"Welcome! Welcome! Please! Right this way."

In the outskirts of Main Street USA, an purple Victorian-style Manor sat on a hill at one end of the street. It was built in the same style as the rest of the houses and shops on Main Street, but this house is more spacious than most others residents' homes. Of course, it was no surprise that the Manor earned the nickname, "The Purple Manor". The Manor's feature many Queen Anne details, such as the turreted roofline, gables with tall white roofs, and fancy window shutters decorated by scrollwork. There's a porch that wraps around the front side and left side of the house, as well as a balcony above the second floor windows and doors. In addition to the house, a tower stands on the right side of the building. The exterior walls are covered in aluminum siding and painted in lavender and white trim.

The front of the Purple Manor consists of the concrete circular driveway with a small one tiered renaissance fountain landscaping in the center surrounded by pastel hydrangeas. So many different Florida trees such as palm, cypress and oaks are all growing together to create an inviting entrance.

The guests started arriving and making their way to the left side of the Manor through white rectangle wooden garden arbor cover in bright, fresh, and vibrant summer color featuring lush delphinium, striking lisianthus, stunning roses, and starry asters. Once they enter the backyard, they can overlook a manicured two courtyard garden in which the second ground has shapely cypress trees and linear boxwood hedges form an evergreen layer over aged brick paths and Georgia marble coping with an white fences gate that lead them to the path of the lake. The main ground has a very flat grass landscape with an white victorian style rectangle gazebo with overview of the garden beneath and the river path.

Of course, the tea party wouldn't be a tea party with all of the guest tables surrounded by five golden chiavari chairs covered in white table cloths. On the table sits a flower that matches the garden arbor in a teacup and saucer plate with a Victorian flower pattern.

There are various empty teapots and teas and plates, trays of sandwiches, scones and cookies. The sweet garland of wisteria flowers hanging from above filled the air.

The hostess of this event greeted her guests with a smile on her face as she stood beside in the entrance way. Her ensemble is plain lavender wool. Bodice-jacket, trimmed on the shoulders by a gathered ruffle and open on a long tie in embroidered tulle and falling on a draped belt in indigo purple satin; flat sleeves, draped collar with ruffle above; flat pleated skirt behind, with small tumble in embroidered tulle at the top. Boater hat in matching satin, covered with cones of silk muslin and a large satin bow, above which rises an ostrich feather in aigrette. Her afro hair was gone in an updo bun with a fizzy bang in the front.

"Welcome!" She said to one of her guests, "I am so glad you could make it today. I hope you enjoy this splendid party."

Her guests thank her before moving away to let another one greet her. Vicky's eyes lifted up when she saw two guests she had seen before.

A young man wore this sage green gown made in taffeta featuring a scoop neckline with pastel pink flowers and green leaves embroidery around the edge and a pink velvet belt, pleated bodice, short puff sleeves and a zip-up back. The A-line silhouette and tea-length gathered skirt ensure a regal presence. Adorned with embellished tiny beads and crystal pink flowers and the same floral embroidery around the hem, the gown is completed by a decorative velvet pink belt.

He donned his hair into a half up half down style with a long side swept with a swirl pin end in the front and loose curls in the back with some curls sat on both sides of his shoulder. He kept his makeup more soft and natural but he did have a slightly darker color brown on his eyelids. A pair of mesh gloves with two layers of ruffle at the hem and a pink shawl which wrap around his arm feature the same embroidered on the hem. Pair of pink pumps and his signature black square frame glasses sat on his nose.

"Silver! I'm glad you could make it." She said with joy. "My! What an beautiful looks you are wearing!"

Silver smiled and bowed his head in respect. "Thank you Vicky, and thank you for inviting us today. Your new look is just as lovely as always."

She giggled. "Thank you." Her eyes soon landed on the handsome young man next to him. "My, my, my!"

