Chapter 10 Starting a new day 1 (1/2)

I open my eyes from the rays of light sipping thru the curtains. I rubbed my eyes and looked at my surroundings. I am in my room as always but I feel different.

”Good morning princess Alicia.” Tricia greeted me with a smile. ”This is the first time you slept in. You must have felt tired last night. Or maybe you feel more secured now that you have a personal knight.”

”What time is it?” I asked.

”It's half past ten princess.” Tricia answered.

”What?!” I instantly felt really awake. This is the first time since I lived here in the palace that I slept in. ”Oh my. I didn't go to my morning routine.”

I was worried that grandpa would scold me.

”Don't worry princess. It was lord Robert who ordered not to wake you up. It's the first time you have slept soundly that he didn't want anyone to interfere with your sleep.” Tricia smiled. She was preparing my clothes to wear.

”But still, I feel embarrassed.” I said. Then I noticed the clothes Tricia was holding. ”What clothes are those?” I asked. It looks rather new.

”Oh lord Robert brought this for you to wear today. He said that you are scheduled this afternoon to have horseback riding lessons.” Tricia answered.

”Horseback riding? Me?” I asked confused.

”That's what the lord said.” Tricia replied.

I never thought I would learn horseback riding. Even my sisters weren't thought how to ride a horse. They were trained to become a lady of course.

But I was happy to know that I can learn something. I smiled to myself.

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After washing my body and getting changed I was headed to the dining room. Because I skipped breakfast I am going to have to eat lunch earlier.