A murder in Witseenburgh

The carriage pulled up at tbe castle. It is grand with towering gray walls. It is sorrunded by a miniature lake with a bridge crossing over it. The forest makes the whole scene seem unreal. Elandrea mounts off the carriage followed br Mark. She is wearing a grey overcoat that exposes the blue dress she is wearing. Her heels make her a almost the height as Mark. Mark follows her bearing his journalistic paraphernalia. The duo walk uo the flight of stairs towards the door guarded by two guards brandishing swords and cladded in their uniform. As soon as they enter they are overcome by the majesty of the interior of the castle. "This entrance is bigger than my apartment. "Elandrea remarks Servants were milling around briskly yet so elagantly. The walls were adorned with paintings and edged back cupboards on which expensive-looking vases were placed. A lady approaches them going down the flight of stairs that splits into two at the top and intersects a hallway that curves round the entrance hall. She is smartly dressed though simple. She has an aura of self- importance about her. "Greetings. So lovely you could join us we have been expecting you. I hope the trip was too exhausting. It can really drain you. " Her voice was upbeat and cold at the same time same voice you would expect from a waitress at a coffee shop when you ask for more ice cubes. "Thank you so much for the honour. Its a priviledge really. "Elandrea replies, "I 'm Elandrea and this is my partner Mark. " "Good were having a bridal shower today. If you are going to cover the coronation you have to be fully acquainted with the royal family. Jane! "A slim maiden rushes towards us. "My lady" "You will be incharge of tending to our guests. Suspend whatever you are doing and show them to their room. At 5p.m escort them to the hall for the party. " "Yes my lady" "Chap! " "Uhm. Yes right this way. "she says showing the way with her hand. We walk wirh her down the hallway with chandeliers looming over it. "This will be your room Mr. and Mrs. Thadeos" Elandrea scowls."You are mistaken. We are not married. just patners" She gives Mark a slight nulge as trying to make him speak up. "Uhm yeah. You've got the wrong idea.Are there any rooms available. " "I'm sorry. All the guest rooms are occupied. " Elanrea nods expressing her dissapointment as well as acceptance. Jane walks out. "I'll take the bed. You take the couch. "