When you tell the world you're mine

Chapter 30: Promotion

December was a busy month to everyone. But to Carol, it became her busiest yet.

They were only in the second week of the month and she still wasn't speaking to Harry. There was a side of her that missed him, their chats and even their sexy Skype calls. But she didn't want to give him hopes she wouldn't be able to fulfill. She was clear with him all the time, but he still thought he had some sort of claim on her. She wasn't talking to him because she was mad, she was, but that wasn't the only reason. Carol didn't want to be a bitch and break his heart. Because he had such a kind and good heart and she wanted it to remain the same. She thought it was best for him to make them disconnect a little bit. They were spending a lot of time, calling, texting and when they were together, they were glued together and it wasn't a healthy thing to do with someone you didn't intend to have a relationship with. But she couldn't deny she was missing his voice, specially when his accent became stronger. Because that meant he was either happy or aroused. Sometimes even when he was angry his British accent came out stronger. She missed how he made sure to find a way to talk to her all day, every day.

She was enjoying a quiet day at the office and was reading a few articles here and there when she came across one announcement that made her royal-watching heart fill with joy:

"Their Royal Highnessess Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel have the great pleasure to announce that they're expecting their third child.

The birth is to take place in April 2018.

Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar are looking forward to welcome a new sibling.

No changes in the schedule of the Crown Princess couple public engagements are planned."

She smiled big when she read it. Victoria was one of her favorite princesses and she truly was a great role model to everyone. She instantly got her phone to text Harry the news when she stopped mid way. She too was used to tell him everything and this habit scared her how subconsciously she was going to do it. She erased the text before sending it and got up to start her day. She had a meeting with directors and she didn't want to be late.

(...)

"I'm going where?" she asked in disbelief.

"London" one of the directors said.

"Why?" she asked.

"Because your inclusion project was well received and our main office wants to implement it there. And since you were the one who developed it, you're to go there."

"For how long do you think I'd have to stay there?" she asked.

"Well, darling... It took you nine months to implement it here. So given that our London headquarters is four times bigger than this one, I'd say you're going to stay there at least for a year, but really wanting to say you're probably going to be one of their permanent employees." her boss told her and she was awestruck. She was being kind of promoted and they were putting up a plan for her to move to London. It was a dream come true? Yes. But at the moment she wanted to be anywhere but there.

"I think it's a great opportunity, Carolina." one woman she didn't remember the name said. "Your housing will be paid by the company. You're going to earn a lot more, not to mention the fact you'll be living abroad. It is a booster to any resume." she finished.

"I... I don't know what to say." Carol said above a whisper.

"We know it's a lot to ask you. But, let's think this through. You have worked hard and fought for this project with everything you had. You followed every step, you put most of this together. Would it be fair for us to send anyone but you to work there?"