The next morning, Avina was sitting in her room waiting for the servant to come and tell her the carriage was prepared. She went through the myriad of events these last couple of days and called in a servant.
Walking in, the servant bowed before greeting Ariel, "Miss, you have summoned me?"
The servant was one of Ariel's most trusted attendants, Mary. Although Avina never called upon her, she knew only Mary could do this task properly. Waving for Mary to come closer, she pulled her in and whispered into her ear. "I need you to do something for me. Don't let anyone find out."
Watching Mary solemnly nod and then leaving, Avina relaxed. She could be at ease playing all day now. Shortly after, another maid came in and told her the carriage was ready.
Walking to the door, she saw Hector waiting for her. At the sight of her walking forward, Hector walked towards her smiling brightly. Laughing with a large grin on his face, he handed her a letter. Puzzled, she took it.
