The Only Daughter Of Lancaster
Part Forty Six: Day H

Amabel's birthday is here. The Lancaster residence was already filled with horse carriages lining up to drop off passengers. Girls of the same age come with the hope of finding the man of your dreams. Some wished to see the prince and the royal family.

The Lancaster residence is already decorated with many beautiful flowers and lights. Even to go to the main hall there is a flower decoration formed in the name of the owner of the party, Amabel. Pastel colors became dominant as the decoration. Wonders kept coming out of the mouths of the invitations.

Elliott knocked on Amabel's room door, "Bel. WUGH! It's gorgeous!" Awe-inspiring cries instantly sounded from his mouth.

Amabel wore a satin dress with a spaghetti strap around her neck. At the bottom there is a gold-colored tendril accent. His hair is long and made wavy at the end. At the top of the ear is small braided and fused in the middle then given a red ruby stone decoration.

Elliott hugged Amabel's body tightly. "I need strength." His word. Amabel did not understand, but patted Elliott's head several times.

After declaring his wish, Elliott was slapped. The girl returned the badge to Elliott. "I'm helping you get back to reality."

Instead of shock, Elliott smiled. Completely lost his mind. "Hey, hey. I seriously. Just this time there was a woman who slapped me."

"Thank you for the compliment." Reply to the woman, flat and without interest. He chose to sit at the end of the table, as far away from Elliott as possible. Unlike other women who were busy approaching Elliott or Aldric, the woman was even busy with her beer glass. His hand opened the nuts provided as a snack.

The most interesting thing is his lips. A red color polish was engraved there, a color identical to that of a seductress. However, Elliott did not bother him too much. For her this woman is really interesting. Elliott sat next to the woman. "I'm Elliott Lancaster. Sorry for that, but I don't intend to withdraw my words. If you can tell, what's your name?"

The woman stopped opening the pea skin and turned her head. His eyes were sharp, as if naked. "May Athens."

Elliott's eyes sparkled. "A pretty name, like you."

Whether Elliott is seducing or being too honest, Maya doesn't know. "Omong empty."

Elliott hurriedly shook his head. "No. Not at all. I seriously. Besides my mother and my sister, you are the most beautiful woman. I fell in love at first sight."

Maya immediately chokes at Elliott's words. One of the nerves in his brain is definitely disturbed. The woman reversed her position, confronting Elliott. "Whether you're too naive or stupid, isn't it obvious that I'm a bad girl? Look at my lips, this is a symbol-"

Elliott's finger quickly removed the red color on Maya's lips. "Ah, can be erased turns out. Just like any other lip dye. Why is color a problem? After all, no one claimed to be a criminal. If some women don't use the color red just because of such perceptions aren't they just cowards? Or maybe they just don't dare to face the insinuations of society." Elliott smiled, so gently as he looked at Maya. "For me you're not a bad girl. To me you are a beautiful and charming woman. After all, there is a difference in someone who deliberately wears red and likes the color red itself."

Maya currently feels naked. As if through his eyes, Elliott can see all the problems and everything in Maya. The kind of gaze Maya hated the most.

"If you are not a good woman, I will still accept you. There is always a reason for choice. If you are such a woman, shouldn't you just accept my proposal and then play tricks on me?" Elliott is still smiling. For Maya this is a stupid smile. The man took out an invitation from his pocket. "I'd love it if you came to my sister's party. You decide."

After that Elliott went back to his place and said goodbye. There's no reason to stay longer in this place.

"Energy charging is complete!" Elliott said as he took off his embrace. He then gave me a white box. "This is a gift for you."

Amabel opened. Inside there is a white pocket watch with a carving of the family coat of arms. The chain strands are gold-pink. The needle inside is silver while the number is black, so contrasting with the white base. On the back of the cover is a carving of his name and Elliott's name.

"That's pretty. Thank you." Thank you." Amabel then put the clock back in the box. He then placed it in the top drawer. "Tonight who's the big brother with you?"

Elliott smiled, full of secrets. "Just pray he comes. I'm sure if I met you I'd like it too. Now let's go see dad."

Amabel nodded and wrapped her hands around Elliott's arms. The two of them exited the room and traced the corridor to reach the main hall. "Bel, just listen to me, okay?"

His sister nodded and looked at Elliott at a glance. The brother finally took a breath and continued. "Bel is now a grown woman. Sixteen years old and Bel became this beautiful woman. Not only beautiful but also smart, wise, can even play the sword. Bel's been gone a long time and learned a lot. Whatever the reason Bel left, when Bel came back it must have been fulfilled. I hope Bel will be happy with Arion later."

Elliott stopped, both of them were at the front door of the hall. Her brother cupped Amabel's face. "Although I'm not willing to marry Arion yet, as long as you're happy it doesn't matter. So you have to be happy. If Arion made you cry for once, I'd kidnap you, and make him regret."

Amabel smiled brightly hearing that. He then hugged Elliott tightly, "of course. I still have a debt to dance with brother."

Elliott chuckles and then grabs Amabel's hand. The hall door opened and the two walked through the red carpet. All eyes were on both. The two stopped after climbing the stairs and stood on the side of Alec Lancaster. Beside Alec was a priest and two of his followers. While his parents were standing by Elliott's side. Today as Duke Lancaster and the family leader, Alec leads Amabel's maturing party.

