The ambiance had vintage touches. Mixed with some old-fashioned style lanterns. But the lanterns added to a touch of nostalgia to the overall decor and the vibe of the reception. The present colors of soft greens and warm browns, adds beauty to the soothing and inviting ambiance.
“The soft and warm lighting, the twinkling fairy lights. It’s like the only thing mixing is pixie dust.” It was Hickary who was dipping the lady fingers on the cream soup of mushroom. 
Cassidy was doing her eye roll while Samantha smiled at her. The guys were silent, tending to the cuisines present instead of doing some talking. 
“You’re right. I like the designs and the style so far. The Gathering Co. And the Shootout Society did their job well that they managed to come up with these amazing outcome.” Samantha replied. 
Hickary stared at her and manage to gave her a wink before she nodded her head in acknowledgement to her words. 
Samantha appreciated the candle lit lanterns that brings simplicity and warmth to the place. 
“Sustainable and ecology can literally be paired together.” Gregory uttered, lowering his voice like a whisper. He leaned to say the words in her ear and Samantha moved, almost bumping with his cheek. The latter smiled because of the contact. 
Samantha only nudged him with her elbow because of his reaction. She was leaning her head closer towards her side. Gregory was all eyes at her waiting for whatever she will do. The atmosphere… I can say that it allows the couple to experience romance in all of its purest forms.” 
Samantha’s eyes moved and stared at the pair. “You see it right?” She asked him. 
Gregory’s eyes lingered for a moment. He then moved his eyes to stare at the couple. “Yes.” He uttered almost in a breathless manner when he answered her while staring deeply in his eyes. 
“Do you know what’s a tofumole?”
They pulled their eyes off each other and moved their heads upon hearing the question. Hickary was asking Cassidy the question and the other only responded with a sou expression on her face. Almost staring as if the person on the opposite side is doing something out of foolishness. Cassidy stared at Samantha with her eyes pleading, looking like she wanted her help. 
“That is a healthier version of the dip.” Hickary uttered, answering her own question. Her eyes went to stare at the small bowl. “All you need is tofu to cut then you can add the health benefits of the soy if you mixed it with it.” 
“How about the cheese tarts with cranberries? This taste good. Do you like them too?” Samantha bring the question out as she waited for Hickary to finish up, gulping the drink. 
“I love them and I love cream puffs to…” She replied at Samantha. 
“Because they never go out of style.” The two said in unison. 
Samantha and Hickary met gazes and the two laughed after they uttered the words. Cassidy then groaned before she pouted her lips while staring at them. She then clang the glass with the fork, getting their attention. 
“Hey, I am the best friend!” She exclaimed when she already had Hickary’s attention. The other one did roll her eyes at Cassidy before she was then mimicking her words. Cassidy glared at her cousin’s doing while Samantha can only smile. 
** 
 The violinist finally played her first song of the night. Samantha and Gregory were now at the center of the pavilion, mixing themselves with the guest who were also dancing with their own partners. Samantha was lightly swaying her body along with the sound with her arms around Gregory’s neck, resting the parts of her wrist to his shoulders… 
The night is still young and the guests’ had expressions of joy as they enjoyed the remaining hours for the celebration. Samantha was happy and she didn’t even feel like dancing with him with her floor leg nth, lightly graze to the ground below type of dress is hard. It’s smooth, and everything is on flow. 
She is dancing with him full of ease. 
“The dress looks good on you but I like you even more when you are in your fitting blue silk dress.” Gregory’s eyes never left. He was looking at her with the light in his eyes and Samantha never felt an uncomfortable feeling behind his stare that he gave her. The only thing she can feel upon staring at his eyes are happiness and contentment. 
“And I like you in your purple suit the most.” She uttered at him in a soft voice. 
Samantha recalled the image of him in her head, wearing the purple suit. And even thought purple seemed to be a color for the feminines, Gregory looked good in her eyes when she saw him in it. It was a lovely sight. And despite being a man, he was comfortable showing up in public having that color in his clothing. 
Samantha then conclude that Gregory is the kind, the one who is secure in his masculinity. And she loved that for him.  
“Do you like purple?” He suddenly asked her. 
She then nodded her head at him. “It’s a lovely color. And a symbol for royalty.” She answered. 
Gregory’s mouth moved, twitching. He was concealing the smile that is trying to come out of him. “Do you want to hear another secret of mine?” He asked her out of a sudden. 
Samantha moved her head for a bit. She was then smiling with an expression, looking like she could not almost believe she heard that from him. Samantha was shock. She was taken aback because he said it an immediate manner with certainty in him and his voice. 
But nonetheless, Samantha nodded her head at him again. She saw how he smirked and immediately pulled her by the waist, closer towards him. Her smile widened because of it and there were sparks in his eyes upon seeing her reaction. 
Gregory leaned towards her face before he moved to the side. He went to head closer to her ears sending shivers to Samantha. But she held into him as his hold went more firm on her skin. 
“Purple’s one of my favorite color.” He whispered. 
Samantha’s body rippled for a bit because of shivers that went down her spine. But she was brave enough to still look him in the eye despite of her sudden movement. She reached for his cheek, caressing it lightly. “And I think I will be loving that color more because of you.” Samantha replied.