Billionaire Prince

Emily stared at the huge crowd with an eagle's eye. Most people came here to party but she had come with an expectation in mind: to boost her fashion career. She stared down at her ball gown, designed by herself and one of her best. She had decided to wear the best to the party considering the royals were hosting it. Most people were already vibing to the music and Emily just shook her head wasn't intercom partying this was a freaking anniversary and it was for the foundation the late king built to support the poor, talented and lesser class. They should focus on that.

Emily watched as guys twirled ladies around and for some reason she felt something well up in her; longing. It was not as if men had not look her wa but what she saw in their eyes scared her; want, sex. They all wanted her body and nothing else, no one needed her. She heard someone saying people should leave the way and she craned her neck to see. A young man smiled and waved as he walked past, as Emily cast her eyes on him she couldn't explain the emotion that rose up in her.

The prince blond hair, fell to his temples. He had a sharp jawline and his eyes were piercing blue. As if he notices her staring he turned and stared back at her. His eyes lit up and he offered her a small smile and whispered something to his guards and they all disappeared into the crowd. Then he started walking towards.

'He is heading here' Emily thought and straightened her dress and offered a smile as he stood before her.

"Hello" he said, his voice was soothing deep and smooth.

"Hi" Emily responded with a curtsy and he raised a brow.

"Don't do that please" he said whispered, it was her turn to raise a brow was he asking her not to bow? How strange.

"I am Henry" he said and grinned and right there Emily felt her belly heat up. Suddenly flustered she hid her face. His eyes softened and he backed away.

"I am so sorry. I made you uncomfortable" he said and Emily stared at him in surprise. What kind of prince apologizes to a commoner like her.

"It's fine....your majesty" she said and his eyes darkened a bit.

"I prefer Henry" he said and smiled, "It's a nice name, is it not" he said with a grin and she could not help but grin back.

"It is" Emily said, he grinned and he tossed back his blond hair.

"You didn't tell me your name" he said and Emily smiled coyly, starting to feel free around him.

"My mother says I should beware of men who asks my name" Emily said and Henry eyes twinkle, his lips twitched as if he was trying hard not to smile.

"Your mother" he said, "Is definitely a wise woman" he added and she grinned.

"Emily is my name" she said and he nodded studied.

"Beautiful name, beautiful person. Perfect combination" Henry commented and Emily blushed.

"Want a drink" he asked and she nodded not trusting her self to speak. He walked to a bartender who bowed and handed a glass of cocktail to the prince and another to Emily.

"So what do you do" Emily asked as they walked past the lush gardens. Prince Henry smiled at her and chuckled.

"What do I do? I am a prince. I am forced to do nothing" he said and she nodded.

"Is there anything you like doing if you were given the chance" he asked and he nodded.

"I wanna be an astronaut" he said and Emily stared at him like he was kidding. She held her mouth trying to contain her laugh.

"I am sorry you what?" She said with a giggle and he grinned.

"Yes. Funny huh?" He said. They stared at each other then they burst out laughing. Some people stared at them strangely but they either didn't notice or didn't care.

"Prince Henry, the astronauts" Emily said then she smiled at him. "Kinda fits though" she said and for a moment Henry just stared at her then he grinned.

"You think so?" He asked and she nodded and slowly sipped the cocktail.

"You should follow your heart your majesty" she said and Henry nodded then he pouted playfully.

"I told you not to call me that" he said with a mock whine and Emily studied him in astonishment, he was so humble. She looked away before he could catch her staring.

"Get used to it, Prince Henry." Emily said with a smirk. "What do you want people to think when they hear me call you by your name" she asked and he grinned at her.

"I'll tell them you are my close friend" he said and Emily stared at him to see if he meant it, he looked serious.

"Oh" was all she could say. They got to the garden and they both sat on a stove bench.

"I forgot to ask Emily" he said and raised the glass to lips and drank.

"What do you like doing" he asked me she smiled.

"Fashion, designing. Fashion design" she said and he stared at her and smiled kindly.

"Wow" he said and dropped his empty glass beside him. "My mom would like your kind, she into fashion and all that" he said and suddenly became serious.

"Can you be our fashion designer" he asked and she stared at him in surprise.

"Me?" She asked. She couldn't believe her eyes. She? Fashion designer to the royal family.

Henry chuckled at her expression and shook his head.

"It's no big deal really" he said with a small smile. "Just say yes" he urged and she nodded.

"Thank you" she said and he smiled at her. He stood and helped her up, they walked back to the heart of the party and Emily looked at her watch.

