The Princess and The Knight

Chapter Seven

Princess Grace smiled. She was not sure if she could believe it, but she decided to believe him this time. She finished the pastry and her eyes immediately widened while speaking in a worried tone.

Princess Grace: "Oh no!"

Sir John: "What's wrong?"

Princess Grace: "I completely forgot to thank the baker. I was so overwhelmed earlier that I forgot to thank her for such a delicious pastry. I'll be right back."

The princess quickly rose, pushed her chair in, and headed back inside. The knight smiled and immediately followed her. She thanks the baker for everything and informed her that she would definitely be back to try more. The princess also included that she was a little overwhelmed at the time with personal things that she forgot to thank her properly.

Sir John also thanked her once again and for a second time, offered to pay for both of their pastries. While this was happening, a child and his mother sat at a table that was towards the middle of the bakery. The child's toy that was sitting on the ground caught the princess' attention. She walked over and picked it up and gave it back to the child.

The child thanked her and the mother explained that she didn't even hear it drop on the floor. Princess Grace loved helping others, especially children. This was almost like second nature for her.

Princess Grace: "You're welcome, but it wasn't a problem. Have a great day."

She smiled and waved to both of them. The little boy waved back and smiled at her.

Clara looked over at the princess then back at the knight. She saw the spark between them and couldn't help but think about helping him. She whispered to the knight.

Clara: "You two look very cute together."

The knight was a bit unsure how to respond to this statement, but doubted the princess would ever feel that way about him. After thinking for awhile and creating a bit of an awkward situation, he answered her.

Sir John: "She's a princess and I'm only a knight. What could she possibly see in me?"

The princess was about to walk over when the little boy dropped the same toy again. The princess turns and giggles. It didn't matter how many times he dropped it, she would still offer to help.

Princess Grace: "I see you have invented a new game."

Clara: "Your kindness, your bravery, your willingness to help others, your charm, and so much more. A personality as good as yours is worth more than any grand title. If anyone is worthy of a princess, it's you."

This made the knight smile big. Hearing someone else say this gave him all the hope he needed. He acted confident, but somehow still lacked confidence when it came to the princess. He always had to work extra hard.

Sir John: "Thank you so much."

Clara: "Of course."

Princess Grace walks over and smiles. She glanced back just to make sure the boy didn't drop his toy a third time. Luckily, the boy just smiled and waved at her like he was waving to a new best friend. The princess giggled and made her way over to the knight and the baker.

Princess Grace: "We should go back to the castle before a certain adorable kid drops his toy on purpose again."

Sir John: "That sounds like a great idea, princess."

The princess and the knight waved and said goodbye to the baker before walking to the front door. Sir John walked ahead of her and swiftly opened the door for her. The princess smiled at him, which made him instantly happy.

Princess Grace: "Thank you."

Sir John: "Of course."