19 FAIRY
"Simon, I am finally happy to see my two pillars settle near to me. You don't know how happy I am, ``Gabriel's authoritative yet sly voice echoed.
Now he got a chance to test the loyalty of his two pillars. He never misses a chance to test the two families' friendship.
"We are honoured Your Majesty. Thanks for your generosity, now I am able to see my family daily" Simon said politely.
"It's good to have our people around. I hope your journey is peaceful?" Gabriel inquired.
"Yes, Your Majesty. We arrived safely" Simon said.
"Good, good. I am excited to meet your family soon. Simon." Gabriel expressed his thoughts.
"We are honoured, Your Majesty," Simon responded.
"Okay, Go and take your seat" Gabriel ordered.
Simon bowed for one last time and went towards his seat.
"Bratton, I heard your son came to the city today," Gabriel inquired.
Bratton Kreed, who is in his early forties, stood up from his place before replying "Yes, your majesty. I got information that he will reach today. He will meet your majesty later in the evening"
Bratton is wearing a red shirt with white pants and his shirt pocket has some badges hanging. His outfit is similar to Simon who is wearing Blue.
"Good. All the kids are really grown up already. Time surely flies" Gabriel said while caressing his chin.
"Well, I heard you are looking for matches for him," Gabriel inquired.
"Ah, Yes Your Majesty. Just talks are going on" Bratton replied.
"Good, very good" Gabriel smiled and a gleam passed through his eyes when he looked at both Simon and Bratton who were sitting side by side.
'It's Bad' Simon and Bratton thought to themselves.
Ivy and Allora entered a FAIRY named dress shop. Ivy thought the name was fancy and cringe but her opinion changed when she entered the shop.
True to its name, the shop has wide varieties of dresses, it seems like a wonderland full of dresses. It's hard to decide which one to choose.
Ivy scanned the dresses, as this is not a modern world there are no dresses which are revealing displayed in the shop. Despite that, the material, design and price are reasonable.
Due to that the shop is full of customers. Ivy looked at people who were looking at them with weird and stunned expressions. She didn't understand why they were looking at them but she didn't mind those stares.
"Welcome Madam. Please come inside, our boss is waiting for you" a girl came and spoke to Allora.
Allora nodded her head and took Ivy inside the room. Ivy, who is immersed in the fashion world, came out of her world when they entered into a small waiting hall.
"Please sit here Madam. Would you like any drinks?" the petite girl inquired.
"Please get us some water." Allora said.
"Sure Madam" the girl went to bring water to them.
"Mom, is it me or you also find the stares of others on us?" Ivy inquired when the girl left the room.
Allora looked at Ivy with surprise and said "You observed that. But you didn't feel any discomfort?"
"Of course I observe. And why would I feel that way?" Ivy, who was used to all kinds of stares, didn't bother about those things. But here she is still not aware of her situation and she needs to be mindful.
Allora looked at Ivy proudly and said "It's probably because they recognised me and we came after so many years."
"Okay. And also there are two beautiful people, who will not attract" Ivy added.
Allora who used to praise her chuckled. She also began to accept her praises. What's wrong with self praise when you are beautiful not only outside but inside. You have to be proud of who you are and with what you have.
We need to carry ourselves with confidence and we need to have faith, so we won't feel abandoned or get hurt by others.
The room door opened and a woman who is in her early twenties entered. She is wearing a grey coat with white shirt beneath paired with grey pants. Her blonde hair is tied in a bun and she is wearing specs. She placed a pen in between her ears.
Ivy nearly applauded her dressing style, but she managed to be neutral. She never expected that she would meet a person who has unique taste and guts in this era.
Ivy thought that here people will be close minded and their dressing also needs to be fully covered. She never thought that she would meet a woman who has thoughts of the modern world.
"Sorry for the wait Madam. Hope you are comfortable and it's been a long time" she greeted.
"No Laura, we just arrived. Yes, it's been. How are you?" Allora inquired sweetly.
Ivy wondered how her mother spoke with people sweetly and gently every time.
Laura saw Ivy and inquired "Is she your daughter Madam?"
"Yes, Aivyn, she is Laura, owner of this Fairy," Allora introduced.
"Nice meeting you Laura. I like your dressing style" Ivy complimented genuinely.
Laura was taken back. She got compliments from others but those are never from heart and they indirectly insulting her. No one complimented her genuinely and some others didn't mind her way of dressing.
But Ivy who saw her for the first time complimented her genuinely with a bright smile. She found Ivy's smile as pure as mothers love.
"Oh, Thank You, Young Lady," Laura said with a smile.
"You can call me Aivyn." Ivy said.
Laura smile widened and said "Okay Aivyn"
"Laura, soon it is Ivy's age ceremony and we need a few dresses for the party. Will you show us your new collection" Allora probed.
"Yes sure, since Ivy seems like an open minded girl. I won't hold back and show you my new trendy collection" Laura eyes twinkled with excitement.
The petite girl brought water along with some snacks. Laura passed them to Allora and Ivy.
"Lucy, prepare our fitting room. I am going to take our customers there" Laura instructed the petite girl.
Lucy looked at Laura with a confused gaze but went to implement her orders. Laura won't bring anyone into her fitting room. She doesn't want others to criticize her because of their lack of sense in fashion. So she kept her fitting room hidden to others as she kept her latest and bold inventions in that room.
