In her bedroom Daphne sat up in bed staring at the wall. She was thoroughly bored and didn't want to sleep.
She finally got off the bed and decided to take a look around the house. She left her room carefully and walked down the long hall.
Just down the hall was a flight of stairs that led down to the left wing of the mansion.
In the hallway downstairs was a large double door. She carefully opened one of the doors and realized that it was a colossal ball room complete with two flights of stairs on the left and right and large chandeliers on the ceiling.
It was dimly lit since it was not in use currently.but it still looked extremely grand.
It made her wonder just how wealthy this family must be. She walked around the large hall taking in the breathtaking sight in front of her.
All the walls were covered in gold trimmings and elaborate patterns that seemed to come alive on the walls. She got really excited and decided to climb the grand Central flight of stairs that branched out to the left and right staircases.
She felt like she was afloat and she was careful not to touch anything even by accident . She looked at the beautiful railings that looked handcrafted. They looked like climbing vines had grown onto them and flowered beautifully. She walked back to the door in a daze and opened it taking one last glance at the room she finally shut the door behind her.
"These people must be at the apex of this generation. She thought. "Could she really run away from here?"
She tried to asses just how many security guards were present on the premises. And well they were too many to count . They just seemed to be coming out of every corner of the house infinitely.
She couldn't run , that was a given. Now what would she do?
She got tired from walking around all day and just found her way back to her room to take a nap.
As she opened the door she realized it was raining heavily outside. She felt this almost compelling urge to go outside and run around but she forced herself into the bed and drowned herself in the sheets to block out the noise. After a lot of struggle she finally went to sleep.
Meanwhile in his room Asher was knee deep in papers as he helped his uncle to plan their annual ball to celebrate his birthday.
"Do we really have to pick out every single detail ourselves ?" He said in a whiny tone
"It's my birthday, that's the least you could do" Dale replied in a jolly tone earning a sigh from Asher who was visibly exhausted.
"This is taking up my time Uncle, I also have responsibilities at the company. "He said in a serious manner.
"Well this is practice for you , You'll have a family to tend to soon and that'll be a lot more than planning a simple birthday ball."Dale replied sipping the tea on the table
"A simple birthday doesn't have a ball with half the country on the invite list " Asher retorted
Just before Dale could reply , the butler walked in .
"I have been notified that the guest has been spotted all around the premises today on a seemingly unguided tour, I have done the need full and kept an eye on her. She has returned to her room now and is asleep as we speak " He said
"That's good, continue to keep an eye on her. And give me regular updates." Dale said and turned to Asher.
"Your aunt is coming back from her holiday tonight to help plan the ball, Make sure she gets extra special treatment . I'm going to bed now " He said as he got up to leave.
"As you wish, anything for your precious wife "Asher said
"You better know it " Dale said with a grin and shut the door leaving Asher alone in the room.