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⚜ fourteen ⚜

•Daniels•

"Your highness, are you...ready? It's been ten minutes... they are wondering if today is convenient for you-"

I wasn't able to finish as his majesty rose and hurriedly went out of the royal car. Fixed himself and sighed. He gave the huge royal funded orphanage a lingering stare before he decided to walk towards the huge, aesthetic and quite welcoming terrain. In slow easy strides he entered the building as I, and the elite guards closely followed him.

He was warmly greeted by the elder guardians who take care of the children. Approximately, there are about fourty children under the facility's care.

Ages around 0-6 six years old...

The grown ones were standing on the side in a single line, well behaved and waiting for the prince to greet them. Each child holding special things that will be given to his majesty.

From his usual cold stern look, the moment he laid his eyes on the row of  these anticipating little humans, his majesty handsomely smiled at each one, taking their little gifts while the children will either curtsy or bow to his presence.

He was all smiles...

Despite the sadness in his eyes.

Quite endearing to the children who didn't hesitate to come to him the moment he approached them again with toys and a lot of stuff the palace prepared for the children. Royal staff began assisting the little humans with the toys they desire but a lot of them remained attached to his majesty. Some would hold his hand others, clutching the side of his trousers and even one little girl about two years of age asked to be carried by him which he gladly did so in a heartbeat.

A natural.

Of course, his majesty is already a father so handling a child or even children is natural for him. They were asking him questions... while we watch them with smiles on our faces. However, one child suddenly asked;

"Where is princess? We want her to read a story for us again, your highness!"

The rest of the kids chimed in.

Remembering the princess whose absence was noticed.

His majesty's smile slowly faded and I felt the tension it caused among the people of the orphanage. One of the guardians was about to explain to the children when his majesty raised his hand giving the guardian an assuring look that he can take care of it.

He smiled at the kids;

"Princess is busy these days... so I'll be reading you a story instead. Will that be alright?"

The children happily agreed at his suggestion and that brought a wide smile on his majesty's face.

He then led the little humans at a certain corner where a fireplace was set up.

We gladly watched the young monarch tell a story. Maybe the way he delivered it was not as animated as how princess Ruis would do it but, his majesty, surprisingly, despite the deep intimidating voice, was soothing to the ears and calming. The guardians and our staff began preparing early supper for the children when a commotion outside the orphanage occurred. Elite guards were exchanging words in mutters. Until we heard a woman shouting which automatically alarmed the people around.