Chapter 108: Tea party
The room was aromatic, filled with soft pollen from exotic plants, making it seem like it was perfumed by the best roses. Despite being in winter, when the land lost its vibrant colours to an endless stretch of white snow, the greenhouse still has its lustre.
It was filled with vines and exotic flowers and fruits. Making it a colourful set-up. Except for the Wall where the door was located, every other boundary, including the roof of the greenhouse, was made from glass panels, letting the soft glow of the sun rays in, making it warm and cosy.
A lovely tea party was set up inside. A table with delicate cups and saucers was surrounded by soft cushions and colourful pillows.
Vines and flowers wrapped around the chairs and table, making it feel like a magical garden.
In the middle was a fountain; it was amazing how, despite the limitations of technology, they were able to channel the clear water up there. The atmosphere was harmonious and lively with soft classical music being played in the background.
Snacks had already been served, but the tea wasn’t served yet. This tea party was a traditional event held to invite a new member to the royal harem. It was held to show the queen welcomes you in good fate
After Callista arrived, whispers were going around about what she was doing there. She wasn’t a foreign princess nor was she a member of the royal family. Astrid’s eyes drawled from Abrielle to Callista; her gaze was neutral.
Abrielle wondered if Astrid still had a crush on Cedric after being married for at least 6 years now and was a mother of two. She was wedded to a duke heir who held one of the biggest military powers in Darconia. Her husband was also general and a rather charming man from what Hazel wrote in the official backstory.
Despite everything, their marriage lacked love as it was an arranged one that never bloomed. That was how Hazel envisioned it, but she had no idea that there was an unknown backstory that Astrid once had a forbidden crush on Cedric and also related to Cedric’s mask.