"Klontang Klontang ....."
The sound of the iron basin falling from the table to cook.
"Well ... I spill it all ...." Said the mother in a pleasant voice
"Sorry Florence we have to start over again"
I smiled then replied that it was okay, and continued to say
"There are still a lot of ingredients for making it"
Mother smiled and then excitedly clenched her fists as she said,
"In this 100th try you can't fail!"
Then he went to the cupboard to get all the ingredients used.
I saw the mother who was busy remembering what ingredients were needed in the cupboard, many times she took the ingredients that she thought were right, and returned the ingredients that she thought were wrong.
I smiled a little, because my mother did not give up and complained, tried from the beginning after failing until 100 times in this 1 day, and if it was, other people would have complained a lot because of hardship, then gave up.
I used to have to repeat 300 times, even though it was quite a long time, which was 3 months, but still it's proud because when compared to my other shortcomings, the worst is cooking.
Even though I'm a person who is quick to respond, I have to first understand how to cook from slicing, chopping, kneading, frying and so on.
And I'm quite proud of my persistence than other people, because me and my mother are human beings who are quite different from other people.
Why differentiate? because if a mother is a resilient person, if she finds something she likes, she will study it seriously.
Whereas I am a person who is persistent because of many things that I don't like but I am good at, if you ask the reason, why ?.
Because there is only one thing I want to be as perfect as possible in the eyes of my little family, by being a good and smart mother for my child, and also being a great and hassle-free wife for my husband.
"That's enough my reason" I muttered subconsciously.
"Florence ?? ..... Are you okay ??"
I realized when his hand moved up and down in front of my face, I quickly answered his call.
"Ah .... I'm fine madam ....."
Evade me quickly
"Really ?? if you're tired let's take a break ... it's almost evening, I didn't realize that I forced you to endure until this afternoon"
"I'm fine madam, you take it easy, I was just daydreaming because there is work left there and I haven't finished it yet, right?"
"I see, but if you're tired you have to tell me, okay?"
I nodded in agreement, and we started this cooking show again, and it turned out to be true as the saying goes that effort never betrays results.
Because in this last experiment, none of the dishes made by my mother failed, we cheered happily then laughed together because our faces were full of scorn and sweat.
the mother smiled very satisfied with the results of her cooking then she looked at me,
"I'm happy because this can be a valuable experience for us," he said happily
"Alright ..... So that our cooking is not in vain. Is it better if we eat this dish for dinner tonight? Because I think the night will come soon" he continued while looking at the window that was starting to get dark.
I also looked at the window, then said "If you want I will follow"
And he smiled then patted my shoulder a few times, saying
"I hope you don't come home sooner, at least can you stay a month or more here?"
I just replied with a small laugh that he understood what he meant, because I really couldn't leave the house or palace that was there.
Because my position is required, he smiles but his smile looks a little sad, I get the point.
"If you have free time later, hopefully ..... you should visit me again !!!"
"In accordance with your wishes, madam"
"Don't call me madam" he said displeasedly "just call my name, do you know my name?"
"Of course, Mrs. Celosia"
...
After finishing the shower, I was helped by my servants to get ready, then suddenly I thought of a very good thing.
To help me on my way back home, I, who was wearing a dress, started to open the conversation.
"Lionna, red, Mery ... Can you sew?"
"Why do you ask the definite answer, Madame? Of course we can because if you want to be a servant you will be obliged to master things like that," Mery replied directly.
"I see but can you make a dress?"
"If that is difficult to answer, Madame" replied red
"Why?"
"Because only me and Lionna can make clothes, not a dress" Mery continued again
"Why, you never tried it in case your dress is good and can attract people's attention" I criticized quickly
"Em ..... There is a reason madame"
"Because the dress is difficult to make and takes too long to work alone."
"Not to mention the expensive ingredients that do not fit into the pockets of the common people"
"Then even though our dress's workmanship is good and attracts the attention of many people it will be overtaken by the big boutique boutiques fads."
"And also the views of the nobles, because those who buy dresses designed by commoners will be laughed at and become gossip."
"Because the average dress is more liked and bought if it comes from a well-known boutique, although not very good."
"Oh okay okay I get what you mean so Can you guys help me make a dress? For myself"
"Of course our mistress will help you make it as long as you are not ashamed."
"But why don't you just buy it right away if you really want to need it now"
"Not because this dress is a very special dress for me" I replied, smiling lopsidedly.
Then walked to the table provided in the room and took a picture of the dress design.
Then handing the picture to them, those who saw my sketch stared in amazement.
"It's so beautiful, your noble, especially when it's finished"
"But Madame, why do we have to make a dress with a model like this?"
