morning? I have some questions regarding your planet that I would like to ask.”
“Certainly,” Bryan replied when he understood. “Where would you like to meet?”
“I was hoping you wouldn’t mind meeting in my office. It isn’t with the other offices here in the palace; it is out back in the garden. If you’re available?” Randolph asked glancing warily over his shoulder at Alexis.
“ I’d be happy too. I’m sure Edward can show me the way,” Bryan answered.
Before Edward even finished translating Randolph broke in. “How about now? If we hurry I should be able to have us back in plenty of time to freshen up before the luncheon.”
Edward was a bit surprised by Prince Randolph’s rapid whispers and frequent glances at the family, but he did his best to translate quickly and quietly.
Bryan was also surprised; but with one quick nod, Randolph was out of his chair and addressing his father. “Father, Prince Bryan and I are going to the garden. We’ll be back later. Thanks for breakfast, it was really good.”
Surprise registered on everyone’s face as Prince Randolph kissed first his wife’s cheek and then his mother’s , before quickly strolling out the room.
Bryan, not wanting to be rude, hastily bowed and then followed on Randolph’s heels so as not to get left behind. Edward also bowed and then hurried to catch up.
As the door closed behind Edward, King Douglas burst out laughing. He was soon joined by everyone else except Alexis who had planned on Randolph’s help with the luncheon.
“I haven’t seen Randy make that kind of an exit since he was rushing off to meet you while you were courting,” King Douglas said with a smile.
“Apparently I don’t hold the same appeal now ,” Alexis replied.
“Oh, it’s not you,” Gilbert hastened to reassure her. “It’s all the work you wanted him to do for the luncheon.” Everyone laughed this time, including Alexis.
Prince Bryan spent the rest of the morning working with Randolph and Edward in the various greenhouses located out in the garden. Even Leo was involved as he had to bring out data chips and attachments so they would work with Estar Beta’s information system to help with the translation of certain species of plants.
Princess Kalea spent the morning in prayer and meditation, with a few moments of panic thrown in to keep things interest ing. The afternoon was a bit more intense for everyone. Trying to continue her mental preparations while three maids and her mother worked on getting her dressed and her hair done just so.
Prince Bryan, on the other hand, was introduced to so many people he was sure that the only person on this planet he hadn’t met was his bride. And though he was starving at the luncheon he got to eat very little because of all the questions that Edward was faithfully translating for him.
When Bryan realized that it was less than an hour before the wedding he used his newly updated AVID to summon Leo. As Leo suddenly appeared at his side, the guests weren’t offended when Bryan left immediately.
Rushing back upstairs Br yan found his formal black suit, white dress shirt and royal blue sash displaying the royal crest pressed and ready. His black shoes were polished to perfection.
A fter a quick shower and another shave, he began to dress. He was just tucking in his shirt when there was a knock at the door. Leo answered, it was Alexis.
“Oh, Prince Bryan. Please forgive me. After all the preparations today I laid down to take a nap just after the lunch eon was running smoothly. Moments ago, as I finished dressing, Randy came in to tell me that you had had to leave in a hurry.
“One glance at the clock and I ju st about slapped him. I am so sorry that he didn’t get you out earlier so you could get ready. Oh, please forgive me?” Alexis was beside herself with remorse. Thankfully she had brought Edward along to translate and he added his own
“Certainly,” Bryan replied when he understood. “Where would you like to meet?”
“I was hoping you wouldn’t mind meeting in my office. It isn’t with the other offices here in the palace; it is out back in the garden. If you’re available?” Randolph asked glancing warily over his shoulder at Alexis.
“ I’d be happy too. I’m sure Edward can show me the way,” Bryan answered.
Before Edward even finished translating Randolph broke in. “How about now? If we hurry I should be able to have us back in plenty of time to freshen up before the luncheon.”
Edward was a bit surprised by Prince Randolph’s rapid whispers and frequent glances at the family, but he did his best to translate quickly and quietly.
Bryan was also surprised; but with one quick nod, Randolph was out of his chair and addressing his father. “Father, Prince Bryan and I are going to the garden. We’ll be back later. Thanks for breakfast, it was really good.”
Surprise registered on everyone’s face as Prince Randolph kissed first his wife’s cheek and then his mother’s , before quickly strolling out the room.
Bryan, not wanting to be rude, hastily bowed and then followed on Randolph’s heels so as not to get left behind. Edward also bowed and then hurried to catch up.
As the door closed behind Edward, King Douglas burst out laughing. He was soon joined by everyone else except Alexis who had planned on Randolph’s help with the luncheon.
“I haven’t seen Randy make that kind of an exit since he was rushing off to meet you while you were courting,” King Douglas said with a smile.
“Apparently I don’t hold the same appeal now ,” Alexis replied.
“Oh, it’s not you,” Gilbert hastened to reassure her. “It’s all the work you wanted him to do for the luncheon.” Everyone laughed this time, including Alexis.
Prince Bryan spent the rest of the morning working with Randolph and Edward in the various greenhouses located out in the garden. Even Leo was involved as he had to bring out data chips and attachments so they would work with Estar Beta’s information system to help with the translation of certain species of plants.
Princess Kalea spent the morning in prayer and meditation, with a few moments of panic thrown in to keep things interest ing. The afternoon was a bit more intense for everyone. Trying to continue her mental preparations while three maids and her mother worked on getting her dressed and her hair done just so.
Prince Bryan, on the other hand, was introduced to so many people he was sure that the only person on this planet he hadn’t met was his bride. And though he was starving at the luncheon he got to eat very little because of all the questions that Edward was faithfully translating for him.
When Bryan realized that it was less than an hour before the wedding he used his newly updated AVID to summon Leo. As Leo suddenly appeared at his side, the guests weren’t offended when Bryan left immediately.
Rushing back upstairs Br yan found his formal black suit, white dress shirt and royal blue sash displaying the royal crest pressed and ready. His black shoes were polished to perfection.
A fter a quick shower and another shave, he began to dress. He was just tucking in his shirt when there was a knock at the door. Leo answered, it was Alexis.
“Oh, Prince Bryan. Please forgive me. After all the preparations today I laid down to take a nap just after the lunch eon was running smoothly. Moments ago, as I finished dressing, Randy came in to tell me that you had had to leave in a hurry.
“One glance at the clock and I ju st about slapped him. I am so sorry that he didn’t get you out earlier so you could get ready. Oh, please forgive me?” Alexis was beside herself with remorse. Thankfully she had brought Edward along to translate and he added his own
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