" i forgive you " his voice low and full of sincerity when he speaks next .
Elizabeth looked at him with wide eyes , as if not believing her ears . " you... you do ?"
" you're just trying to protect yourself and i get it ..." his head lowers down , eyes flashing from warm to hard as he stares at her lips .
She felt a pool of heat knitting in her stomach as she admires the way he looks at her .
" you gave me enough time to overthink your proposition over and over , something in me flickered for the first time and i was really confused " he takes a sharp breath , his hands still resting on her hips .
" you inspired things in me that i didn't know i had , i was in a state of complete vulnerability with you .... too open with a chance of you breaking it because i was too honest and real with you and that's on me " he looks her deep in the eyes trying to hold his tongue further , plea and honesty are the only emotions drawn in them .
Elizabeth thought it over , the weight of pushing him back falls again on her . She will not do the same thing over .
" oka-"
" let's be friends " he talked over her , each words drowning her in sadness .
" oh " she said in surprise , a hint of visible disappointment in her tone before brushing it out with a weak smile . " glad you thought about it "
But however she wasn't glad .
Ambroise smile was so young and rich that it immediately built up butterflies in her belly , he was too handsome and unreal for her own good .
He pulled his hands Away and brushed a strand of hair behind her ear , his bright smile still reaching his eyes .
" you should go home , it's getting late " he then said , gesturing for his arm .
" uh , i actually work overnight at the hospital " she exclaims before hooking her arms with his .
" whAt do you do ?" He sounds genuinely interested which awakened her emotions again .
If she wasn't so persistent on keeping her self protected she would have fallen in love with him .
" there was an opening at the children hospital for caregiving . Children with cancer if i want to be exact " she said , taking a side glance at his face under the moonlight .
When they reached his car , a disturbing voice cuts them out . Elisia was standing shoulder to shoulder with Bianca , holding her in place .
" how - dare - you " she stumbles over her steps , hiccuping after every word she blurred out .
Ambroise looked her over with a raised eyebrow that made him look more intimidating inside his suit . " Bianca , what are you doing here ?" His calm tone from earlier was replaced with a sharper one .
" i came . To spend the night with you , but of course you're leaving with her " she points a tired finger at Elizabeth.
Jasper along four men strides to the scene , looking between them .
" chief ! Should we elaborate before we attract more people's attention ?" Jasper comments .
" i demand you to take her away from my fiancé " Bianca drunk shout brings more prying eyes out of the Villa .
Elisia holding unto her side like she rather murder her than help her . " listen here , you either quiet your tone down or i'm going to hurt you " Elisia grips her tightly .
When the Three soldiers hover over her , Elizabeth steps in protecting her friend .
" i'll take it from here " Elizabeth rounds Bianca wobbly arm around her neck as she struggles .
" let go of me bitch " her shrieking annoying sob is louder than before , making Elizabeth Pinch her on the Elbow sending her to a doze sleep . Right before she's about to sleep she whispers down " i called dibs" .
Both Ambroise and Jasper seemed impressed at the technique before helping her drag her step-sister inside Ambroise car .
When Elizabeth doesn't step in , Ambroise rolls the passenger side window , looking her over with a concerned gaze .
" you're not coming ?" He raises a questionable eyebrow.
" take her home , i'll see you tomorrow " with a final smile , she taps on the hood of his car before walking away .
Ambroise looks at the back seat were Bianca laid lazily and unconscious and then toward Elizabeth retreating form before she enters an SUV .
" you're driving me crazy " he says in russian , gripping the wheel with white knuckles as he speeds off .
Elizabeth enters Waverely hospital room , trying her best to not make a sound , but the moment she closes the door , the little girl switch the lights on .
Still wiping sleep from her eyes , she asks . " Elizabeth ? When will mommy and daddy visit ?"
Elizabeth freezes , not knowing what to say . This wasn't in the job description .
" uh ..." Elizabeth sits in the longue chair next to her before taking her warm palm with her's . " just rest out tonight and i'll call and check with your doctor tomorrow morning , okay sweetheart?"
She nods with a pout before snuggling inside the covers . Elizabeth pulls the sheets over and switch the light off before she leans in her chair for awhile .
Her mind immediately wondered to the memory of Ambroise tonight , the way his Hands felt on her body , how nervous he made her feel with the intensity of his gaze , the way he blurred his emotions out again . And most importantly how he just wanted to be friends .
" i wanted that , didn't i ? Then why am i feeling sad " she tells herself before crawling unto the couch and sleeping.
The next morning , she made her way toward doctor Andrew's office , the one who manages Waverley's Medical record .
She walked in casually , wearing her laboratory coat and her card Id hanging above it . She smiles before she settles down opposite of him .
" is Waverley doing okay ?" He asks , his eyes landing hard on the paper beneath him .
" yes , thought i would like to ask for a favor " she soon explained the reason why she called , that it was important for her health to see her Aunt and uncle soon .
" i'll make it happen , i'll call Mr and Mrs.Winston and inform them " he agreed to let her see her family .
To Waverley her aunt and uncle are like her parents , that's why she calls them Mommy and daddy .
Elizabeth walks back unto the room to suddenly meet with a pleasant surprise .
She nervously burst a half hearted laugh . " what are you doing "
He titles his head . " it's a charity work , i'm donating money to the hospital " Waverley with a smile presses her head to Ambroise chest .
He smiled happily at her before embracing her closely .
She sat down watching the two talk and play together fondly before it was time for him to leave .
" when did you start your donations ?" Elizabeth asks him after closing the door behind them , they walk down the hallway together as the question hangs in thin air between them .
" this morning " he puts his hands in his pockets .
" doesn't it take days to raise money before donating ? Or is it all your money ?" She asks again .
Their steps fall slower as they decide to take the stairs better than the elevator.
" i contacted the council member , they helped me reach a presentable number within 5 hours " he responds confidently, titling his head to the side to have a better look of her face .
When she catches him looking , he immediately look away instead she stares at him suspiciously.
The head director meets Ambroise at the reception floor with some of other council members , they greet him .
When Elizabeth saw how cornered he got , she took it as a chance to slide away and get back to work , but Ambroise catches her wrist before she gets fare .
" wait , can i ask you for a favor Elizabeth ?" He asks , when he lowers his hand to her palm she feel a jolt of electricity through her body as he holds her firmly there .
She looks at him , lost in thoughts as she nods .
" well , there's a ball party today in the minister's estate , he invited the entire royal family so i assume you are invited too . Okay " he takes a deep breath stoping himself from nervously rumbling his thoughts out .
" o-kay? " she takes a step away when she realizes the people watching them .
He looked disappointed but still maintained a cool composure like he knew what she meant . Clearing his throat , he speaks again . " are you going to be there ? He's actually planning a badging ceremony for me tonight , i would appreciate your presence there " His body suddenly tensed and she saw it clearly now , how nervous he was
She looked at him weirdly as if he grew a second head . of course she was going to go , this ceremonies are an obligation to her , being a princess comes with a lot of baggage but it wouldn't hurt to make herself sound a bit uninterested .
She crosses her arms together . " i have loads of work tonight , but if i manage to finish them before midnight i well come, but no promises " she mentally praises herself when she sees the look on Ambroise confused face .
" uh.... oh" he gulps down nervously before nodding at her . " of course , it'll be good to see you tonight thought " he puts on his most convincing charming smile which it immediately lightens up her mood .
Her lips piker a bit , a hint of a smile . " okay then , see you tonight " she gives him a slight head bow before walking inside one of the open elevator .
They stare at each other until the door closes , and when she's out of his eye-shot she exhales a sigh .
" oh god i'm totally screwed "