Once outside the consulate Mary stopped the bike so Andy could get down and go in but was surprised when her friend stayed put and started getting a cigarette ready so she got down from the bike too and rolled a cigarette for herself while sitting down on the floor next to the gate and leaning back against the wall

¨Thanks for the ride¨ Andy said quietly and sat down next to her sissy before adding ¨I´m really glad you´re here¨

¨I´m glad I'm here too little A¨

¨What were you and Miranda talking about? ¨ Andrea asked after a few minutes in silence

¨Andy…¨ Mary said while staring right into her sister´s eyes ¨She will be the one to decide when to tell you. It is nothing to be concerned about ok? ¨

¨Then why can´t you tell me? You are my friend! Not hers¨ Andy said a bit angry. She knew that playing this card would make her sissy talk

¨Look, I just told her that she has time and options for the future of your relationship¨

¨What the hell is that supposed to mean!?¨ Andy asked angrily attempting to stand up but was stopped by Mary holding onto her arm and giving out a sight

¨Sit down… Gosh¨ At Andy´s look she explained ¨I told her that there´s no pressure on her to decide right now to follow or to have a distant relationship if her girls wanted to stay in school or with their friends. She needs to know that her decision is important but it has different approaches to respect her daughters' possible wishes and yet not loose you if you accept ¨ she finished leaving out the explaining Miranda had provided

Both women sat there quietly enjoying the company when Andrea´s phone startled them.

¨It´s grandma¨ Andy said quietly before answering

¨Andrea, Mark has been outside of Miranda´s home for a while now and has been informed you´re not there. Are you alright? Where are you sweetie? Please I really need to speak to you¨ Clarisse said softly but it was obvious she was distressed

¨My friend brought me, I'll make my way inside in a moment grandma. I´m sorry but I didn´t want to wait for him¨ Andrea said softly

¨That´s alright but you can let me know you want to come on your own so I don´t worry. Can you do that please? ¨ Clarisse said before continuing ¨I´ll wait for you at the library¨

¨I ´ll be there in a few minutes, I'll try to do that next time grandma¨ Andrea said before hanging up and turning to her friend

¨Go take your throne and show the world what you´re made of¨ Mary said squeezing her hand before standing up and making her way to the bike

¨Do you think I should accept? What about Miranda and the girls?¨ Andy asked her sister in a whisper

¨I ´m sure those three would do anything to make your family work if you do accept. Even if it means from the distance for a while¨ Mary said while hugging the woman before adding with a smirk and a chuckle ¨You´re paying drinks next time¨

Andy got out of the hug and hit her on the shoulder ¨You´re an ass, why do I have to pay!?¨ she said while laughing

¨Cuz I'm always the one traveling around to visit your cheap ass¨

¨Why am I even friends with you?!¨ Andy said, she loved that they could laugh at anything and that their talks made her soul feel lighter

¨Because all the others were already taken Ash¨ Mary said while laughing even harder and making Andy cackle

¨Get the fuck out of here Pikachu! ¨ Andy said and kept on laughing while her friend left on her bike.

With renewed energy and a lifted spirit she decided to go inside of the consulate with sure steps.

What neither of them saw was a figure taking pictures of them ever since they had left Miranda´s townhouse

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Once inside the consulate Andy was greeted by the security guy from the door and led straight to the library were her grandmother was waiting for her with a glass of wine ready in her hand and a can of beer waiting for Andrea along with a glass

Andy didn´t know what to say so she simply went to grab the can and sat down in silence on the couch in front of Clarisse where both of them sat for a good five minutes; it was obvious neither knew how to start the conversation

¨I would´ve liked to meet your Mary, she seems like a nice woman¨ Clarisse said biting the bullet and startling Andrea who chuckled

¨I didn´t invite her in but I could always present her to you. She is a really nice person¨ Andy said quietly but didn´t really know what to say next so she just jumped into what was on her mind

¨Grandma, I'm really sorry that the press got wind about me and that I embarrassed you but I couldn´t let Steven hurt Miranda or me and, for that, I'm not sorry¨ Andy finished and looked into her glass. It was a really good beer

¨Andrea, I am the one that needs to apologize. I judged your actions without taking into account that security can´t really be ensured if they get taken down and you´re left to your own devices. You are a truly brave woman and I am glad you could come out of that situation even if it got you a slightly black eye¨ Clarisse said with tears in her eyes and grabbed her granddaughter´s hand to squeeze ¨I should´ve acted as your grandmother and not as the Queen but I was simply too startled by the situation¨

¨Well you don´t really have practice with being simply my grandmother…¨Andy said with a few tears falling down her face

¨I will always regret that fact my sweet one and I wish I´d been there for you. I will try my best to earn the title of grandmother¨ Clarisse said earning her a tight hug from Andrea who was crying by now

¨Well, you might as well practice now since I have to earn the title of being a Princess¨ Andy said with determination on her eyes

¨Have you reached a decision? ¨ Clarisse stared shocked at her

¨I´ve had a lot to think about and a lot of help in the matter¨ Andy started before adding ¨I want to honor my roots and to make you proud but I will not make the formal decision until I have spoken with Miranda and the twins¨

¨Oh dear, you have made me proud the moment you were born¨ Clarisse hugged her again before continuing and coming clean to her granddaughter

¨Andrea, last night I went to ask Miranda if she was responsible about the leak of information¨ she said but cut Andrea when she was about to start talking

¨We have come to the realization that the Deveruox family is trying to make their way to the throne by making our family seem irresponsible and reckless. Along with Miranda´s friend Elise we have information regarding Nicholas Deveruox having been at the restaurant¨ she continued ¨I am not going to let them make this family look like fools¨

¨Grandma, what are you planning? ¨ Andy asked clearly angry about the development

¨We are holding dinner tomorrow evening here to welcome the parliament members and I wanted to present you as my granddaughter regardless of your decision and I toke the liberty of inviting Miranda and the twins if you were amicable¨ Clarisse finished staring at her astonished granddaughter. She was confused as to why she had tears pouring down her eyes but was surprised when she was engulfed in a tight hug and respond to hold Andrea just as tight

Once they parted the Queen simply said ¨Go ask your family officially if they would like to be presented as such and we can start working on table manners and look at different dresses¨

That´s the moment Andy hugged her grandmother and rushed to ask Mathew to take her to the townhouse

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three chapters in one day! I hope it´s all right with you :P

I can´t help myself. I´ve been working in the story without actually updating so i´m sorry

As i always say, feel free to let my know your thoughts, ideas that you may wish to suggest or any constructive comment :D

I should´ve let you know about a though subject that was going to be told, i apologize and hope it wasn´t taken badly

Anyways, Enjoy :D

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