The Queens Right-Hand

A Sickness

Three months later- Annabelle

No one could believe that it was almost Christmas, just another month to go. The Queen and Annabelle were spending most of their time planning the big Christmas party that The Royals typically would host. They were to also attend the party Queen Charlotte's parents would be hosting. The castle also had to be decorated so The Queen and Annabelle would have to monitor the decorating to make sure it was done how she wanted it. As for Annabelle's personal life she never knew anyone could be so happy, everyday she worried the Queen would find out but they were all being very careful.

Annabelle had spent the night with The King and slowly left his room and closing the door she went across the hall and gently knocked on the Queens door.

She could hear a weak voice from inside " Come in" Annabelle opened the door to see the Queen still in bed.

" Good morning Queen Charlotte is everything alright?" she asked her as she made her way over to the bed.

" I don't think so, I spent the whole night being sick and I just feel really tired and weak" she told Annabelle.

" Why didn't you come get me? I would've taken care of you?" Annabelle asked her as she put a hand to her forehead feeling she was really warm.

" You deserve your downtime and rest" she told her.

" Anything I can get for you while we wait for a doctor?" Annabelle asked her.

" I don't think a doctor is necessary " she told her .

" You and I both know you cannot deny the doctor, I would be executed if you were to pass away without getting medical care" she told her as the Queen cut her off.

" Annabelle you're being dramatic I'm not dying" she snapped at her.

" Of course not, I will be right back" she said turning to leave.

" Annabelle if you come back with a doctor I will make sure you are punished" she threatened her slowly making her way out of bed.

" I said I am fine and you will listen to me" she said when she lost control of her body and fell to the floor.

Annabelle quickly ran to her and tried bringing her back to bed " King Albert I need help" she yelled at the top of her lungs hoping he would hear through the door.

She was half dragging the Queen to her bed when the door was thrown open to the King. He ran over to them and gently lifted the Queen up and carried her to her bed.

" What is going on?" he asked trying to remain calm.

" Annabelle silent, everything is fine. Just not feeling my best that's all" the Queen told her.

" Why was she dragging you across the floor?" the king asked her.

" I just lost my balance and fell that's all" she told him.

" Alright then, Annabelle get ahold of the doctor please" he told her and she nodded.

Annabelle turned to leave when the Queen shot up in bed and raised her voice at her again " You are forbidden Annabelle, I promise I will have you punished" the Queen told her glaring at her.

" What is going on with you today Charlotte? You're scaring me " the King said laying her down as he laid down beside her holding her hand.

" I do not need a doctor this is beyond ridiculous" she told him pushing him away.

" Well I'm telling you, Annabelle is getting ahold of the doctor. And there will be no punishment for her she is following the law. If that is a problem for you, you can punish me instead" he told her as she let out a little laugh.

" Albert I am in charge of her" she reminded him as he cut her off.

" And right now I am in charge of you. Learn how to be submissive for once and allow yourself to be taken care of. You do not need to act so brave all of the time. I understand you're trying to put on a brave face but it's ok" he told her kissing the top of her head.

In that moment she lost it and started hysterically crying. He held onto her and rubbed her back as she cried. Annabelle took that opportunity to get ahold of the doctor. She could tell too how scared Queen Charlotte was about being sick, but she couldn't talk to her like the King just did so she had to deal with the threats of being punished.

Annabelle Was running down the stairs and ran into one of the maids whose name she couldn't remember " What is all that yelling upstairs?" she asked her looking concerned.

" The Queen isn't feeling well we need the doctor here as soon as possible" she told her as the maid gasped.

" Oh heavens no, not a sickness " she told her as Annabelle nodded.

" I will send for him, you go take care of her" the maid told her.

" Thank you, but it's my job" Annabelle told her.

It's not that Annabelle didn't trust her. But in the past members of the royal family would fall sick, a maid or other member of staff would call for the doctor. But never actually call and the King or Queen would pass away, then it would come out that member of staff poisoned them. Annabelle didn't think that's what was happening here but you can't risk it.

Losing the Queen would be detrimental to the Kingdom, especially since there wasn't an heir yet. Annabelle made her way to get ahold of the doctor. She grabbed a cloth as well and got it wet to try and get the Queens body temperature down.

" Hey beautiful what's going on?" James asked her as she was walking upstairs and he followed her.

" The Queen isn't feeling well, I've already gotten ahold of the doctor" she told him and he gasped.

" Let me know what help you need" he told her as he rubbed her back.

She gave him a half smile as they both walked into her room. Annabelle came over to The Queen and gently laid the cloth onto her forehead.

" Got ahold of the doctor?" the king asked her and she nodded.

The Queen in that moment started to cry again " It's ok, I won't leave your side until you are feeling better" he told her grabbing onto her hand and kissing it gently.

" Annabelle I'm so sorry for how I spoke to you" she told her as she was wiping away her tears.

" There's nothing to be sorry for, I could tell you were scared" Annabelle told her giving her a smile.

" Could I trouble you for some water"? the Queen asked her and Annabelle nodded leaving the room to get a glass of water.

James

James left the room and followed Annabelle " Annabelle let me do that so you can rest, well both be in for a long day maybe longer" he told her and she shook her head no.

" I'll do it" she told him, she looked odd to him the colour in her face had gone and she was completely pale, she also looked really wobbly.

" At least let me help you downstairs" he told her as she scoffed at him.

James laughed " Are you having an attitude with me?" he asked her .

" You're hovering for nothing, I'm sorry if it seems that way but I'm fine" she told him.

Annabelle held onto her head in that moment and started rocking back and forth " I don't, I. James" she said to him looking at him when all of a sudden she fainted in his arms.

James started to shake her "Annabelle wake up, this isn't funny" he said raising his voice thinking she was playing a sick joke.

" Whats going on?" the King asked coming out of his wife's room and he instantly looked panicked when he saw a limp Annabelle in his arms.

" She can go in my room, you stay with her I'll send the doctor over when hes taken care of the Queen" he told him opening his bedroom door for him.

James gently laid her under the covers of the Kings bed " What kind of sickness is this?" James asked as he kissed Annabelle's forehead.

The King turned to him and bit his bottom lip " Let's just hope this is a sickness, both of them" he told him.

" What else could it be?" James asked him not really understanding what he was meaning.

" They could be both with child" the King told him.