It was about noon the next day. My daughters were already at preschool, Nova and I had time to ourselves now. "Nova? I wonder if mom and dad worked out the issue yet? I told you what she had to do right?" "Yes you did. I don't know if they did or not. That's something you should ask your father. I think it would be better if you left it to them. You did what you could now its up to them to figure things out." I was snuggling on the couch with Nova watching some tv. "Oh hey kitty. Come here girl." I patted my lap and she hopped up and got comfortable. "Hmm. I wonder." "What is it Zee?" "Oh nothing don't worry about it."
Back with Kei and Nadine they were talking about what they should do. "Nadine. What do you want to do? I heard from Zee that you haven't officially made your decision of what to do that is why you still have your curse." "Yes that is true. I mean I do want to be with you forever. I married you after all its has nothing to do with another man so don't worry." "I know you don't have time you are just so busy." "Hehe yeah. Even if I wasn't I found Zee. If I didn't find Zee I wouldn't have seen you again. I would be single the rest of my life. I have has people ask me and I turn them down." "I see. You are a popular woman." "Hehe yeah so is our daughter. I'm glad she chose Nova. Levi is an interesting character though." "Yeah he is. Enough talking about other people lets get back to what you want to do?" "Yeah. Its just that I am so busy here and all my friends and family are here. I know I have family down there as well. But Zee is also family. Her brother Ace is human. I want to be up here for her if she needs me." "Oh well I'll tell you what. If you do turn and it works you will have to stay in the water for a year then you can go on land from there. She has Nova to care for her. I'm sure she will be fine. Plus she can take care of herself she knows self defense." "Hehe yeah she does. A moms job is never done though. There will be times when she needs me. Well in that case she can come down here and talk to you how does that sound?" "(sigh) You really want me to come down there huh?" "Yes of course I do. There may be times when I get busy but I will make time for you I promise ok?" "Who will take the throne since Zee refused?" "Well we are still in our prime. Once the boys turn 18 we will let them take the throne. I'm sure one of them will. We will definitely be 49 by then but that's ok. As long as we can still rule." "That's the thing Kei. I don't know if I can be queen anymore. Its been a long time since I gave birth to Zee. Will people still welcome me after a long time? Will people except me?" "Its like it always is. Some will and some won't. Even some people didn't except me at first. Then they changed." "Its also that I don't know if I will be a good Queen. I don't even remember what I am even supposed to do anymore?" "Haha its fine. The only thing you need to do is stay by my side. Unless you are asked to do something else that is the only thing you need to worry about. Plus we have to go to a board meeting before you become queen." "I have an idea. Why don't we make a deal with Zee? She can become the princess until the boys come of age. By that time she will be queen and she can step down and give it to her brothers?" "Haha. Well we will have to see what she has first. If it's a boy I will talk to her. As for her girls. Looks like Nova will be busy again. Oh I'm sure she can still come up and visit or the other way around." Then they kissed on the lips.
"Ok Nova. Its about time to pick up the girls." "Yeah I know." He wrapped his arms around my waist and kissed me. "Hey Hey if we do that we won't have time. Lets go before we are late." "Yeah yeah lets go." We got in the car and Nova drove us to the preschool. I got out and picked the girls up they were excited since only daddy picks them up. "Mommy!" Right now I am 2 months pregnant. Sometimes it sucks being a mermaid since it won't show on an ultrasound. The kids got buckled in and we were off home. "Did you kids have fun at preschool?" "Yeah we did!" They said excitedly. Then they told me all about their day. "Well I bet that was fun." "Yeah it was." Nova started chuckling. "You kids are so cute." "Daddy is handsome." Said Gaia. "Aww thank you baby." Said Nova. "Mommy is pretty." "Aww thank you baby." "Yes she is mommy is beautiful." Said Nova. I blushed. "Hehe. Mommy's face is turning red." Said Kaia. "Lets see mommy." Said Nova. She was hiding her face with her hands. "NO thankyou. You will make fun of me." "Haha. OK ok. Kids lets not make fun of mommy ok?" "OK daddy."
We finally got home and I helped the kids out and they ran inside. "Slow down girls you will hurt yourself. (sigh)" Then I held my head. "You tired honey?" Said Nova. "Yeah this pregnancy is getting to me. I don't remember it being this bad with any of the last two pregnancies I had with them." "Haha. You want me to brew you some tea?" "Yes I will be resting in our room ok?" "Yes get some rest. I got the kids." "Ok thanks." Then I walked to our room and laid on the bed and got comfy. The cat joined me. "Hey my little Bella. Come cuddle with mommy." The cat jumped up and got comfortable with me. Then I fell asleep.
Nova and the girls went in and Nova said, "Shh mommy is sleeping. Lets put the tea on the table here and leave ok?" Nova whispered. "Ok." Said Gaia. They put the pictures they made next to the tea then they left with Nova.
