(Finished) When modern Philippines is a semi-constitutional monarchy and royalty is a thing. After the death of his father, King Julian and his older sister, Princess Tamara, who was supposed to be the heir to the throne, the wild and rebellious you...
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Chapter 20 Dignity & Elegance
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Ortiz de Rozaz palace
Madrid Anselmo was patiently waiting at the dining table for his wife in that morning. He specifically instructed one of the royal butlers to call Sofia Elena to eat breakfast with him. Last night, she didn't show up at the dinner when he asked her to eat with him after the meeting. Somehow, he felt guilty.
He dragged her into this mess and that is why he is trying to make amends with her.
"Your grace."
Napatigil siya at nakita si Gonzalo. Gonzalo bowed first before speaking again, "The Queen is not here. Her personal assistant, Ms. Villagomez, told e that she's back in Snowdon to spend time with her mother, Lady Violetta. The Queen also said that she will only be back during your coronation. She will be away for a week and she specifically instructed the her royal staff not to disturb her with her stay at Snowdon - especially the King. She says if you want to make the marriage work, you will let her stay at Snowdon and she will come back only when the coronation is going to be held. Hindi rin siya aattend sa rehearsal."
Madrid fell silent. He furrowed his eyebrow while massaging his temples, "Is she escaping again?"
Gonzalo shook his head, "No. But what I understand is she doesn't want to see you until the coronation."
He didn't say anything after what Gonzalo said. Parang napaisip tuloy siya ng malalim. It was like they're back at being hostile with each other again - with his wife hating every bit of him.
During their stay at Sitio Fatima, they were happy and were enjoying each other's company. He thought Fia was finally mellowing down with him.
But now, they're back to zero.
He sighed defeatedly, "Okay. We will do what she wants." Tumayo kaagad at umalis.
He'll let her have her way.
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Snowdon
"Thank you," Sofia thanked the driver the moment they arrived at Snowdon. Kaagad naman siyang lumabas mula sa kotse. It was still early in the morning. Napangiti siya nang makita ulit ang bahay nila. How she missed being at home and just spending time with her mother and their other maids.
If only she didn't marry Madrid Anselmo, she would be happier.
It was like her marriage to the King took away everything from her.
