Chasing The Crown

Chapter 6

Andrew
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The Daily News!

Prince Andrew On A Goodwill Tour Around Africa

The third in line to the throne of Great Virginia has embarked on a tour of Africa although this is not for pleasure but strictly royal business. Prince Andrew left after a week of coming back home from a war in Rwanda,he put his injury aside and instead focused on bettering the lives of Human Trafficking survivors. His long time girlfriend Audrey Owens seems to be supporting the Prince all the way as she revealed in a recent interview:
"It was not easy to have him gone for a year only to spend time with him for a week but I understand how much this means to not only him but also everybody he works with that is why I encouraged him to go ahead with this since he was hesitating not wanting to leave" the young model said.
Seems Prince Andrew is lucky to have such a supportive woman in his life.
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"What did she say?" I ask John angrily.
Audrey was whining about how I never have time for her and that I always choose other people over her,she was throwing her toys around so much that I ended up telling her that maybe it's better if we break up. I didn't see or speak to her up until I left for Africa because I guess she was ignoring me or the suggestion I had or maybe both. And now this happens,I'm sure it is all my family's doing. Who am I kidding even me being in a relationship with her is their doing,me and Audrey are childhood friends we practically grew up together since she is also of royal blood. To maintain some nonexistent protocol they forced us into a relationship,I agreed because she was my best friend but after the whole relationship announcement everything changed. She wants more than what I can give and I can't give her more,I don't think I can ever give any woman more. My body? Yes she owns but my heart is buried with my mom and twin sister so how can I give her what I don't have?
"Your departure was sudden sir that is why the mornachy told her to say this" He says.
John Hepburn is my assistant,driver,life coach and motivator amongst other things. He has been with me since my teenage years,I consider him family no longer an employee.
"I hate this" I say putting on my shirt.
Although all of this has me in a frenzy I know that the most important thing right now is us launching the construction of Afrigem a company that focuses on making goods such as clothing,refrigerators and other things that are not dangerous to the earth,meaning they contribute to less pollution. Me and my team have worked on this for the entire year and I'm so excited to finally start construction. The first office and factory will be here in Ghana,then we will expand as time goes by.
"Although you hate this I must remind you that you have a meeting  in 10 minutes downstairs then after that we are off to the construction sight." John says then walks out.

I'm only wearing a white shirt with two buttons undone,blue jeans and sneakers. This is not a formal business meeting,today is all about work as I also want to join in on the construction for the entire remainder of my stay here. I take the time alone to call Audrey. She shouldn't allow herself to be bullied by my family like this.
"My love" she answers on the first ring and I flinch slightly from the greeting.
One thing about Audrey is that she has always made her feelings for me clear as day although I told her many times that what I can offer her is this but she believes that one day that will all change and I will finally reciprocate her feelings.
"I just saw your interview" I state.
"Oh that! The Daily News wrote that you are lucky to have a woman like me in your life,that is so romantic don't you think?" She says happily.
"Audrey you shouldn't allow yourself to be bullied by my family,you don't have to do any of the things they tell you to do it's all bull. I mean you were fuming that I'm leaving and now this?" I say putting on my wrist watch.
"I wasn't thinking clearly back then and what do you mean I'm being bullied? This is what we do Andrew,this is what WE royals do. I'm very much happy to be fulfilling my duty to the crown" she says.
I roll my eyes she sounds exactly like the counsel. I wonder why I even bothered with this seems that she is more than happy with this.
"Alright Audrey you can continue doing whatever it is that pleases you then" I say.
"We will chat later I have an appearance with the Duchess at noon that I have to prepare for bye! I love you." She says then hangs up.
I take a deep breath in and let it out slowly,I will not let this get in my way. I cannot wait to go back to base,away from all this media coverage and this drama.

I take my file and head downstairs to where John is waiting for me by the foyer,immediately after coming into view a whole swamp of photographers appear with their flashing lights blocking the way. My four body guards have to literally push them away to make way. They are busy asking questions that are not even related to what we will be doing today,just my relationship with Audrey,I guess this is what she wants. John leads me to the conference room where I will be meeting with investors for the Afrigem Organization.

After a fruitful meeting,I get driven to the construction sight where my speech commences the beginning of the building construction,being on sight took me most of the day because I had a few interviews with local media broadcasters. After that I have dinner with the president and his family. Not only was this day busy but so will my entire week.