#wrtstory

Cyne, Astor (12:30pm)

Leon:—yeah just let me know when you’ll get here. I need to talk to you. It’s—

Alfie (on the phone): It’s what? Leon? Hello?

Leon: Hey, can I call you back? Something came up.

Alfie: What?

Leon: Bye.

Alfie: Hey—

Leon: Nora, you’re here.

Nora: Oh, your highness. I didn’t know you were home.

Leon: Don’t call me that.

Nora: Call you what?

Leon: “Your Highness”. I don’t like it.

Nora: Then how am I supposed to address you, sir?

Leon: Just call me by my name. Like you usually do. And don’t call me that too.

Nora: We’re not equals. You’re my client’s fiancé and this country’s future King.

Leon: And I’m also your…friend.

Nora:…yes. But right now I’m working.

Nora: *sighs* Please excuse me, your highness. I need to check on Lady Astrid.

Leon:…can’t we go back to the way we were?

Nora: I don’t know what you’re talking about.

Leon: Nora, please…

Nora: Please, let go of my hand.

Leon: Nora—

Astrid: Leon! Oh my god!

Astrid: Something good just happened!

Leon: *groans* Astrid, you’re suffocating me.

Astrid: Oh! Sorry. I got too excited.

Leon: *sighs* What is it? What’s so good you can’t wait to tell me about?

Astrid: I’m pregnant!

Leon: You’re…what?

Astrid: I’m pregnant. We’re having a baby! Isn’t that exciting?

Astrid: I’m sorry for the short session today, Nora. But can we continue this tomorrow? I think Leon and I need to share this news with our families.

Nora: O-of course. Congratulations, your grace, your highness. Please excuse me.

Leon: Nora, wait—

Astrid: Where are you going? We need to go see my dad and your father. We should let them know about this.

Astrid: I’ll call dad and let him know we’re coming over. You should get ready to leave.

Astrid: What? Why are you looking at me like that?

Astrid: Ow! Leon—

Leon: How are you pregnant?! I’ve never touched you!

Astrid: You’ve never touched me? You forgot what we did a month ago?

Leon: Don’t lie! What are you—

Astrid: After Nora arrived, you didn’t leave your room for a few days. And when I went to check in on you, you came to me and told me to never leave you.

Leon: I…I did?

Astrid: How can you forget that? You…you kept me up all night.

Leon: Oh my god…

Astrid: Yes, Leon. We made this baby that night.

*door opens and closes*

Leon: *groans* Who…?

Leon: Nora? You…you’re here…

Leon: It’s you…

Leon: It’s really you…

Leon: I missed you, so, so much.

Leon: Please…don’t leave me again. I’ll do anything.

???:…anything?

Leon: Anything.

Astrid: I’m hurt…You were my first. And you can’t even remember it.

Leon: Astrid I-I—

Astrid: You what? You don’t want this baby? Do you hate me that much that you hate our baby too now?

Leon: What? No! God, that’s not what I meant!

Astrid: Then what? The deed is done. I’m pregnant. What do you want me to do?

Leon: I…I don’t know. I—this is too sudden.

Astrid: I know you don’t love me. But I’m trying, I really am. I’m trying to be good enough for you.

Astrid: And I know you’ve been looking for Nora all this time. That’s why I brought her here for you. I want you to be happy to see her again.

Astrid: I’m really trying here. Why can’t you see that?

Leon:…I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to make you cry.

Astrid: You’re so cruel to me, Leon.

Astrid: I get that you’re not happy about this baby. Whether you like it or not, I’m keeping it.

Leon: I’m not going to tell you to get rid of it.

Astrid: So are you okay with this? You…you don’t hate our baby?

Leon: I…I don’t know. I’m sorry, Astrid. I can’t honestly say I’m happy about this. But still…I’m going to take responsibility for it. That’s the right thing to do.

Astrid: *sniffles* Really?

Leon: Yes. Really.

Cassia Garden, Belcoast (10:55pm)

Catalina *whispering*: God why is it taking so long?

Catalina: *gasps* Oh my god…

*knock knock*

Indirah (from outside): Who’s in there?

Catalina: It’s Lina! Hold on.

Indirah: Oh. Is everything alright in there?

Catalina: Y-yeah. I…I’m gonna be in here for a while. Can you tell Alfie to meet me at the photo booth? I need to talk to him.

Indirah: Sure. Are you okay? Is something wrong?

Catalina: I’m fine! I promise. Just tell him that I want to see him.

Indirah: Well, alright.

*door opens and closes*

Alfie: Sayang? Dira said you wanted to talk to me. Is everything alright?

