The Royal Series 02: The Royal Wooing

Chapter 19

LAURICE

"Any unmovable schedule this month?" I asked Kate habang binabasa yung file.

"You currently have...four political conferences to attend. Then a few brand openings, anniversaries, and birthdays of acquaintances."

"Okay, thank you," sabi ko and returned to working on the files.

I've been too focused on royal duties that I haven't done a lot of work for Royal Hands. Before I could still manage to be hands-on with Royal Hands, the only reason I hired someone to manage the affairs of this organization is when I got busy whenever there are exams or I'm out of the country. This is the most time I've spent working on the organization since I graduated.

Need ko na rin na mag-plan for a party since malapit na yung fourth anniversary ng organization. So I stood up and looked for the files where nakalagay yung amount ng budget for the previous parties that were thrown for the organization. I actually had Kuya help me with this before kasi I wasn't that confident to hold such a big party.

Si Kuya rin talaga yung tumutulong before since if kaming lima, it's definitely going to hell. Madali nga makakuha ng investors, because for sure they'll expect that there's a possibility for them to be able to get close to the royal family; but managing is the difficult part. It actually took us almost a year to make this thing a reality and reality met with us halfway; showing how difficult it is to do.

"Your Highness?"

Busy na ako sa pag-check ng mga files pero narinig ko si Kate but before she can speak, I saw who was behind her. It's Philip who's all smiles.

"Philip," I called, then smiled at Kate who nodded before leaving us. "Why are you here?"

"My brother dragged me and I didn't know na Great Crystal pala pupuntahan," he explained.

He then offered to take the files I was holding if it was okay. Hindi naman confidential files so I gladly accepted his help since I plan to compare the budgets. At Kuya's being epal, he offered pala na he can visit me kahit na alam na I'm working.

I'm in no condition to entertain any guests!

"I...have work to do though," I said; not really knowing how to say that I can't be a good company for a guest.

"It's okay. Actually balak ko nga rin magtrabaho, panira lang kuya ko. I can also help, if it's not confidential," he said and pointed to the couch in my office where a laptop bag was.

Mukhang okay lang talaga for him so after we engaged in a small conversation, I just connected his device sa WiFi then we worked. All that can be heard is the occasional mouse clicks, typing on the keyboard, and in my case rapid clicking on my calculator.

This would have been a hassle kung walang regular supplier for all the things that are needed. I only stopped when Kate entered with snacks and coffee so I sat on the couch across from Philip to join him. After I took a bite from the macaron, I heard my phone's notification kaya nilabas ko.

It's a message from Kate?

Prince Christopher is in the palace with Prince Logan.

Muntik na ako mabilaukan sa nabasa kong message ni Kate so I drank from my coffee and replied na if he looks for me, tell him I'm busy. Totoo naman and I'm not exactly fond of the idea na Chris and Philip will be in the same place. Para kasing...it's going to be awkward. And I am way too busy to deal with awkwardness.

It's going to be even worse if public—oh my God, public. They'll be in the same place on my birthday and I definitely know that people will count how many times I am seen with them alone. My God! Ngayon pa lang nas-stress na ako! One of the times I regret being a public figure.