Almekia Kingdom
97. Diamond - Engagement

Just after the sun sets and the night begins to come, the engagement party between Zircon and Ruby is officially held. The party was quite lively and attended by quite a number of people. Most of the guests present were the participants of the tournament, especially those who managed to enter the second round, the gear battle round. Some of the others are of course the tournament committee and the citizens of this middle part city.

The excitement of this engagement party begins with a party of familiarity. Casual chat with guests and eat all the dishes prepared by the event committee.

This private party can not be denied the concept of the party is so neat and very sweet and make melting. Home decoration victory decorated with a variety of knick knacks sweet shades of pink. Fresh flowers laid out beautifully throughout the room. Ribbons and silk cloth also beautify the atmosphere. Very fancy.

Background music has been selected according to the feel of the Desert. As well as the abundant food and drink to entertain the invited guests have been arranged nicely there.

Zircon and Ruby were busy entertaining various guests present. Talk to them in the middle of the room. While we, I and Amethys, Opal and Platina and Jasper and Sapphir can come together. Chat and enjoy the party atmosphere and the dishes served.

"Next stay the official application event for the palace and the wedding." Opal interrupted to start the conversation.

"Who are we still hoping to party in the palace?" Saphir asked back.

"Something seems difficult." I doubted it too.

"If we can return safely it still seems possible." Jasper's a little entertaining.

"About Mr. Zircon's people agree or disagree with Ruby...You know what Ruby looks like, and how Zircon's mom treats her son." Platina hesitated a little.

"Ruby ain't that bad." I'm trying to fix Ruby's image in their eyes. "You just don't know him very well. And I think Zircon knows him even further."

"really so. As long as Zircon doesn't mind Ruby, and can love the girl. So Garnet's aunt and Morgan's uncle won't be against their relationship." Opal supports my opinion.

"Since when has there been a system of coercion to choose a spouse? Our court members are so open-minded about marriage. Never once was there an element of coercion." Amethys also voiced his opinion. Because he himself has rejected several times matchmaking and proposals from various kinds of influential men.

"Maybe you can still refuse. But if that case were to happen to me, it would definitely be unavoidable." Jasper this time snuck.

"Whatchu mean? You'd marry a princess from another country if you were betrothed?" Sapphire said not happy. Feeling betrayed.

"And just for example," Jasper defended himself.

"Well that's the risk of being the successor to the throne. And if you already intend to be a companion of Jasper, also must be ready to share. Because most kings are required to have several wives at once." I am a little sad to say the fate that Sapphire has to face if she has to be with Jasper.

"But as much as I can I only want one wife." Jasper expressed his wish.

Everyone present fell silent thinking about Jasper's words. Maybe Jasper wants to reflect on his parents. To the Queen's Majesty who even refused to remarry and get a substitute husband to the King. Maybe Jasper can wear that alibi as an excuse for rejection.

Our talks stalled because, engagement is about to begin. Official procession of engagement between Zircon and Ruby.

The two happy couples walked into the party room and had stood side by side in the middle of the room. Both of them this time wore a pair of clothes in the style of a broken white desert kingdom with golden yellow decoration.

The clothes made both princesses and princes of the desert. It looks so bright and charming. Like princes and princesses of one of the real desert kingdoms.

The event begins with the congratulatory and gift-giving of the guests and the invitation to both partners in turn.

The party atmosphere became silent as a host explained the procession of the event was about to begin. Zircon and Ruby put a diamond ring on their ring fingers.

The two looked lovingly and then Zircon landed a light kiss on the girl's forehead. Then the two hugged her. It made us all cheer and be happy for both of them.

Next Zircon and Ruby, the two happy couples take a glass of wine in each hand. A waiter filled their glass with red wine that seemed to smolder until it was almost full. With an invitation from our host, the party attendees also took each of the glass of wine that had been provided at the tables in our hands.

"For these two couples who are like kings and queens tonight. Miss Ruby and Mr. Zircon let us all toast together for the happiness and harmony of their relationship." The voice of the host returned to give a warning.

"Let's toast! Cheeersee," cried Zircon and Ruby almost simultaneously, beginning by raising their glasses high into the air.

Then the two of them crossed their arms and drank the wine in each glass in the mouth of their partner.

"Cheeer!!!" Me and all the guests who were present at the hotel raised our glasses. Gulp down our glass of red wine. Then once again we clapped and cheered for the two couples.

"May you both be happy." I express my hope for both. I looked at the couple from where I was standing with Amy.

Zircon, I don't know since when my best friend has become this mature. I believe he can definitely keep Ruby in a state of joy and sorrow. And Ruby, that girl isn't as pampered anymore either. Hopefully he can faithfully accompany and provide warmth for Zircon.

"Your words are like their parents' hehe" Amy chirped, giggling at my words.

"We are both acting as a substitute for their parents at this time. We are their brothers, who else has more right to give them blessing than us?" I tried to be an alibi.

"You're right. If uncle Morgan and aunt Garnet could be present to witness the engagement of his son. They and Zircon themselves will definitely be even happier." Amy agreed to my words.

"of course. Uncle Obsidian too, he would definitely be happy for Ruby to finally find the man she loved. A good, tough, strong and reliable man like Zircon."

Then I brought Amy closer to the two couples. We give prayers and blessings, embrace and greet them warmly. Opal and Platina and Jasper and Saphir also followed our actions. Prayers to both. Then we all laughed together, enjoying our togetherness that might stay a little while longer.

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