Below Zero

Chapter 3

Echo
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I was welcomed by hundreds of maids and butlers. The chauffeur carried some of my luggage and put them somewhere. I don't know where they took it but I guess they won't toss it around.

I saw the Royal couple waiting for me at the end of the line. The Prince is the only one missing because I think he has practice. The Princess was nowhere to be found. I paid my respects to each of them. The Queen hugged me which took me by surprise.

"Welcome Agent Echo," she said. I guess she knew about my reason to stay there.

"Please, call me Echo Your Majesty." Better hide the Agent before the Prince finds out. The King has a worried face smeared across his face. I guess he really is worried about his family's protection.

"I am glad Florencio could help." He's talking about the Chief. We all went up to his study to discuss our plan for the Prince's safety. I showed my classes and plans to get close to the Prince. The two of them approved everything I said.

"I really really hope he doesn't find out." The Queen pleaded. She told me that his wish for his last birthday was freedom. No guards. No spies. No extra protection. To protect him, I need to get into his friend circle. A car drove by the road, from the looks of everyone the Prince has arrived. We went downstairs to greet him and also to properly meet him as an undercover agent.

The big doors burst open as he went inside. He entered and placed his keys in the pan and headed in our direction. His hair is longer than in the picture and is styled neatly. He looks very dashing in his uniform. He was the most charming smile I've ever seen. That smile alone can melt anyone's heart but sadly not mine.

He noticed me standing beside his parents. We locked eyes. Those emerald green eyes that only a few in the world have. Are they sure it's not a gem? I never looked away as he stares at me. Is he going to stare at me the whole time? Getting kind of creepy.

"Echo Madrigal Xavier, Your Majesty." I introduced myself to cut off the staring contest we were having. I bowed to pay my respects. He extended his arm for a handshake. I didn't give him my real last name.

"Call me Archie, please." He smiled again. To not appear rude, I accept his handshake with two hands. Their butler called us for dinner. We went to the dining room. All kinds of food are served and enough to feed the 20 children on the streets. Archie pulled the sit next to him and gestured for me to sit there. I sat there and they began to take a plate in front of us. The plate is designed with rims of gold and the royal flower that is painted in the middle. If I take one plate and sell it, I would be able to buy a new gun with the money.

We slowly engage in small talk. They asked about my life as a kid. I was raised by two moms who supported me throughout my life. They never questioned my decision because they taught me how to make good decisions in life. I was adopted as a baby when they found me left behind in a trailer park. Not once in my life have I questioned their love for me. I skipped my agent part of life.

After dinner, I excused myself so that I can settle down in my room. All my luggage was in the next cabin beside the castle. That is where I will live for the next months or so.

The design of the house is very modern. It has a high ceiling and clear windows above. The waxed wooden floors and big glass windows are very beautiful. I can see the outside but they can't see me outside which is good for privacy. The receiving area of the house was very spacious. There's a big tree in the middle of the room. The house gives off a very modern cabin interior design. I love it.

My bedroom has its own skylight on the top. The bathroom has a bathtub and a shower. The marble countertop fits great. The bathroom is connected to a walk-in closet and behind one of the walls of this closet has a panic room. The royal couple told me about it when we talked in His Majesty's office earlier.