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

”Good morning my princess.” I see Leon standing near the dining room door. He gave me a slight bow.

”Good morning sir Leon.” I greeted him.

Today he was wearing a white long sleeves shirt, black pants and boots. His long wavy dark brown hair was tied with hair pins on the side. His smile is so bright as the sun. I instantly feel at ease with him by my side.

”I am sorry that I woke up rather late. This was the first time I slept in.” I felt aplologetic. I am sure he was waiting for me. I know grandpa has given him some intstructions about my studies. He said Leon would be in charge of tutoring me from now on.

”It's okay princess. Lord Robert specifically said not to disturb your sleep because it was rare you to wake up late.” Leon reassured me.

”That is true. I do not know what happened to me that I slept in.” I sighed.

”Maybe you are at ease with me around.” Leon said with a smile.

I look at him, gauging if he is joking or not. His smile is rather addictive. You can't help but smile with him as well.

”I'm joking princess. Hahaha.” Leon said at last.

”Hahaha I thought so.” I laughed with him.

Then my stomach started to grumble. It was silent between Leon and I for a while. I felt embarrassed. My cheeks might be bright red by now.

”I'm so sorry.” I cover my face with my hands. ”What has gotten to me today? This isn't how a princess should be.”

”Hahaha I am happy that you feel at ease with me princess.” Leon burst out laughing. He held my hands that was covering my face and pulled it down. He was looking at me directly. ”I would be really happy to get to know the real you rather than the third princess of Alvannia.”

He was looking at me straight thru my eyes. His brown eyes was focused on me. I can see the honesty in them. My heart started to thump hard inside my chest.