(Picture of James)

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Chapter 25

"This is quite busy day today." I said as I stood up to open the door.

"Good afternoon Milady." a tall man greets me when I opened the door. He was wearing very expensive looking suit, vest and tie. His nicely cut hair were shining from the hairgel and from the neatly taylored beard was shining a smile. Fashionable brown sunglasses were covering his eyes as he was leaning onto the door frame.

"Your lunch delivery is here." he said as he shoved his hand with paper bag in front of him.

"A lunch delivery? I didn't ordered anything." I said surprised.

"Is there any problem?" Emma asked as she made her way to the door.

"Did you ordered something?" I asked her.

"No." she said as she stopped when she looked at the guy and raised her eyebrows. "Wow. I didn't know you are working as a delivery guy Jimie." She said crossing her hands on her chest.

"At your service Princess." he replied smiling as he took his glasses off and Emma snorted.

"I am sorry. But who are you?" I asked him looking confused.

"Oh where are my manners. I am James William Philips." he replied.

"Manners?" Emma snorted again. "You have no clue what the word manners mean." Emma replied sarcastically. He looked at her narrowing his eyes.

"Please call me James. I am Henrys friend." he said returning his attention to me and offering me his hand for a handshake.

"Aren't you the one who was with him in the bar?" I asked him remembering him from the night I met Henry for the first time. And also Henry is talking about him quite often. He is his best friend. Henry told me some really funny stories the two of them had.

"Exactly." he smiled. "Nice to meet you. Sorry for that." he didn't finished his sentence but I understood he meant the moment he touched my butt and Henry got a slap from me for that.

"It is forgiven. It was a really unforgettable first meeting for me and Henry." I said laughing.

"You are welcome." he replied blinking his eye on me.

"Did you came here to hit on your best friends girlfriend?" Emma asked him. Well it looks like she doesn't like him very much.

"Aren't you supposed to be in Glasgow with your boyfriend?" he replied bitterly and Emma gave him a death glare.

"Never mind. I would never hit on a girl of my best friend. Actually my best friend ordered this food for you. And who would be better to deliver it then the owner of the restaurant himself." he said proudly.

"Well thank you." I said taking the paper bag from him.

"Altough I must admit I came here to check if the girl, who is the reason why my best friend isn't spending as much time with me worth it." he said and I raised my eyebrows in surprise.

"Don't you think you are being rude?" Emma asked.

"Not at all." he smiled at her.

"Do you want to come inside?" I asked him just to be polite. I don't know him but he is Henry's best friend. I can't send him away just like that.

"I think Jimie has better things to do then annoying the two of us." Emma said. I looked at her surprised. I didn't know she can be so hard on someone. I looked at James who was starring at Emma intensely. He took a deep breath.

"Thank you for your offer but I will have to leave you. I promised my friend I will deliver this and I did. Now I have to go back to work. Maybe some other time." He said politely.

"Thank you for the lunch." I said to him.

"Anytime. I hope you will like it." he replied and put on his sunglasses. "Ladies? I hope you have a great day." he said and took off.

"What was that?" I asked Emma when I closed the door.

"Well that was James..." she started but I cut her off.

"I don't mean him. I mean what was with you? Why did you act so rude to him?"

"I don't know what you are talking about." she replied and I starred at her.

"Ok. You saw him. He is a terrible guy. He is using my brother to get laid. He is changing girls more often then he is changing his underwear. He once was a good guy. But he isn't anymore." she replied hurshly.

"Did something happened between the two of you?" I asked her suspiciously.

"Oh God no! With him? I would have to be out of my mind." she replied quickly. Why do I have a feeling she isn't telling the whole true? Could it be even possible? I think Henry would not agree if it was a true.

I dropped that topic. I didn't wanted to be too curious and dig into something which is obviously not my business. I think if Emma would want to talk about it she would.

The lunch was very good and we both enjoyed it. Emma spend another hour with me and later she went back home because she had to go to some meeting later.

It was like rehearsed because the moment she left in two minutes Henry came back.

"How was your day?" he asked me when he came closer and gently kissed my forehead.

"It was good. I am glad Emma came for a visit. I am starting to get bored being still at home." I replied.

"Am I boring you?" he asked me raising his eyebrows.

"God No. I am sorry I didn't mean it that way." I replied and he smiled." I just. I haven't had so many days off since... I don't even remember. And I miss my work." I said finally.

