His Official Title

"Your majesty, the royal family of Ayatullah will be arriving this afternoon while the representatives from the Kingdom of Akazia already entered the Kingdom and expected to be in the gate of Westbeldon in two hours. The Queen Mother is waiting for you in the King's Palace." my secretary informed me while I am having my morning snacks while checking the proposed Unified Taxation Plan for Akazia which i am suppose to approved before my wedding day. Since my grandfather died, i have been working and doing my job as the ruler of Akazia looking on all matters concerning the welfare of my people. Its just that I have to stay in Baltimore for it is mandated by the Law of Baltimore that its future King shall stay in Westbledon.

"Can I visit the Queen Mother in a while? I need to sign this declaration for Akazia before the arrival of Secretary Shen." I asked Marlon. "I will inform the Queen Mother your majesty." He replied. It was not long enough when, "The Queen Mother has arrived!" I immediately stand but, "No my grandson, I just came to visit you since i was told that you have very urgent matters to finish for Akazia." he uttered. I sat and continue doing my work. She was talking to my secretary Marlon while looking around my office.

"Marlon, have you checked the food and side dishes for the Crown Prince?" she asked. "Yes your majesty. The Crown Prince had just eat dried persimmons from the kingdom of Shuck." Marlon replied. "I haven't seen his Majesty for the last weeks already and it worried me a lot." the queen mother added. "How is his work here Marlon?" "The Kingdom of Akazia has come to its Industrial Age your majesty. Many of the innovations were adopted from the Kingdom of Baltimore. The Crown Prince has been studying the proposed Unified Taxation Plan for Akazia in the last few nights your majesty." Marlon explained.

"His functions as ruler of another country while living in Westbledon add to his burden. I can't imagine how difficult his situation now." The queen mother worriedly utter. "Change the lighting of this room into one that will not harm the Crown Prince's eyesight. Also give him ginger tea at night to calm and relax him." She instructed. "Yes your majesty." Marlon replied. The Queen Mother left and went to the King's Palace.

I am still in the middle of my work when "your majesty, the representatives from the Kingdom of akazia is now entering the gates of Westbledon." Marlon informed me, I took a sip of tea from the porcelain cup which reminded me of the beautiful landscapes of the Kingdom of Cex. I immediately went to the King;s Palace Royal Hall to received my people.

"Your Majesty!" Secretary Shen greeted. "Welcome to Baltimore and Westbledon." "Your majesty, here are the reports from the Duches Ma. Catherine" as she handed the documents sealed with my aunts official emblem. I ordered all the servants to look after the visitors. I have been very formal in all my undertakings since the passing of my grandfather.

As usual. my Palace had prepared a banquet for the visitors. We were at the middle of our lunch when I remember, "Secretary Shen, how was the vacation of Prince Raphael in Akazia two months ago? I have heard the prince accompanied my aunt and help her in some matters in the court?" I asked with a smile in my face. "Yes your majesty, Prince Raphael also help our Duchess in the evacuations of our people in the east of the country affected by the flooding your majesty." She replied.

I had a private meeting with Secretary Shen in my office while finalizing about the tax. I then officially put my seal to manifest that the said proposal has been approved and for implementation by the court through the directives of my aunt. I instructed them to leave after two days. It was about 5 in the afternoon when Marlon advised me to prepare to receive the Royal Family of my in-Laws to be who have already in the territory of Baltimore and about to enter the Gates of Westbledon.

I went to my parent's Palace and prepare to welcome the Royal Family of Ayatullah. I know i am excited to see Prince Raphael but I can't smile because i am pre-occupied with the current situation and matters in the court of Akazia. I am standing in front of the Grand Palace with the King, the Queen and the queen Mother beside me while watching the two royal carriages enter the garden. I saw the flag of the King of Ayatullah in one of the carriage signifying that the King is in the carriage. I saw the two carriages open and Princes Raphael and Rocky came out on the first carriage while their parents on the other. "Your majesty." Marlon whispered. I then smiled.

The royal family will be staying in Westbledon for 5 days. Our first two day will focus on the finalization of the wedding preparations while the other two will be used by the two kings in their endeavors. The last day will be a Royal hunting which we are all need to attend.

It was a long busy night of the royal protocols until finally I and Raphael have our time for each other. "Hon, it seemed that you're not okay now. Is something bothering you so much now?" Raphael asked while sitting beside me in the balcony of my palace. "Oh its nothing hon. I just have many matters to think about Akazia." I replied. "Please rest them aside, I have seen Akazia and the court is doing its best to address all the needs of the people in the country. Can we think about us and our upcoming wedding honey?" he asked as he held my hands and kiss. I look at him. His eyes is talking like its telling me to give my time for us. It seemed like its comforting me with all those worries I have about Akazia. "I am here not to just serve as escort to the King but a loving husband and caring as well. First and foremost, before the people, you're my world and my life. Let us work for this together and face those holding hands." He whispered. I just hugged him so tight. I clearly understand what he meant as I am so busy in the last few months.

I laid in bed next to him. I rest my heads in his arms. I feel the beat of his heart. I can smell his manly odor which calm me and my thoughts. I have realized that i am not alone in this journey. We had our breakfast in my palace. We were almost done with the breakfast when Secretary Shen came in to ask permission to go back to Akazia. "Your majesties, we will now go back to Akazia. The Duchess needs this declaration prior to her meeting with the court so we need to travel on time." she said. "Have you all eaten your breakfast before going to a long journey back?" Raphael asked. "We're done already your majesty." Secretary Shen replied. "Okay then, regards to the members of my court. I will be their after my wedding." I replied.

