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Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 6:13 pm
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Elane and James reached the restaurant and Elane told them it was for two. The Asian waiter bowed and showed them to their table near a window. He handed them menus before leaving them to think about it. She looked at the menu but also tried to think of questions to ask. "So, no pets huh? Well, what about siblings? I, myself, grew up with one older brother and a little sister. She's fifteen now and getting her permit to drive. Scary thing if you think about it." She laughed and looked at the menu.
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We finished out hot dogs and threw away our trash. "You know, Daniel, you have to understand Americans don't just eat Hamburgers all the time. We also eat hot dogs at Baseball games. It's America's past time." I winked and stopped at the curb. "And now, it's time for you to try a taxi." I smiled and placed two fingers in my mouth before whistling. A taxi instantly stopped and I turned back to Daniel.
"It's old New Yorker trick." I winked and climbed in the back. When Daniel finally got in, I told the taxi driver our destination and sat back. Along the way, I watched the city go by. I turned to Daniel and decided to at least tell him where we were going. Or at least a hint. "Now, our next stop on our American tour is a place where you can only see the stars in the day time."
We arrived at the Planetarium in around ten minutes. I payed the cab driver and hopped out. The Planetarium was one of my favorite places to go to in the city. Besides Central Park that is. We walked into the building and bought tickets. The inside of the Planetarium was beautiful. Inside, there weren't a lot of people but it was a nice place to go to for quiet time. I grabbed Daniel's hand and led him to the middle seats in the middle row.
We sat down and I looked up at the painted stars. "Now, we can relax." I sighed and leaned back into the chair to look up. "Bet you've never seen one of these before." I smiled.
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Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 6:23 pm
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James glanced over to Elane as she spoke then nodded. “That is interesting. I do not have any siblings. I actually do not have any family left. Well, I consider Daniel like a brother to me and his parents treat me as if I was one of their own… Sort of…” The only thing they did that wasn’t like that was that he still worked for them. But, in reality, he had refused the offer to adopt him when he was younger. He had seen how unhappy Daniel was with the life and since the two were so much alike, he knew he wouldn’t like it either.
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As soon as she mentioned seeing the stars during the day, Daniel knew where they were going. He loved planetariums. They were one of his favorite hide out spots back in Wales. When they were sitting, he smirked and said, “I have actually. My parents own one.” He then blinked a bit as he realized what he had said. It didn’t really give anything away except for the fact that they were extremely rich.
He didn’t think he could relax, though. He still had that feeling that someone was watching them and when he turned to glance behind him, he saw why. Someone was in fact keeping an eye on them and that just meant that he had been right. He really didn’t want to ruin this for her so he decided to just keep an eye on the person. It was possible that they were just watching someone else by them but he was more than positive that wasn’t the case.
He let out a small sigh then leaned towards Sophie and whispered in her ear inconspicuously, “We need to go. Follow me… Or maybe it’s better if you stay…” He didn’t know if she should come with him or not. He didn’t want to risk her getting surrounding by the press.
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Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 6:49 pm
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Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 7:03 pm
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Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 7:38 pm
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The waiter nodded and left with their order. Elane was about to say something but stopped when she noticed something on the TV. "Oh my gosh look." She smiled and gestured toward the television set. "It's Sophie and Daniel." The subtext on the screen read 'Prince Daniel with likely fling.' "Prince?" Elane said to herself. "Is that true?" She asked James.
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A taxi wasn't safe? What? Was he afraid one of the foreigner drivers were going to attack him? What was going on in his mind? Maybe he had a run in with the Mafia or something. Rich people have debts too. Though, I didn't see why he couldn't just pay it off. Suddenly, we were running. What a perfect time to be wearing heals.
Finally, we stopped in front of Central Park. My other home in the city. Suddenly we were surrounded by the press. But why? That's when I heard it. Prince? Now wasn't the time to question him. Or even the press. Quickly, I took of my heals and grabbed his hand. "Now it's my turn to lead." I told him and took off into the park. As we continued to run, I saw a couple of the guys with our little band group. They saw us running and I stopped for their help.
