Sleepless

Chapter Twelve

Cor Carola's Last Night

Brian's POV

Hundreds of guards guarded the port because a huge boat was arriving. As expected, only the King's men were allowed to come to the port as of today because of a powerful person that was arriving. I am not one of the King's men but was permitted to come by another powerful person. Five guards bowed at me before I could pass them. I am a powerful person too but not as powerful as the person that was arriving. The only power I have for now is enough to gain respect from people.

The soldiers went to there position when the most awaited man finally came out from the boat. Everyone including me bowed at him to show respect. He nodded his head as a sign that we can stop bowing already. He had his men behind him with his personal servant.

He walked pass us with grace without even noticing my presence. I wouldn't blame him though, it was long since I last came to the port waiting for his return. I wonder if he succeeded this time, I can't wait to ask him. Although I didn't come here to ask him how everything went there since he never failed before. My reason for coming here is that there is something I need to tell him.

He entered the fancy carriage and I made my way to where he was. I sprinted as fast as I could so that I could reach him before the carriage could leave but his men stopped me.

"Mr. Myerscough you cannot go near the Royal Carriage without His Majesty's permission." One of them spoke.

"I apologize noble soldier. Can you tell him instead that I am here?" The soldier nodded and informed his personal servant. I am already used on how strict his men were in terms of people getting near him. First, he is hidden and only a few knows his identity. Second, no one is allowed to know his existence unless the King allows it or he himself will allow someone to know who he really is. Lastly, he is very an important person so the people around him must protect him at all costs.

"Mr. Myerscough, His Majesty wants your presence in the Royal Carriage." He bowed and gave way.

So I made my way to the carriage and one of the soldiers opened it for me. I went inside the carriage and saw him smiling at me.

"What a surprise Brian. I really did not expect to see you here." He said in disbelief.

"Well you know Your Majesty, it's good to make changes for a while." He giggled at my response.

"How many times must I remind you to stop calling me 'Your Majesty' Brian?" Annoyance could be seen on his face.

"You are still a Prince my friend. Nobody could change the truth that you are one." He hates being called 'Your Majesty' or any praises by someone who knows who he is.

"Let me change that Brian. I am only a Prince when Father tells me to do things or when I go around different palaces. Here in Cor Carola, I am simply a nobody." No one could ever question why I chose him to be my friend.

"As you say so. By the way, how did it go? Was it a success?" I know that was I stupid question but there are huge possibilities.

"Why are you even asking such a question? Of course it was a success! I never fail." He boasted on his success.

"Of course you need to succeed or else you'll be marrying princesses from far lands." I loudly laughed at his pissed reaction.