Came across someone's review comment in another fanfic about having Jasper/Beck confront each other. But since we never get to see Eleanor and Beck interact after their broke up early on in s2, I thought why not? So here is my take on Eleanor and Beck talking it out after a few years.
Letting Go
Eleanor Henstridge stepped out of her car with her hands carrying a paper tray of drinks. She waited for her personal security detail, Jasper Frost to slam the car door shut before she made her way towards the glass doors of the large building. They walked towards the elevator bank and she kept her eyes glued to the elevator doors as she heard people whisper around her.
She heard the familiar ding of the elevator and silently stepped into the empty car. She spun around and watched as Jasper stepped inside after her and then ask a few people, who tried to get on, to wait for next lift. Although she wore her dark sunglasses she saw clearly the annoyed look on the people's face as the door slid close.
Within a few seconds, they arrived at their destination and they stepped off. Jasper let her walk ahead of him and he followed her. They walked down the hall in silence and rounded the corner to find two men dressed in dark suits stand with their hands behind their backs.
The two men that flanked the door looked at Eleanor and said, "Princess…"
Eleanor smiled at them and as she pushed her sunglasses onto the crown of her head and said, "Daniel, Frank. Good to see you again." She gave the door two sharp knocks before pushing the door open and waltzing into the room.
She walked in to a brightly lit room and smiled at the person sitting on the bed. She sat down in the chair next to bed and silently waited for the person to turn his attention from the laptop to her. She removed her cup of ice tea from the paper tray and set the other cup on the side table.
She pulled back the tab and took a sip as the man on the bed finally stopped typing and closed the lid. She looked up at the man and said, "You're suppose to be resting, Robbie."
"I know but since Mum announced that I was alive and that I will be Prince Regent once the doctor gives me the clear, my staff have been sending me all this stuff and I can't just let it sit there." Robert said reaching for his cup of tea on the side table.
"Well you should fire them… If you want I could do it for you. You know how good I am at firing people." Eleanor said with a grin.
"I heard… But it looks like that Jasper Frost is here to stay…" Robert said glancing at her over his drink.
She shrugged her shoulders and said, "Tried to get rid of him and but he keeps coming back. Plus he doesn't put up with my crap which is good."
"Good to know someone can keep you in line since we promoted Mr. Hill." Eleanor nodded her head in agreement. "Anyway, you know I'll be checking out of this place early tomorrow morning and this weekend Mum wants to hold a small garden party…"
Eleanor snorted, "Small garden party? When has our mum done anything small?" She saw Robert give her a disapproving look and she sighed. "Sorry, continue."
"I just saw the guest list and show that Beck was invited and he had RSVPed." He paused and then said, "Liam didn't give me all the details but I know things didn't work out too well for the two of you… I wanted you to hear it from me and not feel too overwhelmed when you see him again."
Eleanor flipped some of her hair back, over her shoulder and said, "No… why would it… We broke up… Our timing wasn't right. It never was… But I'm glad he'll be coming… It will be nice to see him again." She glanced at her watch and said, "I better go… Rachel wants to talk to be about some charity that mum wants me to help her cover tomorrow." She stood up from the chair and leaned forward and planted a gentle kiss on his cheek.
She tossed her cup into the empty trash bin and said, "I'll see you at home tomorrow." Then she pulled the door open to find Jasper standing directly across from the door waiting for her. She turned and waved good-bye to Robert before exiting and letting his security guards close the door.
Eleanor walked through the halls of the palace with Jasper once again in tow. She made her way down the steps of the VIP kitchen to find the kitchen staff busy prepping for the Queen Mother's afternoon tea. They came stop as Eleanor pulled open the refrigerator door and pulled out a cream pie and was handed a fork by one of the young kitchen staff.
Once she was seat in front of the island counter, the kitchen staff resumed working. Jasper unbuttoned his suit jacket and sat on one of the stools next to her. He watched as she effortlessly dug into the pie. As she was ate, one of the chefs set a cup of tea and coffee in front of them.
