A few days after Kensi's departure, Harry still felt the warmth of her presence, but also the inevitable absence that came with distance. He was in London, dealing with his usual responsibilities, but a restlessness began to grow inside him. For the first time in a long time, he was truly in love, and he felt he needed to share this with someone he trusted.
It was then that he decided to pay a visit to two people who had become more than friends to him: Prince William and Duchess Kate Middleton. Harry had forged a close relationship with them over the years, especially after several missions protecting and spending time at royal events. They respected him as an elite operative, but they also considered him part of their extended family.
When he arrived at Kensington Palace, he was greeted with the usual warmth and informality that William and Kate always offered. It was a quiet afternoon, with their children playing in the gardens, and the atmosphere in the air was light and pleasant. The prince greeted him with a smile as they settled onto the terrace, Kate close behind.
"Harry, it's always good to have you around," William said, as Kate settled down with a cup of tea. "What brings you here today? Is there something on your mind, my friend?"
Harry smiled, but it was clear that he was a little nervous. He didn't usually share his feelings so openly, but he knew William and Kate would understand.
"Well, I… I need to tell you something," Harry began, a little hesitantly. "Something's happened. It's been happening for a while, actually, and I think I'm finally ready to talk about it."
Kate, ever perceptive, leaned a little closer, her expression curious and attentive.
"It sounds important. Tell us, what's going on?"
Harry took a deep breath before continuing.
"I'm in love."
The words came out of his mouth with a lightness he hadn't expected, and Kate and William's reactions were immediate. Kate smiled broadly and William raised his eyebrows in surprise.
"In love? That's wonderful!" Kate exclaimed, with genuine joy. "Who's the lucky girl?"
William, always the practical one, added:
"She must be someone really special to win Ghost's heart."
Harry smiled, a little embarrassed, but clearly happy to share this.
"She is. Her name is Kensi Blye. She's an NCIS agent in Los Angeles. We met on a mission when I was helping their special operations team." He pulled his cell phone out of his pocket and showed a photo of Kensi to Kate and William.
Kate took the phone curiously, looking at the photo carefully.
"She's beautiful!" Kate commented, with a sparkle in her eyes. "And she seems strong, determined. How did you meet her?"
"She's exactly that," Harry said, smiling fondly as he remembered Kensi. "I met Kensi while I was helping the NCIS team in Los Angeles on an important mission." From the first time we met, there was something between us. After a few missions together and a few conversations... well, things just happened. She spent a few weeks here in London with me recently.
William laughed lightly.
"Oh, so it's serious. The American agent captured the British ghost."
Harry smiled, accepting the joke happily.
"It seems so. She's amazing, and... I wanted to tell you because you're like family to me. And to be honest, I've never felt this way about anyone. I'm even thinking about buying a house in Los Angeles to be closer to her."
Kate, visibly moved by Harry's happiness, placed her hand over his.
"I'm so happy for you, Harry. You seem perfect for each other. And if you're thinking something like that, I think you're serious."
William, ever the more level-headed advisor, nodded.
"Harry, that's big. And I'm happy for you. If this woman is everything you say she is, don't let distance get in the way." Do whatever it takes.
Harry felt relieved and supported. He knew he could count on William and Kate to understand what he was feeling, and their words gave him even more confidence that he was on the right path.
"Thank you. That means a lot to me. I want you to meet Kensi at some point. I'm sure you'll like her as much as I do."
Kate smiled warmly.
"We can't wait to meet her. And who knows? Maybe one day she'll come to London as part of your life."
They spent the rest of the afternoon talking about Kensi and the adventures she and Harry had shared together. As the sun began to set over Kensington Gardens, Harry felt a renewed sense of peace. He knew that although the road ahead was long, with challenges ahead, having people like William and Kate by his side—and Kensi in his heart—made it all easier to face.
Their goodbyes were light, with promises of new encounters, and Harry left there with one certainty: he was ready to build a future, even if that meant dividing his life between two continents.