"Guys! We've got bunch of stool pigeons after us. Can you help us?" I asked. The guys looked back behind us and nodded. They agreed to cause some sort of distraction. Anything just to hold them back. Even for a little while. We continued running until I saw Tony's at the end of the street. I dragged Daniel, or the prince, inside and found Tony in the kitchen.
"Tony!" I called to get his attention. He was about to explain but I didn't let him. "Look, we've got some people chasing us. We need your help." Thankfully, I didn't have to say anymore. He gestured us to follow him upstairs and he took us to his office. The place was pretty big but it was good. The blinds were close, thankfully.
"Stay as long as you need to." He said and walked out. I collapsed in the chair and took a breather.
"Now that we're alone. Would you care to explain why the press was chasing us and calling you prince?" I asked with a straight face. It wasn't that I wasn't happy. It was just that I was made our, sort of, date was ruined.
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Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 7:50 pm
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Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 8:17 pm
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Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 8:26 pm
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James nodded and said, “Ok.” He didn’t know what to say or do right now. All he could think about was how his friend was more than likely flipping out right now.
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Daniel stayed quiet as she paced and talked. As soon as he knew she was done he let out another sigh. “I’m not engaged.” He said simply. It was true, they weren’t yet. “My parents want me to get married. I on the other hand, am completely against it. All the royal girls are extremely rude and only think about themselves.” He shook his head a bit then said, “But… You’re different. I don’t know.” He sighed once more then said, “I heard about New York a lot back in Wales. It’s in a lot of movies so I figured James and I would run away to here.”
He sighed a little then said, “And I agreed, because I wanted to see you again.” He didn’t want to say he was in love with her, it was a little too soon to be doing so. “As I said, you’re different. You’re nice, you don’t talk about yourself and your accomplishments. You listen to me and I really like you.” He blushed deeply at his words then sighed a little. “But, yes. I’m a prince. Don’t want to be, but I am.”
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Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 8:57 pm
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Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 9:08 pm
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Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 9:20 pm
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The two finally arrived back at her place but, as she passed Sophie's door, she heard Moe scratching. Wanting to get out. "Oh the poor thing." She dug through her purse and grabbed her keys before opening her apartment door for James. "Here, you go ahead inside. You can start eating too. Moe has to go to the bathroom so I'll be back in a bit." She opened Sophie's door and Moe ran out the door with his leash in his mouth. Elane finally caught him before he could go outside and put the leash on before walking him to a grassy area.
A few minutes later, she returned and brought Moe back to her apartment. James had made his way to the dinning table and set both places for him. But he hadn't touched his food because he was waiting for her. She smiled and sat next to him with her food in front of her. "So," Elane began as she started to eat her lunch. "Besides being like brothers, that I don't doubt, what's you're real relationship with Daniel? Excuse me, Prince Daniel."
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I had listened to everything he said and couldn't help but adore him more. Everything he had said was exactly how I felt. "I, too, wanted to fall in love someday. Eventually raise a family. Maybe even have a farm. Maybe." I smiled and shook my head. A farm wasn't what I wanted. But a family was. Someday. "It doesn't sound stupid. Everyone wants to find true love. It's only natural. It's the reason why humans exist. Why anything exists really."
It was almost like we were destined to meet. As if it was written in the stars or something. His blushing was adorable and sweet. Not many guys in New York could blush in front of a girl. "I don't want you to leave me either. Especially, after I saved your behind back there." I chuckled.
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Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 9:33 pm
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Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 9:58 pm
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Elane smiled and took his hand for comfort. "It's nothing to be ashamed about. I think that's cool. Daniel's a great guy and you two seem like best buddies. Being a butler isn't necessarily a bad thing." Suddenly, her phone rang and Elane jumped. "Sorry. Just one moment." She smiled and answered her phone. Again, it was Sophie. They talked a bit and Elane hung up her phone.
"Well," She sighed. "It would seem there is a change of plans. Apparently, Daniel's, I mean Prince Daniel's mother is here. She's actually at your apartment waiting for you, Daniel and Sophie. She doesn't know about me, I guess." She shrugged. Eventually, James got up to leave but when he reached the door she stopped him.
