Quagmire in Royalty

chapter 8

Xavier walked sluggishly as the breeze blew his long tousled hair.

"Why did you call for me ? And of all places to be, here ? In the field ?". He uttered . Robert turned to look at him ,he accessed his son from head to foot , he was dressed in a white long sleeve garment, looking everything but a prince.

" Do you have a problem with that ?". Robert asked ,Xavier removed his gaze from his father and looked at the guards who stood at a distance,he sighed .

" I wouldn't make a complaint if i didn't". He retorted and his father let out a dry laugh.

" I always believe and hope you change someday ". Robert said and this time it was Xavier who let out a mocking chuckle.

" Change ? Isn't that an understatement ?". He half asked but his father didn't reply. Silence erupted as the two of them focused their gaze on the green filed, watching the birds that chipped happily.

"You never showed up for the ceremony ,why ?". Robert uttered breaking the silence. Xavier didn't bother looking at him,his gaze still fixed solely on the field.

" Does it matter ?". The deep slick voice asked ,Robert made a grunt .

" You surely know it does , especially when it involves the first son of the royal family in the land of Camelot !". Robert rebuked but in a calm tone,Xavier turned to him and let out the one sided smile that defined nothing but stubbornness and rebellion.

" Why does it matter about me father ? It oughtn't not, especially when you have the perfect responsible second prince of Camelot no ?". He retorted mockingly ,his father sighed .

" Xavier ,is that what you really think ? You are the first born ,the  heir of the throne...you can't keep going on like this ". Robert said and to his surprise Xavier cracked.

" Heir to the throne ? C'mon father ,not when Camelot is still alive and regards me as the bad egg no ?". He retorted. Robert only looked at him ,not knowing what to say .

"That's why you have to prove them wrong ". He reprimanded.

"I have nothing to prove or show to anyone !". Xavier shouted and Robert blinked .

"Son-"

"If this is the reason why you called me ,you had better know  that your words will only remain words,you have a second son ,a son who is always the good and well loved responsible prince of the land of Camelot". He paused and his eyes turned darkened.

" Better tell him and leave me alone . I will not have this discussion again ". He concluded in a low menace tone and left . Robert could only state after him , short of words to say .

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Xavier entered his chambers , banging the door angrily. He walked up to his table and took the wineskin,he opened it and gulped everything at a go.

"You are the first son,the heir to the throne ...act reasonable....you're known as the bad and black sheep of this royal family. You're a disgrace to Camelot...Xavier if  only you could just be responsible like your younger brother. You should be ashamed of yourself ! Your younger brother is much better than you...

Much better...much better than you...".

Angrily he threw the wineskin and it hit the wall , making wine spill all over the floor , those were the words he'd heard over and over again all his life, he heaved a sigh and raked his long hair . He walked up to the big magnificent mirror and gazed at his reflection and then smirked.

" Get ready for more worst from me Camelot ". He muttered , devilishly and made a chuckle.

"How long do we still have to go ?". Liam groaned as he ruffled his hair, Beatrice spanked his hand lightly.