The Rebel Royalty

One morning, while the royal family is eating their breakfast. Melody, (Princess of Edinburgh) tries to discuss the future mission and advocacies in the palace. "Kate? Don't you think that this will be the right moment for us to release our campaign for the community?" My mother asked. "I think that this is not the right time for that" I answered while trying to get some meal over the table. My mother narrowed her eyes and asked: "And what could be the reason for this?" I stopped and look her straight in the eyes saying  "You see mother, our target mission is for the kids and not for the adult. This coming month is going to be a fall season and I can't see any connection with that" Suddenly, my elderly brother Harry, (Duke of Edinburgh) enters our conversation "Does it have to have a connection?" "I agree with that. Plus, I don't see any point with your project. The palace launched that kind of mission way back and it failed 4 times. I don't see the point of trying it again. It's nonsense!" My sister Heather, (Duchess of Edinburgh) criticized. "Enough of that!" My Father Louis (Prince of Edinburgh) exclaimed. "Don't you have any respect for the meal in front of us?" He added.  He looks straight into my mom and said "Melody? Is this the right time for you to do discuss this thing? Have you not known that this is the only time we are gathered all at once? Can this wait?" My mother turned into my father as she squeezed his hand "Dear, you know it can't. The King's waiting for this project. It has always been his dream to fulfill this." Then she looked at me in her awed eyes "I think it's time for Kate to practice this mission." Seemingly, I smiled and replied  "Thank you for entrusting me this project mother" "You know its fine if you appointed that mission to Kate. But will Heather's go to get a big mission too as we have?  She's ready as well" Harry asked.  "Why yes, my darling and why not?" My mother replied. Aggressively, my sister responded "Because I do not belong here in the family. I have not taken any serious mission even before. Don't you think I'm mature enough for missions just like Kate and Harry?" and Then she walks out.  Suddenly, my father looked at my mom. Sighing he said, "You see, that's what I'm talking about." He put down the napkin, wipe away the dirt is hand and left without finishing his food. My mother stared at my father while he was walking away followed by Harry. "Am I wrong?" My mother asked me with tears starting to fall in her eyes. Frankly, I said "Honestly mother. I don't even know too. Sometimes you speak out so many words that  I can't even follow too." "Follow like what?" She replied "Like this? Like this situation. I thought that it has come to your senses that we shouldn't talk these kinds of the matter when we are in the royal table. You know that, don't you?  She returned "Yes... I was the one who thought you... that..."  I stood up and went around to her place. I hugged her and said, "At least you know." I left the area without leaving any words besides "At least you know". From my peripheral view, I saw my mother being left by all of us.  You see, this is the daily life that I encounter at the Palace. Missions and Advocacies are expected to be a big deal from us. But most of all; it's is a big deal for me since my mother is pushing me to be in the next line in her position. I certainly don't know how to feel about that. I know I'm ready and I'm always atop of my league. But something's still quite missing for me. I probably don't what could that be and I wish to find that purpose soon.  While I walk in the hallway towards my room. Suddenly, something vibrated in my pocket. I touched one side of my pocket and felt there's something in it. "Oh snap!" I exclaimed.  I realized that my phone was with me throughout the moment "Geez, Geez" Shockingly, I went phase to phase to look for a private space where no one could see me. "Find a place, Find a place, Find a place and don't panic Kate" I whispered to myself. Finally, I saw a spot where I can glance at my phone. It is a blind spot between my sister and brother's room. I immediately grab my phone outside my pocket and looked over the message.                              "Chloe: Hey what's up? It's an hour after lunch. Can we now talk BFF?"                   (Edinburgh's Royal Rule: Gadgets are allowed but not to the extent of personal interest.) "It's only 12:45 in the afternoon. Why did she text as early as this? " I whispered to myself. "Nope. It's already 15 minutes past 1" Suddenly, someone speaks right in front of me without any notice. My heart pounded and said, "I'm sorry, I know I shouldn't...."  "What are you sorry for? It's only me!" He talked over. I slowly tilt my head up and look at the person in front of me. Then I realized it was "Jacob!! What the hell?" I softly responded.  Jokingly, he asked "What? I'm not even a prince. Hahaha" I stepped a little forward and looked left and right if someone noticed us. Luckily, no one was there except for the armored suit mannequin in between the hallways. "Come here!" I said to Jacob while pulling her towards me.  "Ey, Calm down." He replied.  "What are you doing here? You know you can't climb up this floor if you don't have anything to serve us! It's against the royal rule! We'll be both punished!" I angrily said. "Hmm, is this enough reason?" He said and showed a tray of food. "Where did that came from?" I confusedly replied "Does it matter? I think the real ordeal here is that why are you holding a phone? Don't you know that it's against YOUR royal rule?" He insisted.  My eyes went big realizing that he is right and that no one should know this besides me. He tilted his head and raised his brows while I'm standing still in front of him. He moved forward and directly put his face near me "Now what!? You know I'm right don't you?" "Eh! Stop it! Yes, Yes. You're right" I said. "Nah ah." He claimed. "Is that a Duchess attitude?" He added. Once again, I angrily responded. "Jacob, you're getting into my nerves! Do I have to call Chef Felix about this thing?" Suddenly, I got this man. His eyes went big and immediately covered my mouth and said "No. No. No. Not father, you know he'll be mad"  I softly screamed and instructs him to uncover my mouth.  "Oh, sorry, " He said. "What's wrong with you!?" I said. He immediately responded "Nothing, I was only joking around with you. Please don't tell father that I'm here. We're going to be messed up! You know servers shouldn't be here." "That was what I'm trying to say to you, luckily you have that ready-made food tray with you" I pointed out. "Now if you'll excuse me?" I added clearing up my way to him.  Suddenly, a squeaking sound of the door is trying to intervene in the scene. It could be one of my siblings trying to get out of their rooms. I immediately pushed back Jacob and walk fast towards my crib. "Hey! Kate! Your phone!" He softly shouted. I turned back to Jacob as he signals that my phone's already halfway through my pocket nearly dropping down the hall. I put it back and shouted, "Thanks a lot!"  Smiling, Jacob and I parted ways. Jacob is my long-time childhood friend in the Palace. He is one of the sons of our Head Chef, Felix. He's always been by my side for the past 19 years and I don't know what I'm going to do without him. He's one of the reasons why I have this brave attitude inside me. As I reached the doors to my room, I finally felt that inner peace I'm longing for. Immediately, I closed the windows and pull the curtains down. I locked my door and changed my clothing from dress to shirt and put my hair on a tie.                     (Edinburgh's Royal Rule: One should always wear proper royal attire regardless of the circumstances.) I'm not fun of following Royal Rule's most especially when it's affecting my interest. Mother and Father doesn't know that. The community knew me as one of the most obedient followers of my heirs. That's true, I love helping out the community and creating new and engaging moments in the Palace. But further than that, I also value my own free time. I believed that Harry and I are pretty much alike with this one.  "Finally!" I said to myself  "After a long tiring morning" I exhaled.  I dropped at my bed and get my phone as I began texting back to Chloe.  "Hey BFF, I'm up. Got some news?" - End -