Chapter 156 Calm Before a Storm (1/2)

(We will be back to Alicia's POV from here)

”Oh my gosh, princess. What happened to your eyes?” Tricia came inside my room to wake me up early in the morning.

”Huh, why? What happened to my eyes?” I looked at her groggily. I still felt sleepy.

”You've got dark circles around it.” Tricia explained.

”Ohh.” I understood instantly. ”It's because I can't sleep well last night. I think I have fallen asleep in the wee hours of the night.” I explained.

”This won't do princess. Good thing I know exactly what to do.” Tricia had her dedicated face on. ”Leave everything to me princess. I will freshen you up in no time. You have to look your best for the grand parade later.”

”Huh, but I don't need to look lavishly for the parade later right?” I asked.

This parade is for the commoners of the capital to see. My marriage with Regaleon is a big thing for our country of Alvannia and so to let them see us in public will give them spirit for the future ahead. Because this parade is also my exit from the capital and the start of the journey towards Grandcrest, I don't need to wear formal clothes. Tricia prepared me beautiful casual outdooe attire that noble women wear.

”Of course you still need to look good beside prince Regaleon. I want the whole capital to know how beautiful the forgotten third princess of Alvannia is.” Tricia pumped her fist as a show of her fighting spirit.

Tricia is right. I don't want to look bland looking beside Regaleon. Of course I want the others to see that I am a fitting partner to the crown prince of Grandcrest.

”Then I am in your care Tricia.” I smiled to her sweetly.

After a few hours of aroma bath, spa therapy, and a massage, I felt rather glowing. I look at myself in the mirror feeling satisfied with the glow on my cheeks and skin.

”Wow Tricia, you really work wonders.” I praised her skills. ”I am happy you will be coming with me in Grandcrest. I don't know what to do without you.”

It was decided that I will take only a handful of my maids with me in Grandcrest and also including butler Theon. Regaleon said that he has already prepared my living quarters there in Grandcrest.

”Have you packed your luggage?” I asked Tricia.

”Yes, of course.” Tricia replied. ”I also packed your luggage and some necessities for our travel. Theon said that the journey towards Grandcrest's capital will take about a month because of our huge entourage. He also said that we won't need to take other things because the place we are staying in Grancdrest has been prepped up and only awaits our arrival.”

”Oh is that so?” I looked at Tricia teasingly. ”It looks like you and Theon are talking to each other more frequently.”

Tricia blushed in an instant. This made me giggle.

”I-It's because of work, yeah right because of work.” Tricia said. ”I-I mean Theon is your butler and I am your personal maid. Of course we need to communicate with each other.” I can see her fidgeting.

”Okay, okay. If that's what you say.” I said. ”But you know, you two look good together.” I teased.

”You think so?” Tricia asked expectantly. ”I-I mean, no. Theon is so good looking. I was surprised at first that he was only a butler. When I first saw him, he looked like a young noble. Look at me, I look plain.” She smiled sadly.

”What are you talking about?” I scolded her. ”You look pretty Tricia. You are definitely a head turner when we are out walking in town on our time in the outskirts. Don't lose hope. I am sure Theon will notice you.”

”Oh princess what are you saying.” Tricia was holding her cheeks blushing red.

'Knock knock' we heard someone knocking on the door.