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I woke up the next morning, and it was well after 10 am. I wasn't required to work until this afternoon. I had to go to another event tonight with Seth. I couldn't imagine how he was feeling today. He had a lot to drink the night before, and it wasn't pretty when I left. I had stayed out with Dean until 3 am, and we had fun. Kathryn and Jordan were a cute couple, and fun to hang out with for drinks. Dean was very affectionate last night, but he understood when I said no, which I was grateful for because I did like him. I couldn't completely focus that morning because I kept replaying the kiss with Seth in my mind. I couldn't figure out why he would have kissed me. We weren't exactly each other's biggest fans.
Seth and Kathryn were going to a poker tournament for charity this afternoon, and I was going along. Seth still wanted me at his appearance. I was pretty sure it was just to drive me crazy, but I had agreed. He was still meeting all the women I had set him up with, but none had showed promise like Becky. I checked email and saw that she had already accepted the invitation to the state dinner in a few nights for the King's actual birthday celebration. The week leading up to it was just a publicity stunt, so I had a made Seth look good. He was doing better in popularity, but I had to pray that he didn't fuck it up anytime soon. I wasn't really ready to go back to New York yet, but I also didn't want another uphill battle.
I put on a black skirt suit with a peach blouse. I had my thigh high tights on with black pumps, and my hair up in a bun. I was too lazy to put on contacts, so glasses it was today. I grabbed a protein bar on the way out, and went to Seth's area. I was about to knock when Kathryn came from her area with her secretary, Scott. He was a shorter guy, but seemed really nice. He was also an American, so it was nice to have someone who understood some things. He lived with his wife in a rowhouse not far from the palace. She and Seth had just gotten new secretaries, because theirs had been moved to other positions in the palace. I liked Seth's new secretary, Daniel who went by Dash, because he was more outgoing than Baron had been.
"I'm glad you are going with us. He is in one of his moods." she warned me after I curtsy to her. I nodded as the doors opened. Seth came storming out with Dash and looked at us. I instantly replayed the kiss in my mind, and wondered if he even remembered it.
"We will be late." Dash said as if to get us moving. We all nodded and I followed up behind them. Seth had worn a navy blazer with khakis and a white button up shirt. He was more casual since he didn't wear a tie, and at least his hair was pulled back. I was to ride in the car with Seth and Dash. I got in as Kathryn shot me a look, and I knew what she meant. Seth really was in a mood.
"Dash, sit up front. I need to discuss my schedule with Annabelle." he said to Dash, and he quickly got into the front. The car lurched forward as we started to move, and I looked at Seth.
"You are not happy with your appearance today?" I asked him and he shrugged.
"I have a hangover... I just knew that you would be quiet if I wanted you to be." he said and I smirked.
"At least know that Becky is going to be there at the state dinner, and is looking forward to seeing you." I said and he smirked with a small nod.
"I like her." he said and I was happy to hear that, as he saw my smirk.
"I know, you do your job, and go home. I wonder if Dean will follow you." he said and I shook my head.
"Who knows." I said and smirked. I hadn't even considered that.
"I was offered a more permanent position if I succeed with you anyways." I said and he looked surprised.
"I will however stop having to interact with you everyday once you find your future wife." I added and he nodded. He got ready to say something when we arrived at the location of the poker tournament. They had celebrities, the royals, a few dukes, and some parliament in the games. Seth and Kathryn took their places as I sat to watch with everyone else. They gave small speeches about who they were playing for, and then the games started. I was watching when someone sat beside me. I was expecting Dash, but looked over to see Dean. I smiled at him and he kissed me.
"I didn't know you were going to be here." I said and he shrugged.
"I don't have anything to do until tonight, and I figured you would be here." he said and I nodded.
"What are you doing tonight?" he asked me and I looked at my schedule.
"Um, it looks like nothing." I said and he nodded.
"Good, you can come with us." he said and I looked at him strange as Jordan sat down on the other side of Dean. He smiled at me and I returned it before looking at Dean.
"We are having a private party." he said with a smirk. I wasn't sure what that meant, but I knew that I was going to find out. The tournament went well and a duke won the whole thing. Kathryn was sitting with us when Seth got eliminated, and the games ended soon after it.
"We are all going?" Seth asked us and we all nodded. I looked at Kathryn and she smirked.
"We need our own time sometimes." she said and I nodded, but still wasn't sure what was going to happen. I rode with Dean while Seth and Kathryn rode with their body guards. They had sent their secretaries home for the night. We got to a home outside of town and went inside. I was immediately handed a beer, and pulled into a larger room. They had music playing, alcohol bottles, a TV, and a pool table. I sat with Kathryn while Jordan and Dean started to play pool. Seth was talking to another duke, Roman. I enjoyed it, but the longer we sat there the longer we drank. I found out we were at Roman's small mansion when his wife came home to find us all partying. She quickly joined in.
"Come on, you play." Seth said and pointed a me. I hadn't played pool in a long time, but I felt Kathryn pushing me off the couch. Jordan immediately sat where I had been, and Dean was cheering for me as I picked up a pool cue. I was a little drunker than I thought, but I manage to kick Seth's ass in pool.
"How the fuck did you do that?" he asked me and I shrugged as Dean kissed me.
"She's fucking amazing... that's how." he said and I chuckled.
It wasn't long after that when people started to disappear into their rooms. I was making out with Dean on the pool table when someone nudged Dean, we looked to see Seth, and Dean pulled away from me.
"We have to get back tonight." Seth said and I nodded. I couldn't remember why, but he wanted to go back... so I agreed. Kathryn had a small fight with Jordan, so had already headed back.
"See you tomorrow?" Dean asked me and I nodded before he pressed his lips to mine again. I moaned and arched into him before Seth shouted for me to come on. I was a little annoyed, but Dean walked me to the car. We left and I looked over at Seth. He was leaning against the window. He had just spend hours with his best friends, but still looked very lonely. I guess he really didn't have it all.
"You cheated." he finally said and I chuckled.
"Jealous of my skills?" I asked him as he clumsily scooted over beside me. He put his arm around me and pulled me to him. I wasn't expecting that.
"No, I am a prince. I don't get jealous of people like you." he said and I shook my head as I went to move his arm, but he pulled me to him. I wasn't fast enough to push him off. He pressed his lips to mine, and I didn't have time to register what was happening as I ended up straddling his lap.
"Seth, no." I said and tried to get off, but he held me to him.
"Annabelle, stop denying it. You were showing off playing pool. You looked so good bent over that table." he whispered into my ear and I shook my head. I felt his hand move from my hip to my thigh and he started to move it up. I didn't want this. Seth wasn't supposed to be coming onto me.
"No, I wasn't. Stop Seth." I said and tried to get off him. I pushed at his shoulders, but he held me firmly by grabbed my ass. I kept pushing against him. He tried to stop me, but I finally resorted to backhanding him across the face. He yelped and let me go. I quickly got to the other side of the car. He looked at me in shock as we pulled up to the palace. I bolted from the car, and quickly went to my room. I was almost there when Paige saw me.
"Annabelle, are you alright?" she asked me and I started to cry. I didn't know what else to do.
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