I Love You, Miss Genius

Bonnie froze when she heard the voice. Then, a hint of panic flashed in her eyes as she thought, 'When did Ivor get here?! Did he hear my conversation with Andreas? What would he think if he heard the word princess?'

She wondered if Ivor would make the connection that she promised Andreas to marry him. Although the word princess did not prove anything, Ivor was perceptive.

Ivor strode toward her and asked, "Why are you blanking out? Earth to Bonnie."

Bonnie returned to her senses and tried maintaining her composure to make up a story. "Oh, it's nothing. I was just thinking about my research. That's why I didn't notice you calling out to me." Ivor nodded understandingly. "Oh, that's what it was."

He was stunned to see the prince standing beside her. Andreas met Ivor's gaze and waved at him joyfully. "Ivor, I was thinking about visiting you in the next few days, but here we are. What a coincidence."

Then, Andreas caught himself and glanced at Bonnie. He turned to Ivor and asked, "Are you here to see Bonnie?"

The couple exchanged glances and asked each other simultaneously, "How do you know His Highness, Bonnie?" "How do you know Prince Andreas, Ivor?"

The couple stared into each other's eyes, and Ivor took the lead, "I met His Highness when he and His Majesty visited Pyralis for a

forum. I

all the unique landmarks.

Bonnie. "Hmm, how do you know each other, Bonnie?

but Andreas was faster, "Here's the thing, Ivor.

could finish,

between his fiancee and the prince

He glanced

asked, "What were you saying, Your Highness? What's

at Bonnie. He stammered, "U-Um, perhaps Bonnie should explain it. I can't find the words right

she stopped me. Still, I won't say a word if she doesn't want me to.

Bonnie sighed in relief.

know how to explain myself. Now that the ball is in my court, it's up to