"Can I go home your..." she started but Henry shook his head and she grinned mischievously.

"Don't do that please" he said and she nodded.

"Good" he said. "I'll walk you home" he added and Emily stared at him in shock. Henry shook his head.

"It's not a big deal, come on" he said and put his arms in hers and led her out.

But it was certainly a big deal.

Because everyone stared.

Henry smirked as he plopped down into the lush sofa in front of the fireplace. He slowly sipped the glass of wine in his hand and smiled again.

'Emily!' He mused, he didn't know her but he just liked her, her quirky smile, her funny self and she was so beautiful.

"You look happy" came his mother voice and Henry fought the urge not to roll his eyes, his mother sometimes was a real pain in the neck.

"Mother" he said formally and offered a smile, "You're back" he said and his mother smiled. She had gone on a trip to wales to purchase some furs, she had a thing for them.

"I am" she said knowing that he didn't want to be disturbed.

"How did your trade go?" He asked trying to steer the talk from himself. His mother green eyes regarded him.

"It went well" she answered and she sat beside him and ruffled his hair.

"I was talking about how happy you looked" she continued and Henry wisely kept quiet. "Is there a lady in the picture" she asked and Henry shook his head.

"Who said it was about a lady" he countered and his mother gave him a knowing smile.

"I know you dear" she said and kissed his cheek. "I am your mother, now tell me who the lucky lady is" she said and Henry rolled his eyes.

"Gosh Mom! It's just a car race, I won" he lied and his mother shook her head, not fooled.

"Now now, dear. Don't lie to me. Just tell me her name and I'll leave you alone" she insisted and Henry slumped in defeat.

"Fine! Her name is Emily and I met her at the anniversary yesterday" he said and his mother smirked.

"Great!" She said and stood, "I'll have the servants whipped up something to eat" she said and walked away leaving Henry wondering what he got himself into.

Henry drank the last of his wine and sighed in contentment and walked to his room, he quickly wrote a letter and called a servant to help him deliver it.

As he drifted up to sleep, he smiled. He would see her again, maybe this time he'll tell her how he felt.

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Henry eat his food in silence, from across the table his mother watched him and Henry rolled his eyes knowing what was brewing in that mind of hers. She smiled at him and he scowled.

"So when is Emily coming for dinner" his mother asked and Henry glared at her. His mother was as manipulative as ever.

"Who's Emily" his older sister asked and he scowled at her.

"It's none of your business Sage, fuck off" he said and his mother raised a brow.

"No swearing, honey. Swearing is for commoners" she said with mock sweetness. Henry shook his head and suddenly he didn't feel like eating.

"I'll head to my quarters" he said and his mother eyes dug into his icily.

"No" she said firmly, "You'll finish your food" she said and Henry smiled coldly.

"You damn do not tell me what to do mother" he said the last word with ice and stood.

"Enjoy your meal, mother" he said and walked away.

"Come back here Henry!" His mother yelled but Henry paid no heed, he was done for today. He headed outside and stared at the sky. He wished his father was here, he would have welcomed whatever Henry want with open arms.

"I miss you dad" Henry muttered and motioned for his driver to drive, he slipped into the car.

"Edinburg" he said and the driver nodded, he was going to meet Emily. The car stopped into front of a house and the door opened, there she was looking beautiful as ever in a simple dark blue gown. She smiled and he could have sworn his heart thumped harder. He smiled back her at her and inclined at her dress.

"Nice dress" he said and Emily grinned at him, her blond hair caught in the wind make her look more beautiful.

"Nice dress you say?" She said and I smiled. "Yours is a beacon compared to mine" she added and Henry smiled.

"You got my letter?" He asked and she nodded, he held out his hand and she took it, her hands felt so smooth and fragile. He nodded to the driver who nodded back and walked out of the car, Henry took the wheel.

"I want to you to choose where you want to go." Henry said and Emily shook her head.

"I can't choose for you" Emily said and Henry turned to stare at her.

"Why?" He asked and she stared at him and looked down.

"You're....a prince" She said not meeting his eyes and he raised her chin forcing her to stare into his eyes.

"That doesn't matter Emily" he said looking into her brown eyes. "With you I don't feel like a prince" he said and she stared at him for a long time then she smiled.

"Is that a good thing, a prince should feel like a prince" she said and he chuckled.

"Well I don't" he said, he tapped his fingers on the wheel and the corner of lips lifted into a charming smile.

"How about I take you to an amusement park" he teased and she nodded.

He blinked, did she just agree to that? He forced a smile to mask his surprise.

"You sure you heard me right?" He asked and she nodded with a smug smile.

