The Unexpected Journey-A Prince Harry Fan Fic

Chapter 76

After a brief stop at home, Maddie was quick to discover the Security Team had already moved in; checking the place out, setting up a few things in the spare room she had offered for the night officer. Maddie changed into a simple skirt—choosing to go for a casual look she figured she would be avoiding for quite some time. With a glance in the mirror, Maddie offered her reflection a shrug and a sympathetic smile. With a security officer in the living room and a car waiting outside for her, life was already changing. There really was nothing much for her to do but smile and go along with it. And, at the end of the day, Harry was going to be waiting for her.

It was time to let the world in on their secret; one person at a time. She packed a small overnight bag and slipped out the door. It was a short ride to Ella's place, a camera free ride. And, as Maddie hurried into the building, up the steps to her place, she couldn't help the excitement that flowed through her veins. Knocking on the door, her foot tapped slightly as she waited.

"Maddie!" Ella's face lit up when she saw her best friend; swinging the door open. "I'm so glad you're here!"

"I'm sorry I didn't call. I just...are you alone?" Maddie asked, her eyes looking over Ella's shoulder into the apartment.

"Yes, Bishop is working. You want to come in? Have some wine? Tell me about your trip?" Ella stood aside.

"Yes," Maddie breathed a sigh of relief; ever thankful for a friend such as this. "Do you mind if my friend takes a look around first?"

"Your friend?" Ella laughed as Sampson stepped forward. "Sure..." She stepped aside, slightly confused. "You have Harry out there with you?" Maddie's eyes meet Ella's and she couldn't control her smile any longer, it burst across her cheeks as she shook her head.

"No. Just me."

"But then why..." Ella pointed to Sampson who had finished his scan of the place and had rejoined them in the entry way.

"Everything's fine ma'am," he smiled at Maddie and stood aside.

"Thank you Sampson," Maddie nodded as Ella's eyes grew wide; understanding hitting her like a freight train.

"Oh my fucking God. That's your Security officer! Get in here!" She tugged on her friend's arm, pulling her inside.

"Shhhh..." Maddie held her finger to her lips while Ella shut and locked the door behind her. Sampson couldn't help the smile that crossed his face as he moved to his post; ready if needed.

"Tell me that that guy means what I think he means!"

"I'm going to need you to be very, very quiet." Maddie warned, a smug grin tugging at her mouth. "Silent, in fact."

"Go." Ella nodded once.

"He means what you think he means." Maddie laughed as Ella clamped two hands over her mouth, one on top of the other, in effort to avoid screaming. Her eyes welled up with tears and then her hands slid from her face.

"He asked you to marry him?"

"He did." Maddie felt tears in her own eyes.

"And you said..."

"You think they send you out with security if you say no?"

"Oh my God..." Ella hugged her arms around Maddie again; pulling back only to look at her face. "When? Where?"

"On his birthday." The blissfulness overtook Maddie's face; her eyes shining. "In Botswana."

"On his birthday..." She cooed, her hand resting over her heart. "Come with me," Ella pulled on Maddie's arm, dragging her down the hallway to her room. She crossed the room in a few long strides, tugged the curtains closed and hopped onto the bed; sitting on her knees. "Get in here. Get in here and tell me every single last detail." Maddie giggled as she moved onto the bed with Ella; this was exactly what she needed.