Rose of royalty

II

"Your highness!"  I yelled quickly covering my mouth again, I looked up at Harrison and he chuckled at my expression. "The minister won't be too happy with this one" Joshua said and I frowned at Joshua, "hello I have a name" I said and he rolled his eyes at me. What an arrogant piece of shit no wonder he's single, oh well I can get Rebecca to fool around with this guys brother if he even has one. "Non sense I'm sure she'll be just fine" Harrison said as he pierced his lips together, over my dead body this boy ain't getting into my pants no matter how charming he is and the fact that he could be a prince isn't a pass either.

"No" I said and they both looked at me in surprised however Glenn wasn't surprised one bit, "I'm not going to no interview" I said and the two boys looked at each other. Then Joshua looked at me, "let me ask you this question, do you wanna be poor?" He asked and I felt my blood boil I wanted to slap this guy. Who does he think he is, "listen here butler boy I'm happy with how I live so why don't you shut your mouth and leave" I said through my gritted teeth. "Butler boy?" He asked back at me in confusion, "excuse me miss but I'm not no butler boy I'm lord Joshua III" he exclaimed. "Nobody asked butler boy" I snarled, "she's feisty I like it" Harrison whispered to one of his bodyguards.

I stormed off to the back in frustration and ignored their pleas for me to come back, the audacity some people have to insult others. Well okay yes I kept calling Joshua butler boy but he doesn't even look like a lord to start with. "Catherine!" I heard Rebecca call out and I could hear her footsteps running into the back where I was. I looked out to where the tables were and both idiots were still at the table. Fucking butler boy gets on my nerves and his friend whatever his name is Harrison and I don't even wanna know the title and numbers after that title. "There you are" Rebecca exclaimed running in almost tripping over her own feet, "bitch don't take it to heart he was kidding" she said. "Wasn't a very nice joke" I said in return and she rolled her eyes, "look bitch I know that lord guy gets on your nerves" she said as she grabbed a mug and made herself a coffee.

"Oh he gets more than just on my nerves" I said gritting my teeth, "okay calm down look at Harrison though" she said pointing in their direction. "What about him?" I asked looking in his direction, "he's cute" she said as she took a sip of her coffee with a quick wink. "What a load of bollocks" I snorted and she giggled, "you are hard to impress" she said as she emptied her coffee into the sink, "not sweet enough?" I asked and she smirked. "No not salt enough" she said and i gagged, "you're disgusting" i said and she bursted out laughing. "Not my issue that you haven't had any action since your ex Owen" she teased and the though made me sick, Owen was a bastard and he damn well knew it. "For the record no thanks I'm glad I'm still a virgin" i said as i took the bagel off the grill. "You're waiting for mr. right" she said as if she was daydreaming, "you're being stupid" i said hitting her shoulder. "Excuse me girls?" I looked over seeing Harrison i think his name was, "yes?" I answered and he ran his hand through his messy brown hair pinching his neck, why the fuck is this guy nervous.

"Here's the tip" he said handing over a $40 note and the bill, "um thanks" i said and when i opened the bill folder i saw a small piece of paper. 'Call me on this number 0476 971 236' i rolled my eyes and stuffed the paper in my pocket before Rebecca could see, I looked up seeing the boys leaving and Rebecca cleaning their table. No way would a royal be interested in me, what is this some prince needs a bride. Later that day i scanned my card and clocked off leaving Rebecca still in shop and walked home, I walked down the side walk on the path I took to my apartment. I pulled out my phone and along came the piece of paper with Harrison's number on it, biting my lip I put in his number and sucked in a breath texting his number. I hope this isn't some messed up joke or something, what am i talking about even if this guy is a prince he'd have so many other pretty noble girls after him. 

Some hours later I finished my shift and clocked off saying goodbye to Rebecca who had the closing shift. I made sure to ask her if she'd be okay closing on her own and she insisted that she would be okay. I left grabbing my coat and walking down the street, i didn't bother calling a taxi to get home the journey was only five minutes. I kept my head down and kept walking down the street avoiding the drunk guys sitting at the outside tables of the bars. 

Lost in my mind i jumped hearing my cell ping and seeing a text back from Harrison, oh my he fucking replied. What do i say to him wait a minute what if this isn't him. Then another message came through and it was a selfie, a blush rose to my cheeks seeing the photo. Fucking hell he just had to send a shirtless picture, jumping a gun a little isn't he and he's got a six pack. At a loss for word i thought my ovaries just exploded, what the hell i just met this guy and he's just way too good. Shoving my phone back into my pocket and hurrying home so i could avoid any creepy looks or flirtatious grins and slurs. There seemed more creepy and flirtatious around than normal for the night, I was just keen to get home and I knew if I was lucky Mum wouldn't be home and amongst the drunks at the bars. Probably gone home with a random from the bar, Mum was quite distance these days, she doesn't talk about Nan and Pop I don't even know who they are. I don't even know if Mum has siblings or the only child so to sum it up I know nothing of my Mum's life and heritage. 

I can't be bothered asking because she'll probably turn abusive or be passed out from the drugs and alcohol. She sort of turned to drugs and alcohol after dad left when i was younger, I go to work and sadly don't even earn enough to support the two of us. Can't even afford to escape home even if I wanted to do so. Still walking down the street I know was just three blocks down finally reaching home and unlocking the door. I pushed it open a little peeking inside to check if the coast was clear and when I didn't see any sign of Mum i walked inside closing the door behind me then leaning against it feeling absolutely exhausted.