Denah grabbed a sausage off the table and threw it at her brother, then turned to rub Danica’s growing belly “Don’t worry Brother, this little one is due at the end of spring, and I have decided to marry in summer.” Everyone’s jaw dropped. Denah looked around the table, “Mother, close you’re mouth. It’s not lady like.” Tara spit out the food she was chewing. “Well when were you planning on telling ME this? Summer is only 4 months away!” “Mother, don’t shout, it’s not lady like. Besides, I’ve just told you. Four months is plenty of time to plan a wedding.” Denah pulled out a chair for Danica, and took a seat across the table. Tara stared at Denah in disbelief and threw her fork down on the table. 
She looked at Charles “Are you going to let her speak to me like that?!” “Think of it this way,” Charles replied “she’ll be gone in four months.” Tara got up from the table in a huff and spent the rest of the day making wedding plans over the phone with the Queen. The next 4 months passed in a whirlwind of excitement and commotion. Tara hardly slept as she planned for the birth of a child, and a wedding. At the end of spring, when Danica gave birth to a beautiful baby boy, Tara threw a small party to celebrate. When Dixon arrived, Denah wasn’t sure what to expect. They hadn’t seen each other since she announced she was ready to marry, and she wasn’t sure what kind of comment to expect. She was surprised when he arrived with a bouquet of flowers and a friendly smile. He kissed her on the cheek “I’m so happy you have decided to become my wife and queen.” Denah was shocked. Dixon was pleased when she didn’t immediately snap back. “Hopefully with the grace of God we will be throwing our own welcoming party this time next year.” Denah smiled back at him. She couldn’t believe the words coming out of his mouth. What was once snake venom was now sweet honey. She felt her heart melt, and was overcome with relief. Maybe Danica was right, she thought to herself, maybe he will be easy to love.
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