After a few minutes the kitchen cleared leaving only Jasper and Eleanor. Jasper finished off his coffee and then asked, "Are you going save me some?"
She set the fork down and said, "Sorry…" she sighed.
"Something happened with your visit with Prince Robert, didn't it?"
She glanced at him and said in a sarcastic tone, "You're so observant aren't you?"
"Can't be your bodyguard if I weren't could I nor your boyfriend if I weren't, could I?" he replied with a smirk and a raised eyebrow. "But seriously what happened between the two of you? I usually have to drag you away from the room but today, you only stayed for five minutes. It's nothing too serious is it?"
She shook her head. "Not unless you count Beck attending the garden party this weekend, serious" She picked up her fork and resumed eating.
"Ah Beck… the guy you briefly dated and attempted to start a fight with me at the yacht party."
"He did not start a fight with you."
"He was totally itching for a fight. Said that I shouldn't worry about being assigned to Prince Liam after you because all your security details know it's only a tempt position," Jasper said she slid off her chair and walked up to him and wrapped her arms around his neck.
"And what did you say?" she asked staring into his eyes.
He smirked and said, "Told him the truth, if he didn't show up in Monaco I would still be your bodyguard and basically he would haven't be able to get to you."
"Um, and at the party this weekend, will you be attending as my bodyguard or boyfriend?" She laced her fingers together behind his neck and pulled herself closer to him.
"Since James has not found one you liked… I'll be attending as your bodyguard. You know that, why do you ask?"
"Just in case you decide to start a pissing contest with Beck," she replied with a smirk.
"Only if he starts it first with me…" He stood up and said, "Let's go take a nap before your meeting with Rachel." She smiled as she released her hold around his neck and reached for his hand and let him pull her out of the VIP kitchen.
Eleanor walked through the halls of the palace dressed a colorful printed sun dress with black heels. Her hair was tied up into a high ponytail. She came to a halt at the door of the stateroom and turned to look Jasper who wear his usual bodyguard suit.
He walked up to her and placed his hands on her arm and said, "You'll be fine."
They knew that the staff in the palace were watching their every move but, people have known about their relationship and knew that whatever happened in the palace stayed with the walls. So they continued their conversation like no one was watching them.
She gently placed her forehead on his shoulder and said, "I know, but with Robbie back this seems different."
"Are you going to stage dive, drink wine from a bottle, or get one of the guest to sleep you?" he asked in a slightly taunting tone.
"No… Although that thought did cross my mind," she responded with a small smile.
"Then you'll be fine… And I'm not going anywhere." She needed head and took a step back.
Jasper gestured for the man at the door to let them in where the family had gathered for a briefing about what to expect at today's garden party.
Eleanor stood under the large white tent watching people mingle with each other. Since the star of today's garden party was Prince Robert she was glad that may people had wanted to talk to him and wish him a quick recovery. Thus taking the attention away from her. She slowly made her way to buffet table and stared at the food. She came to a stop in front of puff pastry tarts. As she debating her options she felt Jasper's breath tickle her neck.
"Stop that… People are going to see…" she hissed as she continued to look at the pastries in front of her.
"I wanted to let you know, Beck is making his way towards you," Jasper whispered and then stood straight and stepped to the side as Eleanor spun on her heels to see Beck making his way towards her.
She plastered a smile on her face and said as he reached her, "Beck, wow, what are you doing here?"
Beck smiled at her and said "My best mate was coming home… I had to come see him. How are you Lenny?"
"Good… I mean with everything that has happened, I'm doing pretty well, and you?" she asked.
"I'm glad…" She noticed his gaze fall on to Jasper for a few seconds and then ask, "Isn't he Liam's bodyguard?"
"Jasper has been back as by security detail for a while… I heard the two of your had a chat at the yacht party a few years ago," Eleanor said with an amused tone.
