Family dinner

The blue sky was dotted with fluffy white clouds that drifted lazily in the gentle breeze. Dappled sun shine through the trees, creating mysterious shadows.

The light of dawn seeped into King Philips room , he rubbed his bleary eyes and And walked to the balcony. There was a pearly glow in the sky and the fluffy snow white clouds made the whole scene beautiful than ever.

His thoughts drifted off to the things that has been happening of late. He was very well aware of the reactions that he will be seeing today in the family dinner that he has organised. But deep down ,he prayed that they would respect his decision and won't create much fuzz about it.

A loud knock on the door pulled him out of his thoughts, he turned toward the door and answered a faint 'come in'.

And the magnificent door swung open and Henry stroded in, dragging a trolly filled with breakfast. He pushed the trolly inside, and when he realized that King was already awake, he smile and bowed to him.

"You're awake, your majesty. I got your your breakfast, where would you like to have it?" Henry, his private secretary asked , looking down. Even though bring breakfast wasn't his job, but for some reason, Henry was the only one to do that, despite being asked multiple time not to bring it.

King Philips smiled at his loyal companion , who never left his side and stood by his and the kingdom's tough time.

"Good morning, Henry. Thank you for bringing me my breakfast and I would like to have it here in the balcony. It's such a beautiful would love to eat while looking around this beautiful of mother nature." King Philips smiled to which Henry nodded and pushed the trolly toward the small private sitting area on the balcony.

"Here , your majesty. " Henry smile and bowed again and gestured him to sit.

" Thank you , Henry." King Philips said and took a sip from his cup. The rejuvenating tea felt like a calming balm to the storm that was riding within him. This definitely calmed his anxious mind , which couldn't help but over think about the family dinner that will be held tonight.

"Henry, is everything going good for the family dinner?" Philips paused and looked at Henry.

"Yes, your majesty. The master of household, Jeremy, is taking care of everything. You don't worry." King Philips nodded and looked toward the view that was was visible from balcony. And since he lived in the west wing side of the palace, it provided him the panoramic view of the garden and the a mall partion of the the main gate that was being guarded.

"That's good. Can you please ask Larry to get get the car ready?" Philips said as an after thought hit him. His old wrinkly hands placed the cup on the table which should slightly. Which obiously didn't go unnoticed by Henry.

"Pardon ,your majesty but I think you should postpone your meetings. Your health is not good to go for a visit to the ministers." Henry looked worried and Philips let out a chuckle.

"Don't worry, I will be fine. Just need to do this. It important for the upcoming events that are about to happen." King Philips looked lost in thought and that made his face looked older than he was.

"As you wish, your majesty." Henry bowed and walked away, leaving Philips who looked lost in thought.

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It was around evening at five , when the beautiful and magnificent palace of Adarland was busy, preparing for the guest, more like the members of the family who will be arriving shortly.

The palace was buzzing with working who were running here and there , doing the last minute works.

The main room of the palace, which was reserved only for the close family members was decorated and set to welcome the family. The huge crystal chandelier hung proudly in the middle of the room and a staircase that lead to the rooms that were on the other floors of the palace was situated in the middle of the room.

The room was designed in Victorian style with cream and golden color wall and with picture of the previous rulers of Adarland hung around the wall. Luxurious and posh couch of mint blue colour was placed in the middle and followed by which was the table that looked equally magnificent and beautiful.

King Philips looked at the shenanigans that was happening downstairs from the top of the staircase.

This was it, this is going to be the day he will be breaking the news to his family. A family which has been disoriented ever since his wife, Queen Margaret Victoria Winchaser, passed away almost twenty years back, living him alone and lonely.

She was the most precious thing that ever happened to him. And he loved her with all his heart. Being a king wasn't easy, but she was always there by his side.

A queen who made him the king in each and every sense.

"You majesty?" Jeremy , the master of household saw him first and bowed quilt.

"Is everything fine, your majesty?" Jeremy looked at him worriedly, to which Philips smiled and shook his head.

"Everthing is perfect, just get the dinning room ready too. They must be hear soon." King Philips said with a smile to which Jeremy nodded and bowed again.

And as if on cue, Henry walked in and saw Philips, he quickly stopped and bowed before saying," Your majesty, your daughter is here with her family and His royal Highness , Benjamin is here with his family too.

And that when the door swung open and a lady in her late forties walked inside , each step calculated , elegant and had a grace. As Princess Marie walked inside , followed her was her husband, Mountbatten Lorenzo, dressed in white shirt black blazer and pants he aura ozzed dominance.

And next enter his favorite grandchildrens. The twins Avaline and Evaline , and their brother Cameron.

King Philips smile and took a deep breath.

This is it. The day is here finally.