Adonis is now 2 years old, between eating, sleeping and reading books in library with her elder brother Winston, the days passes by where she would be frequently doted upon by her parents whenever they get a chance alone with her.
Adonis being in a baby body loved all the doting but reminds herself that this is pure love for the family and to not be a spoiled brat but be kind instead to all the people around her.
Adonis reassured herself by reminding herself to not become like the villainess in the game. She was very much determined to change her fate and destroy the death flags as planned.
It was just a regular day, Adonis woke up and started her regular morning's as usual, she was awaken by her personal maid - Alicia and performed her regular morning routine like washing her face, having a bath.
It was all too well till now but the only thing she hated in her morning routine is to get dressed. As all the maids want her to be dressed in different attires making her exhausted everyday.
As soon as the bath was finished, she saw 2 maids arguing on which dress to be worn by me.
Maid 1 (Isa) - She will look really pretty in this cherry red dress. It will bring out the lady's charm and she will look more beautiful.
Maid 2 (Belle) - No, this dress will look more good on her. She hold's out the purple dress in her hand and showed it to Isa. This dress has a bright color and it will bring out the characteristic features on the lady.
Maid 1 - Yeah but the ribbon which we choose, would not go out with the dress. Maid 1 holds the dress in one hand and showed the frilly whitish golden ribbon in her other hand. So, let's have the lady to wear the red dress.
Maid 2 - That's true but we can choose another ribbon for the lady and she can wear the purple dress which will bring out her distinguished features.
Maid 1 - No, let's have the lady wear red dress with this ribbon. I finally won in choosing the ribbon and now you want to change the ribbon because of the dress you choose. You always do that to me.
Adonis hearing the explanation, approached closer towards the dress and saw that the purple dress is really beautiful but she doesn't want to break the heart of the other maid by choosing that dress. so, Adonis came up with the cute idea.
Don't fight, I will wear Purple dress selected by belle and as for the ribbon, I will wear the one Isa selected for me. How is it?
Both Isa and Belle were moved to tears and happily dressed the lady up. She was super happy that the lady was considerate enough of her feelings and decided to choose both the things we chose for her in order to not make anyone feel bad. I am really lucky to serve her as a maid.
After the dress up, Adonis went to the dining hall where everyone was waiting for her to arrive. The breakfast was started once everyone gathered.
After breakfast, Winston had to follow his schedule and went for his tutoring lessons, while my father went to finish up his work in the office. I decided to spend time with my mother but before Adonis could say anything to her mother, a guard announced the arrival of the guest.
My mother looked really happy judging from her expression. So, I approached towards my mother and asked her.
Adonis : " Mother, who is coming to visit us?"
Duchess : " Oh dear! I forgot to mention this to you but it's my long time friend from the academy and my country who was also married here in this country. She is here to visit me after a very long time. So, I decided to have a tea party in the glass greenhouse. I am super happy to see her again and have the conversation which we could not have in a long time. "
Adonis : " Seeing mother happy, I wonder if I am able to stroll in the castle or in the garden? I do not want to disturb mother while she is happily having conversation with the long time friend. so, is it ok for me to stroll around the back garden and in the mansion? I promise to avoid the glass greenhouse in order for you to talk freely.
Duchess : " Oh my! you don't have to be too mindful of it. We are just having a normal conversation and if you want, you can also join us. I would be happy to show my cute daughter to my friend."
Adonis : " If mother says so, I will greet your friend and then will leave for the stroll. Is it alright?"
Duchess : " My daughter is so thoughtful. Of course it is alright. And it is okay even if you don't greet my friend. "
Adonis : " No mommy, it will look bad upon the family and I can't do that. I will greet her briefly and be on my way to explore. "
Duchess : " Alright. There is no stopping you. I am lucky to have you as my daughter and in this family who thinks a lot about the dukedom. "
Duchess left after the conversation to prepare for the tea party for her and her friend. Adonis was quietly roaming the house. When she overheard 2 maids having a conversation about the back garden which is also a border to another kingdom but no one is able to go there due to the fog.
