Andy woke with a startled and looking at her surroundings before the events of the day before came back to her. She laid back on the king side bed and probably the softest bed and pillows she´d ever used; she had been so comfortable and felt so protected that it felt as if she´d sleep 3 full days. Probably having spoken to Miranda had a lot to do with her intense and amazing dreams. She was afraid to admit it but she was falling in love with the woman and her twins.
Deciding to get up and get ready for breakfast with her grandmother she jumped in the biggest shower and dressed with a pair of jeans and a blue shirt along with her sneakers.
She had been ready to go in search of some breakfast but got startled by her phone so she reached hoping for it to be Miranda but was highly surprised when her dearest friend Maria from Argentina had talked to her. They´d been friends ever since she did an exchange to her school but, by now, they presented each other as sisters.
¨What´s up little A?¨ Andy read with a bright smile. She loved Mary´s personality and sense of humor but hated the fact that she still lived in her homeland. Even though they talked often it wasn´t the same as having her sissy to banter with.
¨Hi sissy! You wouldn´t believe me if I told you! When the hell are you gonna visit me? I have lots to tell you and a hug ready! You?¨ She answered not even caring that she was smiling to the phone. This woman had a way to make anyone smile without even being in the same country
¨Really? Do talk woman! Did you kill Nate? You know you could visit as well you ass, it´s not like it´d be cheaper for me to go!¨ Mary answered making Andy laugh hard. The woman had always made her distate for her ex known and had even punch Nate on a night out the last time she visit when he´d gotten physical to her when drunk
¨I broke up with him sweetie and do not tell me about cheap! I know for a fact you´re making more money than you say you are! So? When are you coming?¨ Andy asked her friend. She knew for a fact the woman earned a lot of money since she was a physical therapist and, sometimes, was called to work abroad to rehabilitate actors or their doubles.
¨So there´s no body to hide? Lame…I have to go then to celebrate and we might have to celebrate a possible new job for me but i´m not jinxing it by telling ¨ Mary answered making her shake her head chuckling
¨We need to celebrate more than you know so get your butt here! And you better tell me what this job opportunity is!¨ Andy answered and locked her phone to go to breakfast. She had a class to get to.
Once at the dining room she found her grandmother on the head of the table reading the newspaper while Charlotte told her what she needed to take care of that morning. Saying good morning to both of them she saw a butler make her way with a huge breakfast plate with many fruits, oatmeal and cereals so she immediately dug in.
Andy knew she shouldn´t interrupt her grandmother but she needed to know what had been bugging her all night
¨Grandma?¨ Andy said softly making Charlotte stop talking and Clarisse look up instantly
¨Yes Andrea?¨ to say Andy was nervous was an understatement but her grandmother´s soft smile and patient look encouraged her
¨I …uhm… I wanted to ask you something¨ Andy started while blushing but stopped for a second
¨You may ask whatever you desire sweetie, is everything alright? ¨ Clarisse continued softly
¨Yeah, no, I'm fine. I know this is not supposed to get out or be told but… I wouldn´t like to hide anything from Miranda. I know we are not in a relationship and I don´t really know if we will ever be in one but…¨ Andy stuttered
¨Andrea, I understand perfectly what you are asking me and you have my full support to tell her. They are a big part of your decision making and I do understand you not wanting to hide such a detail to a future partner. I will ask that you suggest and ask for discretion on her part¨ Clarisse finished with a loving smile to her granddaughter who was smiling widely. Her smile reminded her of her darling son Philipp, Andrea´s father.
¨Thank you so much grandma! I really appreciate your support in this! Anyway I should be making my way to class, I have to get to the bus stop¨ Andy said while standing up
¨Andrea you are not taking public transportation!¨ Clarisse said and turned to Charlotte ¨Would you mid asking Joe to accompany Andrea for today? ¨
¨Of course your Majesty¨ Charlotte said while speaking into her ear piece
¨But that´s not necessary¨
¨I know it isn´t necessary but it is the way it will be done¨ Clarisse smiled innocently but it made Andy laugh. She had been learning so many things on how to be polite yet demanding and caring yet strict. Her grandmother was certainly something else.
Once Joe entered Andy was led to a black limo that was going to be her transportation.
¨Uhm, Joe, can´t you take the flags off?¨ Andy asked unsure
¨No Princess, it is better if they stay¨ Joe say strongly but looked into the rear mirror and into Andy´s eyes before adding ¨It gets me free parking¨ making Andy chuckle. She like him; He showed himself as a mean, strict and with a dry personality but was a really great and caring man deep down.
Her classes seemed to be endless and she simply couldn't wait to get out of there. She was even texting Miranda asking her about her days and trying to make her laugh with her texts to try and sooth her stress which apparently was working since the other woman was actually sarcastically joking as well.
Once the professor finally let them go before reminding them of the final exam in a couple of weeks she practically ran outside while letting Miranda know she would probably take longer to answer since she had to meet her grandmother. She could not wait to eat lunch since it was noon and she´d had a light breakfast.
She was dreading this afternoon since she had been told they were going to work on her appearance. She was aware that her style was simply and too sporty at times, she had gotten used to dressing like that since she had been always done sports and had never cared for her appearance. Besides her curls were simply too hard to control so her ponytail was actually go to hair style
She was surprised to see Nate right outside the door when she went out.
