Chapter 27 - Evening among friends (1/2)
At the sight of the dining room, Lily thought of the dining room in her grandparents' house. The tastes obviously resembled each other. A sumptuous crystal chandelier above the dark mahogany table.
A cool landscape painting in shades of gray and blue adorns the ice-blue wall, to the left and right of the painting hang two mirrors that are reminiscent of silver suns.
The table is already set and looks just breathtaking. Everything is coordinated to the smallest detail.
Only the huge crystal vase with the pink peony blossoms stands out from the rather cool color concept. Nevertheless, matching the rather creamy colors in the room.
”Please, sit down.” Loulou assigned Lily one of the beige upholstered chairs beside which a butler waited.
”Does Adrien need pillows to sit?” She asks curiously.
”No, that's alright. He usually sits on my lap. ”
”Isn't it uncomfortable for you? There are plenty of pillows in this house, so he can sit down comfortably. For the next time I just ask Phips to get a baby chair.”
She looked at Lily and then sighs. ”My brother can be a real idiot sometimes. He could have told me a little earlier. Then we would have the right chair for Adrien. I'm so sorry.” Loulou smiled politely, but Lily could see the curiosity in her eyes sparkle as well. She felt unwell. Loulou would ask some questions tonight and Lily would have to shake a pair of lies from her sleeves to keep Alexandre's house of cards alive. Couldn't he have warned her?
Restless, she bit her lip. She did not want to lie. Loulou and her fiancé seemed so nice. She did not want to lie to her anymore.
”I have to apologize to you sooner. That was more of a spontaneous action. You know how children could be.” She stroked quietly over Adrien's soft hair. The little one was very calm in her arms. That's how it was always when he met strangers. He made no pips and just clung to Lily, burying his head in the crook her neck. ”Besides, I do not mind. Adrien is more of a shy child. He would not want to sit in a chair, ” Lily explained meekly.
”I would love to get to know him better. You both! Could I visit you in the next few days.” Her voice was full of curiosity.
Lily did not know how to answer.
But at that moment, the two men returned to the dining room. ”Of course, you are always welcome.” Alexandre replied with a deceptive friendliness.
Alexandre adjusted the chair for Lily before sitting down next to her. ”Is everything okay?” He asks softly. She nodded. ”A few prior warning would have been nice.”
”Spontaneous Change of Mind.” The corners of his mouth twisted into a cheeky grin.