Run(a)Way S.T

I'm woken up by Harry. I look around confused of my surroundings. I fell asleep on the couch. I'm covered by a blanket. Niall must have covered me up last night. He is nowhere to be seen.
"Where is Niall?”
“He's gone to change. He'll be back any minute.. I thought you're sleeping with Zoe," He notes and by the sound of his tone I know he is unhappy I slept out here where Niall was sleeping.
"I was.. But I couldn't sleep and I came out to find something to eat and he was up.. We got talking and I guess I fell asleep," I get up and stretch.
"My mum asked if you're coming in to work today."
"She knows you're here?"
He nods.
"Of course I'm coming in! Where else would I go?"
I go get ready hurrying up not wanting to be late.
"Are you coming with then?" Harry inquires Niall as we collect our bags ready to leave.
"Yes sir," Niall replies. Harry rolls his eyes and opens the door. I call out to Zoe saying goodbye and wishing her a good day.
When we head out of the flat I'm faced with the sound of clicking and shouting. The peps are all over and suddenly it is hard to breathe.
"Come oe Ellie swiftly now," Niall orders, a hand on my shoulder blocking my face from the cameras with his hand. Harry rushes to open his car, pushing people out the way. I hear them call out to him as well. We push into the car and Harry locks the doors after us.
"What the fuck was that? Don't you people have ways to stop such things??" He demands in anger.
"Not our country mate," Niall claims calmly.
Harry groans in frustration starting the car. On the way, he calls Sean to make sure the office is cleared of the peps.
We park in the back, agents waiting for us to make sure we have a clear passage into the building.
"Umm.. What are you going to do all day?" I question Niall.
"Just sit in your office and accompany you out through the day," he shrugs.
"I need to go.. You alright?" Harry asks me.
"Yeah.. I'm good."
"Ok.. I reckon I'll see you later then.. If you need anything give us a ring," He touches my arm and then heads to the photo shoot rooms.
Niall follows me into the studio. Lila is already there, two coffees in her hands.
"Gosh Ellie- I wasn’t sure if you'll show today! Darling what is this on the news?" She hurries to hug me. I feel Niall stiff beside me, making Lila stop in place.
"Are you her body guard? So it's all true then?" She is astonished.
"It is a long story.. Thanks for the coffee.. I do need it," I thank her.
Niall sits down watching us work. At some point it gets easier forgetting he is there watching and we grow accustomed to him.
People drop in, to ask about the news or see how I am. Anne comes in to check on me, and letting me know if there is anything I need regarding anything I should let her know.
"Hauuuh!! Is this what it's going to be like from now on then?? I'll be offered whatever I want only because a DNA test decided I'm a princess?" I demand to know in frustration.
"What is bad about that?" Lila asks.
"I can stop people coming in if you'd like," Niall offers.
"Thanks.. I just need quiet to finish up work," I exhale.
"Ellie! We came as soon as we could!" Mika and Mia rush into the studio.
"Who is this?" Mika eyes Niall in delight.
"Niall.. These are Mika and Mia," I point half heartedly, not really into all this introduction thing.
"Did Harry stay by you? The news said you stepped out together this morning," Mia changed the subject.
"Of course they already posted about that," I roll my eyes.
"So is it true? You're dating?" Mika demands to know.
There is a buzz and Niall checks his phone.
"Prince Liam is on his way in," He informs.
"Is that- your brother then? This is quite exciting you know?" Mika notes.
I don't have time to remark since the door opens and Liam and another guard step in.
"Hello," Liam nods at my friends.
"I hope you're doing better today Eleanor," He addresses me.
"Sure whatever.. Can I help you?" I can tell Niall and the other guards are biting their tongues not to call me out on the way I addressed their prince.
"I just wanted to inform you, the plain will be leaving today at 4.. You might want to leave early to pack," He says.
"Excuse me- I'm not going anywhere! I have a shit load of work and no time for a vacation," I snap.
"Mum and dad are waiting for you.. Don’t be childish," Liam's tone turns hard.
"I'm not going, now if you can excuse yourself.. I need to get back to work," I claim.
Liam's mouth is set in a thin line, which I guess is what makes Mika and Mia excuses themselves so swiftly out of the studio.
"Are you not going to leave with me then?" He demands to know.
"I already told you I won't."
I am facing my computer trying my best to ignore him.
"What is going on?" Harry steps into the room.
"Nothing that concerns you," Liam tells him.
"Ellie?" Harry turns to me in question.
"Liam was just leaving," I say, staring at the man claiming to be my older brother.
"Very well Elena.." He steps out, followed by his guard.
"What was that all about?" Harry questions.
"He wants me to go back and meet his parents," I tell Harry.
"Is that such a bad thing?"
"Are you really asking me that?"
My phone rings just then.
