The Forgotten Princess

What do you think of him?

History and maths with Leon are done for the day. He is a strict teacher but I like that. I won't have it any other way. Good thing I have been listening to Richard's tutor when they were teaching him. I was able to keep up with Leon's lessons.

What I like about the lessons was the history part. Aside the history of Alvannia, Leon have taught me about the other neighbouring countries. Around Alvannia there are two countries. The country of Grandcrest in the south to southwest and some on the northwest and Jennova in the far north. The east of Alvannia is the great Atlantia sea.

Grandcrest was the biggest country of the three and also the most powerful. Because of it geographical area in the south they have locations which have a summer weather for the whole year which is good in bringing up crops. The location in the northwest can grow fruits that need cold weather and that of the southwest is suitable for raising farms and animals. Their geographical location attributes to their flourishing economy.

Jennova on the other hand has a cold weather. The northern most part are always covered in ice that makes living very difficult. As for the economy it is said that they are the poorest of the countries.

Alvannia is the second largest country from the three. We experience four seasons per year that is very useful in growing crops, fruits and raising animals. And because our country is by the sea we have shipping docks that can host big merchant ships. Trade with other countries across the sea goes right through us and taxes from this makes our country flourish.

I am having a short break at the gazebo located at the centre of the south east garden of the palace. In a little while I am going to have horseback riding lessons with Leon.

"Princess Alicia I brought some snacks" Tricia said. She walked inside the gazebo holding a tray of biscuits and a jar of orange juice.

"Thank you Tricia" I said.

"Where is sir Leon?" She asked while looking around.

"He went to the stable to prepare the horses for my horse back riding lessons" I explained.

"Oh pity, I prepared this snacks for him as well." Tricia said with a sad face. "Hey princess, what do you think of him?" She asked enthusiastically as she was pouring the orange juice in my glass.

"Who?" I take a biscuit from the plate and take a bite.

"Sir Leon" Tricia asked. "I saw the both of you earlier. He kissed the back of your hand. You know what that means." She was giggling.

I was surprised. I suddenly choked on the biscuit in my mouth.

"Ahem ahem" I was coughing.

"Princess be careful when you are eating." Tricia gave me a glass of orange juice. I gulped it's content to clear my throat.

"You were eavesdropping ?" I asked.

"Wellll I didn't intend to eavesdrop. I was just passing by and when I saw the two of you talking intimately. I didn't want to disturb so I stood my ground and hid." Tricia looked apologetic.

"Eavesdropping is not good " I scolded her.

"I'm sorry princess I didn't mean to " Tricia knelt down and asked for forgiveness.

I sighed "Rise Tricia, just don't do it again"

"Thank you princess" Tricia said and stood up.

"But really I'm curious what do you think of sir Leon "

"Sir Leon is a good man, I can tell he is very intelligent and knowledgeable after he tutored me in my studies." I said. "I can also tell that he's a nice person "

"Not that things. I mean he is so manly. He is tall and handsome and if you look at his body he must have well defined muscles under his clothes. Oh I can imagine." She was making a dreamy face.

"W-well" I blushed by Tricia's definition of Leon . "He is rather good looking I guess. But what I like is his smile. It is so addictive that you can't help but smile as well " I smiled with the thought.

"Oh gosh princess, you're blushing and smiling." Tricia said a little too enthusiastically.

"Uh no, I'm not" I denied it. I hold my cheeks with my hands and it was really a little hot to touch.

"Princess you seldom smile. You should smile often you look so beautiful" Tricia said.

"Really? " I asked.

"Yes, you are really beautiful when you smile princess " A voice of a young man said. The voice came from beside of the gazebo post.