Chapter 233 Celebration (1/2)

It was chaos.

Well, structured chaos.

The whole Smith Mansion was lighted up and filled with the 'go away' party that Delilah had arranged for. Everyone was invited, from the cast to the crew members who worked tirelessly behind the scenes.

The house was big enough to accommodate everyone, and Delilah had pulled out all the stops for this one. She was just so happy at all the praises Chad put on Kyle for his acting so she wanted to show her gratitude for the opportunity given to Kyle.

The huge ballroom was used for this occasion, but unlike the previous times it was used, the whole place was decorated informally. Well, less formal than normal.

The ballroom was rectangular in size and was large enough to be able to have 300 people in it. The ballroom was actually connected to two other rooms, whereby the size of the ballroom could be increased or decreased by simply opening the connecting walls of the two rooms.

For the purpose of this end-party celebration, the two rooms were fully utilised as well.

The main ballroom and one connecting room were used primarily for the dinner.

The theme was light and airy, with peach and white decorations strewn around. The tablecloth was peach with a small peach and white bouquet of roses as its centerpiece. The chairs were peach and white in combination.

At the head of the ballroom, and located exactly in the middle, was the main table. It was a long table that faced the entire ballroom. It was actually placed on a slightly elevated stage so everyone could see them even though they were quite far away.

At this main table were the main cast and director, screenwriters and the Smiths who were the hosts. Kyle was not among them, refusing vehemently to join that table as he'd rather be with his friends.

Unfortunately, Keanu couldn't insist either and he was quite jealous of Kyle able to be laughing and playing around with his friends at the other table.

There was live music but it wasn't a quartet dressed in formal gowns and suit playing classical music. Instead, it was a band that played more recent hits.

The band was actually located in the second room and the music that they played was heard via the speakers that were located throughout the area they were eating at. After dinner, everyone could go to that second room to mingle and dance.

To compromise, there was no rock or metal music though. Nice, soothing 'dinner' music was being played at the moment. The volume of the music was just nice. Loud enough to be heard and entertain the guests yet not too loud that the guests would have to shout to be heard.

The layout was quite open.

Directly in front of the main table, were several round tables that had the casts. One of those tables was where Kyle was, with the Elite Five - and Betty.

The rest of the tables in the ballroom were long buffet-type tables. These were 'free seating - the other casts and crew members were free to choose where they wanted to sit. It was only the main table and the round tables that had designated spots.

Every table had the necessary waiters and waitresses to serve them their meals.

Kyle couldn't help but think that the layout was quite like a wedding reception, and he said so.

”Maybe Mum is getting into practice for your big day, brother?” Kay teased, laughing at him.

”Ha ha,” Kyle replied, ”You think? With this peach and white theme? It's more likely yours. It's so ... you.”

Kay rolled her eyes, saying, ”It's not the colour scheme that is important, dear brother. It's the layout. This appears rather grand, fit for the Smith Heir.”

”Oh please,” Kyle scoffed, ”You're the Smith Princess. You think your treatment would be any less?”

A flicker of something flashed across her eyes and Kyle caught that.

Kyle knew very well why she was feeling that way.

Despite the fact that their parents never did show any favoritism, it could not be denied that the Smiths were a bit old fashioned in certain things. The male was favoured for the more 'important' roles.

Though the Smith women could work, it was generally frowned upon and was encouraged (quite firmly) to run the house. Though it was true that running the Smith House wasn't easy, it was just the concept that grated at Kay at times.

Kay smiled at Kyle, knowing he knew and both of them chose to be silent about it.

For now.

In the meantime, Betty was looking at the silverware on the table, feeling nervous.

There were so many forks and spoons! And a knife. Which one is she supposed to use?

Right in the middle was a rather big size plate. On the plate was a bowl. On her right, there were two types of knives and a spoon that was of a weird shape. On the left were three types of forks, each of a different size!

A napkin was rolled up with a napkin ring and lay on the table as well.

Slightly above and on the left, was a smaller plate and a flat looking knife on it. Right above the plate in front of her, was yet another spoon that was placed horizontally.

At least there was only one glass, unlike the main table that looked like it had several types of glasses!

Betty felt like crying. What was this?!