#Chapter 18 Scarlet's provocation

Fiona I went to the East Garden and arrived at two on the dot. This was my first time seeing it, which was breathtaking. The day's heat felt nice. Unfortunately, the palace was cold. The garden had tall hedges that caused the garden to seem private and isolated. The grass was well manicured, with stone paths that led to majestic fountains in the four corners depicting wolves fighting against each other. In the center was a fountain of a woman I have never seen. She was lovely, with hair to her waist wrapped in a flowing dress. She reached for something in the distance. The woman looked sad somehow and my heart ached for her. There were tables elegantly placed throughout, littered with teacups, cakes, and pastries. The scent of sugar rode the air. I descended the steps unsure of how this afternoon was going to go. I saw a few others from etiquette class and gave a polite nod. I wore a short blue cotton summer dress that matched my eyes. My lower abdominal was starting to bu