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Run(a)Way S.T

Chapter 24

I watch as my parents are led into a police car, Harry holds on to my shoulders as if to stop me running after them.
Mum turns around to gaze at me as they start the car and drive off. I let the sob building up inside me out and feel the squeeze of Harry’s grip on me. He then wraps his arms around me while standing in back. I feel his cheek and curls against my own as he holds me and lets me cry.
"Is this because I came? Is this them punishing me?" I question. I don't need an answer to know it is true. The king knows everything no matter where he is, I picked that up already on my own.
"Your highness the prince is on the phone," Niall steps to my side holding a phone. I blow out a sigh and take it from him.
"Ellie- I'm sorry! But the paps were all over you and he knew I tried to stop him," he swears.
"Does he punish for every little thing?"
"He's not that bad I promise.. They are just angry.. They need to blame someone and right now they are blaming your adoptive parents."
"What can I do? How do I get him to leave them alone?"
"I really don't know.. I told you they are looking to punish someone so it might as well be them."
"I hate them Liam.. I truly do," I take in a shaky breathe and hang up the phone.
When I hand it back to Niall he holds on to my hand, and looks me straight in the eye.
"Do you want me to take you to the police station?" He asks kindly.
"Would you do that?"
He gives me a short nod. I follow Niall to the car while holding on to Harry's fingers, holding tight, scared that if I let go he will be taken away from as well.
We drive in silence and once we get to the station we are faced with a mob of news reporters and paps. Luke who drove a car behind us appears with a few other body guards and pushes them away granting us a fast passage way into the station.
"Detective!" Niall spots the detective dealing with my parents case which who I don't remember his name.
"Your highness," he bows his head at me.
"You let my parents go! If anyone has a right to complain about all this it's me! I did not put in a complaint or ask for you to arrest them so you let them out right now!" I order.
"You don't give me orders princess," He frowns down at me.
"I demand a lawyer then! This is outrageous!" I raise my voice in frustration.
"The Clarks refused a lawyer," the detective remarks.
"Excuse me?!" I exclaim.
"What do you mean refused?" Harry questions, his arm sneaking up to my waist.
"They stated there is no way for them to win against the royal family so they just surrendered," He shrugs.
"Ellie!"
Liam runs into the station. His tie is loose and his hair ruffled from the wind.
"They gave up!" My voice breaks.
"I know," he sends me a sympathetic glance that soon turns to pained watching as I break down into sobs.
Harry hurries to comfort me, Liam on my other side, his hand placed awkwardly on my shoulder.
"You have to do something!" Harry tells him.
"We need to go speak to our parents.. The king and queen are the only ones who can change this," Liam remarks. I glance up at Harry.
"Go.. You should go and see what you can do.. Anyway it's late and we have the show tomorrow.. I'll pick you up yes?" He stares down at me waiting for reassuring, that I'll be alright.
I nod.
"Brilliant.. I'll see you tomorrow then," he kisses me a light smile on his lips, though it's a stiff one, his eyes still in a worried frown. I take Liam's outstretched hand and follow him and our security tail out while glancing back at Harry who is watching after us.
I don't pay attention to the flashing cameras as we walk out and into the car. Liam wraps a protective arm around me and I lean into him feeling protected by him.
Once in the car he gives me my space and I gaze out the window wishing and hoping this will work and I'll be able to convince them to let my parents go.
We step in pace together making our way to the royal suite and Liam squeezes my hand letting me know he is with me.
"Mum," Liam calls as we are let in.
"Liam- Elena! What a pleasant surprise," she smiles. However, I am on to her, her eyes go slightly wider and she knows well enough why we are here.
"What is this nonsense about arresting the Clarks?" Liam snaps calling her out.
"Now Liam... You know very well-"
"They got arrested in front of Ellie! What kind of operation are you running here?"
"You do not shout at the queen!" King Philip strides then into the room.
"You did it on purpose, didn't you?" I accuse him. I wanted to sound tuff and angry, but my voice comes out hurt and weak betraying me. Eva's face crumbles letting me know it hit her straight in the heart.
"You were ordered to stay away from them," Philip growls at me.
"So you order to arrest them? And since when do you have such power in this country?" Liam spits in anger.
"They owed me a favour," He replies smugly.
"What would it take?!" I question in determination. I am willing to do whatever it takes to get them out. I owe them that much. Even though they knew who I was they gave me a good life and taught me everything I know. I am who I am because of them.
