Once Upon A Drunken Mistake

13. Christmas Charity

       Flora hit the ground with a loud thud as she winced in pain. Benjamin hovered over her, a panicked expression on his face. He immediately got up and knelt beside Flora, helping her sit up slowly.

       "It's okay, I'm okay." She assured.

       "You cannot be afraid when attacking someone." Benjamin lectured. "Throw the punch with force, manipulate your opponent."

Flora held a mischievous smirk as she grabbed a hold of Benjamin's arm, twisted it and slammed him on the ground face-first. "Like that?" Flora asked, a cocky smile on her face.

Benjamin hit the gray mat three times signaling he gave up and Flora released him. "Yes, like that." Benjamin groaned as he massaged his sore arm.

       "Flora, I need you to decide which charity—Oh no, you broke the bodyguard!" Indiana rushed to the mini bar and grabbed an ice pack from the fridge.

"He'll be fine," Micaela said, not at all panicked by Benjamin's sore state.

       "What are the top five charities?" Flora asked as she walked over to the binder Indiana had left on the bar counter.

       "They are listed there as well as the check for three million that their majesties sent." Indiana informed as she helped Benjamin ice his arm.

Flora scanned the list of charities prioritized by Queen Rebecca and King Esteban. Some of them were foundations that helped endangered species, others for growing more trees and the last few were to fund research for cancer. Flora tapped her chin as she read over the information for each.

"Most of these already received funding from the royal family earlier this year." Flora mumbled to herself as she examined the funding log included for each organization. "Indiana, do you remember the name of the orphanage we did our research on last year?"

       "Miss Sunshine's Orphanage," Indiana answered, turning her head to face her friend. "Why?"

Intrigued by her friend's thinking face, the blonde walked over to her. A curious expression upon her face as she cocked an eyebrow.

"Take this check and use it to order beds, sheets and food." Flora instructed as she handed the check to Indiana. "Then write a check from my account to get food, clothes, toys, diapers, anything you think they'll need at the orphanage."

       "Should I inform their majesties were the money will be going to?" Indiana asked.

       Flora nodded. "If they do not agree, send the check to one of the other foundations and just buy the stuff using my account."

       Hayden had recently informed Flora that they had set-up a royal bank account for her to invest the money as she wished. Flora knew she had no use for such a large amount of money, so she'd rather use it for those who did need it.

"Also, today you have the visit to the Saint Mary children's hospital." Indiana reminded. Flora had formally appointed Indiana as her lady-in-waiting and therefore her best friend now had to assume that role, which she did not mind as it paid very well.

"What time is that at?" Flora asked as she wiped away the sweat with a nearby cotton towelette.

"At twelve," Indiana answers as she checked her wrist watch. "So, you may want to start getting ready."

       "Let the Queen and King know about my decision." Flora reminded before walking out of the workout room. She jogged up the stairs to the first floor of the mansion where she was greeted by the scent of fried steak, peppers and onions. Intrigued by the smell, the brunette followed its scent to the kitchen were Hayden was, standing in front of the stove. "I did not know you could cook."