Put on some weight

"My Queen, the Seamstress has arrived" said Nora as she walked into Wura's room, as Wura was sitting on the couch as she looked up from the book that she was reading.

"Please send her in" said Wura as she smiled.

"Yes my Queen" said Nora as she bowed and she walked out of the room as Wura smiled and she closed the book in her hands as she placed it on the couch.

"Ahh Greetings my Queen" said Lilia as she smiled and she bowed her head to the ground as Wura stood up.

"Good Morrow Lillia" said Wura as she smiled, she was happy to see Lillia, she liked her personality, she was nice.

"Please rise, it is not necessary for you to bow for me" said Wura as she smiled.

"Oh no my Queen, that is not so, you are the Queen, and I am your humble servant" said Lillia as she smiled and she raised her head.

"Please accept my condolences on the passing of his Majesty my Queen" said Lillia.

"Thank you Lillia" said Wura as she smiled and Nora stood in the corner, in case her lady would need anything.

"Oh my Queen, it is an honour to serve you" said Lillia as she smiled.

"Not only have I served the Princess, but I have served the Queen as well, and for that I am honoured" said Lillia as she smiled.

"Oh you flatter me Lillia" said Wura as she laughed.

"But it Is the truth my Queen" said Lillia as she smiled.

"But let me not waste your precious time my Queen, let me take your measurements" said Lillia as she smiled and she searched through her bag for her measuring tool.

"Oh alright then" said Wura as she smiled.

"Although I do not think that is necessary at all, I have not gained any weight" said Wura as she laughed.

"Oh but that is not so my Queen, I am sure that very soon you will" said Lillia as she laughed and she proceeded to take Wura's measurements.

"I just want to make sure of the measurements I already have, so there are no mistakes" said Lillia as she smiled.

"Alright the Lillia" said Wura as she smiled and she stood still as Lillia took her measurements.

"My Queen, do you have any specifications for the dresses I will be making for you?" asked Lillia as she smiled.

"Ahh well none" said Wura.

"Oh, but I would prefer some dresses with buttons, so that way I would be able to wear them and take them off on my own" said Wura as she smiled.

"Your wish is my command my Queen" said Lillia as she smiled and Wura smiled at her.

"Lillia, what did you mean earlier when you said that I would soon gain weight?" asked Wura as she smiled and Lilla measured her waist, what Lillia had said had left her confused, just what did Lillia mean by

"Ahh well my Queen, I am sure that we will be blessed with a little Prince or Princess soon" said Lillia as she smiled and Wura looked at Nora in surprise as Nora was equally surprised, but she did not say anything, it was only normal for the people to expect an heir soon.

"I am sure that then you would put on some weight" said Lillia as she laughed and she looked at Wura as she smiled.

"I am sure the news of an heir will really comfort the Kingdom" said Lillia as she smiled and Wura forced a smile, her heart felt stuffy, she could not help but wonder, but she did know that Lillia was right… the people expected an heir, and sure they might be quiet about it at this moment, but sooner or later, questions would start to arise.

"Having a little Prince or Princess would just be wonderful" said Lillia as she smiled.

"Oh please forgive me my Queen if I have spoken too much" said Lillia as she smiled.

"No… not at all Lillia, you have not spoken too much at all" said Wura as she smiled.

"But you do not look pleased my Queen" said Lillia as Wura turned to look at Nora and then she turned back to look at Lillia, Nora was the only one that knew just how she truly felt about this whole thing.

"No Lillia, I am alright… the thing is… I am just not ready for a child" said Wura honestly.

"Oh my Queen, please forgive me, I began to run my mouth without any respect for how you feel" said Lillia as she looked apologetic.

"There Is no need for that Lillia, you do not need to be forgiven for anything, I am not upset, besides, you are free to say anything that you want to say" said Wura as she smiled.

