After 3 days of touring, Serena and her friends spent the next 3 days in Gizel's mansion. During those days, they spent time with Geneva, talking about what they can do to liven up the event on the 28th. Geneva said that she wanted to surprise her husband with a gift, however, she doesn't know what she can give him which he doesn't already have.
Although she was much older, she was still young at heart. Aside from that, Serena, was easy to talk to, and she doesn't understand why, but it feels like she knows a lot and when they talk, it doesn't feel like she's talking to someone her daughter's age.
Anyway, she shared a lot of things, like how she and the Marquess were introduced, their love story and how crazy they were with each other even to this day.
The girls were, well girls. They loved listening to the romantic story and felt like they were listening to some fairytale romance. Where did all the good men go? Gizel and Milly thought. They were the only single ones in the room.
Going back to Geneva's concern, Serena, having seen a lot of wedding anniversaries and weddings in her previous life has a bucket full of creative ideas. She suggested her writing a song and singing it while Geneva can dance with it for her husband.
At first, Geneva didn't know what to say, indeed it would be lively, but she felt so embarrassed to do that. However, Serena was good at convincing. She told her that this is once in a lifetime event. The next one, would be in their golden wedding anniversary, which would be another 25 years away. By that time, she might not be as good as dancing as she would be now. Serena joked.
Geneva actually liked the sound of that being her gift. First, it seems really nice and unique. Second, the guests would all be happy to hear a new song composed. Certainly, her event would be the talk of the town the next day. In the end, she nodded her head.
Serena was not exactly innocent with her idea. It was good promotion and she really wanted to sing it when Charlton arrives. Won't it be so romantic by then?
Thus, she and the girls all practiced. She made Via play the guitar, Gizel the piano, and Milly the tambourine. There could still be improvements for the instrumental, but it was not bad at all. The girls have somewhat improved after their experience with wannabe because they have been able to acclimatize themselves to semi-modern music.
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Finally, it was the 28th of June. In the morning, Gizel informed her mother that her gift for them will be arriving soon in the form of her favorite male singer.
Gizel's mother could not believe her ears. "Is Charlton Daniel coming to sing for my event!?" her mother asked.
"Yes, mother. Hehe… I wanted it to be a surprise. But well, he will be arriving today with his companion, and I don't know if he can get here without a carriage welcoming them at the port."
"Quick! Maria, call Sebastian! We need to make arrangements. Gizel, how could you only tell me that now? Will they be staying over?"
Well, Gizel wanted to tell her way back in Windsor, but Serena wouldn't let her. What if her mother mentions it to Serena's parents? Then she thought that she could also tell that on the day itself. It would be her gift for she knew how much her mother moons over Charlton. It was weird, but well, all her aunties were that way when they say his picture on the cover, so maybe it's normal.
"Yes, for 3 nights, I believe."
"Are you close to him? Hehe, I wouldn't mind my daughter marrying him." She teased.
"Mother, he's not coming because I asked him to. Uh…" she wanted to say that he's coming for Serena but she couldn't so instead she just said, "it's a favor for Serena because I told her that you wanted them to sing 'through the years' together. Also, his companion is Kylo, uhm, he's Via's suitor."
"Oh, Via has a suitor? How come you're only telling me this now?"
"Well, it's Via's personal matter. Anyway mother, please, don't think of it much. Just enjoy this day with father. I will help overlooking the arrangement downstairs."
"Alright. Thank you Gizel. It still surprises me how much my dear daughter has grown."
Gizel smiled and hugged her mother, "I love you mother, and I'm thankful that you and father are my parents. Happy anniversary."
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Serena wanted to welcome Charlton at the port, but everyone was busy for the event. Aside from that, Geneva requested that they practice once more before the event starts.
In addition, Gizel's relatives have been arriving in the mansion since noon and Gizel was enthusiastically introducing her. Everyone was also excited to meet her. They have heard her songs when Gizel brought them during winter break and have been huge fans since.
The event was to begin at 6 in the evening. There would be about 300 guests attending and the mansion's ballroom has already been readied with silver and blue decors.
At 4 in the afternoon, Serena and her friends went to the music room to practice with Gizel's mother. Geneva was nervous, but she was also very excited to perform. The dance has been choreographed in a funny and modern manner, but her, they were in Militeia, and the people there were a bit more liberal than in Windsor.
Noting the time, by 5, they all went to their respective rooms to get ready for the event.
Serena has no idea if Charlton has already arrived in the mansion. If he did, no one came to inform them while they were rehearsing. Thinking that they will see each other shortly, she decided to focus getting ready. She's excited to see him, but she doesn't want to look so sloppy when they finally reunite after 8 days.
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TBC