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Zayn keeps me company for a moment. We chat and drink and it just feels really great, normal even. I've always apprehended a confrontation, and I never thought it'd end up like this, on a good note. But I'm not complaining, I'm grateful even. It was nerve wrecking but now the tension has vanished and we can have a calm conversation without me wanting to chop his head off. Which is always a good thing.

"And Safaa also has the best grades in her year, which is a blessing and-" He freezes, taking me by surprise. I furrow my eyebrows as I see him lift a hand to his ear, eyes focused. When he seems to snap back to reality, an apologetic look sets on his face. "I'm sorry Madison, but King Rupert has just asked for me. I sadly have to leave."

"How did he tell you that?" I ask confused and he tilts his head on the side, showing me his ear where a small earpiece is hidden inside. "Oh." He apologizes once again and leaves after placing a quick peck on the back of my hand.

Sighing, I look around me, smiling as I make eye contact with a few guests. I don't know where Harry is in this mass of people, but I can see Grace and Ed chat near a tall tree, the sight making me grin. They look good together, and I'm so happy she managed to overcome her shyness.

"Madison Pearl." I turn around, the corner of my lips curling upwards as I see Princess Valerie approach.

"Your Majesty." I respectfully bow down. "I hope you are enjoying yourself."

"Obviously." She smiles. "This party is lovely, and the talent show was amazing. I loved to be part of the judges."

"I'm glad you did. I was as happy to perform." I smile and her eyes light up, leaning closer as if to tell me a secret.

"Yes, your performance with my nephew was absolutely beautiful. There's such chemistry between you two and the whole audience could literally feel the love enveloping you." I blush hard, thanking her timidly and she giggles.

"Love is a big word. I'm still glad we managed to show some emotion though." I laugh nervously and she scoffs.

"Some emotion you say? Madison, dear, I can confirm that what you feel for each other was demonstrated pretty obviously tonight."

"Well on my case..."

"You love him, don't you?" I give her a small nod and she smiles brighter. "Vivian told me a little bit about it. Truly heart warming, I must say. And I think the whole world fell in love with your love."

"He doesn't...He hasn't-"

"Told you?" I nod once again and she smiles warmly, placing a hand on my shoulder. "Can I tell you a small story, darling?" We start walking between the guests and she picks up a glass of champagne from a tray. "A few months after Harry's sixteenth birthday, I had spent a few days in the castle to visit my brother. I don't know if he told you that he used to take singing lessons?"

"Yes he did. He told me Anita used to give them." I nod, intrigued with her story. I already know a lot about Harry's past, but this must be new information and I'm only eager to know him even more than I already do.

"Right. I had heard him sing multiple times, it was a usual, everyday thing. He used to always sing you know, he's truly talented." She lets out a small sigh, her features saddening. "Then Arthur decided to make Selley work for the Royal Air line, since he was travelling a lot and needed him at all times. Harry didn't take it well at all, him and Arthur were never really close since his dad was always working. So Harry told himself that jealousy was the reason for Arthur to take Selley away from him."