"Oh thank for your graciousness my Queen" said Lillia as she smiled, she found it an honour to serve the Kind Queen, she was even more humble than many of the noble women that she made dresses for, and she was even the Queen, if there was something that Lillia admired about Wura, that would be her humility, she wished everyone could be like Wura.

"You speak the truth Lillia" said Wura as she sighed internally.

"You still seem upset my Queen" said Lillia.

"No Lillia, trust me, I am alright" said Wura as she smiled.

"Alright my Queen" said Lillia as she smiled and she was done taking Wura's measurements.

"Lillia, would you please do me a favour and take Nora's measurements as well?" asked Wura as she smiled.

"Of course, anything for you my Queen" said Lillia as she smiled.

"Ah… my Queen… I… I do not think that is necessary" said Nora as she stuttered and she shook her head and she stepped forward.

"Oh nonsense Nora, do not refuse" said Wura as she smiled and Lillia began to take her measurements which took her off guard.

"You deserve some nice dresses as well, and I trust that Lillia will make them the prettiest" said Wura as she smiled.

"And I will my Queen" said Lillia as she laughed.

"Oh Lillia, would you like to stay for tea? It Is almost noon" said Wura as she smiled.

"Oh my Queen, I would have really loved to, but I have one more place to stop by after I am done here" said Lillia as she smiled and measured Nora's waist as Nora looked uncomfortable.

"Oh well maybe some other time" said Wura as she smiled.

"Yes my Queen, I will make sure to accept your offer next time" said Lillia as she smiled.

"I hope you remember that" said Wura as she laughed.

"Thank you once again Lillia" said Wura as she smiled.

"It is my pleasure my Queen" said Lillia as she smiled, she was done here.

"I will take my leave now" said Lillia as she smiled.

"Do take care and have a good day" said Wura as she smiled.

"Thank you my Queen, and the same to you" said Lillia as she bowed her head and she smiled as she walked away and she closed the door behind her.

"Umm my Queen…" called Nora as Wura turned to look at her.

"Yes Nora?" asked Wura as she smiled.

"Thank you my Queen" said Nora as she smiled.

"You do not need to thank me at all Nora, you deserve it, for being so good to me" said Wura as she smiled and Nora smiled, the truth was that she did not deserve any of Wura's great kindness to her at all.

…

"Your tea my Queen" said Nora as she smiled and she poured Wura some tea in the teacup as Wura was sitting on her dining table.

"Thank you Nora, although, I am sure that I can pour tea myself" said Wura as she laughed and she too a sip of her tea as Nora placed the teapot on the table.

"But it is my duty to serve you my Queen" said Nora as she smiled, this was the least she could do, to show Wura just how much she appreciated her.

"Oh I know Nora, but at this rate you will make be become lazy and pampered" said Wura as she laughed and Nora smiled as suddenly there was a knock on the door.

"I will get the door my Queen" said Nora as she smiled.

"Alright then" said Wura as she smiled and she took another sip of her tea.

Nora walked to the door, she initially thought that maybe it would be Lady Marli at the door, but once she opened the door, she was left with a great surprise as she stood there in shock and she gasped.

"Am I interrupting anything?" asked Liam as he smiled and his voice snapped Nora out of her shock as she bowed down to the ground.

"Ahh, no not at all my King, please come in" said Nora as she did not make eye contact with Liam.

"Thank you" said Liam as he smiled.

"Who is it Nora?" asked Wura as she turned to look at the door, and she was surprised by who she saw.

"Your Majesty?" asked Wura in surprise as she placed her teacup on the saucer and she stood up.

"Good Noon Wura" said Liam as he smiled.

"Good Noon your Majesty" said Wura as she bowed her head, and Nora closed the door as Wura turned to look at Nora in confusion as Nora shook her head, she did not know why Liam was here, she did not even expect it at all.

"May I join you?" asked Liam as he smiled.

"Ahh, well of course your Majesty, you do not even need to ask, please sit" said Wura as she nodded her head.

