"Miss, the carriage has arrived let's get moving before the streets beco too crowded," Mary spoke as she gave Laura her cloak.
Finally, the day of the flower festival arrived. Laura couldn't be any happier as it was her first ti going to the festival. Laura stood in front of the body-sized mirror and wore the black cloak on.
Days before the flower festival Laura, Erwin, and Gusion made a plan on how to dispose Tine and reveal the true child. Though it was going to be a huge gamble all they could do is hope all things would go well.
Discarding that she's supposed to be having fun today. Let all worries be gone and worry when the ti cos.
Though it was morning the streets were busy. Vendors setting up their stalls, mini-gas ready for children to play. It was a wonderful sight but sadly it might be ruined. Laura leaned towards the window, amazed seeing people in costus.
"Is this your first ti at the flower festival?" Mary asked.
"It is. Back when I was in the orphanage I wasn't able to join because I decided to stay in the orphanage and let the younger ones go," Laura giggled as her eyes focused on the streets.
"Miss, you're just too kind," Mary said adoringly.
The carriage stopped in an uncrowded place and they both got off. Laura couldn't contain her happiness. Her eyes shifted to every stall she saw and couldn't wait to visit them. But first, she needed to wait for Serena since she promised to go with her.
At first Serena was supposed to go with her brother but there were so sudden changes in his plans because he decided to go with his fianc.
"Mary, if you see what you want buy. Use my money alright?"
"T-there's no need for you to do so. I can use my own," Mary panicked.
Laura grabbed Mary's hand, smiling and said, "I want to repay you. Also, I won't be able to spend all of it."
Mary lowered her head to hide her teary eyes. Her lady is always kind and she felt touched because not all nobles would treat their servants kindly.
"Laura!" Serena called from a far as she waved her hand.
"You're finally here," Laura said and gave her a hug. She then noticed a green gemstone hanging around Serena's neck. She pointed to the necklace then asked, "When did you get this?"
Upon asking Serena froze on her stop and looked away as she was hiding her face and Laura knew that soone she liked gave it to her. Though she will not push further into Serena's love life.
"A friend gave it to ," Serena softly answered as she touched the erald. "H-how about we start looking around?"
"Let's do that."
As ti passed till noon the streets beca much busier and harder for them to pass through the crowd. The three decided to go to less crowded areas to have a rest after spending their ti walking in peace
Laura sat on the edge of the fountain and Serena followed. While Mary told them to stay put as she will be bringing so food for them to eat.
Serena sighed out of relief as she touched her neck and the next thing she knew it her necklace was gone. She stood up and started to panic, looking onto the ground.
"Serena, what's wrong?"
"It's gone. The necklace it's gone," Serena's voice trembled.
The erald necklace was precious to her after all it was given by Prince Winston. This was her first ti receiving a gift from him and yet she lost it. She felt disappointed in herself and didn't know what to do if he asked where it was.
The necklace was either stolen or she dropped it sowhere. But with the number of people on the streets, it was impossible to find it. Slowly tears dropped out of her eyes and Laura imdiately comforted her.
It was precious enough to lose. The truth was Serena was depressed about the engagent between him and Tine. She spent days crying but she hid it away from her family.
"It's alright we can ask around," Laura said but Serena shook her head, refusing to do.
Laura knew it, she knew that it was given by the prince. The green gemstone didn't look ordinary since it was an erald and very expensive.
"It's from soone you like and I can't stand you crying especially after that news. Let's find it," Laura said and at the sa ti, Mary arrived back.
"Noit's alright. I don't need it," Serena said, wiping the tears that strolled to the side.
Serena always had the thought that nothing cos good in her life. She couldn't be a tailor and the person she liked will never be hers. It's just hard for her to take in.
"Serena" Laura muttered her na.
"That voiceis that you, Laura?" The familiar voice asked.
When Laura turned her head to see who it was her eyes widen and imdiately she ran towards her. It was none other Sister Abby and two familiar children who she held hands with, Micky and Azera.
"Sister, it has been a while. Micky, Azera how are you?"
"Laura! It's Laura," Micky cheered but then his attention turned to the crying Serena.
Micky walked towards Serena and handed her a blue flower as he tried chewing her up. Serena wiped her tears off and smiled as she accepted the small gift. She gently patted Micky and thanked him after.
"My why is she crying?" Sister leaned towards Laura who frowned after.
"She lost sothing precious," Laura whispered into her ear.
Without any hesitation Sister Abby walked towards Serena with a smile. They were strangers but Serena didn't feel uncomfortable sohow Sister Abby had a relaxing smile. She held Serena's hand and asked, "Do you want to have so fresh lemonade in my stall? I'll give it for free."
"If you don't mind," Serena gladly accepted.
By the ti they arrived at Sister Abby's stall Serena had cald down and was offered a cup of fresh lemonade by Micky. So these are the people who Laura stayed in, they are kind people and she wished to know them better. Sister Abby sat beside Serena while Laura took charge of taking care of Micky and Azura.
"What's wrong? Why were crying?" Sister Abby conversed.
"I lost sothing precious to ," Serena lowered the cup she held.
"Is it from your parents?" Sister Abby asked but Serena shook her head. "Then it must be from a man."
Serena slightly nodded her head and stayed quiet for a while not until she felt a pair of hands touching hers.
"It was an expensive gift yet I lost sothing. Not only that it was the first gift I received from him," Serena's voice trembled.
"And my guess is he's engaged."
"I know I have to be happy for him but the girl he got engaged to is no angel," Serena said as she lowered her head.
"Then all the more you must find that necklace. Laura told what happened earlier. Let help because if I don't, you will for sure regret it later on."
"Is it alright for to get it back?"
"It is. Keep what is precious to your heart."
The truth was Serena was unsure of her own feelings. They were childhood friends but separated for two years. Every single day passed with Serena thinking how he was. The only thing she hoped was for his heart not to be occupied.
But what can a weak girl like her can do?
"I, I will find it. I want to keep what is precious to ," Serena stood up while Sister Abby nodded her head and softly gave Serena a push on the back.
"With this, you are taking your first step. Who knows that man truly loves you."
"Umthank you very much. I will be asking for your help," Serena said and bowed.
"No need to bow. We should not spend your ti chatting."
From afar a man looked at Serena with saddened eyes. She cried was the first thing that ca into his mind. He looked down at the ground, sighing because he couldn't do anything. All he could do was watch from afar.
Even if he wanted to call her na out he couldn't after he is a prince and soone who is most likely to be in danger if he exposes himself to the people.
"SerenaI'm sorry. I can't let you get into danger any further," He apologized and looked at the erald necklace.
Especially there was one person who he didn't like if she would touch Serena. Who else it would be other than Tine?
Prince Winston decided on sothing dumb. He decided to work things on his own not even allowing his cousin or brother to interfere. He thinks that he keeps bringing danger to the people he cares for.
Plus it was his fault that the secret about his brother reached the ears of a certain person.
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