"I just wanted to get to know him. You know I know almost all the Royal Security by name. But he was hard to loosen up."
Eleanor glanced to the side and said, "He still is…" She paused and then said, "If you'll excuse me by I just saw Lady Willow. It was nice talking to you again, Beck." She walked passed him but stopped when he grab onto her wrist. She looked down at her hand and then shook her head at Jasper, letting him know he could back down.
"Beck…" she started to say but stopped when he said,
"Can we talk, privately?" She nodded her head and said,
"I know a place. Follow me."
Eleanor and Beak silently walked through the lawn and headed towards the maze garden adjust to where the garden party was located. Jasper stood at the entrance and gave his head a short nodded before Eleanor stepped inside the hedge maze with Beck.
Once they were about five feet into the maze Eleanor broke the silence and said, "What do you want to talk to me about?"
"I wanted to say I'm sorry about how things ended between us," Beck said.
She turned her head and smiled softly at him. "Our timing just was never right. We both had stuff to deal with and getting together wasn't what we needed. It was fun… but we just had stuff to work through."
"I know… I thought that after all those years, I was finally ready to give it up and be with you."
"I know… I know… And I was wrong too. I wasn't ready to be with anyone after what happened either. With everything that happened you were something I was familiar with and I thought it was something I needed."
They were silent for a few minutes and then he asked, "Are you with anyone?"
She pressed her lips together for a few minutes and then said, "Yes, I am…"
Beck glanced back to where they started and then said, "Is it him?" She nodded her head. "He's that good?" he asked.
"To tell you the truth he's a pain… He doesn't let any of by shit slide. Can you believe that? I'm the Princess. He should be listening to me, instead I find myself getting him breakfast and tea half the time we're together," she said with a slightly annoyed tone but with a grin on her face.
"The nerve of him, who does he think he is? I'm a Lord and I've never had you done anything like that." He paused and then said, "It makes be kind of jealous of him." They came to a stop and she gently hit in the arm which caused him to smile at her. "But I'm glad he doesn't doesn't put up with your shit. Someone has to control our rebellious Princess after all."
"I know… He loves me for me and he challenges me to be a better version of myself." They started walking again.
"You think he's here to stay? Will I be getting an invitation for the Palace soon?" Beck asked.
"Maybe… I don't really know. For now he's who I want in my life… And surprisingly mum agrees." She paused and asked, "What about you?" They stopped, did an about face and started to make their way back to were they started. " Royal rumors are saying you and the new PM's daughter Lady Katlyn are dating…"
"We're friends…" he replied.
She gave him a glare and then said, "Right… Friends…"
"It's the truth… But maybe we'll be something more… in the future," he said.
"I've seen the photos of the two of you. You guys look good together…." She paused and then asked, "And your ex-wife?... Ever think…." She was interrupted by the shake of his head.
"Emily is in the past… There is nothing more between us."
"Well in that case you have to come over with Lady Katlyn. I'm sure Robbie would like to meet her too. You do know Robbie was the one who found about the two of you through the internet, while in the hospital right?" she said with a smile.
"And he swears he never reads tabloids."
They came to a stop once more when they reached entrance of the maze. Eleanor leaned forward and wrapped her arms around Beck's neck, pulling him into a hug, and whispered, "This time, I hope you follow your heart."
"Thank you," Beck whispered in return.
She took a step back and said, "Well I'll be heading back to party now. People are going to talk if I'm not there for tea portion of the event." She waved good-bye and snapped her fingers at Jasper singling that they were leaving.
As Jasper followed her in tow, he turned his head quickly and glanced back at Beck, who watched them walk away. He caught up to her, but still behind her asked in a low voice, "Everything ok between the two of you?"
She glanced over her shoulder and said, "Everything is fine. We just needed to talk something out."
"Good," he whisper in response and hen slowed down his pace and resumed his position, which was about a foot behind her.
