it was late dusk when the ladies walked into the adorned ballroom.long velvet window curtains were drapped majestically to allow in the pure beams of the full moon,long rectangular tables filled with food and drinks were arranged together with candelights and a large diamond chandelier was situated at the roof centre.
The sweet aroma of delicacies caused Monique grumbling noises in her stomach,she swallowed thickly staring at the beauties in front of her.
"perhaps I'm not the only one nervous here and Soo hungry"a black haired beauty whispered nervously beside Monique and Eunice.
"That makes us two.im Monique" she said.
"Faustina...."she answered.The girls looked around ,as others traipsed round the ballroom looking in curiousity and making small conversations until the white haired man that had welcomed them earlier had appeared ,dressed in an all black ceremonial attire and in a loud voice he said.
" welcome ladies to the 59th welcoming party of the Royal Arena. you are all expected to stand and rise as we are graced by the presence of his majesty Emperor La'Devonn Achrmabeau and empress Adelaide Yvonne archambeau and the tables of the seven founding fathers of the kingdom of therondia".
Deadly silenced echoed in the atmosphere,all ladies stood still on the various tables they've found themselves,the music lads that were present at their assigned Conners began to play a procession hymn as the large doors were flung open and the highest power holding forces of Therondia entered the ballroom.
All the way in ,the queen walked beside the king,her head standing proud as she held onto the arms of her husband the king.Dressed in rich purple and black linens,with gold crowns embedded with diamond Stones,the royals were regal and captivating in every form.
Behind them the founding fathers ,the power holding entities after the royals walked in.Dressed in dark gloomy all black coats and trousers,they embodied the true definition of Therondia most powerful noblemen.
standing at the the gigantic thrones on a raised dais ,along with the founding fathers sitting beside them the king addressed them in a loud regal tone."welcome fair maidens of Therondia,it is an honour to be part of Therondia's 59th Royal Arena.it is a place where brave and suitable maidens will be chosen for the crown prince of Therondia and the seven sons of those that lead beside me,the founding fathers".faint clapping could be heard as the king sat down and the other men followed suit.
The white haired man known as Elvis stood between the raised dais and the sitted maidens and addressed the people."The total number of maidens here are twenty and tonight you will be called upon to dance with any possible suitors during tonight's balldance.Your suitors are twenty in number ,the crown prince and the sons are among this men,but it will be a secret to you._"murmurs and surprised whispers began until Elvis silenced them and continued.
"we shall wine and dine for the gods have being faithful to us,for Tomorrow the Arena will be opened".
Immediately the large doors flung open and their suitors began to work in.
Monique and others watched as well groomed and dressed men walked into the ballroom.
Their faces were partially covered with masks,it would be definitely hard to know who the crown prince nor the sons were, for they dressed in the same long dark tailcoats and dark trousers.
The musicians played their instruments as wrapped cards inside glass like bowl were being taken one by one by the men.
faustina leaned forward and whispered in Eunice's hear loud enough for Monique to hear."I suppose they are picking out names,for the dance..". Eunice nodded and asked back."But why would they add 11 men to the prince and the sons?". Monique too was baffled on that aspect.
"maybe others are sons of high noble men that need quality brides too"they nodded their head in agreement but Monique felt something was amiss..