Royal Affection

Much Needed Approval

E L I A S

I looked around and saw people putting father luggage in the carrier while one of the warriors was feeding my father's horse some green healthy grass so he don't get tired after a short time. It was not that much chaotic which I had imagined but it was busy.

I shifted my eyes back at the start of the stairs, searching for my father but again met with disappointment. I was standing at the bottom of the stairs at the front of the palace while Maxwell was beside me. He has tried to start a conversation with me which I politely declined which may have made him worried. But I need to do something before Maxwell or anyone words start to create doubts in my mind again.

I keep glancing at the head of the steps every minute. I wanted to get this thing down my chest and go on the search hunt for Damon. No one knows where he went or where he can be. After his sudden departure from father's room, it's like he has disappeared in thin air. I am just praying to God that he doesn't do anything stupid and he better be safe.

I was so engrossed in my thoughts that I missed the fact that my father was descending the steps until Maxwell patted my elbow lightly. I jolted back in the present and gazed at Maxwell for a millisecond but soon shifted my eyes to my father. He was talking with a few ministers and nodding in the process. He must have already met Brother and Sister in law, passed them his few wise words to help them in his absence. It gonna be hard for Brother because of father absence but I am sure he must have already appointed a few of his trusted Ministers for brother's help.

"Elias, good morning! Didn't expect you here", he chirped and hugged me in his bear hug. I snuggled and tried to consume as much as the warmth I can from this hug for the next time. The fact that he is going on a break, even for a week or so was settling inside me now. I will miss him even tho we didn't spend all hours of our days with him. But he needed this break especially for himself.

"Good morning you too Father, and how I couldn't be present when my amazing father is not gonna be with me for some weeks". He laughed one of his belly laughs and a few heads turned our direction, I dipped my head down and blushed in embarrassment.

After a moment his laughter died and he was taking deep breaths to normalise his breathing. I raise my head again and peered at him, took a breathe and started, "Father-"

"Your majesty, everything is prepared for the departure."

"Okay that's my call, take care of yourself and think about our talk Elias", he ruffled my hair and started to walk away. Maxwell bowed to him as well as everyone else around us.

I was frozen.

I quickly looked up and he was going to sit on the saddle. I ran to him while shouting "Father! Father!"

He jumped down on the ground and looked at me in question. I know I must be looking like a lunatic yelling for Jim when he was mere steps away but the anxiety to lose this chance was eating me from inside. I need to get this done right now so that I can go to Damon next and clear that part too.

"What's the matter, son? Are-", he started to question but I soon cut him.

"I love him. I love Damon! And I don't want time to think about the wedding arrangement, I reject the arrangement from my side", I breathed out in one breath. I needed to get this out of my system.

I was not ready to move on so soon even tho Damon may not share the same feelings with me. These are my feelings and I decided when I want to let go.

"Are you sure son?", he inquired.

I looked him in the eyes and tried to find any hate or even disappointment from my decision but found none. I nodded a little but there is no going back. "Yes father, I have made my decision and I don't regret it any bit".

"Okay then, I will inform them about your answer", he announced.

He started to walk back towards his horse. This was not how I expected this to go. His reaction is making me stand in confusion. I can't read his words well and don't know what they meant.

"Father! Are you disappointed?", I yelled.

He smiled down at me and yelled back, "I can never! In fact, I am proud of you my son. Go and chase what you desire".

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