ACCIDENTAL ACCIDENT

IX. Proposal

Ako na ang kumausap sa hari pagbalik namin. Kasama nitong nagtitipon ang mga mahaharlika, pati na ang papa ko. I am currently standing in front of them, making a proposal.

"The refugee crisis in our kingdom is a pressing issue that demands our immediate attention and compassion."

"Ano ang maari nating gawin?" The duke asked. He and the king are sibling, at kahit papaano ay magkahawig silang dalawa.

"As citizens of a prosperous kingdom, we have a moral obligation to extend our help to those who have been displaced from their homes and are seeking refuge. I would like to propose the idea of renovating our kingdom's wasteland as a potential solution to accommodate refugees. By utilizing this unused land, we can not only provide shelter and support to those in need but also foster a sense of inclusivity and compassion within our kingdom." Inilatag ko ang mapa para makita nila ang tinutukoy kong unused land.

Pinag-aralan ko na ito kagabi at dalawang oras lang ang tulog ko, kaya hindi ako maaring mabigo sa proposal na ito. Tumango si papa bilang hudyat na maaari kong ipagpatuloy ang sasabihin ko.

"On the year 708th, alam kong iba sa inyo dito ay naabutan ang pandemyang kumalat sa buong kaharian. Death, despair, and the spread of epidemic becomes prevalent, causes the fall down of our beloved kingdom. According to studies, ang kumakalat na sakit na iyon ay nanggaling sa refugee site." I heaved a deep sigh as I continue the talking, "Huwag na nating hintaying maulit pa ang nangyari sa nakaraan. Efforts must be made by us, who has power and preveliege to address the plight of refugees and provide effective support and resources to improve their conditions."

Silence filled the every corner of the room, until my father raises his hand to ask some question. "Can we make those refugees to become this kingdom's citizens?"

"I also considered that question, but you see, it is better if I won't propose that notion since only the king can make that only decision." All eyes tend to look at his highness, who are now closing his eyes while touching his chin.

As he open his eyes, he exposed his usual smile, "I approve that notion."

"How about the budgets? Hindi naman tayo maaaring kumuha na lamang sa ibang funds na pinaglalaanan natin sa ibang bagay, wala tayong funds na nakalaan sa kanila."

"Good question, ang budget ay manggagaling sa donations."

"Donation?"

"Yes, at ang mga malilikom ay magagamit natin sa renovation. Also, we can loan from the unused fund to build housing and facilities."

"And how are you going to repay the debt?"

"The reason why I choose this area, is because malapit ito sa dagat and maganda rin ang lupa. We can renovate those wasteland to make a trading site or a port. We can focus on agriculture, specifically seafood and crops. If the business went boom and fosters economic growth, ang twenty-five percent na kikitain ay gagamitin sa unti-unting pagbabalik ng funds na inutang at ginastos."

"So it's like a gamble, but as a businessman, we can't let this opportunity slide." The nobleman-slash-businesman writing something on his paper, it certifies that he is interested on what we have talking, he's jotting down notes.

"I agree," said by the maiden beside me. "Its a good suggestion, people from the refugee site can be the work-man. They can be a big help to the kingdom and for their own betterment."

"Who wants to be in charge on this big task?" Ask by the king. Lahat naman ay nagsitinginan sa akin.

Oh no...

"Ha ha ha.. I think, I can't handle the task. I must go, byee." And with that, kumaripas na ako ng takbo palabas ng meeting room. Naririnig ko pa na tinatawag nila ang pangalan ko, but I won't accept another responsibility. Ni hindi pa nga ako nakatutulog ng maayos.