The Forgotten Princess Rose-Chapter 336: Epilogue (1)

Six months went by quickly for Rose and Zayne. With the days going by fast, the couple had to return home leaving behind Rose’s family who were set on sailing to see the couple near the time Rose would have her baby.

Rose kept herself busy by looking over the room the little one would need when they arrived. There was still plenty of time left but to Rose, time was moving fast so before they knew it, the baby would be here.

Rose continued to organise the room she had already organised. Each time she came to have a look something looked out of place or she felt there was something missing.

"I should place this here," Rose whispered, picking up a toy gifted to her from Anna to move it elsewhere.

Rose was so lost in fixing the room that she missed the worried servants standing by the door.

"She has been in here quite long. Shouldn’t she sit and let us tidy the room, Krystle?"

Krystle stood at the front of the other maids. "I would like that as well but as you have seen these last months, the lady likes to do it herself. Do not mention sitting to upset her."

"I can hear you," said Rose.

"I apologise, Milady. They are just worried you might be tiring yourself out,’ Krystle replied

"If I am tired then I will sit. If I do what everyone thinks I should do at this time which is to sit then I will be bored. You have all been like this since I returned and I was hardly showing then. I have said that you do not need to follow me if the sight of me moving around bothers you," Rose said, giving the maids the freedom to leave.

"We cannot leave your side and we have received orders to watch over you," Krystle reminded Rose.

Rose sighed.

Zayne was the cause of this. She worried at the start but after realising she only needed to be careful as she always was, Rose wasn’t worried anymore. It was different for Zayne since his worry only grew the more she showed. Now that he was in the palace to help Gage, Zayne left the servants to be his eyes and hands.

"Zayne will soon be returning home so I should go down to meet him. I’ve changed this room around too many times,’ Rose said, noticing her bad habit. "I should stay away until the baby is here. Would you hide the key to this room and never show me where it is if I ask you, Krystle?"

Rose led the way out of the room to go down to the front door.

"I will if you need me to but then we will need to find somewhere else to put all the gifts you have received. There was a large group today from people of all statuses. Their gifts show how excited the kingdom is for the arrival of your child. I will place them in another room for you to search," said Krystle.

"There are many," Rose said, still surprised by the number of gifts she received.

She learned it was normal since Yvonne had also received gifts. Rose was overwhelmed by the number of gifts she received since the news was shared by the palace. It didn’t start off small since Yvonne and Gage had sent them plenty along with Catherine who was still giving.

Rose touched the stair rail and slowly made her way down to the front door. Along with preparing for the arrival of the baby, they were to prepare rooms for when her family would be here.

Krystle placed her hand behind her back and flicked it for one of the maids behind her to bring Rose a chair. Rose wanted to be on her feet but everyone else was too afraid of Zayne’s reaction to leave her be.

Rose opened the front doors and stepped outside to enjoy the cold air. "It looks like it is going to rain. I hope he will be here soon."

Rose didn’t know how Zayne managed to do it but each time he needed to leave to visit the palace or the new training grounds for the soldiers, he always made it back home around the same time so he wouldn’t be away from her for long.

Rose looked over her shoulder at a maid bringing her a chair. "That won’t be needed. My husband is arriving so you can all take a break for now. I shall keep him busy so he does not question any of you about my day. You may go."

Of the five maids who stayed around Rose all day, only Krystle remained.

"You should also take a break, Krystle. You have been by my side since morning so you need to eat. I will try to be more mindful that you are following me and sit more," said Rose.

"I am fine,’ Krystle reassured Rose. If Rose could keep going all day then Krystle could keep up with her.

Krystle left Rose’s side but she remained close to watch over Rose until Zayne was near.

Rose waited for the carriage to get near and then started to make her way down the steps.

Zayne quickly opened the carriage door so he could meet Rose halfway before she reached the bottom of the steps. "You didn’t need to come down," he said, offering his hand to help her. "It is cold today."

Rose didn’t feel cold. "I wasn’t outside long so I am still warm. W-Wait," she clung to Zayne after he lifted her. "You must give me a warning when you do that. One day you might scare this baby out of me."

"I might try it if I must wait much longer for their arrival. What trouble did you find yourself in today? How did you change the room?’ Zayne asked, knowing she must have something new to show him.

Rose could only smile since was caught. "I am going to have Krystle lock the door and hide the key or I might end up changing around the room tomorrow. They must come soon," she said, looking at her belly.

It was interesting to Rose to see how she grew day by day and there was still more growing left for her to do.

"They must so their mother can stop worrying about the room. You had it put together since we came home from seeing your family and you are still troubling it now. What is wrong?" Zayne asked, stopping on the stairs. "Am I hurting you?"

"No," Rose shook her head. "Aren’t I heavy?"

"No. I mean it,’ Zayne added since Rose didn’t look convinced. "I lift heavier things than you when I train. I’ll be fine," he said and then continued to carry her up the stairs.

Rose still thought she was too heavy despite how strong Zayne was.

"Would you like to show me what you moved around or would you be tempted to move it all around again?" Zayne asked.

"I should stay away from that room for now but we should check the gifts we received. I did not anticipate the kingdom to be so happy for us. I wish I could send them all something in return," said Rose. She was grateful for all their kindness and had to think of a way to give back.

"There will be a celebration in the town the day after our child is born so we can send food and drinks for the town to enjoy. Right now, you must focus on giving me all your attention," Zayne said, wanting Rose to only think of him now. "I will soon need to share with you and part of me does not like it."

Rose poked his cheek. "Now you know how I feel sharing you with the palace and your soldiers."