" I wish you did not have to leave" Risley snuggled against Mark as she fixed his tie once more

"I will be back before you know it" He continued to tell her "Tonight I will take you out to a beautiful dinner. I promise it is a place you never been to before."

Risley began to laugh at him "I have not been to a lot of places here"

Mark kissed Risley softly as Joe walked into the room "That is the point" He smiled

"Good Morning Joe,"They both said in unison and Risley leaned up against the couch.

"Promise me to stay on the grounds?" Mark said to Risley as he looked at her once more before he left.

"Yes, Sir" She giggled and Mark smiled as his thoughts went back to the first time he took Risley out to the restaurant. He winked at her and walked out of the apartment closing the door behind him. Joe and Mark made their way to the car that was waiting. Risley ran tot he window and watched as they got into the car and pulled away.

Mark and Joe sat in the car and began to talk as they made their way to the event. Mark's mind was on nothing, but Risley since he wanted to show her everything. "Sir, what did your mother say about Miss Johnson?"

"She likes her" He paused "She gave me her blessing and of course a stern warning about how I am not getting any younger"

"What do you want to do?" Joe was trying to feel Mark out.

Mark looked at Joe and then back out the window "I want to be with her every day." He paused "What if she can not handle the public life? What if what I feel is not true?"

"What if you never give her a chance? What if she is and you miss the chance?" Joe responded to him and he looked at him "You will forever wonder"

"Your right"

"Sir, I am not pushing in any direction, but maybe Risley is right to follow your gut this week and after that figure out what you want next. But I do know that everyone that she comes into contact with she wins over in a matter of minutes... Ashley, Madison, the Queen... even me" Joe tried to honestly give him a push since after all Mark was first in line and needed to start a family. Mark smiled and looked out the window again.

Risley laid on the couch and pulled up the blanket as she flipped through the channels of the TV. She stopped on a news channel which started to broadcast about the royal family making an appearance. She leaned up against the arm of the couch as she started to watch the TV. Then she saw it, Mark and Joe, getting out of the car and slowly made their way around the crowds of people wanting to shake Mark's hand or talk to them. She snuggled against the blanket as she continues to watch.

"Prince Mark! Prince Mark!" a loud voice rang out over the crowd of people. Mark looked over at him and headed in that direction since it was towards the church. He shook the man's hand and he kept walking with him.

"Yes," Mark said and smiled at him and the camera in his hand and in Mark's face.

"There is a rumor that you have a new romantic interest," The man asked as Mark laughed a bit at the question.

"You always amazed me, and yes I seriously do," He said and Risley jumped on the couch as she listened as the whole world did to that answer. The announcers on the news started to chat up the news that was just shown. Risley quickly went onto YouTube and found a clip of what just happened and sent it to Evelyn. Risley felt a bit weird that she was listening to complete strangers talk about her without even knowing her. She turned off the TV.

Risley went to clean up and get dressed in a cute high-low sundress with some flip-flops. She then started out around the castle to find something to keep her entertained while Mark was away. She heard some barking and continued on her way to find a room filled with 6 dogs. She could tell the servers must have just given them food as she watched them play with each other. One of the dogs noticed her and came over to her and she started to play with him and then the other quickly followed.

Mark and the Queen came back to the castle and heard the commotion outside in the yard. "Who would have left the dogs out?" the Queen said to Mark as he shook his head. The two headed into the yard to see Risley playing with the dogs as she laughed and they ran and played. The queen whistled and the dogs came running to her. Risley stood up and noticed the two of them. She curtseys to the queen as she came to her. She pushed her hair behind her ear. "I have to say my pups normally do not like anyone... You seem to have won them over"

Risley smiled "I am sorry Ma'am"

"Let me get them inside for a bit" She smiled and looked at Mark and then left the two alone.

He walked over to her and rubbed her arm gently and kisses her hello. "Come let me get changed" He took her hand and they headed back to the apartment.

"How was your engagement?" She asked as she leaned up against him as they walked.

"Engagements can be quick others are long. This time it was normal tons of people who want your attention and you have so much time until you need to be sitting in your seat. I wish I could you could come with me." He said and smiled at her and she looked up at him and she smiled back at him. "How about I get changed and I will take you to a nice place for the afternoon and maybe an early dinner?"

"I would love that" She smiled at him and they entered the apartment.

"Joe, can we get a car and security. We are going to go out this afternoon."

"Yes Sir," He said and Risley looked at Mark.

"No Joe?"

"Nope, just us and silent partners" He smiled and kissed her cheek as he walked into the bedroom.
Risley changed her shoes into some wedge sandals. She sat on the couch and waited for Mark. She grabbed her purse and picked up her phone from the end table. She looked down at it and seen that Evelyn wrote back. She texted her back and smiled brightly at the phone as she turned off the screen.

"Ready?"

"Yes," She said and placed the phone in her purse and took Mark's hand.

"Joe, thank you for everything. Please give the wife my regards" He said and Joe knew that he was dismissed.

"Yes Sir have a wonderful afternoon," Joe said and bowed his head and Risley waved goodbye to him as the two of them walked out of the apartment and towards the car.

The two got into the car with security in the front seat and in a car behind them. They chatted about everything as Risley kept trying to guess where they were going. Mark laughed at her as they chatted and he looked out the window and then back at Risley. "Hypothetical situation... What if I asked you to stay here?"

She looked at him and tilted her head "I would stay" She said as serious as she could.

