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Hi everyone!

I'm back after a long hiatus and I'm here for good this time. I promise! I wanna finish my stories and get ready for season 4!

This is a short chapter but it's necessary to get the story going so bear with me. And hopefully you'll wait for the next ones. :)

I love you all so much. Xxxx

Chapter20_Masked Agenda

"Tell me you'll be there!" Eleanor asked on the other line and he took a moment before he answered: "I will but we both know your mother won't take it well." He heard her sigh and said in a hurry: "I'll be there, Len. I promise."

Eleanor squeaked and blew him a kiss before hanging up. Jasper put the phone on the night stand and closed his eyes, thinking about the inevitable chaos Her Majesty was going to bring down on him later on. But Eleanor's excited face shaped in front of his closed lids and he knew it was worth it.

A knock on the door brought him down on earth. He frowned since he wasn't expecting anyone, well, he didn't know anyone. He stood up and walked to the door and opened the door only to be shocked. Samantha was standing in front of him, smiling brightly, with a luggage.

Jasper couldn't find words so Samantha started: "You don't even wanna let me in, Jasper?" He scratched the back of his head, and thought about saying no, but he had to understand why she was there. So he moved aside and Samantha walked in victoriously.

He closed the door behind him and asked: "What the hell are you doing here, Sam?" She made herself comfortable on the couch and said with a smile: "You're dating a Princess and you're still living like you belong in trailer parks. Interesting."

Jasper was used to her insulting him like that, so he repeated: "I asked, what the hell you're doing here, Sam? And I'm not gonna repeat the question." She rolled her eyes and laughed: "Alright, alright. No need to get angry, J. I'm simply here to visit you."

He moved closer and asked: "Visit me?" She nodded and played with her hair saying: "When I saw you at that casino, I kind of got nostalgic. I started thinking about us. How good we were together and…" Jasper cut her off: "And how you slept with my friend behind my back."

Samantha stood up and walked over to her ex-boyfriend. She raised her hand to touch his cheek but he grabbed her arm mid-air. She hissed: "Jasper, I'm sorry. I am. I'm not here to relive our bad memories. I'm here to relive some good ones. Like that one time, when we were drunk and in my father's office. I locked the door and let you go down on me on his desk. Remember?"

Jasper let go of her hand and turned his back on her. He didn't want to remember. He didn't want to be reminded of how he used to want her desperately. Everything about Vegas, about her, was in the past and he really wanted them to stay there.

He started: "Look, Sam, we both know that we can't go back. And…" She stepped in front of him and didn't let him finish: "Maybe we can, J. Daddy's not angry anymore. You can come back." Jasper raised his eyebrows and asked: "What? Your father's okay with me being back?"

She gave him an innocent smile, like the ones that used to drive him mad, and said: "I talked to him. It took him some time but he doesn't want to hurt you anymore. He agreed to put the past behind him, for me."

Jasper couldn't believe it. The thing he was most afraid of, the wrath of her father, no longer existed. He was free to go back but there was nothing or no one he could go back to. So he finished what he wanted to say: "Sam, I'm in love with her. And I think you know that. Otherwise, you wouldn't humiliate yourself like this." Sam chuckled darkly and asked: "Is this humiliating myself? Wanting you back?"

Jasper sighed before grabbing her luggage and opening the door, signing her to leave. She shook her head, a visible smirk on her face, and walked to the doorway. She whispered in his face before walking out: "I will get you back Jasper, one way or another."

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Eleanor heard a knock on her door and knowing it was him, she smiled before saying loudly: "Come in." The door opened and Jasper walked in with a charming smile that melted her heart. She rushed to greet him with a kiss and Jasper greeted her back eagerly.

With everything going on from the Queen to his crazy ex-girlfriend, the only time he felt calm was when he was around her. She pulled away and grabbed his hand before asking: "You ready, Frost?" Jasper nodded and let her lead him out of the room.

