Chapter 161 - The Morning Tea

"Looks like someone was here and aiming for Violet." Irene said as she looked over Alan who was busy checking onto the surroundings made that was when he saw something else there and that was a small pin which was as thin as paper not easy to see through naked eyes but still visible for the ones with powers.

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"Looks like there is a lot Lady Carot need to ear up or else she might really get into some serious trouble." Alan said as he put that pin inside his pocket not being unseen by Irene who nodded her head as she looked at the sky which once clear was now clouded.

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The Next Day,

All the ladies woke up in their own beds without any idea or memory of what happened after the dinner and nor did they cared about asking anything as they were too much preoccupied by the thought of going back home where everyone was waiting for them.

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"Fianlly, Home sweet Home I am coming!" Lady coral said as she stretched her arms and legs while standing in the sunlight at the garden where all the ladies were gathered having thier morning tea.

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"You look even more happy then the selected candidates." Lady Astor said as she sipped her tea.

"Yeah, I guess so but why does it sound like Lady Astor is disappointed to leave?" Lady Corla joked while grabbing her seat.

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"...To be honest, I am happy to leave but also a little disappointed not because I wasn't selected and all but because I *grabs the slice of tart on the plate* will never get to eat this tart again." She said while clenching her other hand with a strong emotion on her face.

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"Now that Lady Astor mentioned it, if I am not wrong this must be the famous Blue sea tart made my the secret royal chef who is unknown to everyone expect for the royal family members." Lady Maple said as she took a little bite of the tart which tasted a bit like every flavor one could think off leaving off a little minty aroma at the end.

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"Wow! This really tastes....I don't know what to say...ita taste range is very vast just like the sea. No wonder they names this as the blue sea." Lady Maple said as she tasted the tart with stars in her eyes.

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"Is it that good?" Princess Sofia asked as she too picked up her spoon and took a bite of it and with every passing second her eyes widened and her expression softened. 

"Its Great, right!" Lady Astor asked as she looked at her to say soemthing.

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"Its really really great!" Sofia said as she showed her a thumbs up which was thought to all the ladies thanks to Irene who kept using her thumb to show something good.

"Blue sea, I should try it too." Irene said as she took a big bite of it and the favors which slowly melted in others mouth in little amount did at 2x at hers and it was hard for to maintain herself so she had to drink water at the end.

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*Cough* *Cough* " The flavors are soo strong!" She said while looking at others who shook their head and gave her another piece fo the tart.

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"Lady Winter, the blue sea is a famous tart so everyone knows about it and the was to eat it which was followed by everyone and see none of felt anything weird but you took such a bug bite no wonder you had such a reaction." Lady Hilton said as she took her spoon and dipped it into the tart and took a small Crumb of it and ate it elegantly.

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"The blue sea is made if rich flavors so its normal for it to be strong yet you can still enjoy it easily by just taking it slow and eating a little bit at every single bite." Rose continued as she ate the tart even more elegantly note to be taken the way she wiped her mouth at the end was highly satisfying.

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"And if you can't control yourself then you can take a big bite but always sip a little bit if tea before you eat it so that you won't feel the flavors as too strong or weak but bearable." Violet said as she took a sip of her tea and then ate a big piece of tart without feeling anything werid.

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"Wow! I don't know what they all said but I know now as to why they are selected but not us." Lady Maple said as she looked at the three elegant ladies sitting before them as if she was looking at goddess.

"I get it too." Princess Sofia said as she drank the tea and just nodded her head.

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"But I don't"

"Nor do I!" Lady Coral and Lady Astor said as they looked at Irene who followed the instructions given by three of them at ate the tart with patience and elegance which was more beautified thanks to the Sundays that were falling right above her giving her black hair a golden touch and her sapphire eyes to shine with the sun.

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"Wow! I really felt the flavors they are not strong but rich and just so delicious! I can eat for all day!" Irene who finally got the rught taste fo the blue sea said as she smiled.

"Umm, what's wrong? Did I say something wrong?" Irene asked as she noticed thier eyes on her.

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"Lady Witner, you shoulders wear a black thread under your feet." A voice form behind said which belonged to no other than The second prince who was walking towards them along with Prince Brazen. 

"Your Highnesses, Please accept our greeting." All the ladies said in one go at sync while standing form their seats and bowing towards them.

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"Please have your seat, we were just here to inform you that, your carriages will be here at the afternoon so till then you are free to do whatever you all want to and for th three candidates they must be at the hall after their breakfast." Alfred said as he looked at each and everyone of them along with Brazen who had his eyes only at Sofia.

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"(Looks liek they are here to check on them.)" Irene thought as she smiled.

" Dear Ladies, I don't want to spoil your day but it might be too hot outside today so why don't you all return inside and continue your tea party there." Brazen suggested as he smiled at the ladies who agreed with him and just liek that there teatime was shifted inside under the four walks and awkward silence.

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"So, we will be moving back at the afternoon..."

"Yeah, I still can't believe a month has passed and we spend it together more like friends then competitors."

Lady Astor and Lady Maple talked as thye looked at each other being a little emotional.

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"Ha, this summer was very memorable....with so many twists and turns..." Irene said as she looked at the empty seats where Violet and Rose were seating (They went to the hall fur practice).

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"Indeed, This was the best summer but don't you all think parting ways like this is too cruel~ How about we meet again after we reach home!" Lady Coral suggested as she clapped her hands.

"You mean a girls hangout!" Lady Maple asked asked she stood from her pace with excitement.

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"Yeah! That what I am saying, we shouldn't just end summer like this we should do soemthign more Crazy!" Lady coral said as she smiled and that was when she noticed Sofia sitting on the table siping her tea and paying no mind to them.

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"Umm, Pricness Sofia will you directly return to the Gelid?" Irene who noticed the hesitation in others ladies to call her said it by herself.

"Hmm, I will he staying here until and unless my brother is here." She answered back while tilting her head.

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"Then when will your brother return?" 

"That maybe after his Highness's debut ball." Sofia answered back to Irene question and everyone's jaw dropped.

"You would be staying here for so long!" Lady Astor asked as her eyes widened.

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"Yeah, why is that not a good thing?" Sofia asked genuinely as this was the first time for her to stay out for such a long time too.

"No its not a bad thing and all. We are just all a little surprised and happy." Irene explained back as she gave out a friendly smile to her which was followed by Lady Maple who showrdbehr a thumbs up.

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"Are you guys really happy with my stay or are you just saying it formally." she asked again to reassure herself.

"We aren't lying. We really want you to stay and of course we want to hang out with you." Lady maple said as the others nodded their head.

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Sofia didn't say anything but instead she looked at the once saying anything and observed them and while observing them she lost herself.