Risley sat in a back office as she works on a project. She looked at the one page and then turned over to another stack of papers. She pushed her to read hair back as it fell again in her face. Evelyn walked in took a seat.

"How are you?" Risley asked

"Fine, what about you? Are you getting excited?"

"Yes and no. I am not sure how this is all going to work out." She pointed to the papers on the desk and then lean back in the chair.

"Ris, we will make it work. It is just a time difference."

"I understand, but at the same time I know it is more than that" She paused "I still thinking I should just take a new job."

"One step at a time" She paused "Next week all of us will be over there with you getting you all settled in."

"We better have fun" Risley started to laugh "with a drink in hand" and Evelyn started to laugh too.

"Yes, I am sure there are fun things planned. I know Tom said he got tickets for some outdoor concert"

Risley tiled her head "Please don't tell me that it is one of his cover bands"

"I hope not" She paused "I just remember him saying not to look at the bank statement for the amount. So, I am sure they are up there in price."

There was a knock on the door "Excuse me, but Risley I am told to tell you 'your prince is here for you' and you should put the work away" Rose said with a smile on her face.

"Thank you" Evelyn reply

"Can I ask... is he really Prince Mark... You know next in line?"

"Yes Rose," Risley said and she blushed and started to close up her computer.

"Oh my god" She squealed and closed the door.

"I am never going to get used to that" Risley started to laugh and looked at the time. "Come on let's get dinner."

"Yes it is sure is nice to have everyone here and doing everything together," Evelyn said and hugged her friend as they left the office. The woman chatted as they walked to the front of the building and seen Mark and Tom standing there now with a group of a woman asking questions. Mark looked at Risley and smiled at her as she and Evelyn walked to them.

"Excuse me, ladies," Mark said and walked over to Risley wrapping his hands around her waist and kissed her softly "I guess I left the cat out of the bag."

"Yes, they are very curious now" She giggled and the Mark just smiled at her. "Okay ladies, let's go home. It is past closing time" Risley said to them and they did agree and continue to make comments as they.

The four of them walked into the restaurant and the paparazzi did not miss a beat as they crowded the entrance. Mark and Risley walked in first and then Tom and Evelyn. They sat in around both near the back of the room. The girls sat in the middle of the booth and the men on either side. The four of them sat at the table and they started to chat with each other about what they wanted to eat. Risley looked over at the one table and noticed a couple arguing over something. She tried to focus on the menu again and then tapped Evelyn and the arguing got her attention too. The waitress came over and took the groups order and Risley turned toward Evelyn and they spoke softly to each other.

"Why not speak up and we can all listen to what your opinion is" The man that was arguing screamed over to the table. Risley tilted her head to the comment and Mark just placed his hand on hers. Risley sat in silence and just watched him. "You think you're better than the rest of us... You're entitled to all of this!" The man continued this time getting up from the table as his female companion tried to reach for his hand. He walked over to the table and Joe stood up between the table and the man. He continued to yell and scream at the group. "All you good people who believe that we should bow to you" The female got up and pulled at his arm.

"Stop it!" She yelled " Your embarrassing me!" The man tried to take a step and Joe stopped him and she grabbed him and pulled him even more away from the table. "I am so sorry Prince and Princess" She apologized as she continued to pull him away.

"So, this is how you dine out huh?" Evelyn asked

"Yes, well being with and around Mark makes your whole life public" Risley rolled her eyes

"But at least they think you are a princess" Evelyn joked and Tom shook his head

"You can be my princess," Tom said trying to be cute, but came off as funny and they all started to laugh.

Risley took a sip of the wine as she then leaned into Mark as he rubbed her side softly. She gazed over at him "If we were to married... would I be a princess?"

Mark smiled at her "You could" She snuggled against her and kissed her cheek. The three of them laughed as they shared the meal with each other. Risley cherished these moments knowing that they will be few and fall between when she moves across the ocean.

Evelyn and Risley wanted to go shopping before they headed back with Mark. Evelyn drove and Risley was in the passenger seat. "I am warning you I am sure this idea sounds great, but at the same time this could be a horrible idea," Risley warned as they buckled up in the car.

"Oh please, let's take one thing at a time and enjoy the time you have left here," Evelyn said and Risley pushed her hair back behind her ear. The two of them made their way to a department store in which Risley decided she wanted to get a few more sundresses and a gift for Joe's wife. Risley started to tell Evelyn about Joe's beautiful children and how she was now pregnant with their third child. Risley felt like she would be close to Ashley at least since she would have some of the issues that Risley would. Evelyn pulled up the store and there was paparazzi was already at the door and as soon as the car was spotted they ran up to the car. Evelyn and Risley put on smiled and headed out towards the department store. They did not stop for the paparazzi but allowed them to take pictures and just kept moving. Evelyn opened the door for Risley and she ducked into the building.

"Okay, you win, but we are here so let's enjoy this."

"So very true," Risley said and the girls began to search around the store. The grabbed a few items to try on and headed to the dressing room. Evelyn and Risley laugh and giggled as they tried each outfit on and decided which ones go and which ones stay. Finally, after a while, the two of them came out of the dressing room and handed back what they did not want to purchase.

"Oh wait I need to pick up something for the baby shower," Risley said and Evelyn followed her to the baby section. Risley should have known better as soon as she walked over there a paparazzi started snapping the picture and finally the department store removed him, but the damage was done. Risley just continued on her way another lady was looking through the rack near her and made a comment out loud.

"I knew you were expecting you do have a bit of a bump showing" She comment and Risley laughed a bit.

