Reagan led us into the woods and I rode beside him in comfortable silence. Following after him as he led us farther into the woods. I wasn't sure what exactly he had planned in mind but I trust him and allowed him to lead, besides he had asked nicely.
We rode till eventually we ca across a clearing. The sound of waterfalls could be heard sowhere in the woods but what captured my attention was the sight of a blanket laid on the green grass and on top of it was on a picnic basket.
Dismounting from the horse, I approached the blanket, leaving Reagan to tend to the steeds. I sat down on the blanket, curious as to what is inside the basket, I opened it. The sll that wafted out from it filled my nostrils and I had to gasp in surprise as I began pulling the food out.
Pancakes, cheesecakes, strawberries, powdered doughnuts and a glass of orange fruit with the pulp. These were all my favorites! A smile broke out of as I stared at Reagan who was silently watching .
"How did you know all of these?" I asked with a laugh, "You even got my favorite chocolates, I haven't had them in so long!" I said grabbing a box and popping one inside my mouth.
The taste of the chocolate exploded in my mouth and I couldn't resist the moan that slipped out of . It had been so long since I had tasted chocolate. Marina claid they were a luxury that were only ant to be had during important luxurious occasions and back in the castle, Madam Heidi made sure all the servants hid the chocolate from because it makes the lady bloat.
Bjorn was the one was always quick to sneak in so chocolates for and those were the only tis I ever indulged in sweets. Smiling, I stared at Reagan who had now taken his seat beside , he had a smirk on his face as he watched .
"So they are that good huh?" Reagan said smiling at .
I nodded my head at him, "They are." I said as I dropped the box on the blanket, "By the way, how did you know I loved all of this."
Shrugging Reagan leaned backwards in his on the blanket, "I had a bit of help."
"Bjorn." I said knowingly to which Reagan turned to look at , and after a while he nodded his head at .
But I didn't need any confirmation, I already knew Bjorn was the only person who cared enough to know what I loved, so it was only obvious Reagan would go to him for help. What I didn't understand was why Reagan would go through all these stress just for .
Closing the lid of the basket, I stared at Reagan, "Why are you doing this?"
Arching a brow up at , Reagan cocked his head, "What do you an?"
I gestured to everything around us, "I just don't get why you are doing all of these." I said, the confusion in my tone genuine, "The thing is that I'm just trying to wrap my head everything. I simply cannot understand why you would do this when we've agreed to both stay out of each other's way."
"I wanted to try it." Reagan casually responded.
What? "I'm sorry what?"
"Courting." Reagan responded with a smile on his face as he stared at , "You wanted to try the whole courting thing, so this is trying." He said.
I still wasn't convinced as to why he would do sothing like that, "Why would you do that?"
"Oh for the love of everything sacred, woman you ask a lot of questions." Reagan said with an exasperated eye roll, "Can't we just for once pretend we are two different people? Let's forget about our duties, just for a bit?"
I was quiet for a minute, pondering over the words he just said. I then found out that I like the idea. I really did like the idea very much! So I nodded my head at him in agreent, "Okay, I can do that I guess."
Reagan grunted in approval, seeming pleased with the answer. He then assisted in laying the food out. Surprisingly, the pancakes were still warm so we could eat. I grabbed a three slice while pouring honey on it and decorating with berries. Reagan just ate his pancakes with honey which wasn't the least surprising for . We ate the food while taking in the view in front of us.
"So," Reagan started, "That necklace you gave Heather. That belonged to your mom doesn't it?"
I froze my cup halfway to my mouth. So much for pretending to be soone else! I thought to myself but still nodded my head. "Yeah, what about it?"
"Isn't that the last thing you have to rember her? Won't you miss it?" Reagan asked .
I smiled as I raised my head up to look at him, "You can't really miss soone you don't know, can you?" I asked him with a wry smile.
Reagan stared at for a bit before he looked away from , "Yeah, I can understand that." He murmured, "By the way, you were pretty good with the horse? For a minute, I thought you would like to ride with instead."
"Ha, ha, ha, buddy, that's in your dreams!" I laughed while Reagan smirked at , "Bjorn taught how to ride. Funny how it's the only thing my father agreed to, you know just in case I need to get away or my life is in danger." I finished for him with a smile.
Reagan grinned at , "Well you are a pretty impressive rider."
"Did you just give a complint my lord?"
"I was going to say for a princess." Reagan said shooting a wink as he grabbed a chocolate from my box and threw it in his mouth.
Rolling my eyes at him, I turned to look around when I suddenly realized sothing. "Hey, you know speaking of horses? Where are they?" I asked, looking around the forest.
"What are you talking about? They are right there..." Reagan's voice trailed off as he turned to look at the direction where I was looking at. "Where are the horses?" He asked and all I could do was just stare at him with equal confusion.
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