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Scarlett

[In media: Scarlett]

I guess it's good to have some distance in a relationship. Well, I guess only because I don't like it at all. Today is Friday and I must admit that I miss Andrew a lot. I couldn't see him on skype or talk to him either on the phone or by text because I don't have the right plan and he was very busy.

I am very anxious when I think of the evening that awaits me tomorrow evening. The worst thing is that I have no idea how I should behave in front of the king. It's so scary!

“Stop worrying, everything will be fine and then Andrew will be there to support you. Reassures me my best friend.

We're both outside, taking a well-deserved coffee break. I tell him about my fear for the evening tomorrow and the anguish deep in my body. I also talk to him about the situation at home. Since I came back from the palace on Sunday evening, I have been sleeping with my parents, whose relationship with Andrew I had to announce. My mother cried with joy and my father congratulated me, wishing me much happiness.

Sunday evening, returning from the palace, I saw the journalists and paparazzi flanked in front of my house so I turned around, taking a few days off with my parents. Luckily I still have my personal effects there which I've been using since I've been there.

“I don't want to disappoint him, Alyssa. He never introduced a girl to his grandfather! »

Alyssa sits down next to me and rests her head on my shoulder.

“It's really about you and your relationship, my dear. He wouldn't have done all this and never committed so much if you weren't so important to him. »

She may be right. Prince Andrew was known for his many adventures and is hardly talked about in the newspapers anymore. Of course, there are always false people to accuse him or tell such and such a thing, but nothing real, taken seriously by the common people.

"Have you heard from Alexander?" I ask Alyssa to change the subject.

" No more. They have a very tight schedule. »

I sigh. I'm so pathetic... I miss Andrew, terribly. But I think I'm not the only one because Alyssa looks desperate.

"Do you miss him?" I suddenly ask him.

She lets out a long sigh before looking at me.

" Yes. »

Not that ?' of 'no' or others: she says it clearly. She assumes that she misses him while I don't assume. I find myself really ashamed to be so attached and dependent on him when we are at the beginning of our relationship.

"Why aren't they sending a message?" I mean... It's Friday, they got home last night and we haven't heard anything. I curse, more annoyed than ever.

“I don't know...I was thinking the same thing, actually. But they have to sleep at that time, it's only 10 o'clock and they must be tired from their trip. »

She's right. I didn't think about that, I immediately thought that Andrew had forgotten me. Out of pride, I wouldn't send the first message. I'm 24 and mature enough for this kind of childishness but pride far outweighs it.

“We should go back. »

I am wise. Very wise, even. Luckily I said that! A crazy world had accumulated since our 10 minute break. I immediately went back to work while Alyssa did the same to her checkout.

Around noon, Nathan came all smiles towards me, giving me a kiss on the cheek and ordering me to go change my clothes.

“I don't have a break. I told him.

“The boss releases you and Alyssa. Go change quickly. »

I frown and look at him suspiciously. It's suspicious, he smiles as if he was plotting. I see Alyssa coming towards us. Nathan warned her just before me and she just closed her till. She asks no questions and takes me to the locker room to change.

“Don't you find that strange? " I ask.

" Nope. The boss is trying to modify the store, I think it's pretty good that he leaves us some time for ourselves because we work hard. »

I totally agree. Alyssa and I have been there for a long time and we see the store evolving more and more thanks to the good profitability figures. I put on my jacket, grab my bag and join Alyssa as she walks slowly towards the exit.

"See you tomorrow morning, Nathan!" »

We push open the store door, laughing at Nathan's grimace, then I look up and freeze. Alyssa still walks forward laughing but turns around frowning when she sees I've stopped.

" But what are you doing ? »

I laugh softly and tilt my head forward to make it change direction. She turns around and lets out a little cry of surprise before running to jump into the arms of Alexander who is standing in front of us, with Andrew staring at me. I smile happily and walk towards him very slowly.

“Are you hurrying up or am I coming to get you? He launches it smiling cheerfully.

I play with it and I like it. So I take my time to join him but jump on him as soon as I reach him. I wrap my arms around his neck and rest my forehead against his.

" I missed you. I whisper to him.

" Kiss Me. »

His desires... are not orders. I smile, playing the game of not giving in to temptation and shake my head no. His hands, hitherto resting on my waist, descend slowly on my buttocks to press them gently. I then hit his arm, laughing.

“What an attitude for a prince! »

He's laughing.

“What an attitude for a future princess! he counters with a smile.

My nose plays with his. It's whoever cracks first and I'm hopeful it's him.

“Hey princess. he whispers.

I catch my gaze in his.

“Kiss me, please. »

I give in and gently press my lips to hers. They move against each other and then he deepens the kiss, sliding his tongue into my mouth. The lack of these few days is felt through this kiss. He is burning with impatience.

I end up cutting off the contact, my breathing failing me. His lips curl into a smile and he kisses me chastely before putting me back on the ground. He takes my hand and turns to Alexander and Alyssa who are hugging and discussing the trip, as if they are somewhere else.

“Hey, lovers! We can go ? »

Alexander and Alyssa pull away from each other, embarrassed.

" Where are we going ? »

"Come on darling, it's time to eat: we're going to the restaurant!" »

I let out a little cry of joy and drag him with me to the car, parked not far away. With Alyssa we ride in the back while the boys ride in the front, Andrew drives. He leads us to a very cute little restaurant where we eat Japanese cuisine.

" Let's go ? Alexander asks everyone's attention.

“No, we have to go to the toilet first! Alyssa replies standing up.

I follow her and hear my boyfriend muttering something about girls. I smile and join Alyssa.

" I am so happy ! She huffs as she washes her hands.

" Me too. I smile at him.

We dry our hands in the machine and then we go out to find the boys, obviously deep in conversation.

" Finally ! Andrew exclaims standing up.

“We weren't that long, you're exaggerating. I reply.

He kisses my cheek and wraps a hand around my waist, leading us to the exit. The problem is that the flashes crackle behind the restaurant's transparent door.

Paparazzi are there. They found us.