I wake up with a slight headache and a scowl on my face because of course, today just happens to be my coronation. The day when I will be crowned as king of this kingdom and rule this kingdom forever, still not married and still fearing that I might not marry the only woman I want to stay with for the rest of my life. What someone outside will see as a promising life I have looks miserable to me right now.
I get up a pop a few tablets of Advil and wash it down with water, hoping that would do, but for my sore mood, I don't know what is going to take that away.
A knock sounds on my door and I am positive it is my mother, coming to give me a lecture on how I am not supposed to screw up today.
"Come in" I murmur dejectedly
My sister pops her head in and a smile lights on my face at the sight of her.
"Eulalie" I call out and motion for her to come in with my hand. "Goodmorning"
"Goodmorning brother. How are you doing today? Are you excited? You are going to be the next king" she says, pulling me in for a hug
"I wish I had the same excitement you have bubbling in your body right now"
She releases me and holds me at arm's length before saying, "I'm sure if your girlfriend was here, you wouldn't be this sulky"
"I guess you are right"
"So what are you going to do? I'm very sure mother is not going to let you go on long without getting married, whether dad has spoken to her or not. Infact I will not be surprised if she has spoken to any of the kingdoms to see if they have a princess who's interested in being the next queen for the French Monarchy" she says and I sigh
"I know that as well. I know what she is capable of and I know she is very capable" I pause "But it will kill me before I can marry someone else. And honestly, I am going to put it off for as long as I can"
"You sure?" She asks, looking uncertain
"Mother can have her way with so many things but this is my life. I can threaten to leave the throne and she knows I am capable of it, she needs me, everyone does, so she won't push marriage to my neck. It's my only hope for now" I say with a small chuckle and Eulalie joins in
"Ah well. I am extremely glad you are getting coronated because that means I'm going to have more power" she winks with a bright smile
"Oh please. We all know you care for none of that, and I am happy that you are trying to lighten me up. In fact guess what? It worked. You are just like that sun in my morning"
"Oh please brother. I am your sister. Do not use those phrases you used on Eufy on me" she says and smacks my chest
"Who's Eufy?" My mother comes in, asking before I can respond
"No one you should know about mother" I say and brush her off. The last thing I need is someone going to disturb the peace of mind which Eufy has right now, at least I hope she does.
"Anyway, I hope you know how important this day is for the French Monarchy. You can't mess up" she says with narrowed eyes
"I know that and I won't." I reply with an eye roll "Now if you would leave, I would like to get ready, I am very sure you wouldn't want me to mess up like you said, and that starts from my first impression with what I wear and how I look" I say to her and peck Eulalie on the cheek before entering my bathroom.
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The coronation begins with the bishops' petition that the traditional rights of the Church be maintained and my positive reply, followed by me taking the coronation oath, in the Bourbon era on the Reims Gospel. Then the Recognition takes place followed by the singing of the Te Deum.
After that, my father, the former king, announces my reign to the whole French Monarchy and other visiting kingdoms around the world.
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I go around to greet a few people, because I'm very sure some day I would need to make some alliances and even though my mood is a bit sore now but better than before, I suck it up and do what I'm supposed to.
"Son" my mother calls and I turn to look at her, as she sports a bright smile on her face which makes me confused. Why is she so happy? This is rare. But that thought ends when I see the olive skinned beauty on her arm and I know what is about to happen.
Oh dear, where is Eulalie when I need her? Someone should come and speak to me.
"Your Royal Highness" another king says, coming over to me but my mother swiftly stops him
"Oh King Burborok, would you like to give me a few minutes? I have to introduce my son to his future bride" she says and I clench my jaw in distate. Why is she giving the poor girl false hope?
"He is not married yet?" He asks, his mouth in a thin line showing disapproval
Like I care?
This is what happens when you can't keep your mouth shut mother.
"Uh you see he wants to take his time. Choosing a life partner is one sensitive thing"
"I guess you are right. We will speak later Your Highness" he says and walks off
"Son this is Olivia De La Rosa of-
"Mother I mean no disrespect, not to you as well Olivia" I say, looking at the poor girl who's a blushing mess "But I am not interested in marriage and I have already made that clear" I see the blood drain from my mother's face in embarrassment, and it drains from Olivia's face in disappointment.
Oh well.
I walk away, not wanting to spend a second more, afraid I might lose my sanity in my mother's presence.
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"Awww is a boy, he looks so cute my gosh" Monse coos
"I know" I say, tears in my eyes at the sight of my baby. Although, he looks very different from what I imagined him to be.
"What are you going to name him?"
"Autry." I say "Autry Joaquin Johnson"
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