DISCLAIMER: I do not own any of The Royals characters, however I own some original characters that you'll get to know them one by one.
So I'm back, finalllllyyy!
Guys, thank you so much for not forgetting this story, always asking me for when it's going to get updated, what's gonna happen, and things like that... I love you all so much... If it weren't for you, I couldn't write as much as I have for this story and hopefully so much more in the future...
And I'm not abandoning Hypnotic, don't worry, I love this story so much...
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Sorry if the chapter's a bit short, but trust me, the next one is going to make up for it ;)
Chapter13_All In
"I'm starving!" Eleanor whined for the hundredth time as they set foot in the Royal kitchen. It was well after breakfast time so Eleanor had dragged him there to eat and Jasper had to hide his chuckles whenever he saw a maid getting freaked out by her presence.
After a few moments of waiting, a couple of maids rushed over and put the plates down in front of them and ran away as quickly as possible. Eleanor rubbed her hands together and then bit into her toast and moaned. Jasper shook his head laughing and started digging in his pancakes.
After breakfast was over, Jasper asked: "So, are you visiting your father again?" Eleanor nodded before drinking her orange juice and then explained: "The doctor told me I could see him again around two pm. I still got an hour left."
Jasper nodded in understanding but didn't say what was on his mind and Eleanor quickly sensed it. Eleanor didn't want to push him but she knew she had to ask: "Do you… mmm… do you want to see him?"
Jasper looked up, surprised, and it made Eleanor regret what she'd said: "You don't have to if you don't want to!" Jasper quickly interrupted her: "No, I do. I do want to meet him. I just don't know if it's the right time or… if he wants to know me at all…"
Eleanor played with her hair nervously and said: "He asked about you last night… And I want him to get to know you…" Jasper smiled, feeling a bit relaxed, and said: "Then I'll be honored to meet His Majesty." Eleanor rolled her eyes and said: "Let's get out of here."
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Eleanor kissed his cheek for the fourth time and the King whined: "I feel like I'm your child, Lenny." Eleanor chuckled but then took a deep breath before saying: "Dad… There's someone that I want you to meet…"
Simon frowned, not knowing what was going on, and asked: "Who?" Eleanor started explaining quietly: "Remember those pictures from Monaco? Well, he wasn't just some random guy I was dating… He was my security detail for six months… And after what happened in Monaco, Mr. Pryce wanted to fire him and…"
Simon sighed after Eleanor got quiet and asked: "Was it really your mother?" Eleanor gave him a look meaning 'what do you think?' and then continued: "But he was suddenly transferred to her… And after that, we kind of… we decided to call it off…"
Simon grabbed her hand and squeezed it as he felt how hard it was for Eleanor to say those words. She smiled at her father and went on: "But we… we both couldn't take it… Then he quit so maybe we could be together somehow…"
Simon asked carefully: "Lenny? Do you… love him?" Eleanor nodded her head quietly and felt a blush spreading across her face. She had never spoken about boys with her father, let alone about loving one but the way Simon was looking at her, she wondered why she didn't do it sooner.
The King smiled at his blushing daughter and felt a wave of blissfulness wash over him. This is what he'd wanted for his kids from the start; to be in love and happy. And he couldn't be more proud of Eleanor in that moment.
He asked playfully: "So… when can I meet this Prince Charming?!" Eleanor laughed out loud and said: "He's standing right outside, actually." Simon asked: "What was his name again?" Eleanor let out happily: "Jasper…"
Simon moved in his place, ran a hand through his hair, and ordered: "Invite him in, then." Eleanor stood up and rushed to the door and opened it. Jasper was pacing in the hallway and he shot his head up when Eleanor called his name.
She exclaimed: "He wants to see you now." Jasper nodded his head nervously and started walking into the room and followed Eleanor to the King's bed. He bowed his head and said politely: "Your Majesty, it's an honor to meet you in person."
Simon smiled and nodded his head appreciatively and motioned for him to sit down. Eleanor and him both sat down next to the bed and waited for Simon to start the conversation. The King asked: "So, Jasper, are you treating my daughter well?!"
Jasper coughed a bit and then answered shyly: "I'll try my best but she deserves so much more than this." Simon smiled genuinely and turned to Eleanor and said: "Good response. He's smart." Eleanor chuckled and Jasper smiled in return.
Simon cleared his throat and said calmly: "There's no need to be nervous, son." Eleanor's eyes widened as she heard her father call Jasper his son and she noticed Jasper was feeling the same amount of shock as well.
Jasper tried not to let his nerves show when he answered: "Thank you, Your Majesty." Simon clicked his tongue and ordered: "No, I don't like that. If you want to be polite, then call me sir, not Your Majesty, alright?"
Jasper went to answer quickly and misspoke again: "Yes, Your… Yes, sir." Eleanor and Simon both giggled at how awkward he looked at the moment but then Jasper felt sure enough to laugh along the two of them.
Who said meeting your girlfriend's father would be hard, even when he is the King of England?
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"So that went well…" Eleanor announced happily and Jasper nodded as he took her hand and led her down the hallway. He whispered: "Your dad's so cool…" Eleanor laughed out loud and said: "I know!" She looked at his expression and couldn't help but ask: "Are you alright?" Jasper nodded frantically and said: "Yeah, I'm fine."
Eleanor looked at him suspiciously but didn't push the subject and Jasper was glad she didn't. He said tiredly: "I should really head back to my flat. And I better start looking for a job." Eleanor groaned and pulled him closer: "What's the rush?"
