Recap
   Once they reached the office, Ben handed him a hamper with a wedding invitation. Henry’s friend, Nolan’ wedding was happening in the Europe. Though he was happy for him, he did not like the idea of leaving Julie for three days straight.
“Are you upset about something Mr. Kingston?” Ben asked him.
“Kind of, I would like to take Julie with me, but they are all my friends, she may feel left out and cant be comfortable among strangers. I also doubt if she would like to come for someone’s wedding whom she did not know”
Right then Julie entered his office.
“Re-schedule all my meetings for the next three days to the upcoming week”
“Okay sir, but why? She asked.
He gestured her towards the invitation hamper.
“Wow, looks so beautiful, when are we leaving?”
Henry’s eyes widened in surprise and he looked at Ben with a happy smile.
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  Realisation hit Julie, so she turned around and asked,
“Unless it’s an official tour, on what grounds will I come with you?”
More than a question to Henry she asked herself.
“I have an official work in Sicily, so we will combine the both”
“Okay sir” Julie could not contain the excitement in her.
“Finish of the works quickly, arrange someone to cover you up in your absence. We are leaving in an hour”
Julie rushed out since she had only limited time.
   “Do you really have any business in Sicily Mr Kingston?” Ben asked.
“Not yet, but will arrange soon” he winked with a coy smile.
   At times like this, Ben would go back in time when he was working in Kingston Manor, Ms Elena Kingston and little Henry would visit Sr Kingston every weekend. Henry would be running everywhere, playing, making noise and be naughty around his mom. After her demise, Henry’s personality had completely changed, he had become so quiet and kept everything to himself. The harsh reality of life had taken away the child in him. After all these years, it was Julie, who brought the glimpses of little naughty Henry back.
   Ben was happy that Henry had finally decided to stop by and live the life, which he had forbidden himself from, as if he was not deserved to, as if he was destined to suffer.
   Ben looked at him fondly,
“Happiness suits you, Henry. Enjoy the little moments in life” he patted his shoulder and left. Whenever people around him call him ‘Henry’ he knew that he was still that small boy in their heart.
   Henry and Julie headed towards her apartment to get her passport. The stylist who got Julie ready for the convention centre Project proposal when Henry was sick, was waiting with a two brand-new huge travel suitcases in her apartment complex.
“Hello Harriet, accompany Julie to pack her essentials”
“Sure Mr Kingston”
Julie looked at the big luggage while walking past them,
“Whose bags are those?” She asked Harriet.
“Yours, Ms Rozana” Julie’ eyes grown big in shock.
“Mine????”
“Yes, all that you have shopped this morning, I have added few and organised them with required undergarments, accessories and footwear to go with it”
“You make me feel like Kate Middleton going on a Royal Tour”
“Perhaps, everyone is a princess in their own way Ms Rozana” she remarked.
   They reached her apartment, Julie got her passport at once and filled up the handbag with all her essentials.
   “Exploring a new country with Henry excited Julie so much. Her energy was bubbling and evident, so Henry could not stop himself from asking,
“What is with all the smile and energy?”
“Because I am going to fly with The Henry Kingston on his private jet, what more can I ask for?” She said in awe looking at the warm and luxurious interior of the jet.
“Don’t always portray me as a different species Julie” he giggled while boarding the aircraft.
“Sir, it’s still a golden opportunity, which I am proud of, I feel so special”
He came near her, “I can make you feel so many other things too” Julie gasped at his proximity and teasing.
“I wanted to see you blush, perfect” Henry smiled and with that he had started working on his laptop.
   “Sir, do you want me to help you with your work?”
“No, that’s fine, I am just reading a report. It’s going to be a long flight, make yourself comfortable. Watch movies or take a nap” Henry switched on the in-flight TV screen and give her the control to choose.
She searched for some time and played a thriller while munching on the sweet delicacies that were served. The plate had fresh fruit and nuts mini cream tarts, Madeleine cookies with buttercream, strawberry crème brûlée bites.
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   Each one was delicious than the other, she relished the pastries, the way she enjoyed it made Henry smile widely.
   Once the movie was over, she turned to see if Henry was still working. But he had dozed off, he looked extremely at peace and handsome. She took her phone and clicked a selfie moving closer to him. The camera shutter sound woke Henry up, as she focussed them on the camera for another one,
“Should I smile?” Henry chuckled still keeping his eyes shut.
Julie dropped her phone in shock.
“Sir, I.. Sorry..” She stuttered being caught off guard.
She closed her eyes with her fingers in shy. Henry got her habit that whenever she is shy, she would cover her up to hide the blush. He put his index finger on her chin and turned her face towards him. She blinked like a kitten,
“I don’t mind” he whispered looking into her eyes to reassure her.
   In the next few minutes, she yawned and nestled herself on the seat for a nap.
“Do you want to take the bed inside?” He asked. She shook her head with a light smile and said,
“I will stay beside you”
Henry did not know that simple gesture of people could warm his heart so much. He dimmed the light and turned off the screen. In sometime, she crouched her body and nuzzled closer to him and gently held his arm. Henry waved at the female attendant and asked her to cover Julie up with a blanket.
   He always had the urge to protect her and make her comfortable, since the first time he saw her in his office. (Refer. chapter 2) It was almost a year back, She was too naive then yet confident, he was intrigued by the interesting doodle art and her mock budget for a vacation notes, so he wanted to meet her in person and know her fascinating thoughts. She had no idea that her note was misplaced in the file sent to him, she was in jitters when he asked whether her salary was not sufficient and was she unhappy in Kingston Corporation. Henry never had the idea of firing her that day. She looked like an unharmful cute little rabbit.
   He still remembers the alarmed big blue doe eyes of Julie like that of a scared baby anticipating a reprimand. The next two days, he thought she was spying on him, but the pool game just changed his whole perspective on her. Her outstanding precision and calculation on the game proved her intelligence and smartness. As he wanted to give her the opportunity and to tap her potential, he gave her the responsibility of working on the Convention Centre project proposal. With guidance, she excelled in her work.
   Henry looked at her calm pretty sleeping face and realised it was her kind heart and unwavering love for him were the desirable virtues that captivates him.
   He was forever grateful for her for staying by him when he had suffered so much by Lisa’ conspiracy. If not for Julie, he couldn’t have recovered so soon. She had to face many humiliation for being with him. She deserves nothing but Love. Just then the landing announcement came and both of them came out of their own reverie.
   They landed in the beautiful island of Sicily. They took the car and it was half an hour road trip, which was all green and pleasant landscape. The charming village was a treat to the eyes. Finally, they reached the property.
“Is this a rented place?”
Julie was amazed by the charm of this place.
“You remember, I told you about my interest in investing on housing properties?”
“Oh yes, so it’s literally one of your houses then?” He gave a humble smile.
One of the staffs brought their luggages and waited for them.
Henry said to the Staff,
“Ms Rozana is the guest here, show her around and take her to her room”
Once the staff walked ahead, Henry bent down to her level and murmured in her ear,
“Get ready, we are going out for dinner”
Julie’s mind raced and asked him,
“Is that a Date????“
“You can name it as you like, Darling” he pinched her cheeks with a ravishing smile and left.
Julie tried to calm down her breath, but she failed,
“I. Am. Going. On. A. Date. With.
The. Henry. Kingstonnnn!”
She ran screaming.
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