I can't get You out of my head! (On Hold)

4. I think that I'm going crazy!

Frederic PoV

Meetings! Every day, all day, different meetings. I feel like I haven't seen the outside world since the old bastards funeral. I think that I'm getting cabin fever, or at least castle fever. Is that a thing?
Don't get me wrong, I actually find it really interesting and challenging being King, but it is a huge responsibility. Sometimes I just want to scream at all the inanities, it seems like some of these people are incapable of even taking a piss without me holding their hand and I need a break! If I do not get a little time for myself, I am afraid that I won't be able to keep quiet!

That's it!!! Tonight I'm going out! I need to wet my whistle and get my whistle wet, and I dare anyone to try to stop me! I just need to get through this last meeting, then I'll be free to command my own time, if only for the night.

The last thing on my agenda today is a meeting with the core-people of my new communications-team. We are going to decide in which direction I am to take my "Royale Image" and that will in turn determine how my coronation is planned.

Befor the meeting, I give Noah a quick call. "Noah! We're going to the club tonight and I'm not taking no for an answer! I need to get drunk and/or laid, or else I am not going to be able to not kill someone tomorrow." With this said, there is a knock on my office door. "The team is ready for me. Noah make it happen! Gotta go."

I've had the large office redecorated since the condolences meetings. Instead of the stuffy and oppressed feeling I got from the huge antiques, velvet curtains and bookshelves filled with old books that I will never read, the design is now clearly saying "Modern King"! Gone is the large wooden desk hiding my hard-on for Erikson's son, replaced with one made from steel and glass. The windows are curtain-less, giving me a beautiful view overlooking the courtyard and most importantly, the sofa and armchairs have been switched out with a conference set-up fitting up to ten people.

This is where I have conducted most of my smaller meetings and also where this afternoons planning session will happen. The team is filing into the office and I greet Jacob with a smile. I handpicked him to be the leader of my communications-team based on the interview I had with him,  stellar recommendations from several people and the extensive backgroundcheck that Noah did on him. He seems like the perfect fit and I'm looking forward to meeting the team he has put together.

I do a double-take when I look down the line of people. Why is HE here?

Ever since the condolence meeting, Erikson's son has popped up in my mind when I least expect it. Among other things, the picture of having that large man writhing under me in pleasure has presented itself to me on more than one occasion. If that is not a sign that I need to get laid, then I don't know what it could be!

Recovering myself quickly, I put on an attentive face as Jacob goes down the line giving me the names and backgrounds of his people and I shake their hands.

"... And lastly this is Jon Erikson. He was my junior at university where I mentored him for a while. We are very lucky to have been able to poach him from the private sector! He is amazing at his job and personally I'm looking very much forward to working close together with him again!"

Oh they know each other. Interesting. I shake Jon's hand and welcome him to the team. "Thank you my Rex." What is it with this guys voice? It conjures up pictures of sweating bodies doing dirty deeds all night long. I step back, trying to regain my cool.

"Well fellows. I'm very happy that Jacob has gotten you all together and I'm looking forward to working with you. Are we ready to brainstorm?" I gesture towards the conference table.

Jon walks over to the table to hook up a tablet to the large screen and Jacob goes over to whisper something in his ear. They both laugh and Jon pushes Jacobs shoulder with his own. Oh they are close. Interesting. "Should we stop horsing around and get to work?" I ask them as I raise my eyebrows.

"My apologies Your Majesty." Jacob smiles at me. "We are all set up and ready now" Everyone is sitting down now and looking at me expectantly. I sit down too and open the meeting with this: "I would like to hear if you have had time to put a little thought into my image? My father always said that our royale image is the most important thing in the world!" I smile a little bitterly.

At this question Jon puts his hand on Jacobs wrist, mumbling something. Oh they are really  close. Interesting! "Would you care to share Mr. Erikson?" I ask, putting a little authority in my voice. What is it with all their whispering anyway? "Yes my Rex!" He fiddles with the tablet, bringing op a note app and grabbing a stylus so he can note down thoughts while he talks.

"I noticed, when we entered the office, that you have had it re-decorated my Rex. It has a very modern and controlled feel now and I wondered if that was your choice?" I give him an answering nod and a smile to have him continue. "Then if this is truly your style and how you feel comfortable, my idea is, that we take this feeling and transfer it to your overall  image too." While he is speaking, he is jotting down notes on the tablet and we can all follow along on the screen. "I propose that we get some photos shot here in this office after the coronation, along with a very exclusive press conference with no more than eight or ten journalists, where you answer a few questions just to give the people a feel for their new King!"

Hmm... He actually sounds like he knows what he is doing. I really like this idea. "Well Jon Mattis Erikson. It seems like you did find your passion here at my court!" I smile at him and then turn to Jacob. "I like this idea. I want to roll with that and build the coronation around the modern feeling too!" Jacob smile back. "I told you your Majesty. We are really lucky to have Jon on our side!" He takes the tablet from Jon, brushing his fingers while grabbing the stylus. Interesting. I clear my throat! "Then let us get on with planning my coronation!"

The next couple of hours are packed with planning. We have to decide how to integrate the modern feeling I want, with the royale ceremonies and traditions that we can not get rid of. But finally we have a plan that we all agree on and that I am happy with. My annoyance level has been rising steadily during this whole meeting and I am not quite sure why. Nothing good will come from showing it and alienating the team though so I grind my teeth and keep quiet.

As soon as the meeting is over, I shake their hands and almost bolt through the door. Now I need to get ready for my night of partying. First order of business is finding Noah and getting something to eat. After that it's anyone's guess!

Published September 1. 2018

Here is a little peek into Frederics head.

What do you think is annoying him so much?

It has past midnight while I was writing this, so please excuse any grave errors. I'm too tired to edit anymore.

Until next time.

Don't do anything I wouldn't do!