The handsome redhead put on this blue mint sport coat that featured his two button closure and a notched lapel style. The sleeves of the coat have a three cuff button at each end of the hem. His white dress shirt was tucked in neatly at the top and bottom of his trousers and a cream color vest with floral print design and three buttons. His trousers are black that's held up with a light brown leather belt with silver buckle, publish dress shoes and a leather watch wrap on his right wrist.

"And you have brought a good friend of yours!" She said with a big grin on her face.

Silver nodded his head. "Yes, I have. I'm sure you have met him before. This is Lord Anthony Draventon."

Vicky nodded her head back. "I know who he is. I met him at your birthday party. Pleasure to see you!" She asked, reaching her hand out to shake with Anthony.

Anthony shook her hand. "The pleasure is mine."

"And I have heard that you're a Prince protégé, is that correct?" Vicky inquired.

Anthony smiled. "That's correct. How did you know?"

Vicky laughed behind her open fan. "Words cannot express how much information goes around here in the Magical World." She chuckled. "The Prince really does pick the best ones. Good luck with your training. I hope things go well for you."

Lord Anthony smiled. "Thank you. It should be interesting."

As the tea party began, everyone relaxed and mingled with other guests. The group of orchestra were playing some music inside of the gazebo as guests sat around the tables and conversed with one another while others walked around the courtyard.

Silver and Anthony stroll around the garden passing by some guests along the way. It has been about three days since their first date and the two became a couple, but Anthony felt the need to keep their relationship a secret from the media. They didn't want to deal with any unwanted attention or hassle. Silver agreed with him because he also doesn't like dealing with those types of people either, especially the paparazzi and reporters. The thought of them being on camera and having their love life relationship exposed in public is not something they wanted to do.

But after that, things have been going smoothly between them, no problems at all. Even though they don't want to deal with the press and cameras, Silver realized that there will be times when they must deal with it once their secret relationship is revealed. Even once he has been put underneath the limelight of the media.

After all, Anthony's parents are the 7th Duke and Duchess Draventon and the Draventon family are quite well-known throughout the United Kingdom, the Draventon are very much like the UK version of the Kennedy Family or even the Kardashians. With their status and being the aristocrats of England, the Draventon family is extremely wealthy and influential and are considered as one of the most powerful families in Great Britain. The media and the British tabloids love to report anything, and if they got word of their relationship or found out, their story would be everywhere.

But as long as they keep it a secret, they are safe from the media.

For this to happen, the two have decided to act like being good friends with each other and both are not interested in each other in public. Being extremely careful and discreet, they try to avoid any type of romantic contact with each other or any romantic interest with each other. But when the two finally get a chance to meet up privately like at Silver's home, they can't help themselves and always find themselves being so romantic with each other.

Silver looked at the beautiful garden scenery as they moved around the yard. "It's amazing, isn't it?"

Anthony nodded his head. "Very."

"Vicky is a very talented gardener." Silver said with a smile. "She makes everything look so pretty with her flower power. Whenever Vicky would invite me for some afternoon lunch & tea at her Manor garden, we would sometimes eat outside in her garden underneath her gazebo and I just love how well done it is!"

Anthony smiled back. "It's like a fairy tale."

Silver laughed. "Yes! Exactly, a fairy tale." He responded. He glanced around the backyard again. "This is probably the prettiest place I have ever seen. Look at the view of the river. It's so peaceful and tranquil."

Anthony smiled and nodded his head.

And to Silver's surprise, there are two people standing next to each other by the tree with one having their back leaned against the tree. The couple is smiling and laughing at each other.

"Oh my god, it's them!" Silver blurted out.

Anthony turned his head and looked back. "Who?"

"LOGAN! DESTINY!" He called their names out.

It was indeed none other than Logan and Destiny, one of Silver's good friends. The whale woman then headed toward him and gasped happily before tapping on Logan's shoulder and pointing at him.

Destiny looks stunning in her periwinkle elegant lace-up pleated fishtail dress with a hint of lavender featuring layered sleeves with white lace on the top, wrap bodice with a pleated skirt and classic fishtail, made of soft and supple fabric for curve-hugging. A pair of white open toe ankle-strap heels with a gold charm bracelet with a whale shape dangling on her wrist.