"Mum?" I answer still watching Harry.
"What? Calm down I cannot understand you," I frown. Harry raises his brows at the sound of my mum's frantic shouts.
"They took him! They just came in and took him something about kidnapping- said he is wanted for questioning," My mum cries.
"Who took who?" I ask although I already have quite a clear picture of what is going on.
"The police! They had a Danish diplomat with them.. They didn't even let him put his shoes on! He left in his slippers," she sobs.
"Mum please take a deep breath- I'm on my way to you now alright? This is a big misunderstanding. . I'll take care of it," I promise, collecting my belongings as I speak. In my frantic attempt of collecting them, I knock over the second cup of coffee Lila had gotten me, it spilling all over the keyboard and floor.
"Shit! Shit... gosh.." I'm at a loss of words trying my best to hold in my tears.
"It's alright Ellie," Lila hurries to stand and start mopping the coffee up with tissues.
"Here Ellie.. Lila has got it.. Come on let me take you," Harry takes hold of my bag, reaching out for my hand.
"I'll make sure the way to your car is clear," Niall says heading out before us. I let Harry lead the way, not thinking about the fact I just left work without letting anyone know. But I don't care, they took dad in! Accusing him of kidnapping!
We get into the car and Harry puts it into drive.
"Please Harry- go as fast as you can," I beg of him, my mum's sobs echoing in my mind.
Harry drives like a mad man, but I don't complain, watching the clock on his dashboard. We make it over to mum and dad in an hour.
"Mum?!" I call as I reach the front door, ignoring the news van and peps outside the yard.
"What the hell is this?" Harry demands to know, pushing a camera man away making him trip.
"Eleanor? They aren't leaving me alone, they keep trying to take photos," she sniffs. She seems so lost. I give her a hug trying to calm her down. Harry collects my mum's bags she got ready. "What is he doing here?" Mum accuses Niall.
"He is my tail mum," I explain.
"It's their fault dad was taken in!" Mum says crossfuly.
"Let's go sort it all out mum, come on."
I link our arms together as we step out. I shield my face with my arm, Niall and Harry trying to clear our way to the car.
"This is fucked up!" Harry exclaims once we are safely in the car. I glance at my mum but she didn't hear him, too wrapped up in her sorrow.
We arrive at the police station. My mum is out of the car before Harry is fully parked and I hurry swiftly behind her trying to catch up.
"Mum wait," I call out to her.
"They didn't even let him put shoes on!" She exclaims tearfully.
We enter the building and I head towards the officer at reception.
"My dad-"
"They brought in my husband- he is still in his slippers! He is not a well man! What kind of place are you running?" Mum cuts in.
"If you can please calm down? What is your name miss?" The receptionist asks me.
"Eleanor Clark- this is my mum Lauren Clark. My dad Robert was brought in?"
"Oh your highness," the receptionist gets up.
"Please sit- no need for this just tell me where I can find him!" I demand.
"Your brother- his royal highness is waiting for you," she stammers.
Liam is here? This explains loads. I turn in anger scanning my surroundings looking for him.
Harry and Niall are stood to the side giving us space.
"Elena," Liam comes our way, his tail and Dean following at his heals.
"You piece of shit! I should have known!" I shout at him.
"Please, watch your language," Dean asks of me.
"How could you? Your feud is with me! Leave my parents out of it!" I demand.
"It's not as simple as you make it sound Elena," Liam claims.
"Yes it is! And my name is Ellie!" I snap.
My mum is tearing by my side quietly.
"My dad isn't well! How could you storm into our home and take him? Not even making sure he is well dressed for outside- he wasn't even wearing proper shoes!" I snatch the bag from my mum and hold it up to Liam's face.
"Mrs. Clark, I don't believe we were properly introduced, I am Eleanor's brother, Liam," he nods at her. She is quiet. Niall offers her a tissue which she takes, thanking him. At least he has some compassion.
I believe you would be wanted for questioning as well," Dean tells her. A gasp escapes her lips.
"Are you mad? Not only you're not to question her, you will let my father go! Do you understand?!" I raise my voice in demand.
"Please, your highness, if you could take this into the conference room?" An officer questions.
"No! We are leaving, release my father at once!" I demand once more.
"Ellie, let’s move to the conference room and claim your demands in there," Harry cuts in softly. He links his arm with my mum's, holding on to my elbow with his other. I nudge him away, recoiling back, but I do as I'm told.
Once we are all in the conference room the officer closes the door after us.
"Now, it was brought to our attention that you and your husband knew very well who the little girl you got into your custody is, am I right Mr. Clark?" The officer questions. I read the name tag around his neck. Detective Kent.
Mum keeps silent, staring at the floor.
"You're delusional!" I exclaim.
"No. She knew who you are.. Right Lauren? You knew princess Elena was at you possession all along."

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