Run(a)Way S.T

It is Thursday which is one day before Harry gets here.
These past few weeks I have been doing all which was expected of me to do. I attended my royal lessons and acted them out, dressing according to code and holding myself tall and poised just like a royal princess should. I took up so charities as well. The orphanage, and fostered children centre, and animal shelter. I do not talk unless spoken to and I have an interview scheduled later today- my first, to show the people what a lovely princess they have.
I am just the way queen Eva and King Philip want me to be and even more. Liam and I attend family suppers together, showing a united family front.
However late at night when I am finally left be, accompanied only by Niall and sometimes Liam I get work done for 'In Style', Lila sending me work and I make sure to have it ready for her by the time she gets in the next morning. That is also when I have time to talk to Harry and catch up on his life back home.
I have worked hard for Philip finally to agree to Harry coming over, and even though Eva has offered for our other friends to join too, I rather spend my short time with Harry alone, my other friends can wait for a different weekend.
"What time does Harry get in tomorrow?" Liam asks over breakfast. We were going to send the royal jet for Harry, however, him being who he is he refused, I reckon not wanting to take anything he doesn't absolute need from Philip.
Harry booked his own flight and Liam and I will be meeting him at the airport.
"He lands at about 10 tomorrow," I reply in a low voice, keeping my eyes on my food, not really wanting to talk about Harry in front of king dick since he makes it very clear that he still does not approve of Harry and our relationship.
"So would that mean you will be leaving tomorrow at 9?" Eva keeps the dreaded conversation going.
I nod and take a bite out of my food to make sure I will not be able to answer the next question.
"Do you have anything planned then? You can give Harry the royal tour, show him the gardens- maybe take him to some of the charity functions this weekend?" She goes on. I glance at Liam trying my best not to choke on my food.
"Mum I don't think Eleanor wants to spend her time with Harry in the public’s eye... They should have that time to catch up.." Liam comes to my rescue.
"Nonsense! If the kingdom already knows about this horrendous relationship then they need to keep appearance, show it is going strong and such," Philip finally speaks. I watch him carefully, knowing he just doesn't want me being alone with Harry.
"If you think it's so horrible then why show us off to the public? Why not hide us?" The question is out of my mouth before my brain realizes what a terrible mistake this question is.
"Because.. Your mother thinks you should be reworded for your quick adaption to this life.. and she thought a weekend with Harry would be the only one you might like," he replies dismissively.
"Ellie- don't you need to go over some things before your interview? And start getting ready? Hair and makeup and sorts?" Liam gives me an out before my big mouth betrays me once more.
"You're absolutely right! Excuse me please," I ask for permission. When I am dismissed I get up gracefully and glide the best I can out the room. When I turn the corner I allow myself to slouch just to prove I still can, followed by Niall back to my room. I already know what I will be wearing since it needed to be selected and approved by the king and queen for the princess' first debut to the kingdom had to be perfect.
It is a pink summery dress even though it is not summer. Liam guessed they want to present me looking as young as they can to make up for the stolen years. I just agreed because I can't care less, only doing whatever is in my power to make them agree to have Harry over.
I am sat on a chair as makeup is being applied to my face counting down the moments till I will see him, touch him and feel him against me, missing his scent and dimply smile tremendously.
"Are you excited?" Niall questions.
"More like nervous," I reply.
"I'm not asking about the stupid interview but about Harry finally visiting," He rolls his eyes.
"I am... but I'm scared too.." I whisper afraid we will be over heard by the makeup artist.
"Why?"
"You know Harry... he gets heated quite quickly and I can't predict him behaving himself.. what if king dick never permits him back again?"
"Eva will never allow that.. you shouldn't worry," He tries to calm my nerves.
"Don't fool yourself thinking she has a say in whatever goes on in this hell hole," I state hotly.
"Is it that bad here?" Liam appears.
"You tell me," I stick my tongue out at him.
"I thought maybe after your interview we can escape to town or something.. what do you say?" He offers.
"That actually sounds splendid," I smile up at him. He puts in such an effort to make me feel welcomed and at home that I can't help but learn to adore him.
"It's time Ellie," Luke says from the door. I nod and get to my feet.
"You'll be great!" Liam assures me.
He gives me a hug, hugging me longer then usually sending me a bundle of good vibes.
I follow after Luke, followed closely by Niall. I now am so accustomed to them being around me that they have become my security blanket, feeling safe and looked after- not only from the outside world but safe from the people claiming to be my parents.
I am met with the interviewer and am sat in front of a camera. The place is set up to look comfortable with tea cups on the side tables, however it is nothing but comfortable with the shinning lights pointed at me.