Logan wore a moss green suit jacket with a slim fit, three button closure and a notch lapel, a white dress shirt featuring a regular collar with right side chest-pocket. He wore matching dress pants with a polished pair of brown dress shoes. A pair of dark green shades sitting between his dress shirt collar.

A big smile appeared on Silver's face when he saw them and ran up toward the two. "Hey guys! Great to see you! How are you today?" He asked.

Both of them gave him a warm welcome.

"Good! We're doing great too!" Destiny said with joy. "How have you been?"

Silver replied, "I've been alright, just busy with work. I'm glad you two could make it."

They nod their heads.

Destiny then looked at Anthony before she looked at Silver with a smirk and then to Anthony. "So this is your date huh?"

Silver chuckled nervously. "Um... yes. Yes it is."

"Ah-uh." Destiny said with a slight chuckle. "Well, I guess this means we'll be seeing more of you two together."

Logan chimes in. "Yeah! But try not to be too romantic with each other. I don't want Destiny to feel jealous or anything that what you two did was so romantic than what we did. Last time I tried to be so romantic to Destiny, we're trying to do the dirty dance dance move and I later ended up in the hospital with a broken leg and had to be on cast for about 8 weeks."

Destiny smirked. "Just don't be too affectionate with each other in front of us." She said, "You know what they say; The last thing we want is to feel jealous in your relationship." She said with a wink.

Anthony waved his hand. "Don't worry about it. We won't do any of that."

"But just remember, you promised not to tell anyone about us being together." Silver said.

Logan laughed. "I won't! Promise! You are my friend and I wouldn't want to ruin our friendship by telling anyone that you two are secretly dating."

Silver smiled back. "Thanks, Logan. And thank you for keeping my secret too. I appreciate it."

Soon, Vicky announces to her guests that it's time to sit down for tea. Everyone took their seats at the table with their name card on the plate. Silver and Anthony found their seat with Logan and Destiny joining them as well.

The orchestra began playing some classical music as the tea party began.

Servants and maids came around the table with trays of tea and snacks. The guests were served some scones and cookies.

"Wow, I never knew Vicky had such an exquisite tea set." Anthony commented. "Not even my paternal grandmother has a tea set like this."

Silver laughed. "Vicky is a huge fan of antiques so it's no surprise that she likes to go to antique stores to shop around and buy some old vintage stuff they have around. Especially the tea set, it's her favorite after all."

Logan nodded. "Yes, I can understand why. It's very nice and beautiful."

Destiny took a sip of her tea and smiled. "Hmmm! I like this flavor. It's very refreshing."

Silver smiled. "It's called Peony. It's one of Vicky's favorite kinds of tea flavor."

Logan took a bite of his scone and smiled. "Oh wow! This is delicious! What is this called?"

"It's called raspberry jam and butter cream." Destiny answered while she looked at the card on the second plate of the tray. "Oooh, this one is called strawberry shortcake."

Logan took another bite. "Oh my gosh this tastes so good! This is delicious! Hey Destiny! Remind me to take some of these home with us before we leave!"

The three of them laughed at Logan's comment.

"No problem!" The whale said to her boyfriend. "Although, we could just ask Vicky if we could take some with us."

The four of them were enjoying their tea party and conversation with one another. Everyone seemed to be having a good time and it was obvious that all of them were enjoying the party. Vicky smiled and was pleased when she went around the table before asking each of her guests if they were enjoying themselves.

She nodded her head to each of them , "Wonderful. Well, I hope you all enjoy the rest of the evening…. Ah! Miss Liquorice! How are you today!"

The orchestra started playing a song that was slow and romantic. Silver and Anthony listened to the music while they sip their tea and enjoy the party. Silver could see the familiar faces of Vicky's guests, of course most of the faces happen to be some of the contestants from the Hero Humble tournament like Sunny, Alymra, Roman, Ben, and so many others he could see.

