The feast was being organised by Aria's father, mother and sisters. It was a gift they happily planned to celebrate her.
The next door neighbor Mervin and her daughter Grace, were sole more of sole participators of these arrangements that will take place by 4:00PM in the evening.
They house was moving with so much joy and liveliness, laughter of all kinds were heard, funny jokes and past adventures and stories encountered by the elders present there were told , just to keep the fire burning.
Aria swiftly left the kitchen were her mother and some women were busy talking and preparing the meal.
She entered her room and shot door. Walking with a heart of happiness to her wardrobe, opening it with her soft and smooth fingers which had became rigid a while ago as a result of tension–
Her eyes searched for something and easily found it, it was a beautiful white gown– specially preserved and kept for a wonderful evening like this.
Aria lifted the gown from its box with both hands, the fabric soft as a whisper, cool against her skin. It wasn't royal or extravagant—but it was hers. A muted lavender-grey, stitched with silver thread that shimmered only when caught by the evening light. Her mother had worked on it in secret, needle by needle, spell by spell.
She clutched it to her chest for a moment, pressing her face into the folds, breathing in the faint scent of lavender and old parchment.
The house was joyful—just the creak of the wooden floor beneath her bare feet as she walked toward the mirror. Her heart fluttered with the weight of the night ahead. It wasn't just a celebration. It was the beginning of something.
She stood before the mirror and held the gown against herself. The reflection looked older than she remembered. Wiser. Ready.
Tonight, she would wear this dress not just as Aria Fleur, the quiet scholar…
But as someone the world had finally begun to notice.
" Looking beautiful sister, but I think you should start making good use of this beautiful Frame of yours " Nia said walking into the room.
" Huh. What do you mean sister" Aria asked folding the cloth in her arms and turning away from the mirror.
Her black long , silky and soft hair swaying smoothly at her back.
" Well you know what I mean " Nia added sitting on the bed opposite Aria in the room
" Sister..!.." Aria said , flinging the cloth unto her left arm and used her other in pushing her hair behind her ear
" Aria I'm very happy for you because you have achieved a lot and you have dedicated your whole life into doing it.
But you aren't giving love a chance, you are old enough to have someone special in your life right now that you have nothing to worry about.
Just like I did some time ago, I no for sure you won't want mother to start finding a match for you. Because I very well understand you won't marry a total stranger , a person you haven't studied or have any further info about" Nia explained crossing her feets and gazing deep into Aria's stranded eyes
Who looked to be paying deep attention but couldn't get the right word to tell her .
" Well sister you are right but im just getting started, and I know it will take time to find a good and loyal guy, but I'm happy for the advice I'll put it into consideration" Aria said smiling tossing the cloth in her hands up and down.
" Mmm.. I hope so.. by the way get ready soon dinners ready" Nia said standing from the bed and leaving the room.
Aria breathed a sigh of relief and for once taking Nia's statement to heart.
It was not as if she hates been in a relationship but she was rather selfish when it comes to it,as her only dream was to marry a man who would only be hers , both in body and soul
With no other woman in the picture to share her husband with her, which made her never even think of getting in contact with a royal background.
Picking up the wooden brush on the table standing firm in front of the mirror passing it through her hair without any force.
Her beauty was top 1 and never really needed any artificial touch ups.
She smoothly slipped into her new gown taking one final turn at the mirror.
There she could see the truth of her sisters words that she needed some one and was indeed a very beautiful woman, placing a magical smile on her face making a majestic walk to the balcony where dinner was going to be served.
They table was filled with sweet dishes and different meals all prepared by the help of Nerina her mother , Mervin's daughter Grace a very close neighbor and other special relatives.
They were already sitting and Aria's appearance at the table made the atmosphere more sweet and pleasant doubling the happiness.
" Congratulations dear sis " Alex said whispering in arias ear as she was sitting very close to her on the table.
" Thanks lil sis" Aria whispered leaning close to her a bit.
" Today is yours dear, eat till your tummy regrets" Mervin said just entering into the dinning table as she wasn't present during the whole cooking she had gone to collect some drinks.
" Good evening ma Mervin" Aria and her sister greeted.
" Good evening too, to you girls " Mervin replied smiling In her nice outfit.
" Ma Mervin you look even more beautiful than the girl we are celebrating" Nia entered holding a tray of freshly baked pastries. Placing it neatly on the dinning
" Oh please don't flatter me Nia, I am just putting on some thing simple" Mervin answered fitting herself in one of the chairs.
" Okay I see, try some pastries every one " Nia said winking at Alex to grab some.
" It's nice " Alex replied smiling and nodding her head as the warm pastries really tasted magical.