Imagine

The Rose Garden's Waltz

Branches brushed past your shoulders as you walked steadily towards your destination. The forest was a dangerous place at night, but you didn't care. The wind gently blew your hair as you push your way through the last stretch of branches, and find yourself in a clearing.

In the middle of the clearing, with a path made of polished stones, stood a small table covered with a white tablecloth, with two identical chairs on either side. Roses covered the sides of the clearing, creating a wall of pink, red, orange, and white.

On the table lay a vase, in which was a singular blue rose. Beside it was two delicately painted porcelain teacups, one on each side. In front of the rose was a glass teapot, filled with tea. Right next to it was a 3 tiered stand. 

The bottom was covered with all types of sandwiches. Ones with egg, cucumber, and smoked salmon. The middle layer held jam, clotted cream, and all manner of scones. The top layer held sweets like strawberry macarons, frosted madeleines, chocolate chip cookies, and vanilla cupcakes.

Walking over to it, you take a seat and pour yourself a cup of tea. You take in the smell of peach, chamomile, and vanilla as the aroma fills the air. You take a sip, before sampling a macaron.

You pause for a moment as you hear throughout the clearing the sound of jingling bells. You smile and continue to drink your tea. Eventually, the bells stop, and are replaced with the sound of a piano and violin being played. The ever-pleasing melody flowed through the air, echoing across the roses.

Eventually, shortly after you finish, the music stops. You stand up, and start leaving the clearing.

 The bells ring again as if signaling a goodbye.

You wave to the roses, knowing that you'll come back again.

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Music by Cheritz

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