79 Something Old (1/2)

Ria opened the exquisite golden box first, it was two layered. The first layer was divided into 5 parts as they had first quality dried Raisins, Pistachios, Almonds, Cashews and Walnuts. The second layer had swiss chocolate truffle with dried berries powder over it.

Ria's eyes glittered as she put one of those truffle in her mouth. Her eyes became crescent as she enjoyed the taste. Lucy being a glutton extended her hand towards the cashews as her hand got hit by Ria and then she gave her glare.

”Children! Shall we explore the remaining gifts and get on with the make over?”, Reyan sounded hurried as she glanced at her watch. Ria rolled her eyes as she opened the small box which was tied with a silver gauze. When she opened it there was a beautiful bracelet made of black gold into which Rubies were embedded in the shape of roses.

Ria's eyes widened on seeing it. ”It's so beautiful!!!”, Ashley said as she ran her fingers over it. ”So what did you guys get?”, Ashley asked looking at the remaining girls. That feel that Ria had was put to a stop as she turned back and looked at others. She looked at them with a raised eyebrow demanding an answer.

”Oh! Don't be jealous, ours is not even from the same Collection. Yours is exquisite and definitely cost a lot more”, Ren playfully said as she was met with Ria's eyes. While Ria smiled a bit and said gesturing Ashley, ”You guys haven't answered her question”.

Melody said, ”I got a Hair Clip with music symbol which I will be wearing for your Reception”. Ren said, ”I got a watch..., the latest model ofcourse”. Reyan voice was heard as she said, ”I got a box of Bangles”. Ria squinted her eyes as she looked at Lucy who acted like she was not here.

”What did you get?”, Ria asked. Lucy cleared her throat and said, ”I got Anklets”. She nodded her head in return and looked at Ashley. She said, ”I got a pendant, which is given to my daughter”.

Ria looked around and said sarcastically, ”So... you guys.... are still on my team?” Ren tilted her head said, ”Not like that Ria. Every single one who received the invitation got gifts. Maybe we got some more privileges as we are close to the bride.

But still, he did this to please you. And you know it”. She didn't reply anthing and turned around to look through the remaining box.

But her lips had a curve on the end. When shetook the lid to close the small box there was his cursive bold handwriting which stated, ”Something New”. Her lips broke into a visible smile as she caressed it. She took the big velvet jewelry box and lifted the lid.

She caught her breath unconsciously, so did everyone.

There was a black metal necklace with big Rubies carved into roses and emeralds carvedinto leaves. It looked like it was growing inside the box with vines made of black metal, each and every bit is an antique. A matching pair of earrings resided in the centre. This jewel reminded her of her reception dress that she designed.