The Prince and His Princess (Book 1)

Jealousy

Ben turned and was about to say something about it, but didn't.

A few minutes later the doors opened and Uma walked in.

"Hey Uma, you made it." Ben said excitedly.

"Yeah I told you I was going to come." Uma replied back also excitedly.

After that Ben brought Uma more into the house. Then after that the door opened again.

"Mal. You're here." Audrey said walking over to her.

"Hey Audrey have you seen Ben anywhere?" Mal wondered as one of the servants took Mal's coat.

"Yeah he's over there somewhere." Audrey pointed behind her. "He's talking with Uma." 

Mal quickly passed Audrey, then called over her shoulder. "Thanks Audrey!" 

When she found them they were in the lounge laughing. 

"No, no I told you I did it on accident." Ben laughed.

"But you also said you were happy you did it." Uma also laughed.

"Hey guys what's going on?" Mal asked walking in.

"Mal! You made it." Ben quickly stood up to hug her.

"Of course. I wouldn't miss it." Mal smiled, then kissed Ben.

"I'm gonna get another drink. You two want one?" Ben offered.

"Sure. Thanks." Uma answered.

"I would love one. Thanks Ben." Mal kissed Ben again.

"Alright I'll be back." Ben promised, then left.

"So what were you and my boyfriend talking about?" Mal sat down and asked.

"What you jealous?" Uma teased. "Jealous I'm gonna steal you precious boyfriend?"

"No. I just want to know." Mal started.

"Should I mention something about Harry? That way you and Ben can both have something to be jealous about?"

"No! Uma I don't care anymore what you two were talking about!" Mal started getting mad.

"Really? That's what you're upset about?" Uma kept teasing. "You know it's so oblivious Ben is. How easy he falls for my trick." 

"Alright here we are." Ben handed Mal and Uma their drinks. Then sat with Mal and put an arm around her. "So what were you two pretty ladies talking about?"

"Nothing. Just girl talk." Uma responded. 

"Oh." Ben nodded and Mal smiled at him.

"Oh Ben I hope you don't mind that I invited someone." Uma announced.

"Of course not!" Ben replied cheerful.

"Good! He's here right now." Uma waved her hand over and Harry walked in.

"Hey guys." Harry walked up. "Mal." He nodded.

"Hey. Harry, right?" Ben stood up to shake his hand. 

"Yeah." Harry looked at Ben's hand, then shook it. 

"Well welcome." Ben greeted, then sat back down with Mal.

"Thank you." Harry replied with a smile, then sat next to Uma.

"So do you know Mal?" Ben asked Harry.

"Yeah actually..." Harry started, then saw Mal mouthing for him to stop.

"Excuse me? You two actually what?" Ben asked.