Chapter 22 Horseback riding 2 (1/2)

I was standing behind the rails of the riding field. I am wearing the riding clothes Tricia had prepared for me. It consists of a white long sleeved blouse, a pair of black gloves and boots, and a riding cap. My hair was braided into a fishtail.

I was holding a riding crop lazily.

”Where is Leon?” I asked getting a little bored.

”As I know he was preparing the horses just a while ago.” Tricia answered.

Just after a few minutes I see two horses trotting not far from where I was standing. One is a black horse and the other is white. There was a man riding the black horse while he was holding the reins of the white one.

When they got nearer I saw that the rider was non other than Leon. The pure black horse looked majestic and regal like it was the king of all the horses. And together with Leon riding it tall and proud, they emitted a kingly aura.

Leon stopped just a few meters in front of me. He alighted the horse and hold both the horses reins. He walked slowly towards me.

”Princess Alicia, sorry for making you wait.” Leon smiled. ”Are you ready?”

I was still in a daze just a while ago by staring at Leon when I suddenly snap back into reality.

”Ah? Oh yes. I'm ready sir Leon.” I smiled awkwardly, hiding my embarrassment.

Leon tried to hide his chuckle. ”Well then princess, let's start.”

Leon offered his hand to me and I took it. He helped me over the fence. I felt his hand hold me by the waist trying to support me. A blush crept on my cheeks.

”This is Margaret.” Leon was rubbing the head of the white horse. ”She is a gentle horse and is a best match for you who is a beginner.”

I looked at Margaret with wonder. ”She looks so beautiful. Can I pet her?” I asked.

”Sure.” Leon smiled. He held the reins closer to me and I was able to hold the bridge of her nose. Leon chuckled looking at me.

Surprisingly I felt a pair of hands on my waist. I was being carried up a foot from the ground.

”Ahhh.” I yelped. ”What are you doing?!”

”You are too small to reach so I carried you.” Leon said teasingly.