When Juri entered the dining room for dinner she had everyone's attention. The room instantly quieted as the object of gossip finally made her first appearance since returning to Gardenia. Riva of course worked her magic once more.
Riva had woven Juri's silky long brunette hair into fat curly ringlets that looped around her perfectly shaped face. A few strands were braided and entwined with emerald ribbons that were accentuated with over a hundred tiny pearls; it must have taken them hours to comb.
Yet it was worth the effort because it made Juri's dress seem even more sophisticated and elegant.
Juri wore a riveting gown of forest green velvet, she wore the dress off the shoulders, while flaunting a low decolletage and matching lace ribbons that drew the eyes to her tiny waist. Juval stood proudly so that she could see him and half ran and half walked to his side.
