The day dawned bright and fresh, Dora woke up early. She let marmee have her way today, pruning and preening her until, her skin shone. She had slipped into a pastel colored chiffon outfit, with a floral print inlaid. Marmee had few strands of her hair pulled back on top and decorated with lilies, the rest of her hair cascaded down her back, in lovely curls. Marmee placed one last lily on her hair and stepped back to admire her reflection in the golden encrusted mirror. Dora gave her a warm smile.
“Miss Dora, you look heavenly.” Marmee gave her a kiss on her head
fondly. After she was dressed up and ready, Dora went down to her grandfather’s
study. Her grandfather’s raspy voice answered her knock. He was busy pouring
over some papers, but looked up when she approached his table. She took her
seat opposite him, the place she always took from childhood.
“Dora, my child, ready for your induction.” Dora nodded.
“These are new beginning, not only for you but for the Kashinovs.
Break and you, I know have been burdened with expectations. But I am sure you
will shine through.”
“Of course grandpa.”
“We have friends in the academia, we can rely on. But I expect you
to give your best.”
Dora smiled and nodded. Of course, she knew what her role was. The
future of Kashinovs rested on their shoulders, she could never fail, and she
will not allow herself to fail.
After breakfast Rueben turned up with a note from Hades, he had to
leave early due to an urgency, so Dora was on her own. It was the induction and
she would have liked to start the day with Hades, but oh well, looks like she
is on her own.
