A Dream

-Jamie-

"Jamie," my father said, his hands on his hips, a frown on his face as he tried to make sense of what just happened with the Russian. "Do you know what you just did?" It felt like he was mad at me for standing up for myself even though he didn't know it. "I'm sorry Daddy," I said without even hearing if it was good or bad news. "For what?" He asked throwing his hands sideways "You just signed a contract for me without doing much!" His voice was full of excitement as he embraced me. I didn't take it as a compliment but trying was my best weapon with my dad.

He picked me up from the floor and turn with me in a circle. "Dad put me down... Please" I asked before he let go of me. Lorenzo wanted to say something but Angela was faster. "Jamie. Maximus" she said pointing to the table when I turned. Then I heard the small sobs from under the table. "Fuck" I whispered before hurrying over to the table, taking my heels off and sit down on my knees.

The sight of him being scared of me and crying broke me and made me wanted to cry. "Maxi?" I called to him. The whole room was silent as I talked to the little boy who was curled up by fear. "Maxi, it's okay. It's me, your Princesa" my voice breaking as I spoke. "No, la mia Princesa non si arrabbierebbe mai!" He cried out turning even more away from me. "I know, I know. I'm sorry my Prince" a tear slip down my cheek and I knew this was never what I wanted. For years I protected Maximus against violence and yet it got the best of me.
[Translate: my Princesa would never get angry!]

I looked at twins for help but not even they could reach out to him. Trying to find a solution of how to win him back was filling my head like waterfalls slamming down into a dam. I pulled myself together enough to do the thing I do best. Sing.

"Remember me
Though I have to say goodbye
Remember me
Don't let it make you cry
Forever if I'm far away
I hold you in my heart
I sing a secret song to you
Each night we are apart
Remember me
Though I have to travel far
Remember me
Each time you hear a sad guitar
Know that I'm with you
The only way that I can be
Until you're in my arms again
Remember me"  it was his favourite song, and singing it for him was special for me. I saw how he lift his head to look at me. His eyes wet from all the tears. Opening my arms for him to come to me. He was hesitant, then I went decided to crawl over to him. I instantly felt eyes on my ass.

Sitting down by Maximus and held my hand to him. "Forgive me, my Prince, I didn't mean to scare you" my words soft as they filled the room. His hand shaking as he reached for mine. When he felt I was not going to hurt or scare him again, he climbs onto my lap and wrapped his arms around me. I embraced him with every fibre of my body. "Promise to never get mad again?" His small voice shaking as he spoke. "I promise, my Prince" I whispered and kiss the top of his head. "Come on, let's get out under the table" I whispered to him. He held onto me like a koala as I crawled out from under the table, holding him with one arm.

My father stood in the door, a small smile spreading over his lips. It made me feel proud when he smiled at me that way. Rising from the floor, holding the small figure against me. Lorenzo caught my eye as a smile flash over his lips, a smile was sent back to him. Turning to the girls, who all looked at me with a smile. "Well anyone wants to swim?" I asked. "Yeah, I go do with a dip, if not a skinny one," Belinda said without watching her mouth as she stood up. The girls laughed at her and then all rose from their chairs. "Let's go, swimming sound like a good way to burn time," Micky said and motioned for me to show the way.

I took them up to my room, letting them change in the bathroom. Belinda changed alone as she requested before I went to change. It was odd seeing her still having a shirt on over her bikini, but I didn't push her by asking. Handing them each a towel before leading them to the back of the house, outside was a huge pool with sun benches on one side. The girls chat as I looked at Max beside me. "The pool looks so deep," he said his eyes looking up at me innocently. "Don't worry, I'll be with you the whole time my Prince" giving him a loving smile before tugging him towards one of the benches.