doubts?"

" Yes, I am sure, one hundred percent sure. Because I am the only one she has ever given herself to. Before you ask. It was before I told her who I am." Lancelot is looking at his father with a huge smile

Artis smiles "Oh, well then let's not keep my future daughter-in-law waiting. I want to meet this young lady that has you on cloud nine."

Lancelot walks back to the plane.

Artis motions for Chester to come to closer to him. " What is your opinion of this young lady." He's looking at the plane.

"Ms. Catalina is everything the Prince said. She is a very special young lady. She reminds me of_" Chester stop talking

The Kings turn to look at him "Who? Tell me who does she reminds you of"

"Queen Juliana, sir. She is so innocent but strong. She brings out the best in the Prince. She will make a wonderful queen. To be honest she is the most beautiful woman I have ever seen. Inside and out. Ms. Catalina will be a great asset to the family." Chester is looking at the King.

Artis is nodding his head smiling. He's looking at Catalin walking over to him. "My word she is beautiful,"

"Your Highness" Catalina bows.

" Well, young lady, I have heard a lot of good things about you from my son and Chester. I am looking forward to spending more time with you. Congratulations on the baby. Tonight at dinner I will introduce you to the rest of the family. We also need to schedule your Obgyn appointment for tomorrow." Artis takes her hand walking her to the Land Rover.

"Thank you. Your Highness, I am looking forward to tonight. But I had promised Lancelot that I would cook for him tonight." She looks over at a smiling Lancelot

He pats her hand "We'll join you for dinner. Can you cook spaghetti?"

"Yes, that is one of my favorite dishes." She nods her head.

"Tonight 6:00 at you and my son's cottage. You know I also love chocolate." The King laughs

She laughs "You're in luck. I was planning on making a double chocolate cake. I love chocolate too."

"You may call me Artis when we are not at an official event. My son was right you are a special young lady. See you two tonight at six." He kisses her cheek

Lancelot is walking behind her and his father smiling. His father has never given anyone permission to call him by his first name. He looks at his father driving off. Lancelot takes her hand walking her to their land rover. "My beautiful flower it appears you have won the heart of my father already. Tonight you will meet my brother Richard and my stepmother, Olivia. I hope Ramona doesn't be there. She is a guest of my stepmother."

Catalina nods her head giving him, her full attention. "Were you and Ramona dating or involved?"

"No, she and my stepmother has always wanted that. But no." He shakes his head

"Oh, I know how that can be. One of my brother's friends is the same way regarding me. It's very irritating." She is looking out the window.

" Yes, it is. Are you ready to go home?" He kisses the back of her hand.

She looks at him smiling. "Yes,"

Lancelot still has her hand close to his mouth. "I know everything it's new and different. But I know you can handle it. Bradshaw and Nicholas are your personal bodyguards. One or both of them will always be with you when you go somewhere."

She looks at the two men "Just like they did at home. I'm so glad to know that I wasn't paranoid."

"I'm sorry about that. But I wanted to make sure you were safe." He kisses her hand again

"It's fine. Thank you for caring enough to protect me. I need some things from the store for dinner." She is looking a little concerned

He nods his head. "Okay, you make out the list. Charlotte will bring you everything that you need. She has already stocked it. But I am sure that there are some things that you want that aren't there. So tomorrow we will go shopping for ourselves. Decorate our home the way you want it"

" Our home, I am still processing this. After he left for Somoa I didn't think he would come back for me." She is thinking

****

"At the palace"

Olivia is sitting in the south garden. She has summoned Ramona to join her. Olivia is wondering why her husband was being so secretive. When she asked him about Lancelot. She is so deep in thought that she didn't see Ramona standing in front of her

"Your Majesty," Ramona, curtsy to Olivia

The queen points to a bench, for Ramona to sit down. " I'm sure that by now you have heard about Lancelot. It seems that he has moved into Lexington Cottage. For some strange reason, he has returned early."

Ramona leans closer to Olivia "I heard one of the servants saying something about it. Do you know why he moved out of the palace?"

" No, I have no idea. It seems that the King is meeting with him right now. He was in a hurry to travel back to America. That's why I suggested that he go to Somoa instead of Richard. I didn't like the look in his eyes. It was something about him that seems different. " Olivia is looking at Theodore walking toward her.

Ramona frowns "Darn, I came here to be close to him. I was hoping he and I would spend some together. But he wouldn't give me a minute of his time"

Theodore is standing to the side of the queen "Your Majesty, the King wants me to inform you that tonight you all will be having dinner at Lexington Cottage. He also said to dress casual." He bows and then walks away.

Olivia waits until the man is out of hearing before she spoke. " It appears that we will have our answers tonight. You will need to win the King over. If you will ever have a chance with Lancelot. That is the only way." Olivia points at the young lady as she walks away

Ramona is looking at several women picking flowers.

"Prince Lancelot said he wants flowers in every room of the cottage. So you ladies will have to exchange them every three days. I need some of you to pull petals from the red roses. The containers are on the bench for you to put the petals in. Tonight is a special night for the Prince. " Charlotte is looking at the ladies smiling.

" He has finally come to his senses. Lance's doing all of this just for me." Ramona whisper yells