you've got the wrong woman, duke! | phileo boleoti

11.

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"urgh...hyah!" leonia raised her arms, her voice resounding through the training grounds, the noise only highlighting her embarrassment.

today was the day she had her training but after a quick argument with her father it was about time to end their session.

phileo tended to pick fights whenever things would start to finally be wholesome between the father and daughter.

it was something leonia noticed but if she brought it up, he would just chalk it up and brush it off.

she understood that it was one of the ways that her father threw affection at her but in the long run the more they fought the more serious those fights could escalate.

and she didn't want to fight with her dad.

it would be something he had to fix before meeting varya, the female lead of the novel.

but...

flashes of a beautiful golden haired woman crossed her mind before she shook them off, the action causing phileo to look at her strangely.

it didn't have to be varya, as long as they were a good person, leonia thought.

...

it was a bit late at this time but leo had insisted on squeezing in some time for one lesson before she dropped by the orphanage she came from.

you took special attention to arrive just on time so that there would be no time for the duke to intercept your meeting.

only five minutes later, leo arrived wearing a blue and white dress with bows acting as a trend in her outfit.

"hi teacher!" leo ran towards you excitedly as you knelt down to her level.

"was the tea party fun?" you put your hands under her arms and lifted her into her chair yourself.

an action that seemed to cause embarrassment in leo every time you did it, but when she asked you why you would just give her a fake lukewarm reply.

in all honesty, you just found her cute.

"it was! i was a bit worried countess tedross might have a hard time adjusting to the north but it looks like she fits right in!"

when leo took another glance at you who listened to her so attentively, she could not help but feel pleased.

someone who had looks to rival her father, with a personality who would not take grievances from others and could defend herself, and lastly someone who treated her well.

if her father was able to meet a good person like you, then that person would be an amazing addition to her everyday life.

leo continued to tell her fair share of story from the tea party when a name you hear piques your attention.

"...countess bosgruni attended the tea party?" you set your teacup down, the smile dropped on your face.

leo, not realizing that your mood has changed, beamed. "yep!" she confirmed with no hesitation.