A Story From Zinnia

Part 31: The Difficulty of Being a Princess (Chapter 2)

...Charlotte Giovanni (The Royal Tutor)...

"My respect and good morning, Your Highness Princess Oliver." Charlotte said as Oliver entered the library, where they would study in the next few hours.

"Good morning, Charlotte. And yes remember– call me Oliver." Reply Oliver.

"Good Yang– I mean, of course Oliver." Charlotte was friendly.

Oliver sat down and prepared a set of stationery and books that he needed.

"Today you will learn about the politics of governance–"

"Before, Elijah said the first lesson was about ethics. Why did political science come first?" Cut Oliver.

"I think you've got the ethics chapter, so it'd be better if we start the political science chapter early." Answer Charlotte.

"Huhhh okay...."

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In another room King Arthur, Xavier, Elthon and Lord Alfonso were conducting a brief briefing,

"About the welcoming ceremony of Her Royal Highness Princess Oliver three days ago, the reaction given by the community was very satisfying, they gave a warm response to it. But Your Majesty..." Elthon hanging.

"What's wrong?"

"The press sniffed out the arrival of Mr Nathan and his family at yesterday's ceremony. There are several newspapers and news articles that also write about Prince Dominick and guess why he did not come."

"Dominick.... Did his visit to Andorra go well?"

"Prince Dominick and his wife have done well there, Your Majesty. They'll be back in Esqavier in the morning.

*) Andorra: A small town south of Zinnia, 213 KM away

*) Esqavier: The capital and seat of government, where the Cassania Palace is located.

"Well, then the media will know its own reality by the news about Dominick sooner or later and for Nathan, take care of all the newspapers about him. There's no point in them raising the topic about him." Said King Arthur.

"All right, Your Majesty. I'll take care of it." Reply Elthon.

"And you're Alfonso,"

"Yes, Your Majesty?"

"What do you want to say?"

"Hm... About Prince Xavier."

"Why again?"

"Parties from the right wing as well as lawmakers began to question the Crown Prince's credibility. They wonder what Prince Xavier can really do? Moreover, until now there has been no news of Princess Oliver containing a new successor in the line of heir to the throne of Zinnia." Obviously Mr. Alfonso.

"The prime minister."

"Yes, Your Highness Prince Xavier?"

"My wife is not just a child-making machine, it's a personal matter for both of us."

"Yet, Your Majesty, the royal family's descendants are not just a personal matter but a national affair."

"Then what do you want? Getting Oliver pregnant overnight?"

Mr. Alfonso was speechless, "T-But His Majesty–"

"Members of parliament must learn how not to interfere with my domestic affairs." Xavier sounded a little angry.

"I'm sorry, Your Honor, but the parliament only voiced their concerns. Moreover, there were no new descendants in the line of heir to the throne, they were afraid that no one else could inherit the monarchy."

"Whatchu mean? My father's younger brother, Prince Dominick and his son and cousin Aiden, are legally still on the throne. What do you consider them? They're still healthy and there's no sign of dying anytime soon."

"I'm sorry, Your Majesty. I've been sassy."

"It's Xavier–" King Arthur said.

"Once in a while I have to be strict with them. My domestic affairs, my personal affairs, are none of their business that they can arbitrarily interfere with."

"Dad understands, but they won't stop until you actually have a descendant."

"Then I'll make them stop. I don't always have to obey their requests. There are still many ways to prove my credibility."

"Alright if that's what you want. Make a state visit to Vanhattan next month, so you can take the sympathy of the people and show your credibility to parliament. You can take your wife." The words of King Arthur.

"Baik– I'll prove." Xavier Assertive.

"Vanhattan is not just a neighbor to us, Xavier. They are allies, colleagues, cooperation and good relations that have been going on since your grandfather ruled. Defend it. They're also the ones who helped us a lot when we were at war." Obviously King Arthur.

"I understand, father."

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...(.(.Aiden Abigail Rayton's...

"Your Majesty, may I come in?" Said a guard.

"Come in..."

"His Highness Prince Xavier asks you to come to the palace."

"Xavier's? What's for?"

"He's taking you hunting."

This man snorted "This cousin of mine is thinking a lot." Say it to himself.

"Alright, get the car ready. We're going to the palace now."

"Okay, Your Majesty."

Aidens. His full name is Aiden Abigail Rayton. Xavier's legitimate cousin. This man who was a year older than Xavier was like Xavier's sword of trust. After Nathaniel died 14 years ago, Aiden indirectly took his place as Xavier's older brother and playmate. They both grew up together. Aiden accompanied Xavier to walk down the altar and stand next to him when he got married last fall.

Aiden knew very well the various habits of Xavier, one of which was when Xavier was thinking a lot, he would vent it with hunting or horse riding. Then chattering ria about his grievances, and Aiden? He will be a loyal listener beside her while giving advice if needed.

For Aiden, Xavier sometimes feels like a kid. He nags a lot about this and that, but on the other hand Aiden feels pity because Xavier has to mature faster. All eyes were on him and the world demanded him to be perfect at a very young age.

