DAY 1

The day of the trip to the palace finally arrived, and Elijah, Alex, and Maya set off early in the morning, eager to explore the grandeur of the palace. As they approached the palace gates, they were greeted by the same guard who had delivered the invitation.

"Welcome, travelers," the guard said, his voice formal. "I am here to escort you to the palace. Please, follow me."

The guard led them through the winding corridors of the palace, adorned with intricate tapestries and glittering chandeliers. They walked in silence, their footsteps echoing off the stone floors.

Finally, they arrived at a beautiful private garden, filled with vibrant flowers and the soothing sound of a fountain. The guard gestured for them to enter.

"Please, wait here," he said. "Princess Abigail will join you shortly."

As the guard departed, Elijah, Alex, and Maya looked around the garden, taking in the serene atmosphere. Elijah's eyes wandered to a nearby bench, where he sat down, his mind drifting back to memories of Abigail.

"I never thought I'd be back here," Elijah said, his voice barely above a whisper.

Alex sat down beside him, a concerned expression on his face. "You okay, man?"

Elijah nodded, his eyes fixed on the fountain. "Yeah, I'm fine. Just a lot of memories, that's all."

Maya sat down on the other side of Elijah, her hand on his arm. "We're here for you, Elijah," she said, her voice soft. "Whatever happens, we'll face it together."

Elijah smiled, feeling a sense of gratitude towards his friends. As they waited for Abigail to arrive, Elijah couldn't help but wonder what the day would bring.

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A few minutes passed, and the sound of the fountain was the only noise that filled the garden. Then, the door opened, and a vision of elegance walked in.

Princess Abigail was even more beautiful than Elijah remembered. Her long, golden hair cascaded down her back like a river of sunset hues. Her bright blue eyes sparkled like sapphires in the sunlight, and her skin was as smooth as alabaster.

Abigail's gaze swept the garden, her eyes locking onto Elijah's. For a moment, time stood still. Elijah's eyes were fixed on Abigail's, and he couldn't look away. Abigail's eyes, too, were fixed on Elijah's, and for a moment, she forgot to breathe.

Abigail thought she would never see Elijah again, that she would never have the chance to make things right between them. But here he was, standing in front of her, his eyes locked onto hers.

The moment was frozen in time, the only sound the gentle burble of the fountain. Then, Alex's loud voice broke the spell.

"Wow, Princess Abigail, you look amazing!" Alex exclaimed, his eyes wide with admiration.

Abigail's gaze flickered to Alex, and she smiled, her cheeks flushing slightly. Elijah, too, looked away, his eyes dropping to the ground.

"Thank you" Abigail said, her voice husky. "It's lovely to meet you all.

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Abigail's smile grew wider as she asked, "And may I have the pleasure of knowing your names?"

Elijah, Alex, and Maya introduced themselves, and Abigail's eyes sparkled with delight. "It's wonderful to meet you all," she said, her voice warm.

As they chatted, the guards entered the garden, carrying trays laden with food and drink. They set the table with fine china and crystal glasses, and the aroma of roasting meats wafted through the air.

Abigail gestured to the table. "Please, let's eat and enjoy each other's company," she said, her eyes shining with hospitality.

As they sat down to eat, the conversation flowed easily, and they laughed and joked together. After the meal, Abigail suggested they play some games, and they spent the afternoon engaged in lively competitions.

As the ninth hour approached, the sun began to set, casting a golden glow over the garden. Abigail smiled, her eyes sparkling with warmth. "I'm so glad we could spend the day together," she said, her voice sincere.

Elijah smiled back, feeling a sense of gratitude towards Abigail. "We had a wonderful time," he said, his voice genuine. "Thank you for inviting us."

 Abigail smiled and said, "Thank you all for coming today. I'm so glad we could spend time together."

"As you know, this is a three-day invitation, so it's time for you to get some rest," she continued. "I'll have my servant show you to your chambers."

Abigail called out to a nearby servant, who bowed and gestured for Elijah, Alex, and Maya to follow him.

As they walked, Maya and Alex couldn't help but gaze around in wonder at the opulent decorations and stunning architecture of the palace.

Elijah and Abigail trailed behind, their footsteps echoing off the stone floors.

"It's nice to have you back in the palace, Elijah," Abigail said, her voice low and husky.

Elijah was silent for a moment before responding, his voice barely above a whisper. "Me too."