Arielle placed back the empty plates and glasses on the tray while Ronan returned to his work chair. Now, Arielle was ready for her first lesson.
Ronan tidied up several piles of books beside him to make room for Arielle to study. The man didn't forget to drag a chair which was then placed beside his work chair.
"You'll study here," said Ronan.
Arielle sat and waited for Ronan. The king checked on some of his papers which he prepared as his materials for her, but then glanced at her.
"You know the alphabet?"
"Um… just a few," Arielle replied shyly.
Ronan took out a thin book and in it were several types of simple alphabets.
"Don't feel sad. A process starts from the starting line. There isn't a creature in the world that goes straight to the finish line without running."
Finally, Arielle's smile returned. Ronan patiently introduced Arielle to the alphabet. Arielle was quite fast in learning. The girl at least knew a few letters which made it easier for Ronan to teach her.