"Xavier's cousin!" Sapa Aiden when he reached the forest behind the palace where they used to hunt.

"Have you arrived?" Timpal Xavier.

"What's wrong? Many more thoughts?"

Xavier shook his head, "Just accompany me to hunt." The answer.

"I guess, the parliament keeps telling you about the descent?" Terka Aiden while inserting a shell casing on his rifle.

Xavier scrunched his forehead, "Where do you know that?"

"The topic has spread in parliament, even on the internet. I think it's natural and it's time they asked me that."

"Well, you are married what else will they talk about besides waiting for your descendants? It's not that." One shot was directed at a fowl that was passing not far in front of them.

"Because!" Aiden.

Xavier pondered, apparently everyone thinks the same. No exception to his cousin.

"Come easy, since when do you pay attention to the old people in the parliament?" Aiden.

"Since I ascended to crown prince." Xavier Reply.

"B-real too... Haha.." Aiden Kekeh.

"But the two of you're okay, right? 'aren't you? 'aren't you? I mean, you guys didn't fight, did you? I'll kill you if you hurt Oliver." Aiden said at length.

"HEY'S GOOD, of course we're fine and why are you siding with Oliver?"

"Obviously, who wouldn't side with Princess Oliver."

It was Xavier's turn to shoot a bird flying over them, "Ohhh... So you're not on my side anymore???"

"Your cousin will always be on your side, Xavier." Said Aiden while nodding proudly.

"Cihhh–"

"Then why don't you have a child so quickly?" Celeste Aiden.

"You're the same... You think it could only happen in one night??"

"Logikanya.... Ja. It's one night, isn't it?" Canda Aiden's.

"Try you get married first, and then you'll feel it for yourself."

"Don't tell me this cousin of mine hasn't touched your wife at all."

There's a silence between the two, "Eyyy– is impossible, right? Connect Aiden.

"If I say yes we've never made love, how?" Xavier Timpal.

Xavier's second shot was fired, but his shot missed his target.

Aiden widened his eyes, looking at Xavier in disbelief.

"After 5 months??!! Even if never? Just be right.... Xavier are you impotent???!!"

"LACK OF TEACHING is definitely not, I'm a healthy and dashing man like this where there I'm impotent."

The memory of their activities earlier this morning flashed back in Xavier's mind, embarrassing him to recall.

"It's just weird.... You're really strong Xavier, I salute."

"If we had alone time, no duty or anything."

"Good damn you guys... Why not just take a honeymoon? I guess a week or two doesn't matter, does it? Just leave the royal duty to your cousin." Aiden's Proposal.

"Truely, next month I'm going on an official trip to Vanhattan. The time is right, right?"

"Vanhattan's? So suddenly."

"Yes, you want me to do it to keep the peace with Vanhattan."

"Once rowing, two three islands are exceeded. Doing your country duties as well as your husband's duties, Xavier you're amazing."

"It doesn't matter if I take a week off on vacation?"

"Of course, even one month is not a problem. As long as you bring me a niece when you get home." Aiden patted Xavier's shoulder proudly

"Your mouth must be re-schooled."

"Hehehe."

"Now it's my turn, when did you bring in the candidate yourself?" Xavier Temptation.

"Candidate?"

"Yes, wife-to-be."

"Don't the wife-to-be, I'm just busy getting a flying license."

"Hurry to marry my cousin, your life will be more colorful."

"Yes, the color will be red like hell."

The two ended up laughing, nothing more fun than laughing at each other's lives. Their hunting session ended by getting 4 pigeons and a duck, which would later become the kitchen food of the palace.

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...(.(.The Oliver Luxia de Mauren)...

"...throughout the history of Zinnia, there have only been two nations that have been loyal allies of Zinnia and have survived to the present..."

"Hahhhh–" Oliver sighed at Charlotte's explanation.

"...the State of Vanhattan and Estonia. The state of Vanhattan established good relations with Zinnia beginning with the marriage of the late King James Athelstan Rayton the Great, or King of Athens with the late Queen Elicia Liem, or Queen Mary who was the future queen of Vanhattan..."

Oliver plays the end of his book by folding the ends as a result of his boredom.

"...Estonia itself is where the late Queen Isabella came from–...."

Oliver daydreamed again while playing the pen he held,

"Your Majesty?"

Only silence.

"OLIVER." Charlotte.

"ah! Yea??"

"You must focus, Your Majesty."

"I'm bored, Charlotte. Can't we just study geography?" Whine Oliver.

Charlotte thought, maybe Oliver was really bored and wanted a fresh breeze.

"Would you like to get some fresh air for a minute?" Tawar Charlotte's.

"Hmm?" Oliver doesn't understand.

"Today I'll take my private car to the palace, if you'd like we can take a short walk around Esqavier in my car." Charlotte obviously.

Oliver was silent for a while, thinking that this was a good opportunity for him. When else would he have time to get out of the palace walls in addition to his duty.

'It's not gonna be anything, is it? Anyway, just a minute.' His inner.

Oliver nodded in agreement, "Come on!" Excited excited.

🌹To be continued....

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