Chapter 274 - Big Prince Siegfried & Little Prince Siegfried (1/2)

”Are you terminally ill?” Aleksis asked worriedly. ”Why do you think you will die before you can meet me again? My father is a very skilled doctor... He will definitely be able to cure your illness...”

”You said your father doesn't work...?” asked 'Prince Siegfried' in surprise, ”Now suddenly he is a doctor? Little girl, you are indeed very good at scheming.”

”No... I did pretend that my name was Laura, and I tricked you to jump into the ocean, but this time I am telling you the truth. My father is a great doctor, but he is currently not practicing. He is taking a long break to stay at home with our family...” Aleksis was aware that Prince Siegfried wouldn't trust her words easily because she always talked so carelessly.

”Hmm... alright.” Prince Siegfried nodded. He suddenly felt tired of this conversation, ”I'm not sick, don't worry, but I'm not sure if I will have a long life either. That's why I can't promise to meet you again for the Go game match. So today, I just admit defeat.”

He shook hands with Aleksis, who was dumbfounded and shook her head unsatisfied.

”I am pleased to meet you, for the second time, Aleksis. If we have a third meeting in the future, I will consider us to be destined, just as you and your puppy are destined to meet.” Prince Siegfried stroked the back of the puppy on Aleksis' lap with affection, ”Do you already have a name for him?”

Aleksis pursed her lips, ”His name is Prince Siegfried!!”

The young man gasped in surprise, but his face looked amused, ”Why... am I your dog now?”

”The thing is, you said that if we will meet again for the third time, it shows that we are destined, just like I am destined to meet this puppy. So, I will just consider him as you,” Aleksis shrugged.

The young man nodded seriously and ruffled Aleksis' hair, looking amused. ”Alright then.”

The cellphone in his hand suddenly rang and 'Prince Siegfried' saw a foreign number on display. Ah, this must be Aleksis' parents. He handed the cellphone back to Aleksis, so the girl could talk on the phone.

”Hello...”

”Oh my... Aleksis... Mummy is very happy to hear your voice. Are you OK, baby?”

”Oh... Mummyyy!!! Yes, I'm fine... Mum, are you here?” Aleksis asked happily. She recognized her mother's voice. ”I'm in the lobby of a hotel.”

”Mummy is almost there. Wait for me there, Baby. Soon Mummy will enter the lobby.”

”OK.”

Aleksis hung up with a happy face. She stroked the puppy's head while smiling broadly.

”My mother is almost here...” She turned to 'Prince Siegfried' ”Do you want to see my mother?”

”No, thank you.” The young man shook his head. ”It's time to part, Little Girl.”

Instantly Aleksis felt very sad. She really liked this young man who helped her and treated her so well. Even though their ages were far apart, they were able to get along well with each other and respect each other.

She remembered how she always wanted to have an older brother, and it felt like everything she wanted from a big brother was met by her 'Prince Siegfried'.

If only the young man was not so mysterious and would want to keep in touch with her, Aleksis would be happy to consider him as her first brother, and Terry her second brother...

”Uhm... just a moment...” Suddenly the girl remembered something. She removed the white ring with a pearl decoration from her finger and handed it to 'Prince Siegfried'. ”I don't have anything to give as a thank you for helping me... This is my most precious treasure; it's a gift from Uncle Rory... I want you to have it...”

”Hey... you shouldn't regift a gift,” 'Prince Siegfried' said, ”That's disrespectful to the person who gave you the gift. Besides, I'm not a girl, I don't deserve this beautiful ring.”

Aleksis shook her head, ”Uncle Rory wouldn't mind. He taught me to be grateful. He gave me this ring because he loves me so much and this was his most precious possession. Now I give it to you because you saved my life. I wish to show you my gratitude by giving my most precious treasure...” She placed the ring on 'Prince Siegfried's palm and closed his hand, ”Please accept it, do not embarrass me.”