Chapter 93 My Close Friend and New Knigh (1/2)

Regaleon and I entered the ball room hall together, arm in arm. After the herald announces our arrival, all the noble guests' eyes were upon us.

I tensed up looking at so many guests. I squeezed Regaleon's arm unknowingly.

”Nervous?” Regaleon asked. I nodded silently. ”Don't worry. I am right here by your side. There is nothing to be nervous about.”

Regaleon held my hand and squeezed it to reassure me. I look at him and smiled.

”Thank you.” I said. I am sure that Regaleon is always beside me to help.

I inhale and exhale to calm my self. After this evening, I would be officially engaged to Regaleon. I would be the crown princess of Grandcrest. Tonight I have to hold my head high with confidence. Confidence that I am worthy to stand beside Regaleon, the crown prince and the future king of Grandcrest.

”Ready?” Regaleon asked with encouragement.

”Yes.” I replied with a smile. And we walked inside the ball room.

The nobles started to swarm around us one by one. People started to congratulate and compliment us from left to right.

”Your highness, crown prince. Congratulations in your engagement.”

”You look dashing your highness crown prince.”

”Princess Alicia, you look so beautiful.”

”Congratulation princess Alicia, with your engagement.”

”The two of you look good together your highnesses, prince Regaleon and princess Alicia.”

All well wishes are being given around us.

”Thank you very much.” Regaleon said neutrally. It looks like he is used to dealing with nobles like these.

”Thank you.” I follow Regaleon's lead thanking the nobles around us.

After looking around, I see a familiar looking face in the crowd.

'It's William.' I thought.

I has been two years since I last saw him. He has grown into a fine and handsome young man.

”Will.” I called him.

William was looking at me in a daze, so I call him again.

”Will. William.” I called. But he was just standing in his place looking at us.

”Leon, can we go there and greet Will?” I asked. ”It's been a while since I last saw him.”

Regaelon looked at me and at where William was standing and looked at me again.

”Alright, let's greet him.” Regaleon said. I smiled at him in return.

We walked towards Will, hand in hand.

”William, it's been a while. How have you been?” I asked him excitedly.

”Crown prince Regaelon, princess Alicia.” William greeted us.

I was taken back for a while. William was a bit formal just now. He has been my close friend when I debuted in society and we have been casual with greeting each other.

”Sir William Cunningham.” Regaleon answered him back with a nod.

”Answering the princess' question, I have been well.” William looked at me with a warm smile.

”That's good to hear.” I said.

William seems a bit distant. I can't blame him, with what is happening now. As I heard, he has requested my hand in marriage. I never thought that he has such feelings for me.

”I am happy to see you well Alicia.” William said. ”Is your illness cured?”

I can feel his sincere worry.

”I am all cured now, no need to worry Will.” I replied.

”That's good to hear.” William smiled. His gaze towards me has something that I never noticed before. But now I know his feelings, I can see it clearly.

'He really may have feelings for me.' I thought. I was just an ignorant child back then, that I didn't notice. My heart aches for him because I cannot answer his feelings in return. William is a great man, it's just I only have Leon in my heart.

”Oh yes, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the both of you in your engagement. Your highness crown prince Regaleon and princess Alicia.” William said. He smiled at us but I can see the sadness behind them.