The Unexpected Journey-A Prince Harry Fan Fic

Chapter 80

Maddie was absolutely certain this night would go down as the longest night in her entire life. Her entire life. And it was far from over. The interview was merely the beginning; the prologue to the evening. It was one long, laughter filled, alcohol infused, rite of passage. A rite at which Maddie seemed to excel.

"A Scavenger Hunt?" Maddie was confused. "I'm sorry. I just...it can't be a good idea for me to go out in public dressed like this."

"Oh no," William laughed. "You're not going out. You're staying in the Palace."

"Again. Like this?" Maddie's heart sped up.

"Don't worry darling," Harry spoke up. "The grandparents are at Windsor. It's just us. And the staff."

"Here's the camera," Beatrice held it out to Maddie. "Inside the Palace there are paintings or sculptures or some sort of historical artifact that match up with every one of Harry's four names. Your mission is to go out with this camera and get a staff member to take your picture in front of each of the four. Once you have succeeded, you return here with the camera." Though Maddie was slightly concerned that there would be any kind of evidence of this evening, the cousins assured her that the memory stick would leave the palace in Harry's hands—her secrets and her outfit to remain only in their minds.

The Scavenger Hunt was a cinch; a piece of cake. Her easy going nature and ever present respect for the staff brought them to her aide quickly and with humor. Not only did she secure the photos of Henry, Charles, Albert, and David, she found a Mountbatten, Windsor, and Wales just for fun. She killed at this game.

When she returned with her camera and a slightly cocky attitude that turned Harry on more than he cared to admit, they moved onto their own version of The Newlywed Game that she and Harry easily dominated. She showed her abilities to read him like a book and he showed off his artistic side by drawing an amusing set of stick figures in what he guessed—correctly—was her favorite sexual position.

"You're such an artist sunshine."

"Thanks love." The wink he sent in her direction made William groan and insist they move on. There was more fun to be had.

There was a curtseying competition where Maddie judged while the men tried their hardest to impress her. And when Mike won, surprising her with his flexibility and balance, he became her partner in the most ridiculous drinking game she had ever participated in. The rules were outlandish, the competitive spirit at an all-time high. And Maddie would swear for the rest of her life that William was half serious when he threatened to excommunicate Harry for his alleged cheating.

They even made it up to the roof to smoke cigars and look out at the city. It was moments like that when Maddie had to pinch herself; reminding her brain that this was real. This was her life, her new family, her future husband—who, in a moment of chivalry, offered his cold fiancé his pants.

"I'm freezing!" She shivered. "You couldn't have dressed me in more weather appropriate gear?"

"Sorry!" Beatrice giggled.

"You know they make these in pants," Maddie waved her hand at the tiny shorts.

"We thought Harry would like the shorts better," Eugenie sent a wink in her cousin's direction.

"So this is your fault," Maddie turned around to shoot him a glare.

"Here..." He held his drink out to her as his hands moved to the waist of his pants.

"Whoa....hold on..." Maddie laughed.

"Hey!" Zara called out, pointing in their direction. "Why is Harry taking off his pants?"