"Are we late?" Damien inquired as he entered the room.
"No. Two of our guests have not long arrived. Are you done with your task?" Eloise inquired, hoping Damien wouldn't have to leave again.
"I am. Olivia and Viola," Damien greeted the pair. "Have you come without your husbands? Trying to get away from them?"
"My husband needs to visit the palace, and then he will come to us," Viola explained.
"I didn't think to invite my husband, but he already had plans for the day. That gives us good reason to plan again and have everyone gather. The estate looks so colourful again," Olivia said, changing the topic with a compliment.
"I have my wife to thank for that. I haven't seen so many flowers around the estate in years. She did well," Damien said, slipping his arm around Eloise's waist.
"She did. I am going to need her help for the wedding," Olivia considered.