"I am sorry, but I am not expecting," She said and Risley looked at Evelyn. The lady turned back around and Risley could tell that she was already pissed off that she was even here.

"Maybe it is too early to get something." Evelyn started "When the invites go out for the shower. Then I would think that you should buy something"

"Your right, maybe I am just excited" She paused and turned around and the two girls went to go check out and leave the store. The paparazzi ran up to the girls calling and yelling question and one of the question got Evelyn's attention. "Risley, are you pregnant with Mark's child or a lover?"

Evelyn went off "Are you kidding me! She is not pregnant and she has been faithful since day one to her relationship with the Prince!"

"Come on" Risley grabbed on to Evelyn's arm pulling her away from the paparazzi a towards the car. The questions continued as they both got into the car. "You can not respond to them"

"I am not tied by the crown like you are and will be. I will not stand there listening to crap that is a lie from these monsters."

"Yes, you do have more freedom then I do" She paused and looked forward as the girls left to get back to the house. The girls walked into a very serious conversation between Mark and Tom. Evelyn looked strangely at Tom and he knew she wanted to know what was going on.

"How was shopping?" Mark kissed Risley as he took the bag from her hand.

"Well, I tried to get something for Ashley and of course there is paparazzi taking pictures and then when we left there was a run in with one of them."

"I was not going to allow them to bash you, Ris," Evelyn said and Mark looked at her.

"Thank you, in this life, it is hard to have friends who will stand up against them" Mark smiled at Evelyn and pulled Risley into his arms. "Don't let this rune the night, after all, tomorrow we will be heading to your new home." He said exciting and yet Risley was unsure about this. She was unsure what her future was going to hold.

The night started to end as the four of them sat outside in the back by a small fire. They shared a beer the four of them. Risley laid her head on Evelyn's shoulder "You will come to visit often... I won't lose you"

"Don't get all tearful on me now. Tom and I will be there in about a week. You and I will always stay in touch and I am sure I will be there for all your major moments of life." Evelyn said and hugged her head and she wiped her tears. Evelyn knew that Risley was scared and not sure what to do.

Mark came out with Tom and they sat next to the girls. Mark reached over to Risley and held her hand. He gave it a small squeeze and smiled at her. The four of them started chatting and drinking the night away from all the drama that waited for them outside whatever walls they called home. The group finally called it a night and the girls started to clean up the beer bottles while the guys closed up the fire.

Risley stood at the window and gently playing with her necklace once more. She watched the airplanes

come in and out of the airport like she did not so long ago. Her mind raced as she tried to put all the pieces back together. She knew this is what she wanted and also knew that it would only be a few weeks before Evelyn and Tom came to visit.

"Are you ready?" Mark asked as he kissed her head softly.

"Yes," She said with a deep sigh. He took her hand and the two walked out of the room security all around them and paparazzi already in their face and screaming at them for attention. Mark grabbed onto Risley's hand and gave it a squeeze letting her know that they were in this together. He leaned over and kissed her forehead again. The two finally got into the departure area and then finally on the airplane. "Where is Joe?' Risley asked looking around and not seeing him.

"He will meet us when we land," Mark said and poured a drink for both him and Risley. Risley smiled at him and he sat down. The two started to talk and just like normal once the drinks were finished Risley started to fall asleep. Mark picked her up and laid her back on the bed taking off her shoes. Mark slid to the other side and snuggled up against her and fell asleep. Mark woke up a bit shaken feeling a hand slide against his stomach. He must have been in a deep sleep and forgot that Risley was next to him. She gently planted little kisses on his neck as she tried to wake him up.

"Can't you sleep anymore?" Mark whispered and she giggled

"Did I wake you?" She asked and he didn't answer just kissed her deeply as she pressed up against him.

"Your naughty" He paused and he heard a little tapping at the door "Yes"

"Prince Mark, the captain says we are 30 minutes away from land," A small female voice said.

"Thank you, we will be right out," He said back to small female voice. "Come my darling... we are soon going to start something new"

"Aw," She said as she watches Mark get out of bed and starting to fix his clothing and put his shoes back on. Risley took the same lead and fixed her self before the two of them took their seats again.

The plane landed and Risley was looking out the window at the bright blue sky with sweeping clouds in it. Mark looked out the same window. "It seems that you have dressed perfectly for the weather. It looks warm out there"

"I am sure it is. The thing is now I have to worry about my dress lifting up by the wind" She pointed over the trees in the distance swaying.

"Yes, a show that I don't want to share with others." He joked with her and she grabbed her purse as Mark started to get ready to leave. She followed him giving him a few more steps in front of her. She smiled in the warm sun as she took her time to walk off the steps. She all of a sudden felt self-conscious about almost everything she was doing. Mark took her hand as they walked over a few cars parked.

Joe stood with Ashley at his side and the kids trying to behave nearby. Risley waved at them and Ashley waved back. "Sir," Joe said and bow his head

"Joe, everything good?"

"Yes, Sir. Your mother wants you and Miss Risley to take today to unpack and get things in order."

"I think we can manage that," He said as he looked over at Risley hugging Ashley.

"I heard the good news. I am so excited." She said as she reached down and allowed Madison to twirl holding her finger.

"Yes, I think this will be the last one" She giggled and smiled "And this is your new home. I am sure we will have to catch up and get your comfortable"

"Yes, this is a major change. It's a good thing" Risley said and smiled as Mark placed his hand on her lower back and she leaned into him.

"Both of us." Mark smiled and the two kissed softly. "It's a good forever change"