Dinner was quiet and pleasant. Again, the cooks served Emmelyn's favorite dishes. The girl enjoyed her meal heartily.
"I heard you were summoned to the palace today?" asked Emmelyn. "What happened?"
Hearing Emmelyn's question, Mars's countenance immediately changed. He cleared his throat before answering.
"My mother said she will throw a ball in three weeks after I get back from Southberry. She said it's to celebrate my twenty-seventh birthday, but ..." The young man massaged his forehead. "I guess that's just her excuse so she can meet you. She has been asking about you and eager to meet, but I kept telling her that we are busy and not ready."
"Oh ..."
"Yeah.. so, by throwing a ball for 'me', she could invite you to the palace."
Emmelyn was momentarily stunned when she heard Mars' explanation.
She would be invited to the palace? So.. she could meet the king too?