"Hon? Don't you think this protocols of Akazian Government make things complicated to everyone?" Raphael asked. "Can we not make it simpler for the best interest and safety of everyone? I mean why can't you give Aunt Ma.Catherine the full authority to managed and decide on political affairs of Akazia?" he asked. "I am actually thinking about this. It has been 5 years since I act as the ruler of Akazia. Sometimes it comes to my mind about giving the seal of Akazian Government to Aunt, but she declined. The court of Akazia is composed of male majority and the current law of Akazia is not giving her the right to seat in the throne. I know this practices of us needs more efforts from our servants but as you can see, its worth it." I replied pertaining to how the said country grow in terms of military, economy and social services. "My last concern is the sourcing of funding for all our plans we have for Akazia. That's why the Taxation Law is hereby reviewed." I explained.

"When I first read the news stating Akazia as a vassal state of a Kingdom in ASEANA, I felt like it should not be this way. I am the ruler of Akazia outside Baltimore, but when I am here, I am the Crown Prince. I have been studying several history books about it. And management of a country while being a way is really challenging yet I have to do this because its in my blood. I am the people, I am the country and I am the hope of Akazia." I added. "How can I be of help then?" Raphael asked. "For now, I can't give any official functions of you my love. And I hope you understand that. I have already requested you three times in Akazia to be my representative but the Law doesn't support such. i have received some letters from several members of the court of Akazia asking me to widen their understanding on your presence in my behalf when in fact you're not member of the Akazian Royal Family. The neighboring vast lands to the North of Akazia was also reported to be conquered by some opposing nobles in Akazia." I explained. "Does your fatehr new about this? I will tell my father to assist you in this one in case they push through the boundaries of our land in Akazia." Raphael replied.

"I have not consulted my father and any members of the royal family here when it comes to managing my country, my court and my people because those where against the foundation of Akazia. I trust my people and I hope everything will be okay after the wedding." I answered.

It was about time to go to the meeting where the final wedding preparations will be presented. Based from the presentation, the venue of the Royal Wedding will be in the Isle of Los Angeles and only limited for family members and friends. The Special event department issued an invitation for four hundred royal families. "I am okay with your design and decoration concepts." my mom agreed. "Yes, very romantic and authentic." Queen Roanne seconded. The wedding reception will be in the Isle of Los Angeles Castle Pavilion. The decoration is nature inspired where flora and fauna from the neighboring countries were brought to the said venue for the event.

Military troops will as well be stationed across the island with the stand by Naval Forces and Air Force from both Kingdom Ayatullah ang Baltimore. Battalions of troops were as well sent by the Kingdom of Akazia and stationed in the cost of Aseasa facing the isle of Los Angeles.

Food to be prepared and serve were chosen from the list chosen by me and Raphael. Its true that I really can't hide my emotions. While listening on the presentations, I am telling my self that its already the time to think wider. That this event is not just a birthday celebration nor commemoration, it will be the beginning of our new life together. I am busy listening when I observed that Raphael seemed to be not okay. "Are you okay hon?" I asked. "Yeah, I just felt like i have so much tea." He replied.

"Then how's your preparation? Are we almost done? The wedding will happen in three weeks.? The Queen mother asked. "Our preparation had already completed the 80% of preparations." The events department head replied. "What can you say with this?" my father asked us. "Your majesty we appreciate that you're with us in this endeavor and thanks for unwavering support." Raphael replied. "Yes, I thank both families for giving us the full support we needed." I seconded.

"But you look unsettled my dear?" Queen Roanne asked. "That's what I am about to brought in here since both families are here." My grandmother, the Queen Mother said. "Your majesties, we must consider that our Crown Prince is a ruler of a country while doing his functions as a Crown Prince. I hope Prince Rapahel will be given his official title prior to their wedding so he can officially helped my grandson. I am really concerned of his health." she added.

I just laughed and said "I am doing fine your majesties, I appreciate your concerns." "My son, maybe its time that we discuss this here. I and your father had observed that you haven't paid your courtesy to us in the last months already because of the matters concerning Akazia. I've been silent but I know and I can say that you're doing well and performing great as the King of Akazia but we have to consider your health and safety too." My mother uttered.

"I will be giving the Official Title to Prince Raphael as Consort to the King of Akazia a week before the wedding. This would give him the royal right to seat in the Akazian Court. I have already discussed this with Aunt Catherine. We will start from their on delegation of authorities to him in the future." I explained to them. "Both families were stunned by my authority to the court of Akazia. "Well, here in Baltimore, I will be giving him the title of General and Consort to the Crown Prince, so he will have his own office and control on the Royal Guards and the country's military." My father said. "My appreciation to your trust your majesty." Raphael replied. "But I only asked you one in return, that is to keep my son safe and put yourself before him in terms of safety and his security." My father said then laugh. "Yes your majesty, James is my life now. I will take care of him just like what he's doing to me and to our people." he replied with a smile in his face.

I visited the secret garden after our meeting. Raphael accompanied me. "This garden is a witness of my love for you. I laugh here, i came here when I am upset about all the things that are happening around." I uttered. 'hon always remember that whatever happen I will be here. And please tell me everything from today, i want to be of comfort to you." He said. "I just hugged him and told him to just stay like that in a while. "I am relieved from those that are bothering me every time i am in your arms." I whispered.

We were at the middle of our discussion when my phone rang and its my aunt...