He decided back at his flat that he shouldn't discuss what happened with Eleanor. At least not until he was sure it was serious. He didn't want to worry her, not after she almost had a nervous breakdown over Samantha.

Masks were handed out at the doors and it made Jasper ask jokingly: "How many masquerade balls palace throws a year exactly?!" Eleanor chuckled before putting on her mask and said: "Well, I happen to like it very much." Jasper put on his mask as well and whispered in her ear: "Oh, so do I…"

Liam and Ophelia were already there and they greeted the couple with drinks. Jasper let loose for once and drank the party away while dancing and chatting in between. Eleanor was all smiles, moving in the crowd and actually pleasing her parents for once.

Jasper was finishing his sixth drink that he heard Simon's voice behind him: "Hello, Jasper." Jasper almost threw the drink on the King as he turned around. Simon chuckled and said: "You're still nervous around me, I see." Jasper chuckled nervously and asked: "Is it ever going to get better?!" Simon shook his head and replied: "I doubt it, son."

Jasper didn't know if it was the King calling him 'son' again or the fact that he was a bit drunk, but he blurted: "You're very kind, Your Majesty." Simon raised his eyebrows and it made Jasper go on: "I see where Eleanor gets her compassion from. You're truly an inspiration, my King."

Simon smiled and put his hand on his shoulder before saying: "I'm grateful, Mr. Frost. And I've noticed you have made my daughter quite happy. It's something that I appreciate deeply." Jasper looked down awkwardly but Simon's words brought his head up again: "I hope this lasts."

Jasper gave the King a reassuring smile while all his fears started dancing around in his head. The King walked away slowly and right in front of Jasper stood the very fear that he was thinking about. Samantha was smirking at him, sipping a martini, in the fucking palace.

He marched to her and hissed: "What the fuck are you doing here?" Samantha pretended to be shocked and asked: "How did you recognize me?!" Jasper huffed and said: "You think a little mask is gonna stop me from recognizing you?" She chuckled and said: "Exactly. I never understood the concept of a masquerade ball."

Jasper rolled his eyes and ordered: "You need to leave." She scoffed and said: "Make me." Jasper swore under his breath and scanned the room quickly to find Eleanor. She said casually: "She was assigned to give a tour to some famous person."

Jasper whispered: "You're fucking unbelievable." She gave him a sweet smile and said: "Thanks." He grabbed the drink from her hand and put it on the table nearby. He grabbed her arm to lead her out that she hissed: "You really want me to make a scene here, Jasper?"

He let go and asked tiredly: "What do you want, Sam?" She shrugged and said: "A dance." He exhaled loudly and asked: "A dance? You want to dance?" She nodded and waited to see his reaction. He looked around and noticed everyone was dancing. Nobody was paying attention to them. He figured dancing with her wouldn't be so important.

He asked: "If I dance with you, would you fucking leave already?" Samantha smiled and said playfully: "I promise." He huffed and grabbed her hand, leading her to the dance floor. His eyes were looking around frantically, hoping Eleanor would stay away until the song ended and his dance was over.

Samantha whispered near his neck: "Keep your eyes one me, J." Jasper's head turned around quickly and he hissed: "Don't get so close." Samantha rolled her eyes and said: "Why are you like this?" He asked angrily: "Like what?"

She pouted: "Like you haven't been missing me these last two years." Jasper scoffed and said: "You got that right." Samantha started moving her hand from his arm to his neck and said: "You see, I kinda find that hard to believe. You were always so in love with me J. A love like that won't go away that easily."

Jasper snapped: "Try catching her in bed with someone else." She huffed and asked annoyed: "Can't you let that one thing go?" The song ended just in time and Jasper pulled away before saying: "I'm sorry, Sam, but it's never gonna happen."

She gave him a dirty look and he ordered: "Now leave before I lose it." She walked away but decided to come back for some last words: "This isn't over, Jasper." With that, she walked away for good and threw her mask in the garbage.

So what do you think about this whole Sam thing? Don't forget to leave your reviews.

Xoxo,

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