"We are here,"He said which changed the mood as crawled over his lap to look out his window and he took the chance to playfully spank her bottom. She giggled and sat back down. Security came over and opened the door for Mark and he got out first and then Risley. Mark took Risley hand as they stood in front of the building an she looked at him a bit confused. "Come... I bet you will enjoy this" He said and they walked into the building.

"Oh my god Mark!" Risley jumped up and down with excitement as she knew they were going to be doing a painting with a twist. Mark held her hand as they continued to walk.

"Sir," The employee said to Mark "I will show you the way" The two followed the employee as she walked through the whole building and right out to the back patio which you could walk right off of and into the sand and ocean. Risley saw two canvases out with all the paint out and two glasses of wine. "Your instructor will be here shortly"

"Thank you," He said and the employee left "So, I take it that you like this idea?"

"Oh yes," She said with a bright smile on her face. "I been trying to talk Evelyn into this for months and it never happened"

"Good, that means we can share this together" He smiled and kissed her cheek and picked up her glass and handed it to her. He picked up his glasses and raised it to each other and took a sip.

The instructor came in and explained on what the idea is. The two of them sat down and started to work on their painting. They chatted as they did this and the instructor even got involved to keep them on track since they would just continue to chat and forget they had to finish the painting.

"Let me see yours," Risley asked as she leaned over to see Mark's painting. "I think you need a little something here," She said and took a small amount of red paint and put a heart on the tree.

"Ris," He scolded her a bit and then started to laugh. "Look," he said and pushed his canvas next to hers as the two pictures apart where just trees, but together they are a heart. Risley was in shock as she placed her hand to her mouth.

"Oh my" She looked at him and he smiled

"A good surprise, right?" He said

"You have no clue" She smiled and the two kissed.

They thanked the instructor for the lesson and security took the pictures as Mark took Risley hand. "Come, I have one more surprise," He said to her and sat her down on the bench and he stood in front of her. Risley's looked all around her not sure what he was doing. "You are going to want to take off your sandals." Risley did what he asked and he put his hand out and she took it again. They walked in the sand down the ocean bank for a while as the two of them flirted with each other. Mark pointed out a fancy set table sitting on the beach to Risley.

"Mark, you didn't have to do all of this. Just being with you is wonderful" she said with a smile

"But I want to show and do things you don't do at home," He said to her and hugged her wrapping his arm around her shoulder.

"Thank you," She said and smiled as she played with the sand as they walked "You don't even know how much all of this means to me"

"Your welcome" he paused "And please just enjoy the moment. Don't worry about anything. I will deal with it"

He promised as they walked up to the table and pulled out her chair and she sat down placing her sandals aside of the chair. He sat down and the server came out and poured them both a glass a wine. Mark paused and held up his glass once again "Too many many more times happily together," and they tapped glasses and took a slip.

"That is the same toast that you said when we left the states" She giggled a bit

"Yes," He smiled at her and a bit excited that she remembers everything he says. The servers brought out the first course of food and the two continued to talk and flirt through the meal. The two cuddled with each other as they started the main meal. Risley began to think at the moment when they both sat in silence. "Your quite"

"I am sorry," she said and looked over at Mark and smiled at him. "Do you think that your mother would allow me to go with you to some of the events?"

"Um, I don't think that they will happen." He paused a bit "I can ask her after all what is the harm in that?" Risley smiled and took a sip of her wine. Then the two of them started up laughing and joking with each other. She noticed that security was still around, but blended into the scenery. "Try this.." Mark put a fork full into her mouth from his fork. She took it without a pause.

"That is really good," She said to him and covered her mouth as she knew she had sauce on her lips. Mark held her hand down and kisses her lips and licked the softly to get the sauce. Risley blushed and looked down as she could not help it. She could feel her body respond to him. The two finished the second bottle of wine and also dinner. Mark took Risley's hand as he spun her around in the sand a few times and then wrapped his arms around her. The two playfully kissed each other before Mark decided it was time to leave. He picked up her sandals as he held her hand and they headed back to the car.

The two walked into the apartment laughing at each other as Mark put a finger to his lips "Shhh" He said to Risley and she closed the door.

"You are telling me to be quiet when I am sure you are louder than me," She said and laughed at him. She placed her sandals next to the sofa and walked into the bedroom. Mark laughed at her and chased her into the bedroom.

Mark placed his hand on her shoulder and spun her around and planted a kiss on her lips. Risley returned it and placed her arms around his neck and left the emotions to overtake her. Mark gently moved her sundress straps and kissed her shoulders as he did. She moaned softly. He pushed her dress and it left a puddle on the floor. Risley pulled Mark's shirt as she walked backward and fell onto the bed taking Mark with her. He pulled his shirt off and before they knew it both of them were naked together and rolling around the bed.

"Your beautiful" Mark finally said as she laid underneath him.

"You're just saying that" She giggled and reached up and brushed his cheek. Mark bent down and kisses her a few times.

"Stay with me?" He said and Risley could tell he was serious beyond any point of measurement.

"Always," She said softly and he gently ran his hands up her body and the two joined together. The two gently, ruffly, playfully pleased each other more than they ever thought. "Oh, Mark" She called out to him as she began to fall into pieces with him as tears flow from her eyes and nail marks showing on his back.

"Yes Yes" He called to her as he could feel her heart pounding. He gently moved and pulled her towards him cuddling her. She grabbed the blankets and pulled them up. She kissed him a few more times as she snuggled in his arms and fell asleep.