Celestia's Temple was the same as she left. It had a garden of flowers , herbs and trees in front. A waterfall that flowed between the rocks with water dancing sprites.
The Temple had three pillars in front and a staircase in front of its door. The inside had white marble tiles with stylish golden chandeliers.
Nebula also decorated its smooth walls. A group of young maidens greeted her once they took sight of her. They took her coat in and the rest led her to her prepared bath.
"Where's Mael?" She asked seeing no sign of him around. "He went out the day you left." They continued washing her back. Others washed her hair and gave her massages. She hummed with her eye closed.
She was then led out after deep fragrancing and washing. A long transparent silk coat was draped over her naked body and her hair tied in a bun.
"You may leave now." She said moving into her chamber. "Yes Goddess." They bowed respectfully before leaving. She moved to her dresser to find a newly handwritten note with her flower on it.
"Another note?" She mumbled surprised and frowned in confusion. She then moved rather slowly to her window to draw the curtains only to find an odd thing. Her window was open and she remembered vividly closing it and sealing her chamber before leaving.
The oddest thing she found was a feather below her feet. It looked like a bird feather with a light shine on it. She took it and twisted it in between her fingers playfully.
She opened the note and a small smile graced her features. 'I still think of you.'
She read aloud to Neylar's hearing. She held the note close to her chest and smiled whilst Neylar rolled her eyes at her.
She released her long hair and bounced on her soft bed. Neylar, jumped down startled. A soft knock drew their attention to the door.
"Goddess Arcahangel Ludociel and Eros have arrived." A meek voice said behind the door.
She replied shorty and stepped into her casual wear consisting of a silk trouser with a revealing belly top which had large arms. "Lets go Neylar." She carried the now tiny animal on her shoulder and took majestic steps to the Main Halls of the Temple.
Eros was engrossed in a chat with Ludociel when she arrived. The Hall was supported by pillars with sliding curtains. In the center were plush feathery couches and the center had a small pond filled with incense oil with rose petals.
The other side was specifically designated for cultivating. The upper floor had rooms with balconies and her office together with her assistant's.
"Long time no see Celestia." Ludociel smiled upon seeing her. She returned his smile with a wide one.
Stepping forward, he took her palm into his and placed a chaste kiss on it . "How have you been?" She asked staring at Eros "Good, I see Mael isn't around." He commented and she nodded.
She walked to Eros's side who draped an arm around her shoulder and pulled her close to his side. "I'll have to borrow her for a while." He said earning a chuckle form Ludociel. He dragged her to a discrete location.
She frowned because he behaved like that when hehad a gossip to tell. "We'll be having a feast with the High Class Demons."He faced her worried. He knew she avoided those types of noisy occasions." I see . " She thought about attending but remembered she'll be be in her Temple doing paperwork and the anonymous sender still weighed down on her thoughts.
" I won't attend again. I have other things to take care of." Neylar flew above their heads in circles." I'm sorry it's a direct order from Zeus." He chose his words carefully. He was more surprised when she nodded willingly.
"I knew it was inevitable. Mael will be coming with me this time around." She saod. She didn't even know how he looked . He was seen always wearing a mask, a rule layed down by the Archangels.
Arcahangles were pure creatures and their faces were seen by their mate and their leader. Only few had mates, the rest spent their lives serving Gods and Goddesses.
"That's not the reason I came to visit." He ssid facing her with a serious expression . He saw the confusion written on her face. "You're hiding something from me, love. From our last meeting you seemed to be spacing out a lot."
She looked away because she felt guilty for hiding secrets from her best friend. She was even more afraid of looking directly into his eyes.
Eros was the God of Love. He had the ability to see people's love meter, finding their soul mate reading minds and causing one to be in a dream state.
"I'm not hiding anything." She said voice quivering. "Celestia, tell me what you are hiding." He said lightly with his eyes glowing.
She was about speaking when Mael interrupted them. He bowed to them and moved to the upper floor with urgency in his gait. He gave a hand signal to Celestia.
"I'll be leaving, I have something urgent to attend to." She walked away briskly elated to escape his suspicious gaze. She was thankful he arrived at the right time.
Eros watched her form disappear and let out a deep sigh. He was close to finding out what she was hiding. He moved out and left for Olympus after his work was done.
"Zeus will have to pay me for this tedious job."He muttered flying away.
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