The audience gasped happily at the announcement. Everyone in the room seems happy, but why am I feeling this way? I fell into a deep silence as everyone around me says their congratulations to the two of them.
"Congratulations to the both of you!" A man in his late fifties shouted. The audience laughed after that.
"Let's have a toast to the both of them" An old woman stood up from her seat and raised her wine glass. She's wearing a silver bodycon dress that fits her body properly. She's not old but not young either, around forty I guess?
The audience agreed and raise their wine glass too, and drink from it. Jea looked at me worriedly, I smiled at her and look away. I watched the stage closely. Mary is smiling wildly while Lianno is just being the same. My brows furrowed when Mary placed her arms in Lianno's arms.
I saw Lianno looking at Mary but he didn't even do anything about it. I rolled my eyes and just stare blankly at the table. They are not worthy of my time, so why bother looking at the two of them.
"Can't we leave already, Isabela?" I leaned in Isabela's direction and whispered in her ears.
"That's against the rules. I'm sorry, Celestina" I sighed and nodded. I get back from my position earlier and just watched the happenings on the stage. It starts to get boring afterward, I almost fell asleep because of it.
"Hello everyone, It's nice to meet you all. I'm happy to see you here at my engagement party with Lianno…" Mary looks and smiled at Lianno before she continues her words " I just hope that you continue to support us until we get married." Mary ended up her speech with a toast in her hand.
The party ended up with Lianno's Father's speech, thanking everyone for coming to the party.
"Thank God, It's now finished" Isabela lazily lay on the couch and closed her eyes.
"Do you know the girl?" I cautiously asked Jea who is sitting beside me.
"Princess Mary?" The surprise is evident in her voice. I nodded at her question and remain silent.
"Their kingdom is located in the northern part of the city, Usually fairies live there" Jea answered
"Are they close?" I fish for more information hoping that Jea knows more about her.
"They know each other since they were kids" Jea answered again.
I nodded and went to the bathroom to take a shower and to change my clothes as well. I got out in the bathroom wearing a Brown Cami Top and Shorts Satin Pajama.
"Are you guys leaving already?" I asked the two of them who are now both standing and leaning against the wooden cabinet.
"Yes, we were just waiting for you to finally come out." Isabela said at me while yawning and closing her eyes.
"You guys should sleep now. Thank you for accompanying me earlier" I smiled at them and lead them outside. They both waved at me before walking away and be eaten by complete darkness
"Celestina, you should wake up now" I heard a woman's voice in my left ear.
I ignored it thinking it was just a dream. I move sideways and continue my sleep. But it got interrupted again after a person pulled out the comforter that I was hugging in.
I groaned in annoyance when my sleep got fully disturbed. I glared at the person who woke up my deep slumber. She seems regretful of what she did. She can't look at my eyes directly.
"I'm sorry for waking you up" Isabela whispered apologetically.
I sighed to calm myself.
"It's okay" I moved forward to be closer and hug her.
"Just be mindful if you wake me up next time" I lectured her and pat her head.
"Why did you wake me up?" I came to realize that she wouldn't come in here this early for no particular reason.
"The Prince invited you for breakfast at the main dining hall" Isabela announced at me while showing me her teasing smile.
"When?" I asked confidently, although my insides are dying out of nervous already.
She looks at her watch before answering me.
"In 30 minutes" My eyes widened at her answer. I quickly go to the bathroom to fix myself. I looked in the huge mirror placed at the top of the marbled sink. I'm in a great mess right now that's the first thing that came in my mind. My hair is so messy that birds can start to live here. Gladly I don't drool while sleeping.
I just wore a simple sky blue off-shoulder top and a pair of wide-leg jeans to match it. I only applied some lip balm on my lips and powder on my face. And I tied my hair into a high ponytail to complete my look
"Let's go, Celestina" I checked myself in the mirror for the last time before following Isabela's steps.
My mood instantly changed when I saw that Lianno is not alone in the dining hall. He and Mary are talking. They are both in their best attire while I'm just here wearing some jeans.
I confidently walked in and greet them.
"Hi!" I cheerfully said at them.
The both of them look at my direction in the same time. Shit, I mentally swear. I should have just go here quietly instead of confidently walking in here.
"Hello! My name is Mary" Mary is the first one to react. She plastered a sweet smile and offer her right hand to me.
"You can call me Celestina" I accepted her hands. She offered me the seat in front of them.
Minutes later, the maid starts to come in one by one placing the cook food in front of us. The table is pack with food.
I look in front, Mary is giggling while Lianno is smiling slightly. I can't hear what are they talking about. All I know is that I am starting to get irritated at them. Maybe because I'm like a nobody here when they are the one who asked me to join this breakfast.
We started eating after.
"Who is this lady, Lianno?" A sudden deep voice made my breathing hitched.