"I heard you, your highness" she said and he smiled back.

"Don't call me that" with that he stepped in the throttle in purpose jolting the car forward.

"Buckle up" he said and they sped away.

Emily smiled to herself as she drew down the idea she had been having for days, Henry had ask her to do a dress for his mother. She drew the last of the image and smiled she was Henry mother would love this. Last week, Henry had took her to the amusement park. She had watched amazed as he had played with children she had never seen royalty as kind as he was. She wished he had become the king things would have been better in Savenport.

A knock disrupted her thoughts and she rushed to the door and she opened it; there he was again looking splendid as ever, his blond hair fell to his temples and a days growth of jaw was evident on his jaw, his suit was well tailored and were his pants.

"Hi" he said and she reluctantly took her eyes from his tempting lips to his eyes.

"My prince" she said with a bow and his blue eyes bore into hers, he mouth the words 'Please stop' and she grinned and led him in.

"Welcome to my tiny house" she said and he grinned at her.

"It like it tiny" he said, she chuckled and poured a bottle of wine in a glass.

"Here" she said and he nodded his thanks and sipped the wine slowly, his eyes not leaving hers.

"You live alone?" He asked and she nodded sadly.

"I lost my father in the wars and my mother died of grief shortly after, they left me this house" she explained and Henry studied her, his blue eyes softened.

"I am sorry" he said softly and Emily nodded not trusting herself to speak.

"It's fine" she said and Henry nodded, he studied her for a moment then he tilted his head.

"Can I share something?" He said and she nodded.

"I wish I was never born in a royal family" he said seriously and she stared at him strangely.

"Are you kidding?" She asked with a smile but he looked serious. His blue eyes darkened and he stared at the ceiling.

"Not all rich and famous people are happy were they are" Henry said and she stared at him and smiled sadly.

"Then we are even" she said and he smiled and stood behind he craned his head over hers.

"Is that my mother's dress" he asked and she nodded, he moved closer till she was very much aware of his rock hard chest close to her back he picked up the picture and smiled down at her.

"It's beautiful, you have a very creative mind" he said and she nodded, they stared at each other and smiled. Henry leaned closer and stared a her lips then back at her eyes.

"I want to ask something" he said and she smiled. He moved closer till she could feel his breath on her face.

"Can I kiss you?" he asked and she smiled slowly and leaned closer.

"Do you have to ask" she replied and he nodded, pulled her to him and kissed her slowly, she melted into him deepening the kiss. He pulled away slowly staring into the depth of her soul.

"That felt nice" she said and he chuckled. He brushed the hair from face and grinned.

"So describe my kiss as nice?" He teased and she nodded. Emily pulled down his head and covered his lips with hers when they pulled away she was smiling.

"This one is hot" she said and he smirked and plopped down onto the bed. She stared at him in surprise.

"Are you staying here" she asked and he smiled, his blue eyes lit up mischievously.

"Don't want me to?" He asked and she blushed.

"It's not that" she said. "It's just that....won't your family look for you. I mean a prince in my home" she stammered and he grinned.

"Think I care?" He asked and smiled. "They can bark for all I care" he said and closed his eyes, he was silent for a while before he spoke:

"Have you ever fallen in love?" He asked in his deep voice. The question startled Emily but she forced a smile.

"No" she said and he nodded.

"Oh" he said and closed his eyes again and fell asleep.

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Emily woke up on the bed, she didn't know how she ended up on the bed she was pretty sure she had fallen asleep on the couch. Henry! She thought with jolt and sat up she turned and saw him fast asleep on the couch and smiled. He must have some point woken up in the night and carried her to the bed.

His eyes opened and they appraised her, he stretched and smiled, his hair so usually neatly groomed was shaggy and fell to his eyes.

"Hey" he said and she smiled back at him, lshe tossed back her hair.

"I am sorry, the couch is not all that comfortable" she said and he smiled like he knew that was what she was going to say.

"It's fine" Henry said and Emily nodded, she stared at him in the eye.

"You should have joined me in bed" she said and he eyes widened in surprise, then he smirked slowly.

"Next time" he said, his voice held so much promise. He rose and brushed his lips across hers.

"I am hungry" he announced and she quickly got.

"I'll whip up something" she said and hurried out. Henry smiled to himself, he had almost told her the word yesterday but he had decided to save it for a special moment, when the time was right he was going to tell her. He was going to tell her how he felt the first time he saw her, he was going to tell her how he felt when he kissed her, he was going to tell her how he felt when he watched her sleep.

He was going to tell her how much he loved her.