Alfie: Did you…did you cry? Are you okay? Did you get hurt?

Catalina: *laughs* No, I’m fine. I’m just…feeling a lot of things right now.

Alfie: Well, do you want to talk it out? Maybe it’ll make you feel better?

Catalina: It’s not anything bad, Alfie. I promise.

Alfie: Then why did you cry? You’re making me worry, Lina.

Alfie: Oh god…sayang. Are you…?

Catalina: Mhm. I’m pregnant.

Alfie: A-are you sure? You…we’re….?

Catalina: This is my third test. I took three tests just now.

Alfie: Oh my god! Oh my— I can’t believe this! We’re having a baby!

Catalina: *giggles* Shhh! Keep it down! I don’t want everyone to know yet! It’s too early to tell and we’re at Ginny’s wedding!

Alfie: Oof, sorry. I got too excited.

Catalina: I’m excited too. But I don’t want to be that person and announce our pregnancy at someone else’s wedding. That’s rude.

Alfie: *chuckles* Yeah, I understand.

Alfie: You have no idea how happy I am now, Lina.

Catalina: I can see it on your face. I’m glad that you’re happy too.

Alfie: I promise that I’ll take good care of you and our baby. Nothing will hurt you both. Not on my watch.

Cassia Garden, Belcoast (4:25pm)

Emery: What’s taking them so long? The guests are already seated.

Belle: Be patient. Your papa probably has something to talk about with her.

Belle: Oh! There she is!

Emery: Oh dear…

Ginny: What’s wrong?

Ginny: Do I look bad?

Emery: What? No, of course not! I just…god, I think I got sand in my eyes. Hold on.

Belle: Well, the ceremony is starting. Come, papa. I’ll help you to your seat.

Ginny: Actually, mum, grandpa’s gonna walk me down.

Emery: Really? I thought you wanted me to walk with you.

Anthony: I already told her that when she asked, but she insisted.

Ginny: You two are the most important men in my life before papa and Rainier. So, I want you both to walk me down.

Belle: The bride has spoken. What do you say, Em?

Emery: If this is going to make you happy, then, of course. Let’s do this.

Ginny: Thank you, dad.

Anthony: I think it’s time. Are you ready?

Ginny: Yes, I’m ready.

Rainier: Thank you, sirs.

Anthony: Be good to her, Rainier.

Rainier: Always.

Rainier: Are you happy?

Ginny: Very.

Rainier: Good.

Belle: Our baby has grown so well.

Emery: She has.

Belle: You did well, Em. Irene would be proud of you.

Emery: No. We did this together.

Cassia Garden, Belcoast (3:57pm)

Indirah: Where’s my heels? Has anyone seen my heels?

Ginevra: I’m going to wait downstairs. Eloise, are you coming?

Eloise: Yeah!

Camille: Kak Lina, can you do my hair, please?

Catalina: Sure! Let me get the hairbrush first.

Belle: There. You’re all done.

Ginny: Thank you, mum. How do I look?

Belle: Beautiful. You look beautiful, my dear.

Ginny: Mum…please don’t cry. It’s too early for that.

Belle: I know…I just can’t believe you’re getting married already.

Belle: You grew up so fast. I still remember how small you were when I first met you.

Ginny: Mum…

Belle: I remember that day when you asked me if you can call me “mommy”. I can never forget that day, ever.

Belle: You made me a mother, Ginny. Even though I wasn’t the one who gave birth to you, you still loved and accepted me.

Ginny: But you loved me like your own too, mum. You’ve never treated me differently. Not even once.

Ginny: You’ll always be my mum. No one can tell me otherwise.

Belle: I wish Irene was here to see you like this. You grew up so well. She would be proud.

*door opens and closes*

Belle: Hugo? What are you doing here?

Hugo: Mum asked me to call everyone down. The guests are arriving.

Belle: Oh, yeah. Ginny, you wait here, alright? I’ll have Lina or Dira call you later when the ceremony is about to start.

Ginny: Okay. I’ll see you later.

Ginny: Aren’t you going to follow her?

Hugo: Grandpa wants to talk to you. I’ll wait for him outside, yeah?

Ginny: Okay. I’ll take care of him. Have a seat, grandpa.

*door opens and closes*

Anthony: I heard you made your dress.

Ginny: Mhm! Do you like it?

Anthony: Yes. It’s beautiful. You look great in it.

Ginny: Thank you, grandpa.

Ginny: What do you want to talk about? Are you alright?

Anthony: I’m alright, my dear. I just…I need to give you something.

Ginny: What’s that?

