Chapter 135 Setting a Clear Line (1/2)

When I woke up, the sun had just set. I blink my eyes to adjust to darkness in my room.

”Leon?” I called soflty but no one answered. It looks like he has not come back yet.

'Maybe he was still talking with my father about some important matters.' I thought.

I slowly stand up and exited my room. Outside the maids are doing their normal routine for the evening.

”Princess.” Tricia was walking towards me. ”You are awake.”

”Yes.” I nodded. ”How long was I asleep?” I asked.

”Not very long princess. An hour at least.” Tricia replied.

”Oh.” I reacted. So I wasn't asleep that long. But the nap did some good, I feel refreshed.

”Dinner is being prepared. It will take about an hour.” Tricia said. ”Prince Regaleon said that he will be accompanying you for dinner so I have prepared the usual dishes he likes.”

”Thanks Tricia, your the best.” I smiled whole heartedly.

Tricia has been with me for quite some time now. I treat her as a big sister rather than my personal maid. She knows many of my secrets, including my magical abilities.

These past two years when we were at the country side, I have told her my secret. Tricia accepted me whole heartedly and vowed her loyalty to me. She is my most trusted servant and confidant.

”How is William doing by the way?” I asked. I have ordered him to rest in his quarters a while ago in the hall of justice. I wonder how he is doing.

”Sir William has been in his quarters since the time he arrived a while ago.” Tricia answered. ”We were shocked when we saw his white uniform stained with blood. We only heard after that his wounds re-opened while defending you inside the hall of justice. I personally went to his room to bring some medicine and new bandages. But when I knocked on his door, he did not answer. Maybe he fell asleep.”

I became worried after hearing Tricia's words.

”Where is the medicine and bandages? I will take it personally to him.” I said.

”Oh okay. Let me get it princess.” Tricia said and left to fetch it.

***

I was standing outside William's room, holding the tray of medicine and bandages.

'Knock knock' I knocked gently on the door.

When no one answered, I knocked even harder.

”Will, its me.” I called out to William.

By that time I heard something crash on the floor inside the room.

”William, are you okay.” I began to worry.

In just a few seconds, the door opened. William was standing in front of me with a shy look.

”Alicia, it's you.” William said in surprise.

”Yes, it's me. What happened?” I peaked inside his room.

”Oh...ah... I kind of hit the side table when I scrambled to open the door for you.” William said, looking embarrassed. He was scratching his head casually and his gesture made me giggle.

”You don't need to get embarrassed. That sometimes happens to me as well.” I giggled.

William looked at me with a gentle gaze and smiled.

”You are not angry at me anymore?” William asked.