"For each new morning with its light,
For rest and shelter of the night, for health and food, for love and friends,
For everything Thy goodness sends."
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Song: Sunday Stroll by Benny Treskow
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"I want you to meet someone this morning." Zeus looked over the food to Ophelia.
"Really?"
They had gotten a late start which was unusual for the two. With fall's arrival the sun started rising later each day, but it was only this morning that it seemed to affect their sleeping habits. It was rather chilly so breakfast was inside in the greenroom rather than on the cliffside. The sun-rays heated the room. They were able to look at the autumn colors contrasting with the lush greenery that seemed to lessen every day.
"More coffee darlings?" Eunice carried a fresh pot of coffee.
"I'll take another." Zeus nodded.
"I am okay, thank you Miss." Ophelia took a bite out of her bagel that had strawberry cream cheese spread all on it.
Today was a simple breakfast of bagels and freshly picked apples and pears sliced up. Usually there was a whole feast as Eunice knew breakfast was the most important meal of the day, but Zeus and Ophelia wanted something simple this morning. Zeus dressed in casual clothes and Ophelia was still in her pajamas and a fuzzy robe.
"Who is it you would like me to meet? Will you be there?" Ophelia asked.
"Of course I will, αστέρι μου. Technically you have already met her before but I thought it might be nice for you to get acquainted with some of my close council members and an informal setting. Not only is my council made up of people I trust but they are also my friends. Artemis would like to get together for lunch and tea."
Ophelia knew this was important to Zeus so she nodded her head.
"Okay, we can do that."
"Perfect. She will be at the castle half past noon so we have plenty of time to ourselves. I will not be working until the afternoon."
"I hate to admit b-but I don't remember her much." A blush rose to her cheeks causing Zeus to chuckle.
"She is strong and opinionated- she has never been afraid to let her voice be heard. She is a key member on the council focusing on women and women issues. We were friends when we were younger and she has always been a protector. I believe you might find her a bit intimidating but once you get to know each other she will love you." She is also an unbelievable hunter he wanted to add but didn't.
"I hope so." She sighed. Ophelia could already feel the butterflies in her tummy.
The two soulmates finished breakfast and went to get ready for the day. Ophelia was stuck on what to wear. She wanted Artemis and Zeus to be impressed but she couldn't decide.
Too boring. Too busy. Not enough. She had a million thoughts running through her head as she picked through her closet.
She decided to just give up and picked out a long sleeve gray shirt, light jeans and a pastel green sweater. Ophelia paired the outfit with her favorite pair of socks but no shoes. Then she went to the bathroom.
YOU ARE READING
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...