¨Andy, what the fuck is going on!? You left the apartment and now you´re not answering my calls or texts? What kind of girlfriend are you?! Where the hell have you been?!¨ Nate asked outraged much to Andy´s amazement ¨Wow, this one is a real pace of work¨ she thought to herself
¨First of all hello, second I am not your girlfriend and have not been for a while now in case you didn´t hear me two weeks ago when I kicked you out of my apartment where you were staying when I found you cheating on me¨ Andy said with a cold yet soft voice and stopped Nate´s rant with her hand
¨Third of all where I have been is none of your business and as for your calls and texts, in case you didn´t realized given that you are a narcissist piece of shit, are blocked. Now you´re dismissed and do not bother me again¨ Andy finished with a glare and made her way to pass him so as to get to the car.
¨But baby it was just a mistake, we can fix it.¨ Nate said trying to be sweet but held her by the arm strongly. Andy could see Joe making his way with narrowed eyes and a square jaw
¨Let go of my arm right now if you want to keep it! I do not and will not get back together with you. You have done nothing but treat me like trash and disrespect me every chance you got¨ Andy said strongly while squaring her shoulders and looking at him sharply. She was getting angry and that was not a good sign on her; she was not an angry person and had a lot of control thanks to her Karate lessons but the moment she got angry she lost herself and did things she latter regretted.
¨You are just a little bitch, how would I treat you if you didn´t even want to have sex with me or go out with me ever since you started college. You frigid piece of shit, you have no idea the person you´re breaking up with¨ Nate said while stepping closer to her and grabbing both of her arms strongly enough that Andy was sure it would leave a mark
¨I suggest you let go of her Nathaniel or you will be dealing with me.¨ Joe said making his way to the pair and standing in front on both of them
¨What do you care old man! Why the fucks do you know who I am!? Get lost, this is none of your business, can´t you see I'm talking with her and not you!?¨ Nate said letting go of Andy to try and shove Joe who didn´t even move. ¨is he stuck to the floor or something?¨ Andy thought amazed by the man while she went beside him and stepped in front of him to look at Nate
¨Get lost now and don´t bother me again¨ Andy said while trying to turn around but found herself being grabbed again by the arm
¨Where are you going you little bitch!?¨ Nate said and Andy saw Joe try and make his way to hit him but she was faster. With a swift move she turned and hit him square in the jaw making Nate fall to the floor screaming in pain.
¨Well, I guess your jaw is broken, now you´d probably want to think about what you say before speaking, disrespecting or manhandle me again¨ Andy said while turning back to the car leaving a screaming Nate on the floor and a stunned Joe behind
Once she reached the car Joe, who had caught up to her, opened the door and closed it behind her before getting into the limo himself
¨Princess, I would like for you to allow me or any other of our bodyguards to be the one physically defending you in the future. It will get you in troubles if this gets to the press¨ Joe said looking at Andy through the rear mirror and stopped her from speaking when he finally said with a smug and amused smile ¨That was a great hit ¨
This last statement made Andy laugh ¨That´s probably the nicest thing you´ve said to me Joe, I'll try my best¨
Since the incident had taken a lot of their time they ended up reaching the consulate at around 1 pm much to Andy´s grandmother dismay.
¨Andrea I was expecting you an hour ago, what happened? Joe? ¨ Clarisse asked the moment they reached the dining room
¨I apologize your Majesty but we ran into a bit of a situation that had to be dealt with¨ Joe said vaguely which caught her attention
¨What kind of situation?¨ She asked while standing up and going fast to her granddaughter to check on her. She was surprised at the forming bruises on Andrea´s upper arms and her swollen right hand. ¨Why are you bruised and sporting a swollen hand Andrea? Please tell me what happened! Joe, what is the meaning of this¨ Clarisse asked completely worried and expectantly
¨Please grandma, it is not Joe´s fault. I ran into Nate and he would refuse to let go of me even after Joe told him to¨ Andy said softly
¨That doesn´t explain your hand sweetie¨ Clarisse said in a caring way.
¨Uhm… Well… I might´ve… kind of…hit him? ¨ Andy said blushing deeply and looking down at the floor. She was ready for the woman to lecture her but was surprised to hear the woman´s laughter as well as Joe´s. What Andy hadn´t realized was that Clarisse had looked expectantly at Joe while she was speaking and he had been trying not to laugh at the situation.
Once they calmed down Clarisse said ¨Sweet one I beg of you to please let either Joe or any security that may be with you handle things. I am thankful that you know how to defend yourself but if you decide to accept the throne this cannot happen unless it is severely needed. Could you please do this?¨ Clarisse hugged her granddaughter and made her take a sit on the table.
¨I need to step out for a second, please feel free to start eating and I will join you in a minute¨ the older woman said with a smile before making her way out the door followed by Joe so Andy simply sat at the table and started eating and chatting with Charlotte who was still chuckling at what had happened.
The moment Clarisse stepped out she turned around with murderous eyes to look at Joe and spoke softly ¨I want this stupid kid to be put in his place so he doesn´t even think about my granddaughter again am I clear Joe?¨ she finished and unconsciously held the man´s hand
¨You can rest assure Clarisse that this kid is not going to get off so easily I have already arranged a lovely meeting with him and myself. That one in there is clearly your granddaughter¨ Joe finished with a chuckle and a kiss to the older woman´s hand. Even if they had talked about their attraction a couple of years after the King died they only let their caring nature show when alone. Joe was well aware that nothing was to happen until after she stepped down of the throne.
¨Well, it appears to be that fierce and hard headed can be indeed inherited¨ she chuckled while remembering her first encounter with an annoying little man who tried to make her uncomfortable at a gala a few months after her husband had died. Let's just say she was glad the whole event hadn´t been caught on camera nor seen by many people; she had Joe to thank for that.
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