"Thank you" said Liam as he smiled and he sat down across Wura as she sat down after him.

"Nora, please serve his Majesty some tea" said Wura as she turned to look at Nora, she would have done it herself, but her hands were too shaky, she did not know why he was here? After such a long time of them not seeing each other and communicating through letters, he was here? Right in front of her.

"Ahh yes, right away my Queen" said Nora as she got another teacup and she poured Liam some tea.

"Thank you" said Liam as he smiled at Nora and she nodded her head as she stepped back and he took a sip of his tea.

"Ahhh… well my Queen, may I be excused? There are some things that I need to tend to" said Nora as she looked at Wura and Wura shook her head, she did not want to be left alone here with Liam, and she knew that Nora was just running away.

Nora did not want to be here, she was sure that both Liam and Wura had some very important things to discuss between themselves, and they were not for the ears of a maid, and she could not bear the heavy feeling in the air.

Liam looked at Wura, as if asking her why she had not said anything.

"Ahh… Umm… you may go Nora" said Wura as she knew it would be suspicious if she insisted that Nora stay.

"Thank you my Queen" said Nora as she bowed at Wura.

"Thank you my King" said Nora as she bowed at Liam and then she took her leave, Liam and Wura were adults, and they needed to discuss their adult matters.

Wura sighed internally as she heard the soft click of the door as Nora closed the door behind her, leaving her and Liam alone in her room.

She glanced at him as he drank his tea, and his eyes met hers as she quickly looked away and she sipped her own tea as he smiled, she wondered what in the world he was doing here? He was the last person that she ever expected to see at all.

Wura cleared her throat, the silence was doing her no good at all, her heart was beating fast and she did not know why? Was she happy to see him? Was it confusion, or was it a mix of both?

"So what bring you here your Majesty?" asked Wura as she sipped her tea.

"So you do not want me here?" asked Liam as he smiled.

"Ah.. no not at all your Majesty, I never said that…I… I only asked why you were here" said Wura as she defended herself.

"I see" said Liam as he smiled.

"Yes your Majesty" said Wura as she nodded her head.

"Thank you for the flowers you sent me" said Liam as he smiled and Wura felt her heart skip a beat, his smile… his enchanting smile, she did not even notice that she missed seeing it so much, no she had to stop thinking like that.

"You are welcome your Majesty" said Wura as she could not help but smile as well.

"I did not think that you would like them" said Wura.

"I liked them… no one has ever given me flowers in return" said Liam as he smiled, this was different from the gifts he received from the people, the gesture made him feel happy.

"I am glad that you did your Majesty" said Wura as she smiled.

"Yes, although I was surprised, I thought it was the man's duty to give a woman flowers" said Liam as he smiled and Wura suddenly became flustered as he smiled softly at her, he had missed seeing her, her delicate face, her beautiful smile, and most of her, her stubborn and yet flustered look.

"Well I… at the time I did not consider that" said Wura.

"Hmm" said Liam as he smiled.

"I am sorry" said Liam out of the blue as that caught Wura off guard.

"Hmm? What did you say your Majesty?" asked Wura as she wanted to know if she was hearing right.

"I am sorry for avoiding you over the past few days, I should not have done so" said Liam as he looked at her intently.

"Ah… well… that Is alright your Majesty… I understand" said Wura.

"I want you to forgive me" said Liam.

"I have already forgiven you a long time ago your Majesty, so please do not insist anymore" said Wura as she smiled.

"Thank you Wura, I do not deserve your wonderful kindness" said Liam as he smiled.

"Oh your Majesty, it seems that you are always doing things that cause you to have to apologize" said Wura as she laughed and she sipped her tea.

"I do realize that… but I will make sure not to do that anymore" said Liam as he smiled and Wura smiled, the air no longer felt heavy but lighter, it was now that she realized just how silly she had been as of late.

"I really hope that you do" said Wura as she smiled and Liam smiled at her.