Chapter 157 Confrontation Between the Two Crown Princes 1 (2/2)

”Well then, let's start.” I smiled awkwardly.

I put a pancake on my plate and spread some butter on top of it. I also get an egg and put it beside the pancake. I slowly lifted my fork and knife and started eating.

There was silence between Gladiolus and I, only the sounds of the utensils can be heard for a while. I felt a little bit tense and awkward.

'Really, how can I eat when he is staring at me like that?' I groaned inwardly.

Gladiolus was eating with no problems but his glances at me more often than I can take.

”Alicia, have you thought about it?” Gladiolus broke the awkward silence.

I looked up at Gladiolus and remembered what he has been asking these past few days. He wants me to come with him to Jennova. Of course I only have one answer for him.

”Gladiolus, my reply to you will never change.” I said while I put down my knife and fork. I get a napkin to wipe my mouth clean. I looked at him seriously. ”I cannot go with you to Jennova now. I am the fiancée of the crown prince of Grandcrest. It is my duty to follow him to his country after the grand parade. I can visit Jennova after I am married. Of course with my husband's permission, that is.”

Gladiolus looked at me straight to my eyes and sighed. ”What a pity. I thought I can fulfill my promise to your mother. But I guess she has to wait for a while longer.” He smiled sadly.

Gladiolus' words pinched my heart.  He knows that the mention my mother is a soft spot for me.

I hear the door of the dining hall opened and see Theon looking outside.

”Your highness, crown prince Regaleon is here.” Theon announced.

Not long I see Regaleon enter the dining hall. He was wearing his casual prince attire of white long sleeved shirt and black pants. He was wearing a black mask on the upper half of his face.

”Leon.” I cannot hide the happiness when I saw him enter.

”Good morning Lili.” Regaleon greeted me.

”Have you eaten breakfast? Come and have a seat here.” I patted the seat beside me. ”Tricia, get a plate set for Leon.” I ordered.

”A cup of coffee will do.” Regaleon said. ”I ate breakfast before coming here.”

Regaleon's gaze sweep by to Gladiolus who was sitting across me in the dining table. Regaleon just nodded his head towards Gladiolus as a greeting. Gladiolus replied with a nod as well.

”I didn't know that the crown prince of Jennova will come by this early in the morning.” Regaleon said with a sarcastic tone.

”I asked to have breakfast with the princess.” Gladiolus replied with a smile.

”Well that's okay. Knowing that this will be the last time you see Alicia.” Regaleon smiled back.

Regaleon took the seat right next to me.

”I am sure this won't be the last time I will see Alicia.” Gladiolus retorted back to Regaleon's words.