"Yes, red right, the big skirt can be removed at will and becomes a knee-length dress only"
I want to laugh at the faces that think hard,
"You will know the reason when the time comes," I said confidently
"Oh yeah, did you guys bring the box that was presented by Mr. Aland?"
"Oh that beautifully carved box, huh?"
"Of course we brought it because you said this is a very important item, so we keep carrying it even if you have to go far"
"Wow, that's good, good, but aren't you curious about what's in this box?"
"Actually we are very curious but we have no right to know"
"I allow you to see this really"
Then I opened the wooden box which contains two objects, one is a dagger and the other is a fan, the two objects are very beautiful, they stare at the fan and the dagger with amazed eyes.
"It's a fan-shaped decoration, this dagger is very nice and beautiful," said red praising
"Eh ..... You guys thought that this was a fan and dagger?"
"Then is this for real, Madame?" Mery asked curiously
"Certain"
"Madame is dangerous. We are afraid that bad things will happen to you if you keep something like that," said Lionna worriedly, I understood what she was saying.
"Take it easy this is only used to protect yourself, isn't it, suicide ....."
"Do you understand?" I'll continue fast
"Well, madame, we hope you are careful."
"Okay, that means you guys tomorrow just have to go find the materials for the dress and we'll do that here, all right?"
"Agreed !!!!" They shouted excitedly
"Okay, then hurry up and finish the dress I'm wearing."
I pointed the direction with my eyes toward the bodice that was not yet fully tied, because we were the ones chatting excitedly.
"Sorry madam we will finish soon !!!"
They frantically put on my dress in a hurry.
And it also makes me suffer the impact, namely pain
........
Dinner went well, well though ... Edward who for some reason continued to glare at me while eating, I don't know what he was thinking.
Then the father looks happy with the side dishes made by the mother, and the mother is proud of the food he makes, while Albert begins to show on his face a sense of delight with dishes like that.
I'm finally free tonight, and I decide to go to the park that mother mentioned, when we cook together.
When I got there I was stunned to see thousands of flowers that glow dark blue, it is fitting that you mention this park
"Luminous garden"
Wow this is beyond my expectation, I thought this park would be similar to the garden of light in England but it is very different because the flowers are lit, not from the lights or other tools.
I don't care why the flowers light up, because magic alone here is commonplace, so there's no need to bother.
And when I gaze at the beautiful scenery,
Sreet ...
Suddenly there was something covering my eyes which turned out to be a piece of cloth, I panicked a little and wanted to immediately remove this cloth.
Afraid that something bad might happen like an assassin?
But there was a hand blocking it, my hand that wanted to take it off then lowered it down, I gasped as I recognized the shape of this hand, "Rangga ...."
And without waiting for a long time the person kissed my lips gently and even I could feel his sad feelings, also mixed feelings that made me swept away by his kiss.
We kissed for a long time, and when finished his warm hand stroked my cheek and then went down to the hand, until the warmth was released at the tip of my finger.
When I felt that he was far away, I began to open the long cloth and look to the front that was not there, my lips still hot, when my hand rubbed it.
And that feeling made me smile a little, I was really sure if it was Rangga or Edward, because the first time we dated he was embarrassed to kiss me on the lips.
I was curious and asked why, he replied that he could not bear my hypnotic gaze and could make him go too far.
In my opinion it's good, but he doesn't want to because he has a commitment to do "that" when he's really married.
When I asked the reason he answered "I don't want to spoil the most precious thing for women, let alone the person I like ...."
I gave up then suggested to cover my eyes with a cloth and he wanted, even like repeating our first kiss in almost the same place at night, why? because we kissed in the garden of light when we went to England, to travel together.
"Maybe he is Dejavu again" I muttered a little and thought of her cute flushed face.
In a hidden garden, Edward neutralizes his heart which keeps beating fast after kissing Florence.
He did that reckless thing without realizing it after seeing Florence from the window of his room which was very fitting facing this lit garden.
Florence is very visible shining under the moonlight and the glowing blue flowers, looking elegant, enchanting and mysterious.
After he realized his stupidity he hit his own head while cursing stupidly many times, why? he was confused by his own feelings for Florence.
Like he feels he has to be close, love, care, cherish, and things that are done by husband and wife in general.
Then in addition to the strange dreams that happen very often, make him think hard every day, and sometimes like a movie on TV.
"Wait a minute, film? Tv? Why do I also feel familiar with those words even though I really don't know what they are ....." he said to himself in confusion.
"Ah, am I really that far away by her charm? Or is this added to Albert's curse?"
"But even though I wanted to, half of my heart didn't want to deny Dianna's feelings"
"But somehow I have to be able to move on ....."
"Krikk ..."
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He came to his senses again saying strange words
"Then move on? What other words are that ....."
He muttered in confusion and then went into the house on a different road from Florence.
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