Anthony: It’s a letter. From your mother. She wrote it for you before she…passed.

Anthony: I had this since you were a child. But I never found the right opportunity to give it to you. I thought today would be a good time. I’m sorry it took me so long.

Ginny: It’s okay. You have your reasons.

Anthony: Here, read it.

Ginny: What is it about?

Anthony: I don’t know. I didn’t read it. It’s your letter.

Hi Genevieve, it’s mommy. Do you like the name I gave you? Your dad thinks it’s cute, and I agree. I think it’s a perfect name for you. But he said it’s a bit long so we should figure out a nickname for you. Maybe Gee? Vivi? Ginny? I don’t know. We’ll figure it out when you’re here I guess!

Your dad and I are so excited to have you. It wasn’t planned but nothing good in this world is planned!

You were a big surprise for both of us. I was scared when I first found out about you. I was scared that your dad and his family wouldn’t accept us.

I already had plans for us if his family decided to not want anything to do with you and me. I was sure that I could raise you on my own.

I imagined us living in a small home back in my home country. I can already see our life in it.

You taking your first steps there…

…first day of school…

…moving to college…

…and getting ready for your wedding.

It would’ve been perfect. Just you and me.

But when I told your dad about you, he was overjoyed. And despite his father’s disapproval, he asked me to marry him.

Adapting to this life wasn’t easy. But your dad made sure that I know I can always count on him whenever I needed him. Even when he’s far away for his military training.

He really loves you. Every time we got on a call, he always asks how are you doing. I sometimes feel like he loves you more than he loves me. But it’s alright. I know he’ll take good care of you when you’re here.

Just a few months left, and you’ll be in our arms. And every day I’m looking forward to it. Though I know once you’re here, I’m going to miss having you so close to me. It’s funny.

I hope you know how much I love you, Genevieve. I can’t promise you I’ll be the perfect mother, but I’ll try my best. I want you to know that I’ll always be there for you when things get hard.

Thank you for choosing me to be your mother. I love you, my daughter.

Love,

Mommy.

Anthony: I have been alive for a long time, Genevieve. I have no regrets about anything I’ve ever done.

Anthony: But if there’s one thing that I deeply regret doing is…not being kinder to your mother.

Anthony: I…I was horrible to her. I’ve never accepted her. No matter how kind she was to me, I can never see past my anger towards her for “ruining” Emery’s future by having you.

Anthony: A few days before you were born. I had my first heart attack and your mother was the first person to see the signs and called the doctor for me.

Anthony: If it weren’t for her, I probably wouldn’t be here today.

Anthony: I was thankful. But I was too prideful to say anything at the time.

Anthony: I promised to myself that I’d be kinder to her after that day, but when Emery broke the news that she passed…it was too late.

Anthony: When Emery brought you to your late grammy and me before leaving you with your Aunt Sofia, I saw Irene in you.

Anthony: And I swore to myself that day that I can’t die until I see you happy.

Anthony: I want you to live the best life that your mother would’ve hoped for you.

Anthony: You don’t have to forgive me for my behavior towards your mother when she was alive. And if you hate me now because of that, I completely understand.

Anthony: I’m just glad that I get to see you happy now. And I hope that you’ll remain happy for the rest of your life.

Ginny:…grandpa?

Anthony: Yes, dear?

Magnolia House, Holan (10:58pm)

Alfie (text message): I’m home. I’ll wait for you in the living room. Don’t come home too late.

Alfie: You’re home early. I thought you’d stay at the party longer.

Catalina: Huh? Oh. Wasn’t in the mood for it. I’m tired.

Alfie: Are you okay? Do you feel sick?

Catalina: I’m fine. Just really really tired.

Alfie: Let’s get inside then. I’ll run a hot bath for you. We can watch Simflix tonight too if you want.

Catalina: That sounds great. You’re a lifesaver.

Alfie: *chuckles* I try, my dear.

Catalina: What’s on the menu?

Alfie: “Crash Landing on You”, “Dr. Cha”, “King the Land”, and-or “The Red Sign”.

Catalina: Isn’t that Carlos’ movie? I thought we already watched it.

Alfie: Yeah, this one is the sequel to “The Red Dress”. We haven’t watched it yet.

Catalina: Hmm, we can go for that one then.

Alfie: Aight. Your wish is my command~

Catalina: *inhales deeply*

Alfie: What are you doing?

Catalina: Nothing. You smell good by the way. Are you using a new cologne?

Alfie: I didn’t. It’s just the shower gel you got me last Winterfest. I’ve been using it everyday.

Catalina: Really? I never noticed it before.

