ODDS OF LOVE - SEASON 14

Episode 127

" Very nice auto you have chosen, Ned ," Cedric said with an air of approval in his tone as he delicately stroked the side of the 2025 cherry red sports car that now resided in the driveway leading up to his godfather's estate. " I shall enjoy driving this little love. "

Ned Barker stood back with the merest hint of a smile on his otherwise impassive face. " Thank you, Your Highness. Your opinion and approval does my heart well. I do hope you will try to drive cautiously. After all , it is a mere rental, sir , and you know how the King despairs of your driving. "

Cedric fought to keep the annoyance he currently felt off his face as he turned to address the man. " I am a very careful driver, Ned. You know this quite well. I did do my share of racecar driving a couple years ago. " Mainly to irritate his parents especially the king. Although, he acknowledged silently, that it would be better perhaps if he did not overdo it especially in a country where they chose to drive on the wrong side of the road for some unholy reason. " I shall test it out tonight. I've decided to dine out tonight. See some sights. "

As Saunders came from the house onto the porch, Ned lifted a brow at the prince. " Begging your pardon, your highness, but do you think you should? You have been out a lot since we arrived in America. "

Saunders called out," Your highness, the king is on the phone in the study. He wishes to talk to you about your stay here. "

As Cedric nodded and moved towards the steps to enter the house, Ned pursed his lips and continued on ," Of course if you insist on going out I would be honored to accompany you to be of service. "

Cedric stopped mid step, his eyes on the rigidly handsome face of the butler. He didn't know why he said what he did but his next words were ," No need , Ned. Take the night off. I'm sure Saunders here would not mind keeping me company tonight. "

Ned fought back a laugh. " The butler, sir ? "

Saunders said in amazement," Sir ? I don't think......"

Cedric lifted his head regally. " I do think. I wish to go out tonight and test out my new auto. Ned here seems to believe I require a chaperone. If I do......" His eyes focused on the man's startled face as his heart beat rapidly. " If I do I choose you. I am certain Uncle Nicholas can do without you for one night."

Then he strode into the mansion followed by a shell shocked Saunders.

Ned's face spread in an evilly devious grin.