Trying to hate this handsome man

"You're so clumsy, princess" 

I felt my heart skip a beat when Alexander called me princess. The sound of his voice was so attractive and charming. I felt like I was truly in a fairy tale... But his comment about me being so clumsy only made my embarrassment worse. I felt like I had just made a fool of myself in front of this handsome prince. I didn't know what to say... "Uh.. um.. well..." 

I felt defeated and embarrassed. I wish I had said something. Something witty and clever. But instead all I was able to do was mutter a few incoherent words. I felt like I should just walk away before I made this even more awkward. I didn't want him to think I was some strange lunatic obsessed with him. So, I tried to walk away but Alexander put his arm around my body to stop me. Suddenly, we were close to each other again.... 

Alexander raised his eyebrows for a second, probably confused by my behavior. I noticed he wasn't letting go of me, which caused me to blush even more. He must have thought it was strange that I was staring at him. After all, in the book I always turned away whenever I saw him. Now, it was as if I couldn't take my eyes off him. I was feeling completely drawn to his charm and appearance..... 

Alexander finally let me go after he was interrupted by one of his personal guards. It seemed like the guard was trying to tell him something. It made me wonder a little bit what they were talking about. But my attention was elsewhere. The fact that Alexander had held my body against his was still making a huge impact on me. I felt completely flustered. My legs were still a little shaky. A sense of exhilaration was running through my whole body. It was a feeling I had never experienced before. What was wrong with me?!... 

I was still feeling a little shaky when Alexander finally let me go. I quickly bowed my head and gave him a quick apology... "Thank you for catching me. I'm sorry about before..." I didn't know what to say. I rushed away as quickly as I could, not wanting to linger too long in his presence. I felt embarrassed and confused. What had just happened? I couldn't explain the feeling I was experiencing. I felt drawn to him, but at the same time I didn't want to get caught by him in that way again... 

I was so tired from that embarrassing encounter with Alexander. I just wanted to lie down and pretend like nothing had happened. It was like my body was still feeling the sensation of him holding me. I felt like I was going crazy. I was sure that the maids would notice. So, I hid my face into my pillow and tried to act like a proper lady. But I was still feeling uneasy and uncomfortable... 

My breath quickened as I thought about what had happened. I felt a little embarrassed to admit it, even to myself. But the truth was that I was attracted to Alexander. I couldn't help but feel drawn to him. The way he smiled at me with those charming dimples and the way his brown eyes seemed to peer into my soul.... I couldn't deny it. I was growing a strange fascination for him. And as he had said, I was being rather clumsy lately. What was wrong with me ?!.... 

I tried to not think about him anymore. But the more I tried not to think about him, the more my thoughts drifted back to him. I had to stop this line of thinking before things turned out even worse. I tried to remind myself of my real mission. I couldn't afford to get distracted. Just then, one of the maids entered, carrying a tray with some food. I sat up in bed, trying to look like a proper lady... 

The maid gave me a curious look but didn't say anything. I was sure that I looked a little bit out of it. The whole encounter with Alexander had shaken me up and I was still feeling a little bit flustered. I felt like my whole life had been turned upside down. As the maids left me alone, I sighed and took a bite out of the food on the tray... 

I was just taking a few bites out of the food when I suddenly heard the door open. I looked up to see my father coming into the room. He was looking happy and he had a big smile on his face. Something about his manner was making me anxious. I didn't want him to ask me anything about today. I didn't want to talk about what happened between me and Alexander. But it just felt like he was going to ask me something... 

I couldn't help but give my father a suspicious look. I had no idea why he was looking so happy. He had a strange glow in his eyes when he entered the room. I didn't know what to expect. I didn't want to have to explain what happened today. I really didn't want to deal with it right now...