#event023.

the familiarity of the laugh resonates above the lively chatter that filled the room, and has her head turning in a spur of déjà vu. he’s preoccupied, entertaining a couple of nobles, which spares her a moment to recover from shock and prepare a witty remark. so, of course, when his company steps away, and he turns in her direction, her lips press into a thin line, speechless. why should she be the bigger person in that instant ? instead, she offers the glass meant for gaia, a daring brow raising ever so slightly. ( @hectorhq​ )

“ did you get to have your couples photoshoot today or is he still yet to learn basic etiquette ? ” he offers her a flute and a well-meaning smile. “ you look nice. ” ( @lenakatarine​ )

KSENIYA ROMANOVA attends the coronation ceremony of hrm ayo zulu in ZUHAIR MURAD SS20. 

ARMANI VAN ORANJE-NASSAU attends the coronation ceremony of hrm ayo zulu in ELIE SAAB SS20. 

pathetically, she’d clung to alessandro until she could will herself to steady her breath and plaster a radiant smile. beyond the official statement, she should be the bearer of good news. perhaps she should be branching away from her sphere of comfort, but she allows herself the pleasure of baby steps. gio made things easy. “ so, does mystery girl like a man in uniform ? you clean up nicely. ” ( @giorxcci​ )

“ did you finally decide to hire a stylist ? ” it’s been a while since she’s willed herself to approach the italian princess. “ this look isn’t half bad. ” ( @lucianabxlla​ )

“ nylane ! ” armani chirps, approaching her with an eager gait. “ did you really have to ruin my brother’s life all over again ? i am in awe. his majesty has a whole dead animal weighing above his shoulders, all for nothing, when everyone’s looking at you. ” ( @nylvne​ )

“ this should be interesting, ” a distracted gaze is held on a foolish duchess, too many drinks in her system and too many inches on her stilettos. “ she’ll be stumbling in three... two... oop, ” as if on queue, the brunette loses the skewed battle against the tiny points of her heels. only then does she glance at her company — her luck would have it be dianna’s sister. ignorance is bliss, in situations like these. “ waste of a nice dress in my opinion. ” ( @imperialsabrina​ )