According to them, the dukedom is responsible to maintain anyone from the trespassing and protect everyone from entering the foggy place.
After listening, Adonis continued her stroll in the palace and later decided to visit this so called foggy place after greeting her mother's friend.
Adonis visited the glass greenhouse where the tea party was held by her mother.
Adonis : " Lifted her skirt with her right hand, bending her knee slightly and bowed slightly saying, " I apologize to disturb your precious teatime with my mother but Greetings to the distinguished guest of my mother and welcome to our humble abode. I am Adonis Harper Wilfred. "
Marchioness : " No need to apologize princess. Greetings to the youngest princess of the dukedom. Thank you for your warm welcome greetings. I am Marchioness Leona Andrew Lancaster. Nice to meet you. "
Adonis : " Nice to meet you too Marchioness, it is your humble nature to think so highly of me. Thank you for the greetings. I will be on my way to not bother in your conversation with my mother any further. Thank you for having me for a short duration of time. I hope you have a lovely time together with my mother. Have a good day. "
Marchioness : " It's lovely to meet you princess. You can stay if you want as you are not imposing and you are very adorable to be imposing on us. But, if not then I would not force you to stay. I love daughters and all I got were the twins who would be the death of me one day. "
Duchess : " Don't be like that Leona, the twins are lovely and they are as lovely as my kids. "
Marchioness : " Emma, you are saying that because you do not have to deal with my twin kids. They are quite notorious and your kids are lovely plus they are very well behaved unlike my kids."
Adonis took this opportunity to leave both the ladies to their conversation and the glass greenhouse to be on her way to her adventure towards the foggy garden.
Adonis went towards the foggy garden mentioned by the maids in their conversation and true to their words, there was indeed the foggy place at the end of the back garden.
Adonis went all the way towards the back garden but before she could approach the foggy garden, she saw Winston and 2 identical looking kids. Adonis went towards the group and grabbed Winston sleeves, tugged the bottom of his sleeve making Winston look in her direction.
Winston smiled lovingly and said, " Hello Adonis, are you looking for me to go to the library together? "
Adonis : " No, I am here in the garden to play and not disturb mommy with her friend but Winy, who are these 2 people with you? "
Winston : " These 2 are my friend and are mommy's friend's kids. His name is Asher and this here is Cassius. You met mommy's friend right? They both are her kids.
Adonis : " Hello Asher and Cassius, My name is Adonis. Nice to meet you. "
Asher : " So you are Winston's sister, Nice to meet you too. My name is Asher. Let's be friends and extended his hands. "
Adonis : " Looks confusingly at the extended hands and hesitatingly, she grabbed Asher's hand giving a handshake. " " Thank you. Let's be friend and take care of me. "
Adonis looked at Cassius and said, " You must be Cassius. Let's get along well. " She extended her hand in a same manner as his brother Asher for Cassius to shake. "
Cassius : " Likewise. " Grabbed her extended hand and shake it briefly before releasing it.
Cassius had a very faint smile on his face which was gone just as soon as it came but Adonis noticed the smile on Cassius face before it disappeared.
Since the twins were identical, it was hard to differentiate them but Adonis remembered Asher as a friendly easy go person while Cassius as the not so friendly person.
Later, all the kids decided to play hide and seek where everyone went to hide and Winston started counting numbers till 20 giving others time to hide.
Everyone started hiding one by one, when Adonis was going all the way at the end of the back garden nearing the foggy place, she noticed a beautiful phoenix bird sitting in one of the nearby tree branch which was a very mesmerizing view for her.
It was as if she was entranced by this view that unknowingly, she started walking towards the bird and forgot all about the game they were playing. She didn't even realize that she was heading into the foggy kingdom which was very dangerous for everybody.