Frowning at her son, she doesn't notice William come up behind her. "What are you thinking about?" He asks holding her by the waist.
"Him." She says pointing towards Edgar. "He spends too much time with her. Do you think he is developing a liking to her?" She asks.
He kisses her cheek and replies,"He is old enough to decide on his own."
"Let us hope he chooses wisely." She says.
***
"Hold it right there!" Says the prince. "What are you doing?" He asks.
"Nothing blockhead." Answers Mia.
"Do not try to lie to me. I already know you have been up and about doing things a sick person should not." He says.
"I am only slightly bruised. Not decapitated. I still have to serve you as your maid. Even the queen will agree to that." She says.
"Take it easy atleast. If not for your sake, for mine." He says. "Walk with me little mouse. "There is something I must tell you." He says taking her hand.
They walk out into the garden of their new home. "I will be turning eighteen soon and will be pressured to start looking for a girlfriend..."he starts.
"Isn't that a good thing?" Asks Mia.
"No. It is not. I already have one person in mind. I however don't know if she likes me back enough to accept me." Says Edgar.
"Have you tried asking her?" She asks.
"I have been planning to but she always takes me like a joke so I doubt she will listen to me." He says holding onto her hand.
Her heart turns in jealousy. She did not want to admit it but she had grown to like his company and his concerns of her made her feel appreciated.
"Maybe she needs to be shown. Only then will she know that you mean it." She says.
"Well spoken." He says rubbing her knuckles. "How are you feeling?" He asks.
"I am fairing on well. Still a bit sore on the cheek but that is all." She answers.
"Don't be modest with me little mouse. You are my friend. You do not need to feel like an item to be used because of my mother. Do not mind her. And from now on, i give you permanent permission to call me Edgar. Do not forget that on purpose okay?" He tells her gently patting her hand.
"Aye. I hear you. Now, I need to get some work done. Have a nice day....Edgar." She says walking away.
He promises himself that he would get her even if it killed him.