Husband With Benefits

Nora sat at the table, stirring the small cup of chocolate drink in front of her. The buzz of the television captured her attention and she stared at the television with interest.

The newswoman spoke with relish," Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. We are bringing you live coverage of Princess Evangeline’s press conference, where she is expected to address the rumours surrounding her recent fling."

"While we wait for the Princess to arrive, let us discuss what the entire news is about. . A few days ago, intimate pictures surfaced on the internet, sparking curiosity about the seemingly innocent princess’s supposed proclivity for the risqué. While the content of the pictures is relatively innocent the persons’ attire hints at something else."

Nora suppressed a giggle at the woman’s words. ’Risque’... Did people really use such words these days? And seemingly innocent? Evangeline was almost twenty-four. It was more weird for her to not have a lover or remain innocent. Seriously? What century were these people living in?

With a deep sigh, she continued to watch as Evangeline soon appeared on the screen. As the camera panned over to her, Evangeline appeared on the screen, looking cold and impervious... Nora smiled. Well, her public persona was really cool. No one would know that Evangeline was the opposite of what she looked like... Nice.

Absently, Nora shook her head as the reporters quickly started firing questions at Evana, "Princess Evangeline, can you comment on the pictures circulating on the internet? The public is eager to know who is the man beside you? Can you shed some light on that?"

Evangeline looked at the reporters surrounding her as she walked to the podium. Calmly, with no hint of vulnerability, she spoke," Good morning, Ladies and Gentlemen. To begin with, I would like to thank those people who have reached out to me to express their worry about me. I’d like to assure them, I am doing perfectly well. Secondly, while I understand that I need to clarify about the pictures circulating on the internet, I request you to be a little more patient before I explain everything."

"While I understand the curiosity, I’d like to point out to my media friends, that I am also a human and do not appreciate the invasion of my privacy.

"Princess Evangeline? Are you angry because we have shown your true face to the world? Are you worried that the Ministers might see what kind of people you frolic with and oppose your succession to the throne?," a reporter shouted.