My body shivered, the coldness of the liquid dripping off my hair was unbearable. The smell of the wine is lingering around me. My mind is totally in blank mode due to shock.
"Celestina, I'm sorry!" A loud sob can be heard, echoing inside the hall.
That's the cue for me to get back to my lost senses. I saw Isabela on the floor. Broken glass is close to her as the floor is wet with red liquid. The servants panicked, running towards Isabela as they helped her stand up.
Isabela's clothes are stained with the wine, making it look unpleasant to the eyes. She freed herself in the arms of the 2 servants, and went in my direction sobbing.
"I'm sorry!" Her sobs got louder as she went on her knees hugging the lower part of my body.
I can't react, my mind is occupied as I watch her gone to her knees. What should I do? I asked myself, wandering my eyes around the room. Seeing their shocked expression as well.
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry" She repeated, shaking my lower body as she continues to hug my knees.
That's when I realized that we are already creating a scene that shouldn't be done in the first place. I got on my knees and made Isabela stand up.
"It's ok, Isabela, stand up now" I comfort her. It's not her problem to begin with. There must be a problem or maybe she's just nervous causing her to stumble and lose balance.
I guided her, placing my hands on her back, afraid that she'll fall. Her legs are weak, causing her body to be off ratio and placing her weight on my arms. She's not heavy nor light, her height made it easier for me to support her. She is 3 inches lower than me.
As we finally stand up, the servants hurriedly went in our directions helping me. I looked at the table's directions and smiled apologetically, Queen Carolina is off her seat now, ordering the other servants inside the room to clean the mess that occurred.
King Lucian, on the other hand, is just sitting on his seat, nodding at my apologetic smile. Confused why I can't see Lianno, I looked around until I felt a warm cloth covering my back.
I'm frozen on my spot, Warmth… I felt the warmth, the coldness that I'm fighting earlier vanished replacing it with this homely feeling.
"Thank you," I told him. I quickly averted my gaze focusing it more on Isabela that seems to calm down now.
"Let's go back, Isabela" She nodded after I informed her.
I took her from the 2 male servants as we faced the family and bowed at them as a sign that we will be leaving. Queen Carolina nodded as well as King Lucian making me sighed in relief as they gave permission to us that we are good to go.
"Are you hurt?" I asked her, as we walk towards the hallway slowly.
"No, I'm really sorry for my clumsiness earlier" She shakes her head and apologized again.
"It's really fine, Isabela" I assured her.
We arrived at my front room, Jea waiting in there as worried can be seen on her face.
"I heard what happened, are you two, okay?" She welcomed us with a question as she put Isabela in her arms.
"Yes," I answered with a slight smile.
My neck feels sticky. The coat on my back smelled like wine as well. I should give this back to Lianno after I wash it up.
"Can you take care of Isabela first?" I ask Jea after we entered the room. Making Jea sit on the sofa, who is now silent.
"Sure, take a shower first" She sighs as she agreed to my request.
I went directly to the bathroom to wash myself up to take a shower getting rid of the smell of wine now surrounding me.
I left the bathroom wearing Black Satin Pajamas, feeling fresh and relieved than earlier. I noticed that Isabela and Jea are not wearing their uniform now as they are wearing comfortable clothes, T-shirts, and some denim pants.
"Are you okay now?" I asked Isabela when I saw her talking already with Jea, both are now smiling at each other.
"Thank you" Her eyes are full of appreciation as I felt the sincerity in her voice.
"Do you want to go to the garden for a couple of minutes? The view of the Night town can be seen up there" Isabela asked me.
"Are we allowed to go there at this hour?" I asked curiously, it's already past 8 pm.
"Yes," She answered, giggling.
I can't resist the temptation and answered yes to them. They both clapped in joy when we left the room walking towards the garden. The hallway is in dimmed lights. Candled lamps placed on each side are the only source of light in here.
After minutes of walking, we arrived at the garden, making my jaw instantly dropped. This is my first time seeing this sight. The garden is filled with colorful lights the wall surrounding the perimeter vanished and was replaced with one-way glass.
The town is shining so brightly, Colorful lights are shining in the sky. The huge and some weird looking buildings are dancing in white light. The view… is incredibly awesome. Adding the colorful lights in the garden which is my first time seeing as well lighten up my mood.
I moved forward to the building where the glass is closer compared to the sides. I placed my hand on the glass, dreaming of coming down at the town this time.
"This is really pretty!" I shouted in joy, giving them the sweetest smile that I've ever had in my entire life.
"Come here, Celestina" Like a kid jumping in joy, I move closer in her direction which is close to the swing.
"Sit here, " She tapped the seat.
Even if confused, I followed her request which I didn't regret as the whole view of the town can be seen up here.
"Thank you for bringing me here." I looked up and saw Isabela staring at me while smiling.
"I'm not the one who you should be thankful about" Her smiled widened moving at side revealing Lianno in the back.
"I'm glad you like it…"