A little bit later, I woke up and saw the tea. "Oh I hope its still warm." I took a sip. "Good its still warm at least." After I drank my tea I saw some pictures on my table. "Aww they drew little pictures for me to get better." Then I went back out to join them.
Back with Nadine and Kai. "I'll tell you what Kei. Can we at least wait until Zee's baby is born and stay at least 1 month with her after that before I make my decision?" "Yes that will be fine. I will leave tomorrow and talk about it with the board. They have been on my case of not having a queen by my side." "Hehe. Ok ok. I promise to make my decision by then. Should we let Zee know?" "That is up to you. Go ahead on to Nova's house. I'll be a bit longer." "Ok don't wait too long."
She left and Kei said, "(Sigh) What am I going to do with that woman? How will I be able help her decide quickly? Well no use dragging over it now. I better get over there before she decides to find me. Haha." Then he left for Nova's too.
"Hey Zee." Said mom. "Oh hey mom. Hey dad." Mom looked over. "Oh hey Kei." Said mom. "Hi." "So have you decided mom?" "Well I told your father I wanted to wait until your baby was born, and stay 1 more month to help you out. I know you will have help from Nova's parents but I want to help." "OK mom calm down. Since this is the last baby I hope to have I will let you do that ok? But mom, I hate to say this you are getting up in age. You need to spend it wisely with dad. I know you still love him. Look at me. I won't be having the baby any time soon. SO mom please don't waist the rest of the life you have without being with dad. It will break my heart." "I will think about it. Thanks honey until then girls come play with grandma." Then she went with the kids outside. Kei looked at Zee. "Zee are you doing this for me?" "No dad. Its just I know how much mom loves you. I am doing this for both of you. I think it would be best for both of you down there. You got my little brothers to care for and I have got my kids. Plus mom is getting annoying." "Haha you know she just cares for you right?" "Yes I know. I'm just tired of being her body guard. I feel sorry for the man who is doing it now since I can't because I am pregnant." "Haha yeah your right. I think you got your mother to think more. Thanks Zee." "Oh dad. I have an idea. Is mom still outside?" "Yes she is." "Good. I was thinking of making a wedding for you and mom. To renew your wedding vows." "I see that would be perfect. I plan on having it on the private beach then you can have the reception at the castle. How does that sound?" "Don't worry I will have our whole family come." "Ok then. Let me know when you decide to do it or want to talk about it ok?" "Of course dad. Then we talked about other things.
The next day dad left back to the ocean to deal with some things. Then I decided to talk to Nova about what I decided. "I see. That is a good idea." "So when would be a good time to do it? It would make mom change her mind quicker." "Haha is this what this is about?" "Well part of it. Not all of it. I am doing this for them. Plus mom doesn't need to worry about the wedding dress cause Aqua already said she would make mom one. The only thing they should talk about it the invations. I'm sure dad has some ideas down there and I got preparation starting on our private beach." "Oh I see." Well Lets give it at least 2 months time to decide and have the wedding a week later." "OK I'll call dad. Thanks honey I love you." "I love you too." Then I gave him a quick kiss and called dad to tell him the plan. "Ok call me again when you need me up there ok?" "Yes father I love you." "Love you too. Bye." Then I hung up. I went to go tell mom about how much time has to decide. We are keeping the wedding a secret from her. "That will be plenty of time for me to decide thank you Zee. I think I am getting closer already to what I want to do." "Oh good. Dad will be happy." "I hope so."
2 months later it was time for mom to make her decision. They were on the beach that day and we were off playing in the water where we could still see them on our private beach.
While the kids and Nova were playing I stayed on the chair since I am already 4 months pregnant. 4 or 5 more months for this one to be born. Depending on when it wants to come out. I take a glimpse of mom and dad from time to time. Then put my head back to the kids and watch them play. I was on chair putting my feet in the water. Since it was our private beach it was just us. My feet turning into a fin. It felt so good.
While I was day dreaming I heard a scream. "Yes!" I looked over and I pushed myself to get up and ran to mom and dad. "Is everything ok mom?!" "Oh sorry for worrying you in your condition honey. I made my decision to stay with your dad. He asked me if he could marry me again. I got excited and screamed." "About time mother." Nova and the girls came running. "Its ok Nova. Mom agreed and dad proposed again." "Oh I see so it was an excited scream." "Sorry to worry you all." "Its good mom. So mom do you feel any different? Do you know if your curse is broken?" "I have an idea I hope I am right. Don't worry about it for now. Its almost time to head back anyway." "Hey dad? I was thinking. I miss the boys a lot. What if I took them to school on land? My boys that is?" "Well I think that would be up to you and them. I would suggest you do a trial run. See if they like it." Thanks for the advice dad." "Sure no problem."