NS 04: KING'S AFFAIR ✅ (To Be Published)

DENOUEMENT

Kneeling down with his queen in front off all his loyal subjects and the whole tribe entrusted with him, Rheeva prayed to the God he knew to be given the wisdom to reign. Ibinigay sa kanila ng Ragenei priest ang basbas para sa pormal nilang pag-upo ng kanyang reyna sa trono.

Below, are the guests. His brothers. Royal families from another country. Aristocrats. World leaders. Dignitaries and liason representatives. Economists.

"His majesty Rheeva Ragenei Andromida, King of Afro Ragenei and Her majesty Anne Marie Andromida, Queen of Afro Ragenei!"

Ang katahimikang bumabalot sa buong plaza ay binasag ng nakabibinging palakpakan. Hinatid niya sa royal chair si Anne Marie at tumulak patungo sa kinaroroonan ng malaking podium sa gitna.

"Sun is the iconic power of this tribe. Burning and ambitious. Solitary yet no matter how bad the storm is, it will always rise everyday. Conquering the dark. Soar to its peak. Showing the nation its values that from being a slave, Afro Ragenei come together as one, stronger.

Those moment when I can't wield my sword to rule, my mother find me a queen. Anne Marie Valentino. Those times when darkness tested my rational being and capacity, my father choose a guardian to save me from ruining myself. Athrun Andromida.

With my brother's resilience and your patience to wait for this nameless ruler to take his stand, finally, you have your king today. Stood before you and ready to serve for as long as it is needed.

I am Rheeva Ragenei Andromida and I am your king."

Another deafening applause shaken the entire plaza. He lovingly glanced at his wife cheering for him. Pinukol din niya ng tingin ang kanyang mga kapatid sa ibaba. Hindi siya nagtataka kung bakit ang kanyang mga magulang ay ipinagbilin ang kinabukasan ng buong tribu sa dalawang mahalagang tao sa kanyang buhay.

Huli niyang binato ng tanaw ang memorial stone ng kanyang mga magulang sa kabilang panig ng plaza. From where the makeshift altar is situated. Beneath the stones are the tomb of his parents. Kinapa niya sa bulsa ang dalawang sulat na iniwan ng kanyang mga magulang kina Anne Marie at Athrun.

"Mom, Dad...have you seen this? Your dreams are all here. We won against them. Your legacy won. From here onwards, I will be taking all your  victories with me."

May pagmamalaking sinalubong siya ng kanyang asawa at niyakap.

"All hail to you, my king! I love you so much."

"Same goes for you, my queen. I love you." Binuhat niya ito sa kanyang yakap habang niyayanig sila ng tila walang katapusang palakpakan.

The full course of reception followed. Naging abala na sila ni Anne Marie sa paglilibot para batiin at pasalamatan ang bawat bisitang dumalo.

"Here's my gift, bro." Isang envelope na nakalaso ng pula ang ibinigay ni Alexial sa kanya.

"What is this, huh? Rubbers?" Binigyan niya ito ng nagbabantang tingin.

Ngumisi ito. Gayundin ang ibang mga kapatid nila. Si Raxiine na nakaakbay sa kanya ay atat na kinalas ang laso.

"Stop it. Mas apurado ka pa kaysa sa akin?"

Binuksan niya ang envelope at sinilip ang laman. Mga dokumento?

"Your criminal case is settled. The court dismissed the trials last week," Vhendice broke the good news bago pa pumasada ang paningin niya sa content ng papeles.

"Well, I have the best defenders beside me." Kinabig niya ang dalawa at niyakap.

Pero nakikiyakap din ang iba kaya nang lumapit sa kanila si Anne ay hindi siya nito nakita.