Chapter 3
Natonito got home quickly and went into his bedroom to be with his wife. He felt sad to see this vibrant young woman have to spend all her time on her back because of difficulties with the pregnancy. He always tried to reassure her that even though she could not be active, he still loved her anyway, regardless of her health. He hoped that made her feel at least a little better.
"I have returned from the Senate, dear," he said.
"Oh, I'm glad you're back. Did anything happen at the meeting?" she asked.
"Most of it was pretty dull, though someone anonymously put in a bill for 'first night' that did not pass," Natonito replied.
"What is 'first night'?" she said.
"Well, 'first night' refers to the lord of a domain having the privilege of enjoying the first night of any newlywed bride. I was glad the bill was defeated. Who knows what sort of mischief a barbarous law like that would do. The nobles are rapacious enough as it is, there is no need to legalize their lust for beautiful commoners. Otherwise the session was pretty much the same as it always is. By the way, all butterflies are now protected in the Empire. I thought that was a nice touch," Natonito replied.
"That's good," she said tiredly.
"Are you feeling bad?" Natonito asked lovingly.
"Yes, this baby is a fierce little child, much like its father, and is so energetic inside of me. I wish I could be so energetic myself, but the doctors told me that I must stay in my bed until the baby is born," Bathsheba said wearily.
"Did the doctor tell you anything about the baby yet?" Natonito asked.
"Well, the doctors said it was probably going to be a boy based on the heart rate," she replied.
"That's wonderful news!" Natonito proclaimed.
"I knew you would say that," Bathsheba said with a wise smile.
"I married you for many reasons, my dear," he said as he kissed her forehead.
"So, what is my little sister up to? Is she enjoying a wonderful day with your nephew?" Bathsheba said with a conspiratorial wink.
"I am sure she and him are kissing and flirting right now. What else are young lovers supposed to do?" Natonito said.
"Well, who knows when the two of them will discover intimacy? I discovered it younger then they will, but fortunately you saved me from a life of meaningless sex. Our sex has a lot of meaning," Bathsheba said as they kissed.
"That is something we shall have to see about," Natonito said. "But why hurry them along so quickly. They will probably be married by the time they are upperclassmen anyway."
"Nobles marry so young," she replied. "If you had known I was a noble you would have married me very soon after making me your chief concubine, right?"
"Absolutely," he said. "I had no way of knowing you were the daughter of a duke. Your sister is an heiress herself, so no doubt Henry will want her hand. There are some girls that guys will have casual sex with in their youth, and there are some any guy worth respect will treasure, and Cherie is a girl to be treasured," Natonito said.
"Yes, that she is. I hope everything goes well in the school. To have 30 teenagers in this house is going to be very interesting," Bathsheba said.
"Yes, it is, honey," Natonito said.
The two of them snuggled together there. Even though Bathsheba was not able to exert enough energy for sex, the two of them loved to cuddle. There was a time and place for everything, and for them there was no need for bed shaking sex all of the time. As she was carrying a very special life inside of her, Bathsheba wanted to be more gentle than usual, and Natonito obliged. After all, part of being a mature adult was dealing with patience.
The two of them relaxed next to each other, kissing and hugging gently as the autumn breeze blue in the trees outside. It was a gentle afternoon, and the two enjoyed their time alone, knowing that as the principal's family, they would probably not get many hours such as these to hold each other without interruption. At least it was good to enjoy it while it lasted.
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