Chapter 136: Olphi Does Smile, With Whom?
(Arata)
Olphi met us while we were leaving the grand entrance of the house. While he gave me a respectful nod, the slight smile that crossed his lips seeing Asbela didn’t go unnoticed by me.
Asbela’s cheeks blushed like the last of the sun’s rays on the horizon as she paused and spoke to him while tucking a lock of her hair behind her ear.
Olphi’s expression moulded into a shy one, the kind I had never seen on this bald, burly man.
Now I knew, the big man was capable of smiling and carrying out a conversation.
It almost seemed too personal so I slowly walked away.
The lush green of the grass invigorated my senses. Raising my head, I took a deep inhale and filled my lungs with the much-needed freshness. The air was heavy with the scent of a multitude of blossoms, which ranged from roses to hydrangeas and bluebells.
My bandaged hand reached out and I touched the leaves and petals of the bushes. My feet found the winding path of glistening cobalt stones that appeared like a ribbon of melted sapphire.
The smooth and polished stones led me towards the heart of the garden. Its edges were lined with bushes of blue-themed flowers, their velvety petals unfolding under the shining sun. The tiny blue bells bobbed their heads as if carrying out a private conversation with a blowing gale.
The path slowly led me towards the waterfall-styled fountain. Its cascading water churned out like liquid silver as it touched the white stones below. The sound was like a soothing melody and I was lost in the beauty of this fountain.
Two plush garden chairs sat beside it with soft teal fabric and upholstered cushions with wavy patterns on them and a small wrought iron table was nestled between them.