"Ellie, we will be right over there if you need us," Niall points to the side wall. They will be close enough for comfort and far enough to stay out of the footage.
"So Princess Elena," the interviewer begins.
"Please- call me Ellie," I smile politely.
"Ellie.. How do you like Denmark?" She begins.
"It's beautiful- and the people are so welcoming and polite," I gush, just as we rehearsed.
"How surprised were you to learn you are royalty? It must have been such a shock."
"Of course, I believe it would have been for anyone," I reply.
"Obviously you knew you're adopted, being your family back in England were a different ethnic then you," she claims.
I try my best to keep my smile on my face, knowing she will touch the subject.
"Well, I did and it wasn't an issue since they loved me just the same and took care of me as if I was their own, they are wonderful people," I add. Dean jumps up signing to move the questions along. We go through the rest of the questions and talk about my charities and fun down time with Liam. We move on then to questions about working for ‘In Style’ and then move on to questions from the people who were tweeted in.
"Do you still have the photo of the little girl from the cinema?"
"I do! It is up in my room," I smile. It was brought over with the rest of my things.
"Are you and Harry still going strong?"
I glance over at Dean before answering. The first half of the interview was carefully looked over, handled by Dean, however the people's questions are picked at random and I am supposed to answer them or choose to decline an answer.
"We sure are," I smile.
"Is it true you're still in touch with Mike?"
My smile freezes.
"Pardon?"
"Is it true he is you ex boyfriend?"
"Well yes, but we have lost contact long ago," I furrow my brows, wondering why and how they are asking about him.
"Mike gave a phone interview this morning about you still being in touch," she claims. Dean jumps up but I stop him- wanting to hear the rest.
"He did? I'm afraid I was informed that people from my past will try and reconnect after they'll find out about my new status," I reply coldly. Dean nods in approval liking my well handled answer.
"Well he gave us an interesting story.. Is it true you asked him for help with Harry Styles’ 'In Style's' saving him from humiliating his mother’s company?"
"He was sick and Mike is the only doctor I know," I reply in a final tone- one I learned from Harry.
"Mike informed us Harry got drunk and had an allergic reaction-"
"Excuse me, but this is enough," Dean stops the interview. Niall is by my side followed by Luke and I get up and exit the room with them.
"I cannot believe he did that to me! And that he told on Harry! What about patient confidentiality?" I panic knowing this information will not only get me in trouble but Harry as well.
"I am sure Dean is doing damage control as we speak," Luke assures me.
"But that was on national telly- a live interview- what about the damage to Harry?"
"Ellie!" Liam enters alarm on his face.
"How bad is it?" I question.
"Let’s just say the interview is out of a job- you're not in trouble though- dad thinks you handled yourself quite well surprisingly."
"Are you joking?" I turn to look at him. Liam is dead serious. I head back to my room to wash off all the makeup and change into more comfortable clothes. I lie on my bed and close my eyes imagining the moment I will get to see Harry again. I am not up to going out to town anymore. A few hours later there is a knock on my door. I sit up and Liam enters, followed by Louis and Niall.
"What's wrong?" I question.
"I need to tell you something.."
By the look on his face and the fact Niall and Louis are here with him I know it is bad.
"I think dad had the interviewer question about Mike on purpose. . There is full interview with him going on about you telling him about Harry being dead drunk and sick and such.. It makes Harry look extremely bad.."
"That is not how it went down!" I'm shocked. Was I played by my own father? And did Mike really play along?
"The good news is that Harry should be at the airport already so hopefully he hasn't heard about this yet so you can get damage control," Liam says softly.
"Damn it! I can't believe this is happening," I bang my fists on the mattress, angry tears escaping my eyes, falling down my cheeks. I am handed a tissue by Niall.
I am about to thank him when my phone rings.
"Harry? Aren't you supposed to be on a plane?" I say swiftly as I answer.
"Is it true?" He asks after a moment of silence.
"What is?"
"You and that Mike bloke? Did you call him that night at the hotel? Did you tell him it was me?"
I can tell by the sound of his voice he is upset- the throwing chairs kind of cross, since me being who I am and him being who he is added with this story is tremendous PR damage to him and the company.
"Harry- It wasn't like that I swear! He's lying! My dad- king Dick- he-"
"Did you tell him it's me??" Harry hushes me.
"I- I don't remember.. I might have- but I didn't- Harry get here and I'll explain! We can fix this!" I hurry to claim.
"No you can't Eleanor! Don't bother to drive to the airport.. I did not get on my flight," He informs me.
"Harry! Why? Please talk to me-"
"I need to go.. bye Eleanor."

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