"Wait," She told him. "One more thing." Elane waited for him to turn around before gently kissing his lips. Her heart was doing somersaults and it was like nothing she had ever felt before. When they broke apart, she could feel her cheeks burning. "You know, in case I never see you again."
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I hung my phone, finished with my conversation with Elane and turned back Daniel. He didn't look happy. Then again, I wouldn't be either. "Maybe I should tell her I'm a duchess." I chuckled but stopped when he wasn't laughing. "Again, only a joke."
He looked tense and even nervous. Though he wasn't the only one nervous. I was going to meet his mother. The queen of Wales! I heard stories and rumors about her. I even heard once that she could stop a war with just one look. And I thought my mom was bad. As we prepared to leave, I took Daniel's hand. "It'll be alright." I smiled. "We can get through this together. Besides, I grew up in Texas. It's a tough state. And if your mother doesn't want me to see you, which I'm sure that is the case. I'll just tell you right now. I'm not going down without a fight. And I can be pretty stubborn."
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Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 10:12 pm
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James blushed deeply at the kiss then felt something snap in him. He suddenly felt very confident which normally didn’t happen unless Daniel was around. He pulled her towards him then wrapped his arms around her gently as he kissed her again, longer than the last. He pulled away with a grin on his face, the tiny dimples that he had on his right cheek showing now. “Oh believe me, you’ll be seeing me again.” He said nodding once then said, “You’re coming with me.” He wasn’t going to leave her there alone when her best friend had to go too. He took her hand then started to lead her out the door.
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Daniel smiled as she held his hand then nodded. “More than likely.” He said with a sigh knowing it was true. “But, I’m glad you won’t go down with out fighting.” He added then started to walk then stop. He turned to look at her briefly then leaned in and kissed her on the lips softly. After a few moments he pulled away with a smirk on his lips.
“For reassurance.” He said then smiled a little. He pulled her out the door and before they knew it, they were already in the living room with his mother, James, Elane and a few guards. “Daniel.” She said, but instead of looking at him, she was giving a rather distasteful look to Sophie. Daniel gripped her hand tighter but not too tight. He just wanted to show her he wasn’t going to leave her alone.
“Hello mother.” He said and she motioned for the couch across from her. She had them sit down then motioned for the guards to take James and Elane to another apartment room for a moment since they had rented the entire building for themselves.
“So, it is true then. You left because you didn’t want to marry Carolina but instead you’re with… Someone like her? I thought we made it clear that-“ She started but Daniel cut her off. “Don’t talk like that about her. I don’t agree with how you view things, father is much more caring than you. I do not think he would approve if he knew you were doing this. He doesn’t know I presume?” His mother opened her mouth to speak then closed it. Everyone within the castle knew that she was very power hungry and there was talk that she had just married into the family so that she could be important.
“What do you have to say, girl?” The queen finally said to Sophie.
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Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 10:40 pm
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When we had finally arrived at his apartment, I noticed that not only was James there but also Elane. By the way she was smiling like a fool, I could tell she had some news for me. But it would have to wait. Daniel and I walked in the room and I could feel the tension. You could practically cut with a sharp blade.
The queen was an elderly woman who already hated my guts. Geez, if looks could kill. Daniel squeezed my hand for comfort and reassurance. It was making my heart melt. It wasn't until the queen looked at me that I realized that I was being spoken to. "What do I have to say? Well, I have a lot to say. I'm a walking chatter box. Usually. But if you're asking upon the matter about Prince Daniel being here, I think it's wonderful. Because even when I didn't know about him being royalty, I enjoyed his company very much. Found out that he is a wonderful man and I don't think you need to know any more." The queen raised her eyebrows at me. I wasn't sure if she was impressed, thinking it over, or still just hated my guts. "You're majesty." I added with a smile.
It wasn't that I was nervous. In fact, I was more excited than anything. I was fighting for something I wanted. Something I truly wanted. My mother had basically done the same with my father's mother. Except his mother wasn't the queen of Wales. Even though I knew the queen hated my guts by now, I was loving every minute of this.
Elane, who was watching me, knew me well. She knew very well that I was a woman of argument and stubbornness. When I looked back over at them, I noticed they, too, were holding hands. It would seem that we both found something worth fighting for.
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