Chapter 8: Opening Doors
"I solemnly swear and promise to love and cherish Her Royal Highness, Princess Eleanor Maude Henstridge for the rest of my days".
"I promise to show the upmost respect towards the Henstridge family, as well as the Monarchy and the People of England".
"I promise to do my part to be a participating member of this family and to ensure that we are looked upon with favor".
"I will be benevolent and humble in matters of conscience".
"I will serve, protect and honor Eleanor".
"All this I promise to do, so help me God".
"What is this, what's happening?" Prince Liam demands to know, as he is once again being led to their safe room.
Once inside, he sees that both his Mum and brother are already there.
"Security, Level One", James Hill announces.
"Mr. Frost, you're with me".
Notably absent from the room is Eleanor.
"Where's Eleanor?", the Queen demands to know, not seeing her daughter and fearing the worst.
Jasper steps up front-and-center and prepares to address his girlfriend's family, the Royal family.
"You're Majesties, Prince Liam", he begins, his voice shaking with nervousness.
"I have brought you here, with James' help, because I have a matter of extreme importance to discuss with you".
"At the moment Sara Alice is keeping Eleanor occupied".
"But we don't have too long, because sooner rather than later she will grow suspicious".
"You put my five year old in charge of the Princess?" James wonders in disbelief.
Jasper shrugs his shoulders, replying, "It seemed like a good idea at the time". "And Sara Alice wanted to help".
"Wait! So we aren't under attack?", the King asks, disrupting Jasper's speech.
"No Sir", Jasper assures him, shaking his head,
"For Christ's Sake Frost!" Robert explodes.
"What the hell is this then?" he demands.
"I took a solemn oath to serve you all. And I come here today, to formally ask you all for Eleanor's hand in marriage", Jasper finally says, shocking the family into silence.
Helena, Robert and Liam stand there shell shocked, mouths hanging open, not quite sure what to say.
"You want to ask Eleanor to marry you?" Robert asks, making sure that his ears aren't playing tricks on him.
"Yes, Your Majesty", Jasper confirms.
"Look, I know that I'm nobody and I have nothing like the riches she's used to to offer her, but", Jasper continues.
Suddenly Helena interrupts him mid sentence, "Yes!"
"What?", Robert and Jasper ask in unison.
"I said Yes, Mr. Frost", the Queen clarifies with a smile.
"As far as I am concerned, you have my blessing to ask Eleanor for her hand in marriage".
"Mine too", Liam says, smiling.
"Robbie?" Liam asks, looking towards his brother, who appears frozen and at a loss for words.
Coming back to life, Robert says smiling, "Yes, if Eleanor decides that she would like to continue to share her life with you, than that is alright with me".
Jasper is dumbfounded, he can't belive that all three of them have given their permission and blessing for him to propose.
"When are you going to do it?" Liam inquires, trying not to be too nosy.
"In the next few days", Jasper confides in a whisper.
"So good talk, will that be all for now?" Helena asks, ready to leave this bloody room.
"Yes, Your Majesty, that's all for now", Jasper promises as James opens the safe room door and they all exit.
As soon as they all re-enter the main floor they can all hear Eleanor's voice.
"What's going on here?" she asks, looking the group over suspiciously.
"Where was everyone?"
"We weren't anywhere", Jasper says, trying to distract her.
"How are you coming along with Sara Alice's doll house?"
The group dispurses and everyone goes about their day. There is a different feeling in the room now, as Helena, Robert and Liam walk away thinking about how their little Eleanor is getting married.