Alfie: L-Lina—

Catalina: Shhh~

Alfie: Y-you said you were tired.

Catalina: I don’t feel tired anymore.

Alfie: But the movie—

Catalina: We can watch it later. I want you, now.

Alfie: Wait, hold on—

*rustling sounds from the kitchen*

Alfie: *yawns* Lina?

Catalina: Alfie? Did I wake you?

Alfie: Yeah. It’s four in the morning. What are you doing up?

Catalina: Sorry. I was just very hungry. I had to look for something to eat.

Alfie: You could’ve woke me up. I can make something for you.

Catalina: You seemed tired. I didn’t want to bother you.

Alfie: It’s not a bother. Next time just wake me up.

Catalina: Hm, okay.

Alfie: You’ve been acting weird lately.

Catalina: Why’d you say that?

Alfie: First of all, what we did earlier…rarely happens when you’re “tired”. And second of all, you’re eating my onigiri. I thought you hate sushi.

Catalina: Onigiri is not sushi.

Alfie: Okay, but you don’t usually like onigiri too.

Catalina: Whatever. I’m hungry, okay? We don’t really have any leftovers from yesterday.

Catalina: What? Why are you looking at me like that?

Alfie: Sorry. I was just thinking.

Catalina: About what?

Alfie: About what Dira told me. She said you’ve been getting stuff you don’t usually do when you guys went out to eat. And she told me that you complained about your chest being tight at the fitting too?

Catalina: Urgh. It’s nothing. She’s just overthinking it.

Alfie: Is she though?

Catalina: Alfie, everyone in our family knows we’re trying for a baby now. So they could be seeing these “symptoms” as a sign because they’re excited.

Alfie: I mean, what if they’re right?

Catalina: But what if it’s not? I don’t want to get anyone’s hopes up.

Alfie: It doesn’t hurt to try, right?

Alfie: Look, I know you don’t want to disappoint anyone. I understand that.

Alfie: But it wouldn’t hurt for you to get a test and check it first. If it’s positive, great! We’re having a baby. But if it’s negative, it’s okay. We can try again.

Catalina: I…I’m scared.

Alfie: I’ll be there with you. I promise.

Catalina: Can you give me some time before I check it? I still have a few days before my period is supposed to come. I don’t want to jump the gun yet.

Magnolia House, Holan (8:50am)

*door opens and closes*

Alfie: Sayang?

Catalina: *groans* Hmm…

Alfie: Wake up. I thought you said you were supposed to meet up with Ginny and Dira today for the dress fitting?

Catalina: *muffled* Five minutes…

Alfie: I’d give you an hour if I could, but you told me you want to get there on time last night.

Catalina: *sighs* I’m so tired.

Alfie: I’ll make you your latte if you want to feel fresher. Maybe some croissants too?

Catalina: That sounds nice.

Alfie: Mhm. Now, go take a shower and come down for breakfast, okay?

Catalina: *yawns* Alright~

Catalina: Morning.

Alfie: Good morning. I’ve made you your latte and croissant.

Catalina: Thank you~

Catalina: Are you going anywhere today?

Alfie: Hm? Oh, yeah. I’m going to the palace this afternoon. Mum wants to meet me and talk about our schedule when we attend Leon’s wedding next month.

Catalina: I see…when are we leaving again?

Alfie: I’m not sure, but I’ll re-confirm it with mum later.

Catalina: Hmm.

Alfie: What’s wrong? Why aren’t you drinking it?

Catalina: Did the milk go bad? It smells…off?

Alfie: Really? Give me that.

Alfie: I think it smells fine to me?

Catalina: I’m serious, it smells bad. I don’t want it.

Alfie: Well, do you want tea instead? I can make you a cup if you want.

Catalina: It’s fine. I’ll get something else to eat later. I think I have to leave now. I don’t want to be late.

Alfie: Oh, okay. Don’t forget to eat, alright? Call me when you get there.

Catalina: Alright. I will.

Fae Bridal, Ahtolia

Catalina: *winces*

Ginny: Is everything okay?

Catalina: I’m fine. I just feel like the dress is a bit tight.

Ginny: Wait, really?

Catalina: Yeah. The chest area is the tightest part.

Ginny: Well, is it too late to alter it? We have a week left but I don’t want to make you uncomfortable.

Wonhee: I can alter it, ma’am.

Ginny: You can?

Wonhee: Yes. I’ll add it to my notes. Please excuse me.

Ginny: Alright. Thank you.

Indirah: You said your chest is tight? I thought it was just fine when we had our last fitting?

