Chapter 404 - Side Story (William)(3)(unedited) (1/2)

(William's POV)

Alicia ordered the maids to send Theon and I into separate rooms to tend to our wounds. I was waiting inside a room when someone knocked on the door.

*KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK*

”S-Sir William.” I woman's voice was heard by the door. ”It is me, Tricia.”

”Come in.” I replied.

The door opened and Tricia came in while carrying a first aid box in her arms. She closed the door and took the seat next to me.

”You can leave it there.” I said. ”I can put the medicine myself. Her majesty must be waiting for you.”

”O-Oh no, please let me do it.” Tricia said. ”I asked her majesty to let me do it.” She blushed.

I can see how Tricia smiled and blushed. That was when I confirmed what Theon had said, Tricia really had feelings for me.

'What a fool have I become?' I scolded myself.

I have seen how Tricia became shy and blush if I am near, but I have never thought any deeper about it. I have treated her kindlier and special than other women because we had something in common, and that is out love for Alicia. I never thought my special treatment will let her fall for me. I never had such intentions.

Tricia started to treat the cuts and bruises I got from my fight with Theon. I can feel the sting on my face while Tricia was applying the ointment.

”Can you please take off your shirt?” Tricia asked. ”You must have some bruises in your body.” She blushed.

”No need. I can do that by myself later.” I replied. ”You can just give me the ointment so that I can do it by myself later.”

”I-I can do it right now.” Tricia insisted. ”You cannot reach at your back anyway.”

”No, I can do it. Just give it to me.” I replied.

I tried to get the ointment from Tricia's hand, but she was resisting. She was persistent not to give it to me that she was pushed back on the couch and I was out of balance and landed on top of her.

”I-I am sorry.” I apologized immediately and took the ointment from her hand. I got up from her and put the ointment inside my pocket.

Tricia was bright red after the incident. She sat up and composed herself after feeling shy.

”Ahem, um Sir William…” Tricia trailed off. ”There is something I want to tell you.”

”I also have something to tell you.” I replied. ”Please go on first.”

I looked at her fidgeting in her seat. I have a rough idea what she is going to tell me.

”Well, um… Sir William…” Tricia said. ”What I want to say is… well… it is that I… I am in love with you. I fell in love with you Sir William.” She said with a blush on her face.