The Palace Guard showed up promptly in the aircar. Five heavily armed security people march up from inside the house. Four of the men stand around the fifth with their weapons drawn as the guards in the aircar await me. The fifth guard steps forward. In his hands is a red velvet pillow with gold tassels. On the pillow was the tiara Nana had wanted me to wear. Larry takes it and puts it on my head. He kisses me and says, My Princess.
I kissed Larry softly back and told him I really enjoyed myself … even the wine. He gave me a stern look. I giggle. He opened the door to the aircar and helped me inside. He kisses me softly and tells me he loves me, and hopes I have a wonderful night then shuts the door. The Captain beside me didnt bat an eye. He tells the driver to take me back to the Palace. The trip was fast and comfortable.
Even at 2:30am, The Crowds and vid crews and reporters were still thick at the entrance to the Palace. Their flash bulbs, strobe lights and infernal questions. Everyone wanted the exclusive pictures of the young and beautiful Emperess. The Captain told me to relax, they would have me inside in a minute. When the door opened, I was blasted with rapid fire questions. They wanted to know about my boyfriend Larry. They wanted to know about his appointment as Crown Prince of Moon Spring. They wanted to know the inside story on Randy. They wanted to know where I bought my clothes. They wanted to know … until I was dizzy with them. I was grateful when the door to the Palace closed them all out. I was escorted to the nursery and to Nanas love.
It was a cool party!
I awaken to Nanas soft kiss. She greets me lovingly and says, You apparently have made a big impression on many star systems baby. There is a very large group of young girls who wish to come play with you today. Are you willing?
I ask, Who are they?
She responds, Well, they are the girls you met at the pool party day before yesterday.
I giggle and say happily, Sure! When will they be here?
Nana replies, By the time you have had your bath and are dressed, they should be arriving if we time the invitations right.
I am out of bed and shedding clothes on my way to the potty room in a flash. Nana laughs. She follows me into the potty room while picking up shed clothes and asks, How about making this a slumber party? That way the girls could spend the night.
I respond happily, Could I?? Nana, that would make me so happy! I giggle as I bounce on my toes and clap my hands.
She asked, It will take longer to arrange the pajama party. Would you like to be baby for them? They are really intrigued and asked about it.
I pout, why does everyone want me to be a baby except for Larry? I cross my arms and poke out my bottom lip.
Nana replies, Miki, Larry wants a big girl he doesnt want a baby all the time. Everyone else knows you this way. You dont quite understand how adorable a baby you are. No one can help but love you. You are the big news of the Universe. Everyone wants to know all they can about the Young Emperess now that you have gone to your first public affair and people got to see you.
I say, I cant wait to see the girls. How much longer?
Nana replies, After Ferins day. In about six days. Is that too long?
I giggle and say, Thats cool! I see Larry on Ferins day. That works.
Nana says, Fine.
Nana cleans me and oils me and diapers me.
Nana carries me to the play area. Mommy has arrived. Mommy picks me up and kisses me. Mommy says, And hows baby today?
I giggle and say in an excited little girls voice, I gonna have a jamma party mommy!
Mommy looks at Nana. Nana nods her head slightly. I know there was something just said … I cant for the life of me figure what. Mommy sits me on the carpet
Mommy asks excitedly, How many should we invite?
I reply in a very sweet little girl voice, I would like to see them all. I would want it to be a party … one where they dont have to leave so soon. One where we can be whatever we want to be and have fun. To all hours if we want.
I have hold of my feet and am rocking back and forth. My diaper is good padding against the carpet. Cool!
I know all the girls in the prolongation crowd. I include Mom there too even though she is older than we are. We need the older girls to keep us babies out of trouble. I giggle at the thought. Mom helps me make out the guest list she so much seemed to need. I put Larry at the very top of the list. I know he may not be able to come … but I giggle when I think of Ferins day … I get goose bumps.
I see mom give the invitation list to a servant. He snaps to attention with a click of his heels … the door to the nursery closes silently. I am still truly amazed.
Nana is right! I was thinking to myself, just what would happen if two servants hit the same door in opposite directions at the same time? Probably be some new form of energy or something. I giggle to my self.