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Mauve and Silver (Part 1)

Royalty didn't keep bodyguards with them unless they were in real danger or on out of town trips and stuff like that. They got apps designed for defense. Reyanna realized that it was the reason why she couldn't hit Hayden.

The ride was short. Reyanna drove much to Hayden's dislike. It was 'un-gentlemanly' according to him. Reyanna told him that it wasn't a word nor did she care. Her Abuleo's vintage was her possession for now.

They had fun at the shop. Even with the goodies, Hayden helped her a great deal. He knew a lot about Olivia and Mark. Apparently, they went to Undergrad school together. Cambridge was the home of wealthy and nobility. Hayden was a major in Law. She learned he had Masters in Law as well.

"Remind me to never argue with you," Reyanna joked as they came out of the shop. The weather didn't seem so cold today. The wind was cold but didn't seem so cold with Hayden beside her.

"I think the only person I like arguing, and losing would be you," He said casually, but the way he looked at her was far from casual. This made her blush.

Reyanna hardly blushed, she was used to compliments. She was one of the most beautiful girls in school, though she never went to undergrad school, but still.

"How old are you? 5?" Reyanna diverted the topic when her phone rang.

"Sí, Abuela?" She asked.

"It's your Grandpa, Reya," Her Abuelo spoke.

"Oh. What's up, Abuelo?" She asked him.

"Your Grandma wants to know if you are coming home for lunch," He asked her.

"Uh...I just got free from the printer, and have a friend with me," Reyanna looked at Hayden who was confused.

"Bring your friend too. Your Abuela is cooking lasagne...extra cheesy lasagne," He told her after a pause. Maybe he was checking with Abuela.

"My grandmother is cooking extra cheesy lasagne. Want to join?" Reyanna asked Hayden.

"Sure," He shrugged.

"We'll be there in 15 minutes then," She told her grandpa.

"I hope you don't mind eating with us commoners?" Reyanna asked as they sat in the car.

"I don't care about the status, Reyanna, if you still haven't got it," Hayden was serious as he looked at her intently.

Reyanna didn't say anything just drove to her grandparents' home. As they reached Reyanna remembered that she didn't warn her grandparents about the fact they were having royalty over. She cursed herself internally. Her Abuela would freak out.

"Stay at the foyer until I tell you to come in. My Abuelos...I mean grandparents will freak out seeing you," Reyanna told him. Hayden looked amused but nodded.

Reyanna announced her arrival and saw her grandparents in the living room. They asked where her friend was.

"Um...there is a teeny tiny thing I left when I told you about my friend," Reyanna said cautiously.

"Is it a guy?" Abuelo Aryan asked.

"Um yes..." Reyanna bit her lip.

"And? Are you two dating?" Abuela Naina asked.

"No," Reyanna paused. "He's actually..." Reyanna was saying when Choco, her Abuelos' Rottweiler barked.

"Mierda!" Reyanna cursed and ran towards the voice. Choco was always at the foyer. She hoped he didn't bite Hayden.

But what she saw was unbelievable. Their unfriendly hostile black dog was wagging his tail at Hayden who was busy scratching behind his ear.

"I am so sorry," Reyanna apologized as Choco jumped at Hayden and started licking him.