The Unexpected Journey-A Prince Harry Fan Fic

Chapter 65

Maddie was about three hours into a twenty-two hour flight when it hit her; when it really hit her. Her life had been so fundamentally altered by Harry that it didn't even phase her when he showed up at her place and told her to pack her things—that they were flying to Australia at the drop of a hat to witness the nuptials of two of their friends. Glancing at him across the cabin of the plane, she shook her head with a soft, low chuckle. Just that morning, less than ten hours ago, she never would have guessed what her afternoon would have in store for her.

TEN HOURS EARLIER

Telling her mother good-bye took a toll on Maddie. Watching her mother walk through security and out of her sight felt like Maddie imagined it felt for her mother the first time she left for Bendal; scary, uncertain. Maddie stood in her spot for a full beat before she turned to walk back through the airport. Harry had made a conscious decision not to accompany her to the airport, knowing his presence would only take away from the good-byes that needed to be said. So he said his good-byes and his love to Hannah as they parted ways at Highgrove.

Maddie had barely slipped into the car, given the driver directions, when her phone buzzed in her pocket. Pulling it out and glancing at the ID, she felt her cheeks blush.

"I'm on my way to you right now," her low sultry voice garnered a groan of protest from the Prince on the other end of the line. "No? Really? I thought for sure you would want to..."

"Please stop," he cut in with a breath. "I have a bad news, good news situation for you."

"Oh?" She was curious. "Shoot."

"Not over the phone. Where are you?"

"Just left the airport."

"Can you meet me at your place?"

"Sure. See you in ten." Disconnecting the phone, she gave the driver new directions and sat back in her seat wondering what could possibly be up now.

Maddie arrived at home and, passing Jim on the way in, realized Harry had beat her there. Stepping into her place, she found him sitting pensively on the edge of the sofa, chatting with Bishop and Ella who were smiling wide.

"You brought friends," Maddie smiled at the two of them, leaning to kiss him hello.

"I had to," his hand at the back of her neck held her to him for another. "You and Ella have some shopping to do and there's not much time."

"Much time?" Maddie chuckled. "What are you talking about? Shopping? I thought you had news for me or...is this just...I don't know, some sort of intervention?"

"Yes!" Harry's hands clapped together as he rose to his feet. "Yes. I have news. Bad news," he held up a finger. "Our New Year's plans have been cancelled."

"What? No!" She frowned. She had been looking forward to a fun night out with him, after so much time apart. She wanted to dress up and drink champagne and make love to him at ungodly hours.

"You haven't heard the good news yet." His smile was sly, his eyes full of excitement.

"Well what are you waiting for Wales?" Harry took a breath, glanced at Bishop and Ella, and blurted it out.

"Kiki and Sean are engaged."

"What?!" Maddie's face brightened. "Oh my God. That's great news!"

"And we're going to Australia."

"Wait. Hold on." Maddie's hand reached out to him; resting on his arm. "Why are we going to Australia?"

"Kiki and Sean are getting married."