Chapter 248: LET THE CEREMONY BEGIN!

Chapter 248 LET THE CEREMONY BEGIN!

For the next couple of days, Haven lived her life quietly, keeping mostly to herself and talking only if required. Katie tried her possible best to explain and apologize after they got home that day, but no matter how she’d put it, Haven just wouldn’t stand for it.

She had explained over and again at any opportunity she got and tried to make Haven understand that the elders always make the decision and no one could go against it but Haven wouldn’t listen. She refused to accept such a decision.

Every morning, they’d leave the house and go to the Great hall to have breakfast and return there in the evening for dinner. Haven found so many things with the way the people in this village lived their life– one was lunch.

Yes, lunch. Unlike breakfast and dinner, everyone ate their lunch at home. And the shocking part, Haven found out was there was no food stuffs or any kitchen appliances in their kitchen. Only a stove for boiling and warming soup.

Yes, that was all they ever had for lunch here, soup.

Haven rarely left the house. She was always indoors, locked in her own room. She only left her room if they needed to go eat breakfast or dinner or help out at the kitchen when it was their turn. And she made sure to ignore Katie most of the way.

Katie felt extremely bad seeing Haven treat her like this but that didn’t stop her from always making an attempt to talk to her. At least, she was listening so it was all good. The week was coming to an end and hopefully, Katie prayed Haven had come to accept the truth during her time of solitude.

“ Tomorrow evening, we’ll be going somewhere. Make sure you wear that beautiful gown I got you the other day and deck yourself up nicely okay?” Katie had called after her as she walked up the stairs. This made Haven pause her walk but she refused to turn to look at her.

“ Where are we going?” She asked coldly.

“ For your ceremony at the elders tomorrow.” Katie happily “ You’ll be officially welcomed and you’ll start your life afresh. It’ll be amazing so get ready on time okay?”

“ You should rest then. Tomorrow will be a beautiful beginning for you, Haven. I’ll be off to bed now. Goodnight” She bid Haven before going to her room.

Haven continued up the stairs and locked herself in her own room. As she laid on her bed, she wondered what new beginning was awaiting her tomorrow. It didn’t take long before her eyelids turned heavy and soon, she was lost in her own world of sleep.

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Evening came too fast the next day and Katie was already in Haven’s room trying to help her get ready. All Haven’s talk about her able to dress up herself fell on deaf ears and Katie tried her possible best to deck Haven all up for the evening. She even applied a little bit of blush on Haven’s cheeks saying Haven’s skin was too pale and needed some color.

“ I think I’m done here.” Katie smiled, admiring her work “ Oh, I still have to go back and pick up my purse. I left it in the room. I’ll see you downstairs?” She said before leaving quickly.

Haven sighed and picked up the dark yellow overcoat Katie had brought to her room this morning. It went well with the velvet yellow gown she was wearing. The gown was made from a thick material and it hugged her body perfectly, revealing all of her beautiful womanly curves. It’s neck was high, not revealing and had long sleeves with two black buttons on each end.

The slit by the right side reached up to her knees, allowing her to be able to walk without restrictions. The gown also had a long trail at the back of the dress which further enhanced the beauty of the gown. Haven had to admit, Katie had made a good choice.

She hurriedly put the coat over the gown and packed her hair into a bun, tucking it away and allowing a little to fall on the side. Then she wrapped the black scarf over her neck and put on a head warmer in the same color before pulling her knee- length boots on before leaving the room.

“ Oh my goddess…” Katie gasped seeing Haven walk down the stairs. “ You look– you look just like the angel you are” She gushed and giggled “ You look extremely beautiful, Haven and that dress looks perfect on you”

“ Thanks” Haven muttered still not willing to talk to Katie but she couldn’t help it.

“ Shall we?” Katie asked before leading the way, Haven walking closely behind. The two left the house and dragged their feet through the snow as they headed for the elders house. By the time they arrived, the bottom of Haven’s gown was soaked from all the walking.

The sun has started to set as Haven and Katie walked up the stairs leading to the entrance. Just like the Great Hall, the elders house also had a set of stairs but not as much as the one in Great Hall. The Elders building was also a large one. It was the second largest after the Great Hall.

At the entrance, two Shadow Guards blocked their way.

“ We’ve come to meet the elders for the ceremony.” Katie told tell after which they let them in. Haven soon found herself walking on a long carpet which led to a set of six tall chairs at the far end of the hall. Six lanky looking men were seated on the seats, and before them, a well built man stood.

Haven couldn’t see who it was because he had his back faced to her. By the side, a couple more of men all wearing their usual black clothes stood without a word and opposite them, Haven could see a few more people.

Katie directed her to go stand in front of the elders just like the man was doing. “ I’ll be right behind you” She whispered and gave her a thumbs up before going to join the other people. Haven’s feet felt heavy as she dragged herself to where the man was standing, and stood by his side.

From the side of her eye, she could see the man bow a little and now knowing what to do, she also did the same.

“ Let the Ceremony, begin!” A voice thundered, reverberating across the silent hall