However, if he recalled, most of his friends participated the tournament but didn't show up which they have their reason: Adam and Melanie went away for their one week travel to the Caribbean to find the sunken ship somewhere in an cave, Rachel and Poe along with Lena and Jameson went on family holiday to New York City, and Toren, along with his Jaquin family, went to the Kingdom of Avalor to celebrate the Carnival.

Most of the guests started to get up from their seats and walking around and getting acquainted with other guests they noticed and chatting with them. Logan and Destiny even got up and headed over to the buffet table for them to grab food to eat.

Anthony glanced at Silver. "Looks like everyone is having a good time."

Silver smiled. "Yes, they are. Vicky is a very good hostess and knows how to throw an excellent party."

The two continued to talk and laugh with one another while they enjoyed their tea and snacks. Vicky soon walks over to their table. "I see you two are having a great time." She smiled.

Anthony nodded. "Yes, we are."

Vicky nodded. "That's good to hear. Now then, would you boys care to join me for a stroll around the lake outside of my home? I would like to speak with you two in private."

Silver and Anthony looked at each other with blank stare and nodded.

The two followed Vicky as they walked around the home. It was a very large park with several gardens and flowerbeds surrounding it with a pathway that led to other residents' homes in the area. Vicky led the way and the three of them walked around the park. There are some people walking around and enjoying the scenery as well.

"This is a very impressive park." Anthony said.

Vicky nodded. "Yes it is! Every late afternoon, I would alway take a walk around the lake and admire the scenery."

As they continued to stroll, Vicky spoke to them with a serious expression. "Now then, Anthony, I heard that you have been having a secret relationship with my boyfriend's cousin, Silver, yes?"

Anthony gulped. "Yes, Miss."

Vicky hummed, "I see. Well, Anthony, do you love Silver?"

Anthony paused. "Of course, I do. Very much so."

Vicky smiled. "But do tell me why exactly? There must be a reason as to why you are dating him. Why is that?"

Anthony thought for a moment before he replied. "Well, it's because I've always admired Silver's gentleness and his character. He's a wonderful person and I wanted to spend time with him."

"But why him out of all of the others you know? What's something that Silver has that they don't?" She asked. "Surely you have some good reason to choose him over them?"

Anthony frowned. "Yes, I have. But I don't think I should say it here."

Vicky giggled. "You don't need to hide it from me. I know you love him very much. Silver is very much like a dear little brother to me and I do hate to see him unhappy. So I will accept whatever answer you give me."

Anthony sighed. "Silver is very intelligent. He is very smart, funny and witty. I have been told many wonderful things about him from anyone he has known. But the one thing I like the most about him is that he is very kind and considerate."

But Vicky isn't convinced yet. "Well, that's very sweet of you to say. But what else? Tell me, Anthony. What else is there?"

Silver looks at Anthony and Anthony looks at him with a lovely smile before placing a kiss on his knuckle. "If you wish to know Vicky, I am happy to tell you my answer."

Vicky smiled at him. "Very well, I will allow you to tell me. Go ahead."

Anthony looked at Silver and Silver nodded.

He then spoke. "Silver is a very gentle and caring person. Everyone told me that he is very friendly and kind. He is also very sincere and he treats everyone equally. No matter how good or evil they are, he treats everyone with respect and kindness he believes they deserve. He is very respectful of other people's feelings and wishes. He does not judge people based on their appearance or status. He knows that everyone has a different background and they come from different walks of life. However, he doesn't let that hold him back from making friends with them. His heart is very much, as everyone says, pure like a princess."

Silver looked at him in an astonished expression. "Anthony…"

But Anthony wasn't done with his answer. "To meet a beautiful creature is one thing, but to meet your best friend in the most beautiful of creatures is something entirely apart."

Vicky clapped her hands. "Well done, Anthony. That was a very good answer. You have passed my test."

Silver and Anthony both looked at Vicky in shock. "Your test?" They both exclaimed.

Vicky laughed. "Why yes!" She said before looking at Silver. "I wanted to know if Anthony really loved you. As Anthony has passed my secret test to him, he officially has my blessing to court you. I approve of him."

