Royal Crime

One

It's quiet, way too quiet. I put my ear against the door to listen for any sound of life but hear nothing. I stand up straight to think of a way to sneak out of the palace without any guards. I'm already dressed in a black skirt and tank top, covered with a white jacket with white converse on my feet. I play with my short hair as I start pacing and thinking of how to do this. Should I just run straight out to front gates? No because then people would see and think the princess has gone crazy. Should I get in a car and drive off? No because too much traffic and they would get to me quick. Should I take one of the secret tunnels? My eyes widen, the tunnels! I open the door of my room, walk down the hall and make sure nobody sees me to question my early awakening.

I make it to the kitchen and put my finger to my lips as the chef spots me and he smiles nodding. I smile then go to the big fridge door and step in. I then move some boxes then go through the small opening, I run down the tunnel with a small smile on my face. I reach the end of the tunnel then climb the stairs making me come out in an alley, I look up to see Big Ben.

"Miley?" I look to my right to see my best friend Danielle making me smile
"Dani" I say, we hug giggling
"I have been waiting for you for like half an hour" She says, her british accent thick, I sigh as we walk out of the alley way
"Sorry I was running a bit late" I say, she shrugs
"It's okay love and gosh, I still cant get over your American accent, it got stronger since you've been in America for a month" She says, we laugh heading to Starbucks. Danielle is my best friend, I met her my first year here in London on my first tour of the place and we clicked, that was 3 years ago. Since I live in the palace with my grandma and uncles I rarely see her so every week once maybe twice or three times if I'm lucky, I'll sneak out to the city for some girl time.

"The usual girls" The cashier, Bryan says, we nod smiling
"Thanks Bryan" I say, he nods, he's our friend as well, he works the morning shift here, after 11:30am he comes with us and hangs out. Dani and I sit down then Bryan brings us our drinks and snack then goes back to work.
"So, have you heard of that criminal that came from America?" She says, taking a sip of her drink
"Yea, I heard my uncles talking about him with the security team" I say, she nods
"He's supposably most wanted in America. I heard he's been in the game since around 16 years old with his brother, then he died so he took over" She says, I nod
"Yea, I heard my uncle Harry saying how the police forces in America are dumb for not getting him sooner. 4 years now" I say, she nods as I finish my cake pop
"So he's our age. Hm. I've done research and he's cute, well no actually, he's so sexy" She says, we both start laughing

"Oh god Dani you would think a criminal is sexy" I say, she shrugs with a small giggle
"I only speak the truth my lovely princess" She says, I roll my eyes at her playfully
"What's his name again?" I ask
"I'm pretty sure its starts with a 'J'" She says, I nod finishing my drink then Bryan sits next to me.
"Hello ladies" He says, his Australian accent stronger than I remember, he came here just last year and we are the three best friends.
"You're done?" I ask, he nods stretching his arms and leaving one around me
"Yup, I'm all yours" He says
"Well, let's go" Dani says, we get up then walk out into the cool air of London
"Where too?" Bryan asks stuffing his hands in his pockets of his coat
"Let's go to the city" I say, they nod as we start walking

"So, how is Uncles Harry and William?" Bryan asks, I bite my lip
"They're good. Busy but eh thats the life of a royal family" I say, they smile sadly at me
"I don't mean to pity you babe but I just cant help it" Dani says, I shrug

"I just wish my parents were still around, my brother, but they left me" I say trying to hold back the tears, 2 years and I'm still not over the fact my parents and big brother died on the jet we were in from Vegas. They all saved me, they got my bodyguard, Joe, to strap the only para shoot on and jump off with me before the jet crashed. I could still see them crying and telling me they love me and will always be with me. I snap back into reality when I feel arms wrap around me and a hand rubbing my back, up and down.

"Shhh it's okay. Let it out" I hear Bryan say, thats when I realize I'm in his arms and crying
"I know it's hard. You know I know it is" Dani says, I feel her soft hand on mine, she does know because her parents died 3 years ago, a couple months after I got here but she has her sisters

"I'm sorry, I ruined your shirt" I say pulling away from Bryan who chuckles
"I don't give a shit about my shirt, you know that" He says, I giggle wiping my eyes and looking at Dani who gives me a smile

"Now, lets go buy me some cute dresses and you some new shoes" She says, I smile as Bryan chuckles then we walk towards the mall. It's almost 1pm and I'm back in the tunnel, not running this time but walking, taking my time. I hear a thump thump thump sound from above and my eyes widen

"shit" I say then start running, that thumping three times means that either, my guard is making his way to my room or one of my uncles are, I make it to the opening then I'm in the fridge. I walk out and spot the chef

"Hello princess" He says, I smile
"Hi, has anyone been looking for me?" I ask, he nods
"Your uncle Harry was" He says, I nod
"Thank you" I say, he nods as I walk out heading to my room putting my new shoes away. Right as I was about to open the door someone opens it

"Joe" I say with a jump, he smiles as he steps in and crosses his arms
"Where were you?" He asks, I smile innocently
"Here" I say, he shakes his head
"You weren't. Speak the truth Miley" He says, I sigh
"Fine. I went through one of the tunnels, met up with Dani and Bryan" I say, he nods
"Ok, you know all you need to do is ask right? I would let you go" He says, I nod
"I know I just, wanted to feel like a normal 20 year old girl" I say, he nods
"I just don't want anything to happen to you. I promised Jack" He says, at the mention of that name I look up at him

"Jack?" I ask, he nods
"Your brother, he was something else. Before we got onto that jet he made me promise to keep you safe if anything happened to them" He says, I crack a smile, turn my head to the big picture on the wall of Jack and I. After talking with Joe, he got told through his ear peace that my uncles wanted me to join them in the meeting room, that's where we are right now. I am seated in between uncle Harry and William, across us are some men that run the security system around London and other places in Europe.

"Why is the princess here?" One of them ask
"Because she's the princess and should know what is going on in the country she is half ruling along side Harry and myself" Uncle Will says defending me, I cant help but slightly smile down at my hands, someone taps my foot, I look up to Uncle Harry and he raises an eyebrow and I know what that means, it's either a. are you okay? or b. head up. I sit up with my head held high and face these men
"Very well then" He says
"So, what is this exactly about?" I ask, Uncle Will turns to me

"Right, we need to fill you in. It's basically about a young criminal that is most wanted in America and he came here. We don't know why but he did and we need to catch him to send him back to America so they could do what they should've done years ago" He says, I nod then they start talking about enforcing the laws and more police men around the streets then how to keep the royal family safe, me safe.

"What's his name?" I ask as Uncle Harry ends the meeting
"Jason McCann" He says reading it off a file in his hands, I look down at it and see a mug shot of Jason McCann, he looks sort of scary...yet very handsome with a perfect jawline and his light brownish, hazel eyes..