One and Only

[Sequoia]

"Turn to the side again. Please." He whispered, stepping closer. He peered intently at her stomach. "I saw it, a tiny curve. Our baby."

 

[kailey]

Kaliyah frowned and glanced into the vanity mirror. He was right.

 

[Sequoia]

He hugged her from behind, hands on her stomach. He kissed her neck softly. "I love you." He lifted her left hand, kissing her ring. "Both of you." He smiled at her in the mirror, unshed tears in his green eyes.

 

[kailey]

Kaliyah leaned back into Rodrick's embrace, her eyes on the small bump on her stomach. "I love you," she whispered as she turned to kiss him gently on the lips.

 

[Sequoia]

He accepted her kiss. "Go get changed my love." He whispered, smiling brightly at her.

 

[kailey]

Kaliyah nodded and changed into some swimwear. On top of that she wore the dress Apolline had given her with the cutout in the middle.

 

[Sequoia]

Roderick held out his hand for Kali to take. "Come Princessa. Let's enjoy the rest of our day."

 

[kailey]

Kaliyah nodded and allowed Rodrick to lead the two. She smiled at him as they walked, her blue eyes showing nothing but admiration for the man beside her. She gently rubbed her stomach, grinning down at it.

 

[Sequoia]

When they reached the beach, Roderick picked her up, bridal style. "Not worried anymore about the baby, are you?" He teased lightly, kissing her nose.

 

[kailey]

Kaliyah laughed gently and shook her head. Everything was going to work out just fine. "I'm extremely excited for it. I hope its a girl,"

 

[Sequoia]

"Another little Princessa to boss me around, huh?" He teased, setting her down gently on the warm sand, right near the surf.

 

[kailey]

"Boss you around? Love, I believe you have complete control of me" Kaliyah smirked and sat in the sand, pushing her legs out in front of her and enjoying the view.

 

[Sequoia]

"Says the woman who stole my heart and has me worship her unendingly." He grinned before tearing off his shirt with a whoop and running for the water.

 

[kailey]

Kaliyah smiled watching Rodrick. She herself was content with rubbing her stomach and sitting in the soft sand, enjoying being outside. "I worship you as well, just in different ways." She reminded him with a wink.

 

[Sequoia]

He just grinned before shaking his head, sprinkling her with cold water. He knelt. " I love you. And the little Princessa." He leant forward and kissed her stomach. "Dress off. If you remain in that dress, as much as I love it, I'd much rather see you in your swim wear."

 

[kailey]

Kaliyah sighed dramatically and got to her feet, proceeding to slide off the dress. She walked over and wrapped her arms around Rodrick's waist. "Better?"

 

[Sequoia]

Roderick let his fingers trail down her bare back. "Much. Come into tge water. Its still warm from the sunn"

 

[kailey]

Kaliyah shivered, but in a good way, as Rodrick's skin met hers. She nodded at his request, and gingerly stepped into the water, testing it out.


In the distance, a ship could be seen sailing their way. It looked vaguely familiar to the former princess. And then it hit her; that was her father's main ship.


"Rodrick!"

 

[Sequoia]

The man turned to her, worry etched on his face by her urgent tone. "What's wrong Kaliyah?"

 

[kailey]

Kaliyah pointed to the ship before quickly getting out of the water. "That's my father's ship. Come husband, no one must see me."





The former princess slid her dress back on, waiting for Rodrick to follow her. If one of her father's men saw her, it could end badly.

 

[Sequoia]

Roderick's eues narrowed. "We'll have to change your appearance. Since we are the richest household in Barbados, no doubt, they'll wish to spend the night." He followed his wife. "Come love, we can spare tonight with keeping you in bed. Hurry now." He didn't bother with his shirt, instead just walking up the hill.

 

[kailey]

Kaliyah nodded and followed, worry growing in the pit of her stomach. Her father's men. Perhaps they were just some diplomats looking for trade deals, or maybe some scouts checking out the land.

 

[Sequoia]

At the house, Roderick pushed her I p the stairs. "Kali, get up to bed, change and lay in bed. I'll make an excuse for now." He kissed her urgently. "Go!"

 

[kailey]

Kaliyah nodded and hurried up the stairs. She changed intoa nightgown and lay down in such a way that her brunette hair and recognizable features were covered.

 

[Sequoia]

Roderick wiped his brow and moved to the parlour, pretending to read. The bell rang and Edmund moved to open the door.


"Mathwes home. What can I do for you gentlemen?"