Secret Of The Crest by Demetra Gerontakis

not come in at all since they returned. Then it occurred to her that perhaps she had stayed with Sarah and Sam for a game of cards. That was usual for them and did it quite often in Fobbing.
       Cassandra got dressed and as she slipped into her shoes Rebecca walked into the room.
       ‘Hello love! Sorry I’m late but I was involved in a couple of things. I’ll dress quickly and be out in no time!’ she said.
       Cassandra sat on the bed and finished cleaning her camera parts. She kept thinking to herself “ I can’t believe everything that happened today. And why aren’t I scared out of my wits? ” As she continued asking herself about the day’s surprises, out came Rebecca dressed in a gorgeous black dress. One bare shoulder and a lovely string of beads on the other adorned the dress with finesse. Rebecca had set her hair in a loose bun with shimmering beads placed throughout her hairdo.
       ‘Becca, you look stunning, what’s the occasion?’ asked Cassandra. 
       ‘I don’t need to dress for any occasion or for anyone for that matter but to be honest, there is a reason that in a short time I will let you in on. Be patient, love. You do know I like Gregor, right?’
       ‘I’ve known that since the first time I saw you drooling over him just a few minutes after we met him’ Cassandra reminded.
       ‘Well then, good! Because I did get a little jealous that spectacular role of his fiancé!’
       ‘Ah, yes! Wasn’t I great? I haven’t lost it yet! My acting can still persuade the audience. Not that Gregor isn’t a very handsome man but for some reason I can’t picture him for me. So, you can put your guard down, Becca. Besides I think you two make a perfect match! I need to find someone less serious and not so protective. Someone who can be goofy at times.’
       ‘Now, that that’s out of the way let’s get dinner!’ said Rebecca.
       As the girls walked through the reception hall, they came across Mrs. Marina. Rebecca tried not to be nervous.
       ‘Girls, you both look beautiful tonight! Come, I have prepared a meal you never will forget!’ She led them into the dining room and grabbed Rebecca by the arm stalling her while letting Cassandra walk ahead of her to their table. She looked at her with affection.
       ‘Welcome to the family my dear, and congratulations! My grandson has made the best choice. You both have my blessing. Now go, surprise the others!’
      Cassandra was at the table already and turned to Rebecca.
       ‘Wow, a candle lit dinner. It must be some festive occasion or else they don’t want us to notice what we will be eating!’ She laughed at her own remark. ‘No but really, why candlelight? Do you think Sarah and Sam have their anniversary and we have forgotten it?’
       ‘I don’t think so, love. Let’s just sit down and enjoy ourselves. I’m sure we will know soon enough’ Rebecca answered.
       The table had been arranged at Gregor’s orders. It was very elegantly embellished with beautiful wild flowers fixed into a center piece, two table chandeliers that held lovely cream candles and in the corner of the room there was an old gramophone that surprisingly played an old seventy eight album of a soft classic masterpiece.
       The girls sat down and noticed that there were name tags on the table. Sam was placed next to Gregor then Sarah and Cassandra then Rebecca who closed the circle sitting next to Gregor.  Cassandra was inquiring about everything silently but she just had to ask Rebecca.
       ‘Do you think anyone knows what the formalities are all about?’
       Sarah walked up to the table before an answer was attempted.
       ‘Well, look at this! I’m not dressed for something this formal! Rebecca you look great! Not to mention the table settings. What is the occasion?’ she asked.
       ‘We don’t know but I think that our guest of honor likes his dinners a little more formal than we do’ answered Cassandra.