Now it was the Wingstringham- Strangewayes turn. Silvestre didn't think it would be very special and successful since they lived in a different land and Primeveire was, an outsider.

But the couple didn't take in account the negativity and started planning.
Primeveire would make pastries and drinks from her land while Asa concentrated on the more traditional food. They also added some special activities and food from where they lives.

Not many people were there at first, which just accentuated Silvestre's opinion but as people heard the music and the pretty feast more people came.
It ended up being the one with the biggest amount of guests in a while, which deeply offended Felecia and Estrilda.

Silvestre paid attention to the guest, as he does everytime there are balls organised in his home.
He saw many of Asa's childhood mates, some who lived in the area and others who'd travelled to be here.  Primeveire invited some of her friends and a couple family members. Silvestre didn't mind much because he already knew them and approved of them.
However, Silvestre was disappointed when he saw that Helewise didn't invited anyone.
When talking with Primeveire he found out she didn't have any truly close friends.

Silvestre decided that he would invite both ladies and gentlemen to meet his  brilliant granddaughter, and after all she was getting close to the age of marrying.

So the next day many grandchildren hildren of his close friends came to meet her. Things didn't go as he had planned since all the others stayed within each other, no one wanted to approach a stranger.
Helewise stayed for as long as she could stand but the more she attempted to look nice and smile the more frustrated she got.
Right before the meal was served she escaped and ran down the hallway, all she wanted in that instant was to be with her closest friend: Lawrence.
But it appeared the rest of the family had left her alone in Hedresham castle.

It took her a moment to fully understand that she was the one who was ruling this small ball. No one in this house had the right to treat her badly or avoid her, she was in control of the whole situation.

So, she walked back: head up, shoulders backwards, standing tall, eyes focused and sat back down on her grandfather's seat.

"Forgive me," she said, strongly enough for all her guests to hear but sweetly enough to catch their attention fully. "I have been a horrible host. As a matter of fact, I'm not so use to holding such crowds in my presence alone. However I do wish to become better, and I'll find it hard without cooperative guests.
Let the night be ours!"