Today, is the day of the tea party His Majesty mentioned a few days ago.
Abela wore a peach long dress, that the skirt was puffy. It was off-shoulders. Her hair was in a low bun that has braids on the side.
She wore the bracelet Keith gave her, and a peach necklace and earrings that the crown prince gave her.
She looked in the mirror and touched her neck.
She stayed silent...wondering, how was she able to overcome the pain...
She doubted how fast it was for her to forget, she felt like she'll remember it again anytime.
Her train of thought was disturbed...
"My lady, the carriage has arrived." The maid said.
Abela went out, and Ajax followed her.
"Don't come." She said looking forward.
"What? Why?" He replied.
"I have a feeling you shouldn't come today." She said.
"Master, I can't leave you." Ajax sulked.
They stop infront of the carriage and Abela said "Trust me, my gut really says so. Be good today." She rubbed his hair.
Ajax stared at her while she went in the carriage with a weird expression.
In the carriage, Abela couldn't stop fidgeting her fingers.
Somehow, she felt something bad, but at the same time good will happen.
...
"We have arrived My lady." The Coachman says as he opens the Carriage door.
Abela got down with the help of the Coachman and stops at the view.
She was at the royal garden. Where annual tea parties are held. Sometimes, empress Dowager attends, but it's a rare occasion.
She enters while lifting her dress to prevent tripping.
She sees a bunch of noble ladies sitting down on a table.
They looked young, too young to be mothers.
They are the daughters of high ranking nobles.
Lenore was sitting down, not talking to anyone. The seat beside her was vacant.
Abela bowed and said "Good Afternoon ladies, thank you for inviting me."
She sat down beside Lenore who was acting weird.
"Oh it's nothing much, because his majesty asked himself. It's an honor." Lady Tori said mockingly.
Their snake side was slowly being revealed, and Abela could see it.
"Now then, since we are complete. How about we start." Lady Tori says.
They drank the tea which was delicious...well...
Lenore spat on her drink.
Which caused a little mess on her.Abela glanced at the tea which had a different color from hers. Poison wouldn't be an option, since it's an open area.
They added dirt water.
The ladies started making fun of her, while Abela stayed still, drinking her tea.
"Ah, my apologies, I forgot you are a daughter of a commoner who lacks Ettiquete." A noble said.
"Why Lady Abela, aren't you too mean? Isn't Lady Lenore your friend? But, it's quite embarrassing in your case so.." Lady Tori laughed.
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At least I'm Alive
Fantasy[Please read Author's Note! REVAMP IN THE MAKING] Abela reincarnated after a horrible murder by her abusive household, becomes the daughter of an equally tyrannical noble family. Stuck in a cycle of sorrow, hope flickers when she stumbles upon a vi...