Submit to His Royal Highness

Birthright

"One of the great penalties those of us who live our lives in full view of the public must pay is the loss of that most cherished birthright of man's, privacy"

- Mary Pickford

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Taking a deep breath, Sebastian, the new king of Estancia filled the library with an uncomfortable silence. Even the fiery and famous Atty. Fidel Grande doesn't seem to know how to conduct himself appropriately. He has just delivered the will of the previous king and the now King Sebastian hasn't yet expressed anything. He's been unnervingly quiet since his father passed and reading the will hasn't changed his demeanor, causing everyone to tiptoe around him. In fact, they've been keeping out of his way unless necessary, like this one. 

The will didn't stipulate anything that's unexcepted or surprising - Sebastian is taking over as king along with the wealth and power that comes with it. What's unusual and the reason why people around him are wary is his withdrawal. He hasn't spoken much and his usual activity has been put on hold as he chose to either stay in the library or sometimes take his horse around the palace without much interaction. 

Warily, Atty. Grande stepped closer to Sebastian who has his back on him as he as facing the floor to ceiling window behind his desk. "Are you okay, Your Majesty?"

"When do the elders plan to hold the coronation ceremony?", Sebastian finally spoked which eased Atty. Grande's hesitation. 

"They are suggesting that it take place this coming Saturday, exactly a month after the burial of your father," the lawyer answered.

"Okay, kindly arrange everything and send out the announcement and invitations"

Sebastian saw how Atty. Grande eased up and admitted to himself that he's been off the past month following his father's demise. Nobody or nothing could've prepared him for his sudden demise and strong as he is, he still needed that time for himself, not only because he's going to miss him but the reality of finally taking over the kingship of Estancia.

He's was groomed, trained, and educated for the throne - it is his birthright. He was very aware of this and at one time has tried to escape his destiny