Catalina: Maybe I gained weight a bit. It’s been a while since we last came here. And my period is about to start too, so it can get sore sometimes.

Indirah: Huh, probably. Or you could be pregnant.

Catalina: Pfft, it can’t be. If I were, I’d know.

Ginny: I don’t know. I’ve read that period symptoms and pregnancy symptoms can be almost the same. Who knows? Maybe you are pregnant.

Indirah: Yeah. Ginny’s right.

Ginny (on the phone): Can we add fairy lights around the dance platform? Maybe some canopy curtains too?

Catalina: What colour do you want it to be in?

Ginny: Maybe white? Or do you have any other suggestions?

Indirah: I think white is good. Maybe we can hang the fairy lights on the curtains too.

Ginny: Ooh~ Good idea!

Catalina: Alright, do you have any other decorations you want to add?

Ginny: Well, I do have something in mind…

*knock knock*

Rainier (from outside the room): Ginny? Are you in there?

Ginny: Yeah! Don’t come in!

Rainier: Why? What are you doing in there?

Ginny: I’m working on my dress. You can’t see it yet!

Rainier: *chuckles* Okay~ I made strawberry cheesecake for tea time. Come and eat with me when you’re done~

Ginny: Alright. Give me a minute!

Ginny *thinking*: Hmm the wedding dress is almost done. All that is left are the bridesmaid's dresses.

*phone rings*

Alfie: Don’t pick it up.

Catalina: *breathless* It’s Ginny’s ringtone. I think she wants to talk about the wedding preparation.

Alfie: Urgh, cockblocker.

Catalina: *giggles*

Catalina: Hey, Ginny. What’s up?

Catalina: Mhm, I see…

Catalina: Oh, I think I already— *gasps*

Catalina: Wh-what are you doing?

Alfie: Don’t mind me. Continue the call.

Catalina: Alfie— Sorry, Ginny. Can you repeat that?

Catalina: *voice shaking* Y-yeah. I think red is nice.

Catalina: *gasps* I-I’m fine. I…I accidentally dropped something.

Catalina: *breathless* It’s getting late here. C-can we continue the call tomorrow? Yeah, okay bye.

Alfie: *playfully* Done already? I was just getting started.

Catalina: You are in a big trouble, Mr. Frederick.

Alfie: Ooh~ I’m so scared.

Catalina: You’re not sleeping tonight until I’m done with you.

Alfie: Is that a threat, Mrs. Frederick?

Catalina: *scoffs* It’s a promise.

Indirah: Wow, you ordered more than usual. Are you getting the cinnamon roll for Alfie?

Catalina: Huh? This? Nope. They’re mine!

Indirah: Whoa, you must be very hungry. I thought you hate those?

Catalina: I just want to give it a try. They’re not too bad!

Indirah: *chuckles* I’m glad you’re enjoying them then.

[Scene transitions to Lina and Alfie going on an engagement, maybe cutting ribbons for the opening of the children’s library? Alfie reads a book for the children.]

Alfie:…the King fell in love with the Princess after seeing her beauty and asks for her hand in marriage. But the Princess has set several conditions for him before she can agree to his proposal.

Ali: What are the conditions?

Hanna: Yeah! Tell us, Mr. Prince!

Alfie: The Princess’ conditions are; the King must build a golden palace for her to live in and a golden bridge all the way from Mount Belcoast to Mount Silvie for her to walk to and from. She then would also want seven barrels of tears from a young maiden for her to bathe in. And a bowl of the blood of the King’s young heir.

Hope: Whoa! That sounds crazy impossible!

Ali: Right? Why would she give him all that conditions?

Catalina: Well, that’s actually her way of subtly telling him that she doesn’t want to marry him.

Alfie: Exactly. And in the end, the King got the hint and returned to his Kingdom. He’d rather not sacrifice his child just to marry someone.

Hanna: Wah~ The King is a good dad! Just like my appa!

Hope: Tell us more stories, please!

Catalina: You’re going to be a great dad one day, Alfie.

Alfie: Why’d you say that?

Catalina: You’re good with kids. And I know you’re going to be great to our kids.

Catalina: It’s just like a dream I had. You and the children, asleep on the bed after you read them bedtime stories.

Catalina: Just remembering that dream again makes me so happy.

Ginny: *content sigh* This feels like a dream. Everything feels so perfect.

Rainier: Well, if it is. I don’t want to wake up.

Ginny: I can’t wait for our wedding. It’s going to be perfect.

Rainier: I know. I can’t wait too. We’ve waited so long for this.

Ginny: You make me so happy. I don’t deserve you.

Rainier: You do. You deserve everything good in this world.