"Your heart and my heart are very, very old friends."
-Hafiz
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Song: Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: V. Menuets I & II by Yoyo Ma
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"King Poseidon will be here soon. Barak should inform me." Zeus told Ophelia.
The two sat in the very comfortable living room in their private quarters. Ophelia had already showered and changed from her dance clothes into a pretty plum dress that had a tight bust and flowed out to just under her knees. Zeus had stayed in his business clothes.
"Is he n-nice?" She asked as her eyes watched the flames dance in the fireplace.
"Yes. He is very nice. He is a brother to me." Zeus twirled her curls in his fingers.
"Why is he c-coming?"
"Curious little star." He chuckled under his breath. "He is coming to discuss business matters- you shouldn't worry about it. He will be joining us for dinner. Both our commanders will be joining us as well."
"Ajax and Ares?" She had met Ares the day before and although he was very intimidating he was also very nice to her.
"Yes." Zeus nodded.
"Do you t-think I could help make d-dinner?" She looked up at Zeus.
"Ophelia you don't need to-"
"P-please, at least dessert?" Her eyes got big and her lips got pouty. She was becoming bolder.
"Only if you want to and you can't get all messy."
"I promise!"
The two were interrupted by a knock.
The door opened slightly and it was Barak.
"My King. My Queen." He greeted both Zeus and Ophelia and bowed his head slightly. "King Poseidon is here. He and his guests are set up in the formal meeting room awaiting your arrival."
"Did you inform Ares and Ajax?" Zeus stood.
"Yes. They are making their way down."
"Alright. I will be there in five minutes." Zeus dismissed Barak and turned back to Ophelia. "You may go and help Eunice but she will be rather busy. There is also the kitchen up here."
"Okay!" She hummed.
"I will come get you for dinner. The meeting will be a little on the long side. We have a lot to discuss."
"I w-will be here!" He bent down and kissed Ophelia's forehead.
"I will see you later."
"B-bye."
Zeus left the room and Ophelia immediately made her way down to the maid's kitchen. She noticed the main halls of the castle were much busier than normal. Maids carried big flower arrangements that caught Ophelia's eye. She wanted to follow but kept her mind focused on the kitchen.
The kitchen was busier than she had ever seen, of course she hadn't seen it the night of the big party, but maids were busy chopping, stirring, rolling and mixing away. Ophelia stood on the tips of her toes to try and spot Miss. Eunice over the chaos.
"Oh My Queen!" Someone exclaimed from behind Ophelia making her jump in freight.
All of the kitchen movement stopped and about ten heads popped up with wide eyes to see the queen. Ophelia turned around slowly, just to be greeted by Miss. Eunice herself with a handful of fresh vegetables.
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The Dancing Queen
Romance*Ophelia June Clarke* She was soft, sweet and nice. Her mother sheltered her from the world while the rest of her siblings got to venture out. *King Zeus* He was the great ruler of the skies and western land. He had led his people to prosperity...
