Lady In Waiting

Chapter 16

The rest of the journey went fairly quickly. It was around 12 noon when the jet landed in the sunny state of California. As you fitted a weighted necklace around her neck and fastened the clasp of an interconnecting diamond bracelet onto her wrist, you were both ready to go.

Margaret led you down the aisle towards the front of the plane where Tony was already waiting. He barely made eye contact with Margaret. "Ready?' He said. Margaret for one didn't hear him -- or perhaps chose to not hear him whilst applying a fuchsia tinted balm to her lips. "Unbelievable" he said, in a spiteful manner annoyed that the Princess hadn't responded. "Oh darling, I know I am" she replied, with the most sarcastic smile as she turned to you. "Y/N darling, do you mind grabbing those two cases to your right - that's it" she said, as you grabbed both carefully and waited for your next instruction. "Let's get this over with shall we?" She said, looking up at Tony. In a matter of moments, they'd reverted back to the loving Royal couple the public knew and adored. Stepping out onto a cream coloured platform, they both waved towards the little crowd that had formed swiftly behind barriers ready and eagar to welcome the Royals to the USA.

Heading into the airport, there were dozens of security blocking off desperate fans trying to get a glimpse of the Princess, holding flags of all different sizes with the traditional red, white and blue striped colors to show their support for the new couple. It was clear that this was the sort of attention Margot craved and couldn't get enough of.. She was a natural number one whose tragedy was being born number two. That was her downfall.

For once, the spotlight was on her and no one else. She was finally getting the admiration and attention she so desperately desired. The paparazzi couldn't get enough of her with flashes of cameras left right and centre with Margaret in the middle. She was a natural. Hundreds of photos were taken during the trip but in Y/N's opinion, the most memorable one of them all involved a rather large bubble bath and quite an expensive tiara and obviously a smiley Margaret.

America was an entirely different world to England. It was quite pretty. The locals were lovely which was one thing you noticed about San Francisco. Before you went to the apartments, you and Margaret both wanted to have a look at this funny little town. "Me and Y/N are going to stop off at a few points on the way back to the apartment will you be joining us?" She asked. "I've got other things to do Margaret" Tony replied with a sigh. "I guess I'll see you tommorow then - remember we leave for Hollywood at 9AM sharp" She replied. "Hollywood?" He said.

At this moment, Y/N and Tony were thinking exactly the same thing. You'd only dreamed about Hollywood. In no way did it ever cross your mind that you'd actually be going there especially with the Princess of England. "Since when was Hollywood on the tour" He asked. "Since I decided it was" she replied. You braced yourself. Not even 5 minutes of being in the same car as each other Margaret and Tony were already back to being the toxic couple Y/N had gotten to know. "Margaret darling, you know that's not fair. I have a book tour in New York and we won't possibly have time to go to Arizona, Washington, Hollywood AND New York"

"Don't 'darling' me and I'm struggling to understand what your implying because correct me if I'm wrong, I'm sure the only reason we're in America in the first place is because of- oh thats right.. me" Margaret replied. "You're my wife.. your meant to support me" he said. "I stopped being your supportivr loving DOTING wife the minute you slid your cock into Lucy Hogg and all the other harlots you brought back into our home whilst our children were sleeping. "Margaret please" "You're an embarrassment Tony.. If it were up to me, I would've divorced you years ago. I learnt to tolerate you for the sake of MY children but you don't make it easy" She said.

The car suddenly came to a halt. "Here ma'am" the driver called as you and Margaret proceeded to exit the car. You were greeted by more bright flashes and excitement from the public. "Princess Margaret, where's the Count" Margaret went silent as it was clear she hadn't anticipated this. She thought nobody would notice if Tony was missing I mean he wasn't that important after all. You don't know what suddenly came over you but something urged you to speak out in defense of Margaret or really to protect her. "The Count has come down with a bad cold.. he sends his regards to each and everyone of you that turned up today however, he is residing at the resort for now in recovery for tomorrows trip" you said, confidently. "Well.. send his royal highness our best wishes" you heard one say. "thanks love" she whispered. Walking through the town of San Francisco, you smiled to yourself. This was definitely your favourite part of the trip. Seeing Margot so happy and positively glowing was an image you wanted to stay in your head forever.

You both proceeded to head over to a group of small girls no older than six as they looked at you both in awe. "I didn't realise there were two princesses.. Mama only said there was one coming" One said, smiling up at you both as another proceeded to give you a flower. "This is Lady Y/N who means a great deal to me and is accompanying me on today's trip" she giggled looking over to you as you blushed. "Im Princess Margaret" she said and continued walking down towards more of the press. "Lovely meeting you girls" you said, quickly and caught up with the Princess. "Doesn't it make you want one Y/N" she said. "Maybe one day" you smiled. 'Is that so?" she laughed. "Y/N darling, I've had the most amazing idea what about riding on one of them trolley cars I've always wanted to try it. "Sounds perfect" you laughed as you approached one of San Francisco's most famous trolley cars. The trip in itself was delightful but spending time with Margaret made it even more enjoyable.

"Margaret, we really need to go back" you giggled, noticing the sun was staring to set. "Today's been amazing, Y/N.. you make me so happy" she smiled as you both headed back to the car, escorted by four security guards. On the journey to the hotel, Margot snuggled into you her head resting on your shoulder as she slept. You saw the driver looking over in the mirror and froze. Instead he just smiled and mouthed 'thankyou' as though he knew how incredibly unhappy Margot was with Tony. You smiled back and closed your eyes completely content .