Chapter 67 A be (1/2)
We depart from the village the next day. Jack and his group of men escorted us until the end of the forest. Once we were back on the road, all was safe again
”Princess, are you feeling well?” Tricia asked worriedly.
”What do you mean?” I asked Tricia a little confused.
”Well your face is a little red princess.” Tricia said. ”Maybe you have a slight fever.”
”No, I am perfectly fine. Haha.” I smiled awkwardly. ”It's just a little stuffy in here, that's all.”
”Is that so?” Tricia asked. She got a fan from my bag and started to fan me. ”Don't worry princess, it's just a few hours away from the capital. You just have to endure for a while.”
”O-okay.” I said.
'Is it really hot? Or are you just feeling 'hot' because of certain someone outside.' Snow who was curled up on my lap said.
'I won't hear the end of it, will I?' I asked Snow.
'Nnooope... I will surely enjoy teasing you these coming days.' Snow said while yawning.
I sighed internally. Snow is a kind and loyal familiar but she likes to bully me sometimes, especially regarding Leon.
I remember what happened the night before, when Leon and I were at the edge of the small lake. We were both lying down on the grass, looking up at the stars. My head was rested in his arms.
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”So...” I said. ”Does this mean we are officially lovers now?” I asked shyly.
”Of course, what else could we be?” Leon chuckled.
”I-I mean, well... I don't know exactly what will happen next.” I said.
”We don't need to do anything.” Leon said. ”Let's just take our own pace and enjoy the moment.”
”Really?” I asked. Of course this is a little different from the romance novels I have read. Novels are fast paced unlike in real life where we can take our time and enjoy each other's company.
”I am just happy to be here with you now.” Leon said. ”Of course in the future I would marry you and we will have children and a family of our own.”
'Children and a family?' I thought of what he said and felt a blush creep on my cheeks. I hear Leon chuckle.
”Are you thinking of 'how' we will make babies? You little pervert.” Leon teased.
”I didn't think that.” I slap him in his chest.
”Aww, hahaha.” Leon was laughing. ”I'm joking.” He hugged me closer to him.
”Alicia.” Leon said after a long pause.
”Hmm?” I asked.
”The day before your sister's birthday ball, I'm afraid I have to leave you for a while.” Leon said.
I looked at him curiously.
”But do not worry.” Leon said. He adjusted his position so he was facing me. ”I will be present in your sister's birthday ball. But I am sure you won't recognize me so easily.”
”What do you mean?” I asked him.
Leon was looking at me, his eyes straight to mine.
”Remember I just told you earlier that I am not who you think I really am?” Leon said.