I wasn't sure whether to post this chapter or not but I wanted to include it. Thanks.
Lucy was slightly overwhelmed if she was honest with herself. She'd just found out that Lee was a prince and now she was sat in the biggest living room she had seen and was sat in a palace and there were butlers and maids everywhere. It was all a bit much.
"You ok?" Lee whispered to Lucy as they sat on the plush sofa, the fireplace roaring to their side as they waited for their parents. Seeing her nod but not speak Lee carried on," I won't let them tell me what to do. I'm not losing you, Lucy. I promise."
"It's not that, darling," she had surprised herself there with the term of endearment but it felt right and the smile Lee was sending her made it worth it.
"It's a lot to take in at once," he suddenly said as Lucy nodded her head. So, that's what was on her mind. Taking her hand, he brought it to rest on her his lap as he played with her fingers.
"You'll get used to it," he promised as the sudden realisation that she'd have to move away hit her. She hadn't thought about that.
"Yeah," Lucy sighed as Lee looked slightly concerned.
"You are happy, aren't you?" He asked slightly worried. Lucy hadn't meant to worry him. Nodding her head and sending him a smile he leant forward and kissed her.
They were broken apart because of an awkward cough coming from in front of them. Frank, Jeanette, Wendy and Geoffrey stood in front of them. Frank not looking very pleased, Jeanette looking slightly apologetic and Wendy and Geoffrey still looked confused.
Sitting straighter Lee looked Frank in the eye as they sat on the sofa opposite them,"you wanted to sort this out, son. Sort it out." Giving Lucy's hand a squeeze Lee stood up. He was going to have to try and convince them...tough job but he was determined. He'd have to get use to this although it wasn't in his character. He was surprised when he could give Lucy compliments because that wasn't him either. Maybe it was but he obviously didn't know it.
"I'm not breaking up with Lucy again," Lee started as Jeanette looked on proudly. "I know you'd have to change the law dad and you've never done that. You've only added to it. So I'm asking as your son for you to make this exception because I love her. If not then I will wait until I'm king and I'll change it myself. Whether that be in twenty years or the next two. I'm willing to wait. And if you decide on a law that stops me from doing that I'm willing to give up my position," Lee spoke properly and calmly as he addressed his father. Lucy's heart was pounding and she could feel the gaze of her parents on her and it was making her more nervous.
Frank averted his gaze from his son to look at Lucy before turning back to Lee. Coughing Frank stood as well, despite the height difference he stood tall, his expression stern.
"Before I make up my mind you deserve a bollocking. Do you know how stupid and idiotic it was to just walk into the crowd? You're such an idiot sometimes!"
"He gets that from you," Jeanette butted in as Lee arched his eyebrow.
"What do you mean?" Both men questioned as they turned to look at her.
"I wasn't born into royalty, was I Frank?" She added as Lee's mouth dropped and Frank looked a bit sheepish and slightly embarrassed as Lee grinned.
"It would be hypocritical if you don't let me marry her," Lee said slyly as Frank shuffled on his feet.
Lucy's mouth dropped open. Marriage? What? When? When did that happen? They'd only been together two minutes...bloody hell he didn't half move fast. Sending an alarmed look to her mother she had to roll her eyes as Wendy had visibly perked up but Geoffrey didn't look too pleased.
Lucy spoke up for the first time,"uh marriage?" She asked meekly. Turning to her Lee smiled, she looked slightly petrified and his mother was trying not to giggle as Frank watched on with interest.
"Not now. You know in the future...possibly...if you want to that is. I'm not forcing anything. I promise. It's your decision as well," he rambled. Why did she turn him into a rambling mess? Then she started to laugh and his shoulders fell, he was little relieved.
"We'll talk about it later," she told him as he squeezed her hand in return.
Frank then stood up and turned to his wife, Wendy and Geoffrey. Without having to say a word the three took the hint and stood up and left the room, leaving three left. This was going to be the be all or end all of their relationship and Lee was nervous.
"You have my blessing," Frank smiled as Lee jumped up and hugged his father. This was a rare occasion but he deserved it.
"Thanks dad," Lee said pulling back as he sat back down next to Lucy and pulling her into a hug.
"You are happy about this aren't you?" Lee whispered into her ear as Lucy clung to him.
"Of course I am. I love you."
