6:31PM June 21st The Royal Guest Room
I don't even know how to describe how I feel right now. More certain and less confused. The events of today have taken some things I took for granted, and changed my perception. Maybe I'll let the events speak for themselves.
Today was the day of the Genovian Independence day parade. I sat on the sidelines next to my uncle waiting for it to begin. Again, my uncle was pestering the poor assistant of the queen, simply because she wanted to give him a flag. As the days go by I am becoming more and more annoyed with my uncle. Today, though, wasn't about me, so I set the thought aside and waited for the parade to begin.
The parade eventually began and I found myself wondering why I was so eager to see Princess Mia during the parade. Just as the thought hit me, the royal carriage came around the corner. I had eyes only for Princess Mia. I thought she looked radiant today, albeit, a little sad.
I also noticed when she turned her head and spotted the gaggle of orphaned children gathered on the street opposite myself. The look on her face was tender and caring. It was a surprise to everyone when she stopped the carriage, and stepped out, walking towards the children.
"She stopped the parade!" I exclaimed.
"How rude." my uncle commented. I ignored my uncle.
I watched as Mia walked into the group of children and speak to one in particular. I didn't hear any of what she said.
"Hugging children, kissing orphans," my uncle spat, "What a vulgar, low, political trick."
If watching Mia interacting with the children didn't interest me so, I might have turned and hit my uncle. She really does care for them. I can see it, right before my eyes. Everything she does comes from the goodness of her heart. Finally, here, now, I see the truth. How can anyone not see it?
"Oh, she's letting the children join her, how charming." It was the only thing I could muster. I couldn't help but smile.
Later in the evening I happened upon Mia and her entourage in the hallway. I deemed it an appropriate time to tell her what I thought.
I stopped them in the hallway.
"Hey." I said.
"Hey," Mia said back.
Lily stepped forward and proclaimed, "My hello is insignificant." She turned to the ladies maids "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, come with me." And with that, Lilly and Mia's ladies maids left.
"So." Mia said, breaking the silence between us. "Are you crashing my bridal shower?"
She began to pace in the narrow hallway.
"Sadly, no. I wanted to tell you that I was very impressed with what you did at the parade."
Really, that's all that I had?
"Really?" She looked shocked to hear it.
She turned around a bit sheepishly and said "I'm having a slumber party…"
I held in a chuckle. "Yeah, congratulations on the children's center."
"Thank you." It was obvious that she wanted to stay and talk but Mia's party was about to begin.
So now I am here, sitting in the Guest room. Perhaps it is time to call it quits. She has undoubtedly proven to me that she cares for her people. At the expense of her own happiness even. Being a king did not matter to me so much as it did knowing my country was in capable hands. So I have decided.
