When you tell the world you're mine

Chapter 47: Sverige

They decided to stay in Noronha for a few more days and they were about to change their tickets again when reality came and knocked on their door.

They both did not want to come back to England because they knew that they would need to do a few things in regards to their relationship. Harry was, as always, respectful of Carol's timing and they did spend most nights talking about what was to be expected of their relationship. He was guiding her through it all and assuring her that they wouldn't lose themselves in the middle of media, palace and protocols.

He briefly explained to her what could and could not be done and she had figured half of it by herself before she even met him. Everyone knew that the girlfriends used to have a hard time especially with the media. His previous girlfriends had gone through hell and not to mention what Kate had to endure over all those years. Although he was doing his best not to scare her, she was scared – but not for a second regretting her decision. She wanted to talk to someone who had actually gone through it.

"You should not worry about the palace and protocols as for now..." he said while they were flying back home, on the private jet of the Royal Family. "They will leave us be for now, to see if the relationship evolves." he paused and looked at her "The only thing you will have to do is obvious and you probably know already."

She laughed.

"Yeah... keep to myself, trust no one, accept a new phone so I don't get hacked. Also change email addresses, lockers and such... it all before the media finds out who I am." she answered. "How long do you think we can keep this as a secret?"

"Well... we were just surrounded by family and all staff have signed NDA's. We are both loaded with work, so we probably won't be sleeping over as much... I think, if we are lucky, four to six months of oblivion." he said. "But we need to check that with Foxy and the team."

"What about your grandmother?" she asked.

"What about her?"

"Are you going to tell her? Do you have to write a formal letter for the Royal book?" she was clearly insecure and he side embraced her.

"How do you even know about the Royal book.... Never mind... I will tell her, of course. Come to think of it, I find that she was actually expecting this."

"Was she now?" Carol was surprised.

"I think she was... she liked you, Carol. I told you that many times."

"Well... pardon me for not believing that the Queen liked me after our only three-minute encounter." they both laughed. "Ok... I think I can do this. Just need to stay out of the media and not let them discover who I am. Can't even imagine what to tell my boss if they find out too soon."

"It's quite hilarious that you work at BBC and somewhat with media and press and you are dating me. Quite the breaking news to change a journalist's life. Ain't it?"

"I think our dating is quite life changing enough. I could though tip one of my friends and make a change in someone else's life." - They both laughed hard at that.

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As expected, as soon as they landed, real-life came crashing on them.

Harry went straight to Kensington on a separate car and Carol waited for an hour to leave the airport, so the press would be gone by then. She went home and after unpacking and a shower, and obviously a phone call with Harry, she started checking her emails and saw that she had tons to do.

She wanted to work a bit more, but when she noticed it was way past 10 pm and the jet lag was taking a toll on her, she made a cup of tea and went to bed.