"What would it take for you to let them go free? Drop the charges?"
"Nothing! This is final!" He fumes.
"Philip!" Eva disclaims.
"Very well! I will drop all the charges if you come back home without a fuss and don't speak or see them ever again," He folds his hands over his chest watching me from the end of his nose.
"Never see or speak to them?" I gasp.
"Take what you can get Elena," he snaps.
"Alright- you get them out immediately." I pout.
"You're in no position to negotiate."
"Please Philip," Eva tries to reason for me.
"Alright! But we do it my way!" He raises his voice. I nod glancing at Liam.
"Come on then, we need to get moving." With that, king dick crosses the room, the door opens by one of the guards. We are all expected to follow and we do.
"Where are we going?" I whisper to Liam. He shrugs letting me know he doesn't know. Eva folds her arm with mine as we follow after Philip. We get into a car and the ride is silent.
"We're on root to the airport," I claim.
"Absolutely," Philip agrees.
I sit up straighter looking around.
"Is this some sort of joke?"
"Keep your voice down please," He blows me off with his hand.
The car stops and we get out.
"But my things.. I need to say goodbye to my friends.. To quit my job.. I can't just leave now!" I feel the anxiety rise.
"Dad! We aren't leaving back home now are we?" Liam hurries to ask.
"There is no reason for us to stay and we have been here long enough."
"But dad she has a life here- a job- friends-"
"Harry! I can't leave without him! I need to tell him- or at least say goodbye!" I exclaim afraid I won't see him.
"That model of yours is trouble! You will not be seeing him anymore," Philip orders.
"Philip!" Eva gasps.
"Dad what is gotten over you?" Liam takes a step closer to the king.
"We had a deal.. She agreed."
"But she didn't agree to just up and leave," Eva tries.
"Enough! If you want the Clarks let go then get yourself on that plane!"
I think fast what I am better off doing. I can call Harry the moment we land I can get him over to Denmark.. I'll have time to explain. . But my parents.. Their time is now.
I follow Eva and Liam onto the private plane. Liam reaches for my hand and holds it tight. Eva places her arm around my waist and I have the urge to shake her off, upset she didn't fight harder. Is this the same way she looked for me when I was taken? We take our seats and soon after the plane starts to move for takeoff. The faster it glides on the runway the harder it is to breathe. What have I done? I just left without letting anyone know! Without Harry!
"Elena?" Eva stares at me with alarm.
"What is wrong with her?" I hear Philip questions.
"Ellie? Look at me," Liam who is sat next to me says softly touching my cheek and pushing me to face him. I am heaving for air and tears spill out of my eyes.
"It's just a panic attack Ellie- hey- look at me- look at my phone!" He orders. Niall hands then Liam a cell phone. On the screen there is this shape that opens slowly and then closes.
"Breathe with this. As it opens inhale and as it closes exhale.. slowly."
Liam breathes with me and I shut everyone around me out as I listen to him and try and do as I'm told. Slowly I calm down and my breathing goes back to normal, however I feel drained.
"Why don't you go lie down in the room in back? I'll accompany you," Eva offers getting up. I nod, but glance at Liam begging him to join. He does and King dick is left alone.
"Does that happen often?" Eva inquires. I shake my head.
"How did you know what it was?" I ask Liam.
"When I was younger I used to suffer from anxiety quite often.. Less now but I recognized the symptoms," He explains.
"I'm sorry about all this.. Sometimes he just can't be reasoned with.. We’ll get your things in right away and we can maybe fly in your friends for a weekend?" Eva tries to make me feel better.
"Is this the way it is? The way it will be from now on? He calls all the shots and we just bow without a say?"
"I tried fighting for.. Changing his mind.. You saw-"
"Is that you putting up a fight? Is that the way you fought for me when I was taken? Maybe I was better off with the Clarks after all."
I know my words stung her but I don't care.
She mumbles something about that not being true before turning and leaving.
"That was harsh," He claims sitting down on the bed.
"Is it always like this? Him being such a dictator?"
Liam lets out a huff.
"Are you OK?“ He asks after a short silence.
"You tell me."
"I think you are hurt and scared," he shrugs.
"Scared?"
"Yes scared- you just got yanked out of the life you know and are being taken to live the life you should have known," he says simply.
"If I only had the time to say goodbye," I pout, feeling the tears start again.
"You fell for him.. Didn’t you?"
"Does it matter? When will I see him?"
"I'll help you figure out a way to make this work Ellie.. I promise!"
"Will you stay here with me? Please?" I ask of him.
"Sure," He smiles.
I lie down beside him, wondering how out of all people in this new life of mine Liam became my only ally.

Notes

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