Chapter 82 - 82: Details For The Ball (1/2)

”Mary and Gina, how's the progress with the invites and the décor? It's already the 2nd of December, we only have 20 days left. We need to send the invites by next week to give enough time for everyone to prepare.” Joan asked, they need to discuss minute details about the ball as it is quickly approaching.

”We're already done with the invites. Now regarding the décor, we decided to go with the midnight blue theme this year. The reason is that it will provide better contrast with the dresses which usually consists of red, white, and green.” Gina reported, then Mary enthusiastically interjected.

”We already purchased the materials to be used for decoration. On the day of the ball, the venue, which will be at the assembly hall, will feature jewel-toned pieces with a focus on sparkly golds and deep royal blues. We will dim the lights and turn on the blue and white Christmas lights once the first dance begins. WAHHHH I can already imagine how beautiful it would be!!!”

The boys winced with Mary's excited loud voice.

”Thank you for that. Leonard and Serena, how's the program?” Joan continued.

”We already assigned people for the receiving area and already hired the master of ceremonies for the requisite announcements. By 8 in the evening, we expect that everyone would be inside, the school dignitaries will give some messages as it is also our school's founding anniversary. After that, we can proceed with the first dance.” Leonard reported.

”How about the dance card for the ladies?” Joan asked.

”We left that with Diether and Douglas as they were the ones to hire the band.” Leonard said. Honestly, he hated balls. Thankfully, his sister did not ask him a lot and let him work on his own. She wanted to take lead on arranging the dances, but he dissuaded her by saying that that responsibility falls on Diether and Douglas.

Serena looked at Leonard with furrowed brows. As she thought, he tricked her! Anyway, she did not really have a lot of time to arrange for a band for she was busy practicing with Charlton. The Maestro's event is only 2 weeks away.

On the other hand, the other girls looked the Diether. If he messes that up, they will grill him. ”So? How is it now? How many songs are they playing? Ughhhh just tell us the song arrangement and we will prepare the dance card.” Gina who can't stop herself said.

”Yes, we will prepare the dance card, I would hate it if it were not to match with the theme of the ball!” Mary added.

Diether afraid of the girls nodded his head in agreement, ”alright, you guys prepare it! Ugh…” then he glared at Leonard who tricked him by passing the hot potato towards him.

Leonard pretended not to see by arranging the papers in front of him.

”I'll also introduce you to the band, so you guys talk to them instead.” Diether added for good measure. Might as well pass the responsibility to them.

”Anyway, how about the tables, chairs and other necessary items?” Joan asked.

”everything has been arranged for.” Douglas this time said.

”Alright. Now, how about the food? Artemis?”

”ah, we already have arrangements for the separate refreshment room. We have hired Laduree to be our caterer, they will make available tea and coffee, biscuits, cakes, sandwiches, macaroons, and the likes. Only by midnight will champagne and wine be added, that is to ensure that no one would be drunk before then.” Artemis stated.

”Alright. Seems like everything is good.” Joan said as she nodded for Geoffrey to take over.

”Now we're done with details about the ball, let's talk about how everyone is doing at the orphanage. It has come to my attention that the children are quite diverse. Can everyone share their experience with the ones they're handling? I also wish to ask the seniors to tell us about their plans for the older children.”

”From our end, the older children seem to be interested in learning practical skills like blacksmithing, tailoring, cooking and the likes. Thus, we decided to focus on that. Tomorrow, we will be bringing with us a seamstress, a baker, and a blacksmith. They will be there to talk about their occupation and how the children may follow their footstep in the future. As of now, that's the plan.” Artemis explained.

”That sounds good.” Geoffrey said.

”On my end, the children seem to be interested in learning. They are a curious bunch.” Leonard reported.

”We are handling children from ages 4-7, so they're just rowdy. We only play games when we're there.” Mary said.

Geoffrey nodded his head. Anyway, the younger children will be easier to handle in the future, their focus were on the older ones.

”I think that the step taken by the seniors is good. So, I have nothing to say nor add. Regarding the fund raising, we can move that after the ball as our hands are quite full.”

Everyone nodded their head in agreement.

”Now, we're through with our agenda for today, are there any other concern?”

Serena raised her hand.

Geoffrey looked at her in askance.