The Unread Message (Part II)

5] I think I have arrived and it is nothing unusual. Except it's a big fat lie

"W- which one do you think is the best?"

"I think that beige color suits you."

There are a total of four colors with the most similar designs. Red, white, light blue and green. I follow her advice and choose the white and beigy color. Though it's kind of glittering at me everytime I try to see it from either side, I don't mind as I slip it on. I'm kind of surprised at how well it fits me. It's like he knows my exact size. Creepily accurate.

And handsome. My brain says which makes me want to roll my eyes and dig up a hole myself.

"Lady Ilirada I think this once suits you better, how do you think about it?" She reveals a dark red with entwined green vines at the front. "This dress is a depiction of a forest princess and it is quite suitable for a formal attire to meet the elders."

My mouth goes gaping as she holds it in front of me. "I'll go try it on." I say quickly. It looks so gorgeous! A dark, deep red that I instantly want to try it on.

"That looks perfect on you." The maid praises me which boosts my confidence in wearing it. Because I feel I'm a little bit fat wearing this dress. I stand in front of the mirror and twirl sideways, watching the dress give a little sway.

It's not so bad after all, "Oh, it looks good."

"Then you're all set. I'll go and inform Master Barrbatos that you're ready to meet the elders.

I watch as she skids across the room and exits, closing the door quietly behind her.

I am left alone in my room, staring at the mirror. Until there's a knock on the door and Archer peeks his head inside. "Berlin, I heard that you're ready to go." He looks at me then his eyes travels down to the dress I'm wearing. "That looks good on you. I bring you warm, sweet tea before we meet the elders. I know how nervous it gets before meeting them."

He enters, bringing a cup of tea, porcelain with its cup holder. He hands me the cup as it's steaming hot, maybe warm, as he says. It doesn't have any aroma. The cup itself only has pink cherry blossoms.

"Is something wrong? I could've brought you strawberries but we'll have dinner soon after."

"Oh, no-no. I- is it really hot?" I don't want to say that I spaced out for no reason...

"No. You can take a sip."

I take a small sip and the tea is lukewarm, but hotter. The sugary sweet tastes like cherry blossoms- like the cup itself so I downed it in one whole sitting. I think sweet and hot plain tea is my favorite.

"How do you like it?"

"It's really good. I never thought that hot and sweet tea is this enjoyable."

He chuckles, "Yeah, most of the girls your age says that. They always asked for desserts the next day for a snack."