The wedding was only fifteen days away, and Elena found herself swamped in the preparations . Presently, she was in a meeting to decide the kind of flowers to decorate Bellouet Square .
“You can use these white flowers as your main color, then use these red flowers to draw the attention towards certain points of interest . It would look very beautiful, My Lady”
“…Right . ”
“Or perhaps this yellow one–”
Her head throbbed from staring at the dozens upon dozens of flowers before her . This flower was pretty, and that flower was pretty as well . In fact, to Elena, who had little interest in decorating, they all looked pretty . She found it difficult to decide the prettiest among all of them .
“…Huuu . ”
Elena gave a low sigh, and the florist who had been committed to explaining everything to her misunderstood the meaning .
“Is there anything you like? Then we can start again from the beginning–”
“No!”
Elena strongly interrupted her . The sheer variety of flowers already made it difficult to choose, and she didn’t want to think about anymore .
“It’s hard to decide on the flower combinations because they all look beautiful . ”
“Ah, is that so?”
Elena wished she could just pick anything, but the wedding ceremony would be host to the envoys of many other kingdoms and even the public . The prestige of the Ruford Empire weighed heavily in her mind .
‘What should I choose?’
Determined, Elena finally touched three of her favorite flower combinations . The first was a base of white flowers with a red rose in the center, and the second was a bouquet of a variety of reds and pinks . The third choice was purple lavender .
“For now, I like these three…”
“Oh, those are excellent choices . There are many other combinations, but all the flowers you choose are popular . Which one do you like the most?”
This was the hardest question for Elena . Choosing three was easy enough, but one?
It was then that Mirabelle entered the room, approaching Elena’s side .
“Oh, are you looking at flowers for the wedding venue? I’m here to ask you about your dress . ”
Elena despaired at having more choices to make . There was not a single detail about the wedding that did not pass her hands first . However, Elena kept her head up as she spoke to Mirabelle .
“I like all three of these, but which one do you think is the best?”
“Well, they’re all pretty . ”
“I think so too, but I have to choose only one from here . ”
Even if she postponed the decision until tomorrow, she would still have to come up with an answer . It was better to just do it now .
“Hm–“
Mirabelle tapped her chin, and all eyes went on her . She smiled awkwardly at the attention, then spoke carefully to Elena .
“You picked these three, didn’t you?”
“Yes . ”
“Then what was your last choice?”
“The purple lavender . ”
Elena pointed her finger to the flowers and Mirabelle nodded .
“Then take these . ”
“They are the most beautiful to you?”
“No . But you tend to save your favorite thing until the end . You probably like these purple flowers the most . ”
Elena took second stock at her decision . White or red flowers were classical choices for a wedding, but the last choice was her favorite . Elena turned to Mirabelle with a questioning expression .
“…How did you know?”
“Do you think I’ve known you for only a day? I know you!”
Elena couldn’t help but return Mirabelle’s smile . But purple flowers were very unusual . It was not the color used in most wedding venues .
“Wouldn’t it be too ostentatious? There will be many people in attendance, and I could choose something a little more acceptable…”
“It’s your wedding, not anyone else’s . You choose what you like best . ”
When Elena still looked hesitant, Mirabelle continued more determinedly .
“Sister, this might be the only wedding in your life . Decorate it the way you want it and don’t regret it later . ”
Mirabelle’s words touched her heart .
‘Only once in my life…my wedding . ’
Life was short, and it was something she had forgotten because she was burdened by so many other things . No matter that she was in a contract marriage, it was still a marriage that Elena might experience only once in her life . The florist watched them quietly before deciding to add in her own words .
“She’s right, and besides, the lavender flowers will look elegant and luxurious when used properly . It’s not a bad choice . ”
Elena finally made up her mind from their advice . She nodded, pointing to the purple lavender flowers she had picked last .
“Then decorate the venue with this . ”
“Yes, you made a good choice . Then let’s look at the sample design here and…”
The process wasn’t over, but strangely, Elena felt a lot lighter .
After choosing the flowers and decorations for the square, Elena and Mirabelle were finally left alone in the room . Mirabelle quickly spoke up as if her turn had finally come .
“We have estimates from various tailor shops, but Madame Mitchell from Anco’s is the most ideal . ”
“Is that so?”
“Yes . You’ll have to visit them soon for them to measure you and show you the samples . If you don’t like them, I have another shop picked as a candidate . ”
“If you think they’re good, you don’t have to look around at other places . ”
“Just in case . ”
Mirabelle was more thorough in wedding planning than Elena had thought . Elena always saw her sister as a young girl, but now she had mixed feelings because Mirabelle looked like a young woman now . Elena hoped that even if Mirabelle would grow up to be a respectable lady, she would remain her beloved sister . She gazed at her with a bittersweet expression, then spoke in a soft voice .
“Thank you, Mirabelle . ”
It was a long time ago when Elena lost her family and spent the nights crying her heart out . It felt like a dream to see Mirabelle mature now, and have a wedding celebration with her family . She had longed for those kinds of happy days with all her soul .
Mirabelle smiled shyly .
“It’s my sister’s wedding, and it’s only natural that I help . Thank you for everything . When you are free, will you come with me to the dress shop?”
“Yes . I wish I could have worn a wedding dress designed by you and not someone else…”
Elena sounded regretful, and Mirabelle couldn’t help but jump in .
“Ah, we can’t change your wedding dress, and I’m too young to design a whole new one from the start . ”
Even so, Mirabelle’s heart filled with disappointment as well . From the tea party in the south to the imperial ball, Elena was always in the center of attention because of the dresses that had gone through Mirabelle’s hands . Seeing Elena in those beautiful scenes made Mirabelle realize that designing new clothes was fun and rewarding to her . However, her skills were still far short of designing a wedding dress .
‘…I’m afraid it can’t be helped . ’
Worried that Elena would notice her disappointment, Mirabelle brightened her expression and shifted the topic .
“Your dress is important, but what about the Crown Prince’s suit?”
“Haaah, it really is mountain after mountain . ”
Elena pressed her hand on her temples as if she had no answer . She didn’t think wedding planning was this difficult . There were so many choices ahead .
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