Calm Before a Storm

(We will be back to Alicia's POV from here)

"Oh my gosh, princess. What happened to your eyes?" Tricia came inside my room to wake me up early in the morning.

"Huh, why? What happened to my eyes?" I looked at her groggily. I still felt sleepy.

"You've got dark circles around it." Tricia explained.

"Ohh." I understood instantly. "It's because I can't sleep well last night. I think I have fallen asleep in the wee hours of the night." I explained.

"This won't do princess. Good thing I know exactly what to do." Tricia had her dedicated face on. "Leave everything to me princess. I will freshen you up in no time. You have to look your best for the grand parade later."

"Huh, but I don't need to look lavishly for the parade later right?" I asked.