Chapter 251: The Masquerade Ball (2)
The sun had just set and Gladiolus and I got to the ballroom just in time. Inside was filled with nobles invited for the said event. They were all wearing their masks with different decorations.
"I guess we need to wear our masks now." Gladiolus said and waved to his servant.
Not long the servant came back with a box. When he opened it, there were matching white masks with gold accent inside. Gladiolus took out the female mask and looked at me.
"Here, let me help you." Gladiolus said. He gently placed the mask on my face and tied it. "I am a little sad that I cannot fully see your beautiful face." He placed a kiss on the back of my hand. Gladiolus then wore his mask on.
At the entrance of the ball room the herald announced our arrival.
"Crown Prince Gladiolus and Crown Princess Alicia." The herald said with a loud voice.
All the people inside the ballroom stopped with whatever they were doing and all looked at us. Gladiolus placed my hand in his arms and slowly escorted me thru the ballroom.
The nobles inside the ball room all bowed down in our presence with respect. I walked with confidence side by side with Gladiolus. We walked towards the throne area where the royal family should be. There seating by her seat was Satiana. I can identify her even with her mask on because of her beaming smile.
"Big Brother, big sis." Satiana was waving at us. She was wearing a mint green dress with gold embroidery. There was a beautiful tiara on top of her head filled with emerald stones. She looked so beautiful in her big day.
"Happy coming of age Sati." I came close to her and placed a kiss on her cheek.
"Happy coming of age my dear sister." Gladiolus also gave her a peck on her cheek.
"Thank you big sis, big brother." Satiana giggled.
"I have a gift for you in this important day." Gladiolus waved at his servant again and the servant pulled a box and offered it to Satiana.
"Oh brother, you didn't have to." Satiana said.
"I insist." Gladiolus smiled at his sister. "Open it."
Satiana opened it and saw a beautiful diamond necklace with a big emerald stone at the center. Satiana looked shocked.
"T-This is..." Satiana became speechless. Gladiolus nodded.
"Yes this is the necklace father gave to mother." Gladiolus took the necklace out of the box and placed it on Satiana's neck. "I asked mother if she would like to give it to you as a coming-of-age gift and she agreed. I took it to the jewelry craftsman to add some diamonds, so my part that is my share on this gift. Do you like it?" He asked with a smile.
"Y-Yes, I love it so much?" Satiana was emotional.
"Don't cry, or you will ruin your make up." Gladiolus teased and chuckled.
"I am not crying." Satiana said but I can see her eyes turn red. She was clearly fighting the tears.
Looking at the necklace, it looked like it was really an important piece of jewelry. But I am afraid that Aunt Patricia doesn't didn't shed even an ounce of importance about that necklace, knowing that it came from the man that abused and raped her.
But I am happy that Gladiolus gave the necklace that came from Satiana's father. She deserves that necklace rather than Aunt Patricia. It was like a memento from her father.
"Thank you big brother." Satiana said.
The music started to play in the background and the people started getting their partners and dance on the center of the ballroom.
