Chapter 156 Calm Before a Storm (2/2)

”Princess Alicia.” Theon's voice was just outside the door.

”Speak of the devil.” I whispered towards Tricia.Find authorized novels in Webnovel，faster updates, better experience，Please click for visiting.

”Please come in Theon.” I said.

Theon opened the door and walked inside. ”Good morning princess.”

”Good morning Theon. Is there something you need me for?” I asked.

According to schedule I am free this morning until after lunch so I was curious why Theon came looking for me.

”Prince Gladiolus asked if he can accompany you for breakfast.” Theon said respectfully.

”Prince Gladiolus?” I asked. 'Him again.” I thought.

Gladiolus has been pestering me every day since we had tea together. I can't complain because he was my father's guest. He has been telling me so many things about magic, our people that survived who were now living in Jennova and my aunt who is his mother and my mother's twin sister.

I am happy that my countrymen have been living well under him in Jennova. But whenever I ask about my mother, Gladiolus only replies to me 'You have to come to Jennova to see for yourself how she is doing.' He says mother is doing fine but that's only about it.

It frustrates me that Gladiolus isn't telling me any other information about my mother. It makes me want to really go Jennova to see if she is truly there, but I know I can't. It feels like I am falling into his trap if I do go there.

”He asks but I know he won't take no for an answer.” I replied to Theon.

I stood up and exited my room. I am sure with what I have known about Gladiolus' temperament this past few days, he always finds where I am even if I try to dodge him. And so I am sure he was waiting for me at the dining hall. I walk towards that destination in mind.

Theon and Tricia were following just behind me. I can hear them whispering to each other.

”Why is your face all red?” Theon asked Tricia with a hint of concern.

”R-Red?” Tricia sounded flustered. ”Maybe it's because of the heat from the bath earlier. Or maybe because of the spa treatment I gave the princess.”

I giggled to myself hearing Tricia's reasons.

”It is not good to over exert yourself.” Theon scolded. ”You are the princess' personal maid and also you will become the head maid once we arrive in Grandcrest. You have to be perfectly healthy to attend the princess.”

”I know that. You don't need to scold me.” Tricia sounded irritated.

'Oh Tricia. Can't you see that even though Theon scolded you he was doing it because he cares for you?' I thought. 'And Theon as well. I can hear his is concerned for Tricia. He means well but his words came out like a scolding.'

I shook my head and giggled internally. 'I think the two of you still have a long road ahead. Don't worry, I will help you two.' I thought.

I arrived at the door to the dining hall. Theon carefully opened the door and inside I saw that long dining table. At one end, prince Gladiolus was sitting gracefully, a true picture of a crown prince. Like I thought, he was really here waiting for me.

”Good morning Alicia.” Gladiolus stood up once he saw me entering.

”Good morning Gladiolus.” I greeted back.