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Post by Adge on Jul 16, 2005 11:17:38 GMT -5
Alya was dreading this. She had told Landion she should tell her parents about her pregnancy alone. He agreed it would probably be best if he wasn't there. So she stood there, for the first time, not knowing what her parents would think. She reached up and knocked on the door, her heart pounding.
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Post by Caitlin on Jul 16, 2005 11:29:39 GMT -5
A servant answered, saw who it was, and immediatey let her in. He went off to announce her, and soon Alya's Ada and Nana had appeared.
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Post by Adge on Jul 16, 2005 11:31:55 GMT -5
She hugged and kissed them both. "How are you?" she asked, wanting so badly to just scream I'm pregnant and run. But no, she would stand up to them and tell them straight out.
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Post by Caitlin on Jul 16, 2005 11:40:29 GMT -5
They both made welcoming noises, the verbal dances of the polite and well-bred. Urúvion's business was doing well; Vanya had just finished a tapestry that was as beautiful as ever. But this was no social visit, they could tell. They waited for their daughter to tell what she had come to say.
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Post by Adge on Jul 16, 2005 11:42:52 GMT -5
Alya smiled at their encouraging smiles. "Well, I just wanted you to know..." she took a deep breath, "I'm pregnant," she smiled.
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Post by Caitlin on Jul 16, 2005 11:46:14 GMT -5
They stared at her a moment, soaking it in. Then, with a smile, they both congratulated her. "A grandchild!" Vanya said, happily. The identity of the father had been quite forgotten -- all she could think about was a little boy or girl to spoil and fuss over.
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Post by Adge on Jul 16, 2005 12:08:21 GMT -5
Alya smiled. Thank goodness, they were happy. She hugged her mother, and kissed her father's cheek. "I found out the other day, and wanted you to be the first I told. Other then Landion that is," she laughed.
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Post by Caitlin on Jul 16, 2005 13:37:23 GMT -5
Her parents smiled. "Thank you!" they said. Oh, they were happy! "How do you feel? Are you happy?"
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Post by Adge on Jul 16, 2005 13:40:07 GMT -5
Alya nodded, she was very happy, "Other then the morning sickness and they cravings, I'm great. And so happy," she beamed.
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Post by Caitlin on Jul 16, 2005 13:42:05 GMT -5
They all smiled. "So, we're the first you've told?" Vanya asked.
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Post by Adge on Jul 16, 2005 13:43:00 GMT -5
She nodded, "Other then Landion, Elrond and Ithilwen are the only others that know." she smiled.
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Post by Caitlin on Jul 16, 2005 13:45:29 GMT -5
They were still smiling, but Urúvion's turned strained. "Ithilwen knew before us?" he asked.
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Post by Adge on Jul 16, 2005 13:46:55 GMT -5
Alya nodded, "I was away, traveling with her, when I started showing the symptoms. She took me to Elrond the second we got back," she told them, hoping there smiles meant they would keep peace.
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Post by Caitlin on Jul 16, 2005 13:51:57 GMT -5
Vanya was still smiling, but Urúvion raised an eyebrow. "You were travelling with Ithilwen? You know she's bad luck, especially on the road! Especially now you're pregnant, please, don't travel with her!"
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Post by Adge on Jul 16, 2005 13:54:14 GMT -5
Alya looked at the floor and sighed, "I don't intend to do any more traveling while I'm pregnant." she told them, smiling half heartedly. "I will wait for Landion to finish his studies, and we will travel then, with our child," she said, smiling happily now. She liked that idea.
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