Silver and Anthony were stunned. Not sure what to say. Soon a smile slowly formed on each other's faces. Silver ran up to Vicky and hugged her. "Oh Vicky! Thank you so much!"

"But!" Vicky stares deathly at the redhead. "Do remember this, if you ever break my poor Silver's heart. I will make you pay dearly for it!" She said sternly.

Anthony bowed down on knee, placing his hand over his heart and lowering his head. "I, Lord Anthony Draventon, swear on my honor and my family name that I will never hurt, ever dream of hurting Silver. I promise to always be honest with him and treat him with respect." His head rose up where his coneflower's blue eyes met Silver's brown eyes. "And of course…. with love."

Silver and Anthony smiled at one another.

Vicky claps her hand together. "Good. Now, you two enjoy yourself here and I shall return to my guests." She turned and left.

Silver and Anthony were left alone to enjoy the moment together. Silver looked at Anthony and smiled. "I have to admit, that was very romantic of you to said it."

Anthony smiled. "I'm glad you liked it."

Silver nodded. "Yes, I did. But… I have to ask you something. Is everything you have said to Vicky true?"

Anthony smiled. "Of course I do."

Silver smiled. "You do? I mean, I know you said you do, but I still want to hear it from you."

Anthony nodded. "Yes, I do. Very much so. From the moment we laid eyes on each other at my family's Masquerade ball, I felt something very strong between us. I've been trying to fight it, but it's just too hard to resist you. I admire you for who you are and for the way you are. I respect you for everything you are and I love you for every single part of you."

Silver blushed. "Well, I do too. I love you, Anthony."

Anthony brought hand up to Silver's cheek. "I love you too, Silver."

His hand brushed against the side of Silver's face and Silver closed his eyes. The two of them stayed like that for a long while, enjoying the moment. A soft breeze blew through the garden and Silver and Anthony could hear the sound of laughter and the chirping of birds.

A short while later, the two of them were sitting by the garden bench, enjoying the warmth of the sun. They had their heads resting upon each other and they were gazing at the sparkling lake. Anthony wraps his arm around and Silver's head is resting on his shoulder and Anthony's head is resting on top of Silver's head as they stare at the view where they can see a Manor and the party.

"Wow," Silver whispers. "This is amazing."

Anthony whispers back. "Yes, it is."

They continue to sit there, basking in the warm sunlight and the peace and serenity of the world around them. The two of them sat and enjoyed the quiet and peaceful atmosphere, seeing the beauty around them. Ducks paddled around the water and a couple of swans glided over the surface. Boats rowed across the calm waters.

Silver and Anthony continued to gaze around as the two of them enjoyed the moment.

"I love you," Silver whispered.

Anthony's lips touched Silver's forehead. "I love you, my love."

The two of them continued to look at each other and enjoy the moment.

But what they didn't know…

"Ah-uh! Got it!"

… was that someone had secretly taken a picture of them without their knowledge.

"Better send this to the company! This is going to be the hottest news in the world!"

Vicky is such a sweetheart! She's a very good friend to Silver and also cares about Silver very much since she views him as her own brother. Now that Vicky gave Anthony her blessing, he now has permission to court Silver. And as Vicky said, if Anthony breaks Silver's heart, she will make him pay dearly for it. But of course, Silver's cousin Dorado won't be so pleased to hear that his cousin is in a relationship, but he will have to deal with it no matter how overprotective he can be toward Silver and no matter how much Silver loves him.

But oh dear, it seems like someone found out about their secret relationship, looks like their secret relationship won't be secret anymore once it's exposed in the media. Hopefully, their relationship wouldn't get ruined because of the media and they would be able to carry on with their life, that is, if the two of them can stand the pressure of being tabloid fodder. We all know how intrusive and noisy the media can be, especially when it comes to celebrities and the ones that are famous in society.

Next Chapter: After the secret of their relationship is exposed to the media, Silver finds himself becoming a target for paparazzi and is stalked wherever he goes.