Gossiping

Out in the ocean aboard Jackson's luxurious yacht everything was peaceful. Everyone was gathered on the top deck enjoying a nightcap before retiring for the evening.

Queen Victoria, King Charles, Mother Sophia, Karmen's parents, Uncle John,and Aunt Charlotte all set around a long table chatting while the younger generation all gathered around the bar not to far away doing the same.

Aunt Monica leaned closer to Mother Sophia asking curiously " Who is the beautiful young girl with the black hair and striking blue eyes ?" She knew Ethan associated himself with a lot of women. However he has never brought any of them around the family. This is the first time she has ever seen her son with a woman by his side and she was curious to find out more about this young lady.

"That's Rylee Chapmen, her mother owns the restaurant we had dinner at last night. I really don't know much about her. All I know is that she comes from a good family they live beside the restaurant in their family home and she waits tables at the restaurant. Actually she was one of our waitresses last night." Mother Sophia replied

Aunt Charlotte leaned in with a little more information "None of us have ever met Rylee's father, Rylee's mother Roxanne was very young when she had Rylee." She wiggled her finger for them to come closer and spoke in a lower voice "Anyway I was at the restaurant one morning having brunch with June Miller, when I over heard Roxanne and Faith Ann, that's Roxy's best friend you know " Aunt Charlotte explained before continuing with her gossiping " I heard Faith Ann ask Roxy if she was ever going to tell Rylee she is a Princess."

" A Princess? Are you saying that Rylee could possibly belong to Alex?"

" Aunt Monica ask , slightly taken aback. She knew Alex was quite a bit older then Lexi, but surly if he had a grown daughter he would know about it and the whole family would too."

Aunt Charlotte waved her hand dismissively shaking her head " no, no Alexander and Roxanne have never been no more then just friends. And it would be impossible for Alexander to be Rylee's father. You see ,Roxanne didn't live around here when she got pregnant with Rylee and Alexander was to busy settling into his roll as King and finishing his education. So you see I don't believe that's a possibility." Aunt Charlotte explained

Mother Sophia peered over at Rylee studying her for a couple of minutes. She took note of Rylee's raven dark hair the same as Alex's and her facial features that didn't resemble anyone she knew before commenting "Anything is possible Charlotte, however Rylee doesn't look like a Chapmen or a Eddington. And surly if Rylee is my grandchild Roxanne or Alexander one,would tell me. Our families have always been close." She reasoned, she couldn't think of any reason they would keep something like that a big secret. If that was the case, it would make Rylee the crown Princess. That's a big deal.

Now that the conversation concerned her daughter Queen Victoria jumped into the conversation. She leaned over the table towards the other gossiping females.

"Maybe we should ask Alexander ,if that is a possibility. Not to be nosy but it could change a lot for the future of our country. Rylee would be the rightful Crown Princess of Evanston and Lexi and Alex's child would be the Crown Princess or Prince of Markham. "

" Oh your right," Mother Sophia agreed " I don't want to disturb the newly weds on their honeymoon, but I will find a chance to ask Alexander at Jackson's wedding in private,there's no need to upset Lexi unless he says there's even a slim chance that Rylee maybe his child. Then we,have no choice but to have Rylee take a DNA test."

"What about her mother, you said that her family is close with your family. Do you think she would tell you if you told her that you suspect that Rylee could possibly be your grandchild." Queen Victoria ask

" I don't think she would" Aunt Charlotte replied shaking her head " the reason I say this is because if that's the case, she has a reason for keeping it a secret and it also means it's possible she hasn't even told Alexander ."

"Your right." Queen Victoria agreed

As the older ladies continued gossiping at the table and occasionally glancing over towards Rylee trying to compare any of her features to the Eddington family or to Mother Sophia's family .The younger generation was having a good time joking and laughing at the bar.

Jackson was behind the bar mixing drinks for everyone and Karmen was beside him offering her assistance by cutting up fruit and handing him different types of liquor anytime he needed them. Ethan was setting on a bar stool with Rylee perched between his legs with his arms wrapped around her. They all were listening to whatever it was she was talking about. Brooklyn also seemed interested in the conversation they were having. Bits and pieces of the conversation drifting over to the older gossiping table for Aunt Charlotte to over hear what they were talking about. She perked up her ears when she over heard Rylee talking.

" Just who is this damm Romeo King that Harper is running off with?" Rylee grumbled upset that she's losing not only her friend but her designated driver. After losing Jackson she was lucky to find Harper so that she could continue to party.

" He's a my cousin on my grandmother's side, I think he's really into young chicks." Jackson replied,using the same relationship as his aunt Charlotte had already pinned on King Evander.

" Do you know how long Harper is going to stay with him?" Rylee ask curiously wondering if Harper would be back by the time Ethan left. She knew Ethan would hire a driver for them to go party but he was leaving next Friday.

" I don't think she's coming back anytime soon, didn't you see the ring on her finger." Karmen chimed in.

" Ring! Please don't tell me she's going to go live with him." Rylee groaned

"Why are you so upset" Ethan ask curiously, He knew Rylee was a bit on the wild side, but she sounded like a jilted lover. Is it possible that Rylee had something going on with Harper? Ah, that could be fun he thought to himself.

"Uh, Now that Jackson stopped partying Harper is my D.D" She huffed

Ethan chuckled " Why don't you just come back home with me and we can hang out together."

" Yeah right, And what am I supposed to do when you pick up some chick in the bar and leave me stranded with no way back to your place." Rylee ask sarcastically

" Why would I pick up a chick in the bar when I know you're already going home with me."He ask ,raising his dark brow suggestively "Unless you want me to pick one up for the both of us to have fun with." Ethan teased

" No way in hell that's happening" Rylee snapped elbowing him playfully in the side " I'm not as wild as you."

Jackson chuckled " That's okay Wild Child you're young ,you still have time to catch up. Ethan's just been partying longer than you."

After sometime everyone was winding down and the older generation retired to their rooms.Brooklyn also left slightly disappointed but not totally convinced that she has lost her chance to gain the handsome Kings attention. Leaving Jackson, Karmen, Ethan and Rylee to clean up. Rylee and Ethan gathered the glasses and Jackson and Karmen washed them and put them away in the cabinet. After tidying up they also went to their rooms for some much needed rest. Tomorrow they plan to explore an old ship wreck on the ocean floor. It's next to a coral reef that provides a home for a wide variety of sea life.

In Karmen and Jackson's room they didn't bother to unpack their suitcases. Karmen had packed a small travel bag with a couple of outfits for the two of them with extra toiletries. They stood in front of the mirror in the bathroom as usual getting ready for bed strangely enough the bathroom is where they have most of their serious conversations and it seems tonight is no different.

"Babe, I really don't want you to dive with us tomorrow." Jackson stated, glancing over at her prepared for an argument.

" I know, I don't plan to. It can be dangerous for the baby"She replied, knowing it's not recommended for pregnant women to dive.

He smiled pulling her into his arms happy he didn't need to argue with her about diving. "Babe, I'll take pictures for you tomorrow,and if you want to we can come back after the baby is born and dive together. We can have mother keep the baby or hire a nanny and take the whole week end just the two of us."

" That's sweet, but I'm fine with just pictures. I never want to be away from our baby." She informed him as she snuggled her face into his chest bringing her hand up to rub small circles around his nipple.

He raised a brow ,It seems his tiny little wife wants some loving."Babe let's go to bed."