Joyce stormed into the house, banging the door shut and tossing her bag onto the floor carelessly.“Mum!” She screamed, rushing to her mother's room, tears welling up in her eyes.“Mum!” She shouted as she barged into the room.But her mother was nowhere in sight. She gave a big sniff as she struggled to hold her tears at bay, stalking to the bathroom to check if her mother was there.“Mum?” She wailed as she pushed open the door and was greeted with an empty bathroom.She could no longer hold it back, she burst into tears and hurried out of the room to check for her mother elsewhere.She checked the kitchen, went out to the garden and finally nearly killed the guards.“We don't know where she went madam!” The gate guard whose shirt collar she'd hijacked shrieked.Joyce’s senses returned and she decided it wasn't worth losing her dignity over.She trudged back inside with her tear streaked face and sat on a sofa to cry.Her day had been nothing short of horrible. She had been unable t
The arrival of Brandley had disrupted he and Philip's meeting and he couldn't help but feel guilty considering the fact that he and Philip hadn't seen each other in a while.He'd asked Phillip to accompany them, thinking that he'd have the opportunity to speak with him on the drive over but Brandley had other plans. “I guess this is going to be my lifestyle from now on.” He sighed to himself as the elevator doors closed before he and Brandley.“Is everything alright, your majesty?” Brandley inquired.“Yes Brandley.” He paused, “I just wish the timing hadn't been mixed up and I could've spent more time with Phillip.”“I apologise, my Prince.” Brandley placated.“That's fine.” Damon responded.The past week had entailed him studying the financial readings for the royal companies which belonged to his grandfather. All of which were his now.While doing his research he had noticed a major financial flaw which was making the company bleed thousands of dollars unnecessarily but he'd been a
Was he ever going to have time for himself again? Damon thought to himself as they drove down to the other meeting. Or was everything seeming a bit overwhelming because he'd just taken over?”He sighed.It was probably just for the time being. He decided.After a few months, his schedule would ease up a little. He was boss afterall. There was a reason why he had executives.“We're here.” Elizabeth stated eloquently.His door was pulled open for him and he stepped out.They were at an elite restaurant. Damon nodded his head in approval as he stepped inside. It combined the serious studious environment of a workplace with the easy comfortable flow of a restaurant.“And the experience is customisable. You can choose decorations for your table, type of food that'll be served and have the subject of your meeting displayed on a small screen, especially in cases of a presentation.” Elizabeth chipped in, noticing him assessing the place. She seemed pleased with herself.Damon nodded distracte
Joyce pushed against the guards as they tried to toss her onto the street.“You bastards! You don't know who I am! I'm going to ruin your lives for this!” She screamed after them as they went back to their posts.“Arrrgghh!” She screamed, throwing her fists into the air.Her eyes stung as she stood on the side of the street, thoroughly humiliated and harassed with passersby there to watch and point and stare.She turned to her right and began walking, not quite sure where she was going but definitely needing to get away from this vicinity.She walked until she got to a bar whose sign attracted her. She looked up at the sign, her vision blurry with tears, and decided that she didn't care if it was too early to drink.She barged into the bar, not caring about the people who looked up from their drinks at her like she was crazy.“Vodka. Straight.” She demanded of the bartender.The man decided this was a situation of no questions asked and nodded, serving her the shot in just five second
A part of Damon couldn't help but feel relieved that he had been able to get Joyce out before she said anything more personal. As it was, everyone would think she was just a random person trying to woo the prince.He didn't think the public were ready to take the fact that he'd been married before. He'd only just been crowned, it would be better everyone get used to him a bit before they began to find out more personal things about him. Information dump never worked well in any sector.Joyce looked like a loose cannon. But he was sure that she wouldn't be so desperate as to go to newslets. And even if she did, she was the one at fault and the truth would come out. He would win whatever case she tried to pull up.“I apologize, Your Majesty, this was an error from my end, trust it won’t happen again.” Elizabeth bowed her head as she offered a humble apology.Damon chuckled.“How is it your fault? It's obvious she is a rogue who wants to taint my image. Imagine the effrontery!” he exclai
“Everything is in place for the press release?” Damon asked, adjusting his tie backstage in front of a mirror held up by an employee.“Yes sir.” Elizabeth affirmed. “All of the important news stations are here, the acoustics are perfect, everyone is already seated and waiting –”“Okay, okay, cool. Tell me again why a press release is required? It's normal for me to go on business trips, why do I have to announce this one?” Damon asked somewhat exasperatedly.Elizabeth smiled knowingly behind him.“I'm guessing you don't do very well around cameras, your majesty?”“I do well around anything, Elizabeth. I just don't see the point in unnecessarily announcing my movements to the world because I'm a prince.” He turned to face her, his eyebrow quirked.Elizabeth's smile remained in place.“I understand sir. Please bear in mind that I understand the importance of your safety and I wouldn't do anything to jeopardise it. Such as unnecessarily disclosing your whereabouts –”“So what's this abou
“Hey Joyce.” Jack's voice came over the phone.“Jack?”“Yeah, it's me. It's been over seventy two hours babe and you didn't even deem it fit to call and check on me.”Joyce gasped in shock.“Are you being for real right now? You abandoned me at the coronation without bothering to say a word to me, you went into hiding, like a coward, and now you think you have the guts to call me and try and turn the tables around? What sort of –”“Joyce, please calm down.” Jack's voice turned placating. “I'm sorry. I'm sorry for leaving you and basically running away. And I'm sorry if it looks like I'm trying to turn the tables around. Look, I called because I need to see you.”Joyce snorted.“See me about what? I'm much too busy right now, thank you very much.”“Busy being humiliated by Damon?” Jack asked smartly.Joyce gasped.“The video is all over the internet Joyce. Crazy woman storms Business Meat-ings, claims the prince is her husband. You can do better Joyce.”Joyce felt steam emanate from he
The journey to De Rose was smooth and quick. One of the perks to being the prince of England was a luxurious private jet.“I could get used to this lifestyle.” Damon mumbled to himself as he poured out a glass of champagne.The jet wasn't set to land in another thirty minutes so as far as he was concerned he could slack off and take a nap he thought as he drained his glass.“Your majesty.” Elizabeth called out to Damon. “We have arrived in De Rose, the jet just landed.” Damon blinked. When had he dosed off? Well It seemed thirty minutes of sleep was all he'd needed because his body suddenly felt light.“Thank you.”As he got off the jet, his official car was already waiting for him, his luggage already loaded – not that he had much to pack. They drove straight to the hotel he would be spending the night. The night that would be filled with documents and files. Damon sighed.Upon their arrival at the hotel, Damon's breath was stolen from him. It was obvious that the place was meant fo