CHARLES POV
I walk into the paddock and see Pierre who bows and jokes around.
P: The price of monaco everyone!
C: Idiot.
I box him joking against his arm. He gasps and looks to my bodyguard.
P: Did you see that, the prince was hurting me.
C: They're here to protect me and not you.
I laugh and Pierre nods happy. He puts his hand on my shoulder while we start to walk.
P: That the laugh I wanted to see. You looked like shit when you entered the paddock.
C: Grace was struggling a lot when I left yesterday. I've never seen her cry like this before.
P: Well, then they should come here. Elisabeth didn't even made it to the season final last year. It's sad.
C: You know it's not working. All eyes would be on her and the pressure of being the flawless princess.
P: She's not even one, Charles. Who would blame her if she's just being a kid?
C: The royal world is not working like this. Unfortunate but it's the best for Grace to grow up normal.
P: Yes but for what prince? You're all upset.
C: It is what it is. Sorry that's Betty.
I get a facetime call of Elisabeth and answer it with the biggest smile, telling her that I arrived in the paddock in Jeddah.
E: I'm glad you made it there safely.
I hear the TV in the background as she's probably watching the Vampire Diaries. She shows me how Grace sleeps on her chest.
C: How was she doing today? Is she okay again?
E: Maddie had to get me out, but she's sleeping peacefully now but only on me.
She laughs softly.
C: She starts to notice it. Last season she was too young for it.
E: She's growing up way too fast.
She looks down to Grace and rubs gently over her back. I wish I could be with them right now. I miss them so much.
C: Wait, are you wearing my hoodie?
I grin as I see that black oversized hoodie on her.
E: Maybeeee.
She acts innocent. I get a smile on my lips as I watch her.
C: You don't change at all, princess.
E: Oh, eh, Dad wants to talk about Grace 1st birthday, when you're back.
C: Why? Does he plan something?
E: I don't know, I told me after dinner.
She shrugs her shoulders. I get suspicious. Why does he want me to be there? We've planned a garden party for Grace already with our family and friends
C: Are you invitations for the garden party all sent out?
E: Yes, Isa texted me yesterday about it.
C: Okay, good.
Someone calls my name. I turn around and see Xavi.
C: Alright princess, I gotta go now. Good night to you and Gracie. I love you.
I blow a kiss in the camera and Elisabeth shows Grace in the camera one more time. We say goodbye and I take a deep breath before I walk over to Xavi.
I miss them.
MEANWHILE - PIERRE POV
I watch how Charles answers the phone and is a complete different person now. He's all smiling and happy. He only walks with a sunglass around the paddock. Not showing his sad eyes. He's not really focused during the races. All he can think of is Grace and Elisabeth. I look over to Carlos who joined us a few seconds ago.
P: We need to do something.
Carlos: But how? The royalty is a bit too big for us.
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