Prompt 25, Tea
Cucumber and salmon paste sandwiches. Jam tarts. Warm scones. Pats of butter, molded into tiny daisies. Thin, crisp biscuits. The small pitcher of cream. The sugar bowl, filled with lumps. The delicate china cups and saucers. Pink linen napkins, sugar tongs, silverware... and of course, the brewing pot of hot tea. Earl Grey blend, the best that money could buy. All her favorites. All her daily pleasures.
"It's ready, Parker," Lil says, slipping a pink rose into a tall, slim vase.
Parker nods, then pushes the cart carefully to the drawing room. Opening the door, he announces, "Your tea, milady."