"At least you will get some rest. You need it." he said and kissed me.

"By the way. I met your friend. He is quite extraordinary." I said and we both laughed.

"Yes he totally is." he replied

"Thank you for ordering the food for us." I said.

"You are welcome." he replied. "Did you like it?" he asked me and I nodded. "It was amazing." I replied.

"I will tell James. He likes to hear compliments." he said.

"Oh don't say." I laughed.

"He is a good guy." he said and I raised my eyebrows. "He really is. He is himself. Maybe he is a playboy but he has a really good heart. Except braking girls hearts of course. But I guess he just didn't met the right one." he replied

"Yes Emma mentioned something about him being a playboy." I said and he laughed.

"Emma was still here when he came?" he asked me and I nodded. "Well the two of them hate each other. Did they make some scene?" he asked me.

"They behaved." I replied.

We spend the evening cuddling and watching movies.

I woke up on the sun shining on my face. I felt Henrys hand on my stomach. I slowly turned to face him. I was looking at him. He was still deep asleep. I was observing his peaceful face. How did I get so lucky to meet him? He could be with the most eligible women in the world. And here he is in my bed sleeping peacefully. Taking care of me. Kissing me and loving me. I caressed gently his face and planted a gentle kiss on his lips to not wake him. I just needed to steal one kiss. I quietly stood up from the bed trying to not tear up the stitches. I took a shower, cleaned up the wound and changed the bandage. I walked into the kitchen but Henry was still asleep. I looked at the clock it was only six. It was too early to be awake. Well I guess my body is already rested enough when it wakes me at the time I am usually waking up for work. I began to cook some eggs and pancakes and made up a table. Should I go to wake him? Breakfast in bed would be nice for everything he is doing for me. I took a trey and arranged it nicely. I quietly walked into the bedroom and put the trey on the nightstand. I sat on the bed and leaned down to gently kiss him. I felt his lips crooked into a smile followed by groan.

"Good morning." I whispered.

"It is." He replied and kissed me again.

"I made you a breakfast." I said and turned to grab the trey. He sat up with huge grin.

"What is this for?" he asked me as I sat next to him and rested on the back of the bed.

"For being you." I said and kissed him again.

"Thank you." He smiled. "Hmm, this is good." He said with full mouth of pancakes. "I love your cooking skills." He said and I laughed.

"I have to thank my abuela for that." I replied and he nodded.

"Speaking of. When do you want to go to see her and your brother?" he asked me.

"Actually I have been thinking about it and I want to go next week." I said and he looked at me surprised.

"So soon?" he asked me.

"I am feeling better and next week I'll be fine to travel. The other week I would like to go to work already so this is a good time for me to see them." I replied and he was silent for a while.

"Are you sure you will be okay to travel?" he asked me and I nodded.

"Also I wanted to ask you if you would go with me? I would like for you to meet them." I said nervously and he grimaced.

"Damn it. I would love to go with you and meet them. But next week I have a duties. We are expecting a visit from royal families from Sweden, Denmark and then Monaco and Spain. I am really sorry but I can't go." he replied.

"It's okay. I understand." I said.

"Can't you move it for the other week? I don't have anything scheduled for that week." he asked me.

"No. The other week I have to be at work." I replied sadly. I really wanted abuela and Gael meet him. But on the other hand I understand his commitment. He is the Prince of England and he has to represent when it is needed.

"Next time okay? Maybe your abuela and your brother could come visit us here?" he asked hopefully.

"Yes. I will ask them. But I think abuela wouldn't enter the airplane in a million years." I laughed as I remembered her fear of airplanes.

The week went by quickly and I couldn't wait to see my family. I booked the plane right after me and Henry talked about my visit. Abuela and Gael have no idea I am coming to see them. I want it to be a surprise. David drove me to the airport because Henry was already making company to the Prince of Sweden but he made sure I was taken care of. He felt really guilty for not coming with me but I assured him it was okay and there will be another time he can meet them. My wound is nicely healing and there are no bruises on me anymore. And my ribs are hurting less and less as it will take maybe two more weeks for them to recover fully. I landed in Madrid and took a bus to the village. After one hour ride I got off at the bus stop. I took a deep breath and looked around. The familiar houses and restaurants. Also some of the people. After thinking I will never come back here I can't believe I am finally home.

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