Chapter 27 Frail body (1/2)

I open my eyes slowly. I look around and it was still a little dark outside. It seens like it was still early in the morning.

My eyes were adjusting to the dim light when I saw someone seating by my bedside. I sit up and the one who was on my bedside woke up.

”Princess, you are awake!” Tricia said worriedly.

”How long was I sleeping?” I asked. My head was hurting.

”Princess since you lost consciousness after the horseback riding incident you have been sleeping. And last night you were running a fever.” Tricia replied.

”Fever?” I asked. 'So that's why I wasn't feeling good.' I thought.

Tricia held my forehead with her hands.

”You are still hot princess.” Tricia exclaimed. ”Just lie down and rest for now.”

Tricia pushed me back to bed and covered me with blankets.

”I will be here to look after you princess, so do not worry.” Tricia said. ”The doctor said you need plenty of rest to regain your strength.”

I nodded and do what Tricia said. I close my eyes and I drifted to uneasy sleep.

***

I feel hot and sweaty all of a sudden. When I open my eyes, the sun was shining brightly thru the windows.

'Knock knock'

”Come in.” I said softly.

The door opened and I see Leon come inside.

”Good morning princess. How are you feeling?” Leon asked.

”I feel a lot better than a while ago. Thank you for asking.” I replied.

Leon gave me a bright smile. It made my day complete looking at it.

”The doctor said you have a frail body. The shock of the incident was too much for your body to bear so you ran a fever overnight.” Leon explained. ”At least the fever has gone down.”

Leon held my forehead to check my temperature.

”That's weird. Your temperature is normal but your face is still red.” Leon looked at me curiously.

”M-maybe because my fever went down just now so my face is still red.” I tried to make an excuse. But the truth is I blushed while he suddenly touched me.

”Okay.” Leon looked at me and gave me a knowing smile.

'Knock knock'

”Come in.” Leon said.

Tricia entered the room. She was holding a tray with a bowl with steam going up from it.

”Oh sir Leon, good morning.” Tricia slightly bowed.

”Good morning Tricia.” Leon greeted. ”Is that the princess' breakfast?”