I never thought being in the hospital would seem like a vacation but it did. The doctor says I'll have to stay here at least a week. I am severely dehydrated and have major malnutrition. I was only with them for two days but I guess my body could only handle so much. They asked me the last thing I had to eat and all I could recall were the 2 small cups of water Niall gave me.
I was ready to put this whole nightmare behind me and go home. Mum would be by later to visit so for now,I'll just watch some T.V. and try to relax. I was still a little jumpy. I guess almost dying will do that to a person. I have to talk to a suicide counselor as to why I cut my arm open but I hope they understand,I'm not depressed,I just wanted out of there.
Flipping through the channels,I see my face and then One Direction's. The reporter was talking about my abduction and the marriage contract when some man in a judge's robe and wig came on the screen. He had some papers and handed one to the reporter. After a few seconds the reporter nodded and moved so the robed man could sit in his place. My stomach chose that moment to do flips. Something bad was going to happen. I could just feel it.
"The House of Windsor has given Harold Edward Styles a full Royal pardon on all charges brought against him. Both Austria and the United Kingdom agree that the marriage contract still stands and as soon as the Princess has recovered, the wedding will be held here in London. Good day to you all"
At that moment,I pulled a Liam and threw up all over myself. This can't be happening to me. All I could do now was cry. I had one week to think of a way to escape.
SImon's POV
It took a bit of convincing to get Lady Von Hallen to drop the charges and carry on with the contract as if nothing happened. Both of our countries need a formal alliance and this was the only way. Since Harry was my protege', her Majesty called me in to negotiate Harry's release and that we allow the betrothal to continue. I would Harry see what he did wrong. In other words,once he's out,I'm kicking his arse all over London. If she hadn't agreed, there would have been an international incident,I'm sure.
I collected the boys from the estate and we went to get Harry. We still don't have any word on Zayn but I'll see if I can post bail or whatever and get all 5 of them together for a conference. For now,I'll just get to the bottom of this.
"Okay, you lot, tell me exactly what happened with that girl so I can sort this out properly and don't think about lying to me."
"Well, it's like this Uncle Simon..",Liam started.
They told me the whole story from the club until the police came. I was shocked,astounded, disturbed. This whole thing was deranged from beginning to end. I still have an undeniable urge to kick ass of their arses all over the Uk ,but really, what could I do but help Harry and the lads through this mess.
"Listen and listen well, boys. You could have destroyed your lives, careers and any hope for the future you could have had. You don't just kidnap a girl because you think she's lovely. That in itself speaks volumes for your characters. I thought you better people than that.There's no way in hell that it's okay to just snatch a girl off the street because you're famous. Human beings are not toys or puppets for your amusement or pleasure.It's not only wrong,it's illegal as hell and not a joke. You are all on probation starting now and will have security with you twenty four hours a day, even when you go to piss. Hear me? Another thing, none of you have a P.H.D in medicine , so why did you choose to play doctor.You were playing with that young lady's life. Idiots. She could have gotten an infection. Any more incidents out of you boys and as far as I'm concerned, you can rot in the Tower of London."
Liam looked like he wanted to reply but I knew what he was going to say and silenced him. I know the Tower is no longer used and such but I'm sure I could get her highness to make an exception.
Harry put his head on the table and began to cry. He seemed to be very distressed. Louis rubbed his back and Liam and Niall hugged him.
"Simon, is she alright?" Harry asked,looking up at me.
"I don't have an answer for that. Physically, yes. Mentally, who knows? Now listen, it has been agreed that the two of you will still marry and carry out the contract. I want you to pretend nothing out of the ordinary happened and that you are madly in love with your future bride."
"Oh, that won't be too hard for him he already has possessive bastard down to an art.",Liam mumbled .
I had to stifle a laugh. Is Payne jealous? Indeed he is.
"Don't worry Liamikins, maybe Uncle Simon can find you a bride from somewhere." Louis said smiling too happily.
These boys were going to be the death of me.