Royal Love

Chapter 6

*Four years later*

Phil knew he should've been excited that he was going back to the village he grew up in, but he wasn't. He knew that nothing was going to be same since he had left. The last four years Phil had spent helping out his father at his workplace and he helped out around his aunt's farm, over those years he developed an interest and talent in tailoring, he was taking that talent back to the village where he had grown up in. His mother and his two brothers were also returning with him, his father had passed away in a work related accident leaving him to take care of his family now; they were his main and only priority now. Phil thought that he should be excited about returning home and about the possibility of seeing Dan again, but he wasn't, he reminded himself no matter what they had promised themselves and each other, a lot can change over the years.

After helping his mother settle back into their old house, Phil went outside to see where he could open up his new shop. Fortunately he was able to find a nice place near his house, but there was no sign of who owned it.

"Excuse me please," Phil said stopping a stranger walking by, "Would you know who this place belongs to? It's empty and there's no sign of the owner."

"No body owns this place," the kind stranger explained, "If you're interested in it you will have to speak to King Daniel about it."

"King? I thought he was the Prince?" Phil asked, surprised.

"His father was killed in the war, now he and his wife, Queen Juliet are in charge." He explained, "He is doing a much better job than his father, you can go right ahead to the castle and speak to him."

Phil forced himself to smile and thanked the stranger for his help. That was why he didn't allow himself to be excited, it was to protect his heart from hearing something like that. That was why he didn't want to focus on anything but his family and providing for them. Phil sighed and walked to the castle, it was best to get this over with so he can start work as soon as possible. The guards had recognized Phil the moment they saw him, they didn't question him on why he was there and what he needed to talk to the King about and let him in. Phil noticed someone he didn't recognize in the garden, it was a girl, she had curly blond hair, she was quite beautiful and wore a crown on her head. Another detail, she was pregnant.

"That's Queen Juliet.." The guard, who went by the name Thomas explained. He was one of the few people who knew about the boys relationship. "I'm sure you've heard?"

"Yes I was told.." Phil said quietly.

"He never wanted it, he talks to us sometimes and says he doesn't feel anything for women. He cares for her but he says he cant love her." He explained, "But you know how thing are, kingdoms want to merge and he didn't get a choice or say in this. He didn't want kids but was pressured into it but everyone."

Phil knew that Thomas was implying that Dan would much rather be with him, the way they used to be. "I guess, but it is what it is. I'm just here for business purposes.."

Thomas nodded and led Phil into the castle. Dan was sitting on his throne, he looked quite bored and unhappy, Phil took a deep breath and walked towards him stopping at a respectful distance, Dan looked up him surprised. But Phil did what any villager would do, he just bowed. "Your Majesty.."

"I thought I made it clear that you didn't have to call me that." Phil looked up at Dan and saw that he was smiling at him, but Phil just looked down.

"That was before, things are different now. You're the king.."

"Phil.." Dan whispered, he got up and walked up to Phil and took his hands in his own, standing only a few inches away. "I know you've probably heard about everything, but I never wanted any of that, I don't love her. I wanted to wait for you.."

"Dan please don't do this.." Phil said holding his tears back, "Whether you love her or not you cant leave her, she's your wife she's carrying your baby. She seems like a wonderful and kind person and from what I have been told she is."

"I don't think she loves me either Phil."

"But she is still your wife and its your responsibility to take care of her," Phil said taking his hands away from Dan slowly, "Just how right now my family is my priority, I need to take care of my mother and brothers. That is why I'm here.."

Dan nodded, "What can I do for you?"

"There's a empty shop near my old house, theres no owner and I was hoping to open up my own shop."

"Of course, free of cost." Dan said forcing a smile.

"I cant do that.."

"Please Phil, I insist.." he said, "Let me do this for you.."

Phil nodded quietly and thanked Dan before leaving. Dan sighed and sat back down on the throne, he was a little glad that Phil left quickly so he wouldn't be able to see Dan cry. The one person he loved had to move away and when he came back he still could not have him. Phil went straight to the shop, it didn't have a lock and it needed a bit of fixing before he could start his work. Luckily for him his father had taught him a few things so he could easily do repairing. But right now he didn't care about that, for so long he tried pushing away his feelings for Dan, he thought he managed to but it was obvious that he couldn't. He felt a pain in his chest when the stranger and guard had told him about everything he missed. What made it worse was seeing Dan unhappy and hearing that he wanted to be with him. But a lot changed over the years and Phil knew he needed to move on and focus on his family.

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A/N: On a side note we put Til Life Do Us Apart on hold and we are writing another fic called Wind Beneath My Wings. And we promise we will continue that one XD Please check it out!