7

“I'm doing this because I like you, Scarlett. »

With that, he turns his back on me and leaves the store. I remain speechless, like yesterday.

That last sentence disturbed me too much for me to think properly.

I see Alyssa rushing towards me in the distance, looking very worried as I fall back into my chair.

"Scarlett, are you okay?" »

Oh yes, I'm better than ever. Instinctively, I smile. I like him.

" What did he tell you ? »

The tone in which she asks reflects more the concern she has vis-à-vis me rather than curiosity. Alyssa is an angel. She's a pretty 22-year-old girl who deserves better than working in this place. Unfortunately, she cannot afford to go to university or school.

“He said he liked me, Alyssa. Do you realize? Prince Andrew said he liked me. I repeated dreamily.

I was still a little stunned and disturbed by that sentence because I didn't really know how I was supposed to react to that. Yet what he told me was mutual. How not to be in ecstasy in front of him, at the same time? This prince was voted the most handsome prince in the world!

All the girls in the country dream of being his wife and giving him a child, heir to the crown. I never thought of that myself. It's true, being a princess would represent so many things, so many obligations. Freedom is over!

I pity people who come from royalty. I wouldn't want to be part of it because I value my freedom, to make my own choices, to decide what I want or not and never have to do anything that I don't want to.

" Seriously ?! Alyssa exclaims with a big smile. “Wow Scarlett but that's awesome! You are so lucky, he is very sexy this prince. »

I laugh. She is so right! He is one-can-not-sexier this prince. And this sexy prince, I like him!

“I'm surprised but I shouldn't. Remember what reputation he has. I'm sure he has to say that to every girl he meets. I will be one more girl in his bed because I will never join the royal family, look at me. »

Alyssa sighs and squats down in front of me, resting her arms on my legs. She fixes her gaze on mine, looking at me very seriously.

“Scarlett, never underestimate yourself, sweetheart. You are beautiful and it is not for nothing that you like the prince, wait. If he told you and didn't demand anything in return, it's not just to put you in his bed. Wait a bit to see what happens and then see, but don't jump to conclusions, please. »

I smile. For 22 years of life, this girl is perfectly realistic and lucid. It's so crazy to realize that this girl, who is so young, is almost more mature than me. Unfortunately, it was because she went through difficult things that she had to grow up so quickly.

Alyssa deserves to be happy with a man who can fulfill her lovingly and financially. It would be so great for her if she could go to studies that she likes.

I have this chance but not everyone has it. Even scholarships aren't enough and it really saddens me because she's a great friend.

I can't help but grab her in my arms to hug her. I move slowly as if to rock her. I care about her and I don't want to lose her. For nothing in the world.

“Thank you for being here, my beautiful. »

“It's normal, Scarlett. »

A busy day is finally coming to an end. I come home very late but can't find a roommate. It seems to me that she went to a party with her friends, I don't remember well. So I'm going to spend the evening alone like an unfortunate.

I really can't stand being alone in this apartment. That's kind of why I have a roommate, by the way. Before, I did not know Laura. She naturally offered to become my roommate when I posted an ad to say that I was looking for one.

I'm pretty glad it was a nice girl like Laura who came forward for the ad because I wouldn't like to be in constant conflict with someone I live with.

Anyway, I didn't choose Laura for nothing and I'm happy with it even if she goes out often. I go get my phone and dial my friend's number. After three rings, she finally answers.

" -Hello ?

-Alyssa? It's Scarlett.

- Oh Hi, do you have a problem?

-No do not worry. I wanted to ask you to spend the evening at my house.

-With pleasure ! I'll get ready and arrive, I'll be there in 15 minutes. I'm having pizza by the way?

-Good idea ! I'll text you the address, take your time. And for the pizza, it will be Hawaiian for me.

-OK. See you soon ! »

I hang up, smiling. I'm glad she accepted, I'm going to get to know her better and I'm very happy about that. Only she knows about Andrew, it will be a good topic of discussion, I think. In the meantime, I go take a shower and put on a white tank top and gray jogging to be more comfortable.

She arrives a quarter of an hour later, without any problem finding my apartment according to the indications that I wrote to her by text message. I greet her and take the pizzas she's holding in her hands to put them on the coffee table in the living room. I take his jacket and hang it up, then tell him where to sit.

“I was a little afraid that you would refuse. We never saw each other outside of work! I confessed smiling.

I sat down on the couch and opened the box the pizza was in. Apparently Alyssa also liked Hawaiian ones and got one for the two of us. I cut my part and started to take a bite.

“Even though we only see each other at work, I consider you more of a friend than a colleague, Scarlett. And then, it did me good to get out of the house for a bit. My brothers and sisters are a bit noisy, I couldn't take it anymore. She said before laughing.

I smile. I had already understood that she came from a large family, which prevented her parents from giving her money for her studies.

"How many do you have?" I asked in a curious tone.

“There is my big brother, Rob, who is 26 years old. Then me. Then, Kiara who is 12 years old. And then there are boys Jordan and Sean who are 8 and 4 respectively. »

I open my mouth slightly in surprise. I didn't think there were so many of them in his family! Her older brother is gone from home but Alyssa is still there and helps her parents with the younger ones who do as they please.

I laugh with her, it makes me feel good, I need it.

I decide to turn on the television and fall - of course, on a television news that changes the subject to talk about the royal family.

"King Edward wants his grandson to marry!" Indeed, the eldest, Prince Andrew, just like his father before, will be organized a ball in his honor where all the princesses will be invited. The goal for him being to find the woman he will marry and give him an heir. The ball should be scheduled within a few months. »

Oh. A ball where only the personalities of royalty are invited. Those are the people that Andrew will have to choose his wife from and I wouldn't be one of them.

All these emotions for nothing, then! I thought for a moment that I might have a chance with him. I'm stupid !

" It's nothing. Alyssa reassures me, hugging me.

I smile falsely. I am disappointed, however. I can't help it and it's very sad. I feel pathetic. But frankly, what could I expect? That a prince as sexy and handsome as Prince Andrew would ever consider choosing me?

Of course not.

The reality is that he is going to get married. I'm going to watch him find the perfect girl, announce his engagement, and see him get married in front of thousands of people. A baby will follow.

I should be happy. It's true, I said I didn't want any of that. But do I really want to see him do all this with another woman?