Jasper smiled and explained mockingly: "Well, I have to earn money, pay rent, and things like that. You know, grown up stuff." Eleanor pushed him away and frowned before saying: "I'm not a child, you know." Jasper chuckled and said: "Of course you're not, Princess."
Eleanor said stubbornly: "Then I'm coming with you." Jasper raised his eyebrows and asked: "Are you sure?" Eleanor smirked: "We already christened the bed, Frost, what's there to think of?" Jasper grinned devilishly and said: "Well, let's go christen it one more time, eh?"
Eleanor went to answer playfully when her phone chimed and she pulled it out of her pocket. She took a look at the screen and said: "Ugh… Rachel says the Evil Queen's throwing yet another party since Dad's well and all."
Jasper shrugged and suggested: "At least it's for a good reason, right?" Eleanor rolled her eyes and said: "It means I'm not coming with you… I have to choose a dress and get ready and all that…" Jasper kissed her cheek and said: "I hope you'll have fun."
Eleanor frowned and asked: "Why do you talk like that?" Jasper gave her a look of confusion and she went on: "Like you're not going to show up?" Jasper threw his hands in the air and asked: "Your mother hates me. Do you think she wants me to be there tonight?"
She widened her eyes and protested: "I don't give a shit what she wants. You're my boyfriend and you're coming to the party with me." Jasper's eyes softened and he smiled from ear to ear which made Eleanor ask: "What?"
He took a step closer to her and said: "You called me your boyfriend…" Eleanor chuckled nervously and grabbed the collar of his shirt loosely and asked: "Would that be alright with you?" Jasper leaned down and put his lips gently on hers.
The kiss didn't last long but it was a sweet one and both of them felt a bit high after pulling away. He whispered: "It would be more than alright, Princess, it would be my pleasure…" Eleanor bit her lip shyly and then playfully pushed him away.
Jasper chuckled and said: "I'll be here at seven, then. And I'll wear that tuxedo you really wanted to see me in…" Eleanor licked her lips anxiously and nodded for him and watched him walk away. She sighed and shook her head so she could think straight which was hard to do when he was around.
She needed to find an outfit as quickly as possible so she texted Ophelia to come help her pick out a dress and also texted Rachel to send her some new dresses to try out. All of a sudden, her mind went back to the Masquerade ball and a smile was placed on the corner of her mouth.
Tonight was going to be an amazing night.
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Music was playing softly in the background and couples were starting to move to the dance floor. Liam and Ophelia were the first ones to do so but Eleanor was drinking by herself and patiently waiting for Jasper to show up. It was half-past seven but there was no sign of him yet.
She put her hand in the little pocket of her new dress and squeezed his bowtie that she had found weeks ago in her room. She took a sip of her drink and moved her head gently to the rhythm until she saw him walk through the doors and blood froze in her veins.
Beck was walking towards her with a huge smile planted on his mouth but Eleanor couldn't even move a muscle. Beck greeted her when he got near: "Lenny! Ugh… I've missed you!" He pulled her into a close hug which actually melted her shock.
She said confused: "I didn't know you were invited." He shrugged and said: "I was invited at the last moment but I couldn't miss the opportunity to see you… and see how your father's doing." Eleanor nodded with a fake smile and then said: "It's good to see you, Beck, but I…"
He interrupted her: "Enough with the chitchat, let's dance!" He grabbed her hand and almost pulled her towards him but she struggled and said awkwardly: "I'm not in the mood now, maybe later." She looked down and her eyes landed on his left hand and her mouth hung open.
Beck noticed her surprise and said quietly: "I finally left her…" Eleanor pulled her hand away and said bitterly: "Well, I hope you'll be happy." He frowned and asked: "Well, aren't you?" Eleanor looked at him like she didn't understand the question and he repeated: "Aren't you happy?"
She raised her eyebrows and asked: "Why would I be happy to hear that you got a divorce?" Disappointment appeared all over his handsome face as he whispered: "I thought…" Eleanor sighed and interrupted him loudly: "I had a stupid crush on you, like every other normal teenage girl, and now it's over…"
He asked unexpectedly: "Because of him? Jasper?" Eleanor opened her mouth to say something but she decided to stay quiet. Beck offered sadly: "Lenny, I want to be with you… I left my wife because I thought I'd have a chance with you…"
Eleanor looked at the man she waited her whole teenage life to hear those words from but she couldn't even feel a thing. All she could think about, all she could see and hear and feel was Jasper. Nothing else mattered any longer. So she whispered a quiet 'I'm sorry' and walked away from the man that used to drive her mad.
She felt she was leaving behind her old life and was entering her new one. She made eye contact with Liam and he gave Eleanor a warm reassuring smile. She took a look around and saw the Queen narrowing her eyes at her and she smirked towards her mother.
The Queen rolled her eyes and moved to the next person she wanted to speak with and Eleanor looked at her father who was calmly speaking to one of the members of the parliament. He turned his head around for a quick moment and smiled at his beautiful daughter and then turned his attention back to the conversation.
Eleanor circled around and watched the happy crowd and wished Jasper was there already. And just like in the movies she used to watch when she was thirteen, he whispered in her ear: "May I have this dance, Your Highness?" Eleanor turned around with glee and almost squealed: "Of course."
And everything else faded away when Eleanor took his hand and he pulled her close. Music was gently embracing them as they moved perfectly to the rhythm. They were looking into each other's eyes and holding hands like nothing was going to go wrong anymore.
Everything was reminding them of that night. The Masquerade ball that changed everything for them. But this time, they weren't shyly looking away or running from the truth they could clearly feel. This time, they were both all in.
So how did you think of this short chap, eh?
The next one is going to be very special for so many reasons... wait for it!
Love,
S