"Amabel Rosemary Lancaster has arrived. Let's start the ceremony." Elliott said and Alec nodded.

Amabel stood in front of the priests and saluted. He then knelt down and placed both hands on his right knee. The pastor put a white book on his head. "I, the Priestess of the Temple of Celine bless Amabel Rosemary Lancaster. Your maturity has come and fulfill your responsibilities. Amabel Rosemary Lancaster, continue to be a light and a pride for this family. Promise me you won't betray the kingdom and defile Lancaster's name."

"I, Amabel Rosemary Lancaster will fulfill the responsibilities of an adult woman. In the name of Lancaster, I will always maintain the honor and dignity of Lancaster, and never betray the kingdom." After that the priest touched both of Amabel's shoulders with the sword.

"You have become a full grown woman. Raise your head now and face the one in front of you." The pastor said, extending his hand. Amabel grabbed him and stood facing the entire invited guest.

Applause was heard throughout the room accompanied by the beautiful tone of classical music. Amabel smiled, especially when she found Arion standing on equal footing with her. Elliott stretched out his hand, smiling so handsomely. "Can I dance with you?"

Amabel chuckled softly and grabbed Elliott's hand. Alec behind him was busy entertaining the priest while his parents were busy entertaining royal guests. Amabel and Elliott walk to the dance floor, the accompaniment of the piano and violin is heard as the dance begins.

Again, people are fascinated. Both look so beautiful and charming. Her dance moves look beautiful and straightforward. When Elliott finished kissing Amabel's hand. Next up was Alec's turn. "Happy birthday." Alec said as the two began. "You're so pretty tonight."

Hearing Alec's praise made his sister smile widely. "thank you. Then, who will my sister introduce me to?"

Amabel became more curious. "Have I ever met him?"

Alec sniffed his shoulders. He himself forgot. "Forget it. We'll talk about it again. Today is special about you."

Amabel surrendered. All right put those things aside later. "All right, I'm giving up."

Alec smiled. He brushed Amabel's hair gently. "My sister is an adult now. Keep doing what makes you happy. Don't worry too much about something. Oh, that's Arion-"

"Sister's gonna kidnap me and make him regret it?" Cut Amabel and the two laughed. "Elliott said it."

Alec grunting. "Yes already. Ah, my time's up. This time it's dad's turn."

Once again, Amabel started dancing with her father. Until the song is almost over, John just said. "Happy birthday and may happiness never leave you. The bell will never be alone because the door will always be open."

Amabel hugged John, so tightly. "Thank you, papa."

John ruffled his son's hair. Amabel's height is already there. Last time badu was at the waist. Time pass

so quick. John then looked at his son-in-law.

Arion stretched out his hand in front of Amabel. "Because I've danced twice, how about I take you out for a drink first?"

Amabel nodded and grabbed Arion's hand. Arion's hands are warm. "You must be tired."

"Well, tired to be exact." Reply Amabel. They both sat at a table for the family. In front of them were cold orange juice and pastries. Amabel grabbed her glass and drank it in one look. He then drank mineral water and looked at Arion who was laughing amusedly.

"I'm so thirsty." Reasoned.

"I didn't say anything." Arion defended himself while holding back a laugh.

"Curtain," he was upset. "So, where's my card?"

Arion pointed at himself. Kontan Amabel laughed. "Don't joke."

Arion finally smiled. "My life is the prize."

Amabel was silent. Shortly afterwards, he shook his hand. "Rejected. I just received a gift of goods."

"I knew you'd talk like that." Arion finally pulled out a white bracelet. There is a four-color diamond that is formed into flower petals in the middle. Arion grabbed Amabel's hand and put the bracelet on her. "Happy birthday." He then kissed the back of Amabel's soft hand.

"Thank you." Said Amabel slowly. His cheeks felt warm like the gaze that Arion gave.

Rain stepped lightly over the palace fortress. The moon shines brightly accompanied by thousands of stars. "One day, a destiny was written. Destiny comes from past sins. Destiny is binding and painful. I am not God and I have no right to change it. However, hundreds of years I have lived only to face death. Tell Alberto, this time what steps did I take wrong?"

Alberto sighed. The man leaned his body on the castle fortress. "Who knows right from wrong? I also had to get involved in the end. We don't have much time, Rain. Stop being doubtful. Death is not something we can change even if the wheel goes in a direction it shouldn't."

Rain sighed, he ended up sitting on top of the fortress while Alberto below was emitting nicotine smoke. "I think I did something in vain."

"Nothing is in vain. You did what you could." Reply Alberto.

Rain looked up, looking back at the moon. Tonight was too beautiful to deal with such a terrible thing. "They've started, Alberto."

Alberto looked up and sighed. "Yes and right now no one can stop him."

"You know, Goddess Celine has three lives." Rain finally. "Among the three, which do you think makes you the happiest?"

"Where is no problem. As long as that happiness comes from his heart."

"I hope in his third life he will be with loved ones." Prayer Rain.

"You're being sentimental is horrible. So just stop. Do something there. I have to go back to the kingdom." Alberto then moved away from the royal fortress, leaving Rain behind.

"If death cannot be changed, how can the abandoned person smile happily?" Rain muttered, no one answered. He then sighed and stood up, back tracing the castle fortress.