Chapter 4 The man wearing a mask (1/2)

'Who are you kidding Alicia?' I thought to myself. 'Nothing will change even after this night.' I sighed.

”It looks like you're not in good terms with your stepsisters third princess Alicia Roselyn Von Heist.” A voice of young man said.

”Who's there?” I looked around searching.

A tall young man wearing a black suit with gold trimmings emerged from the shadows. He was wearing a mask covering half of his face. His hair was as black as the night and his eyes was dark blue like the ocean deep.

”Who might the gentleman be?” I asked courteously.

”I am Regaleon of Grandcrest.” He greeted. ”I give my greetings to the third princess of Alvannia.” He bowed down. I replied with a courtesy.

”Thank you sir Regaleon.” I said.

He was looking at me for a while that I felt a little awkward. His dark blue eyes were fixed on me that I am starting to drown in its depths.

Regaleon walked towards me and came closer. I was surprised with his closeness that I involuntary stepped back and tripped. But he caught me by the hand and pulled me into his embrace.

”S-sir.” I said awkwardly.

”I'm sorry to startle you.” Regaleon said. ”I just want to give you this.”

I saw Regaleon holding a blue rose in his hand.

”A blue rose?” I asked. Blue roses are the rarest kind. It can only be seen in remote parts of Grandcrest. It was also their national flower and it is also included in the crest of the royal family of Grandcrest.

Regaleon puts the blue rose in between my right ear and head.

”The rose's beauty comes alive when you're wearing it.” Regaleon said. I blushed with his compliment.