Ambasadora (Book 1 of Ambasadora) by Miller Heidi Ruby

Author:Miller, Heidi Ruby [Miller, Heidi Ruby]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: Union City Publishing
Published: 2011-05-05T21:00:00+00:00

TWENTY-NINE

“I hope no one gets motion sick.” Sara looked at the floating tables. The slightly scooped hot pink and green platforms were reminiscent of giant water lilies, the pedestal table standing at the center like an azure stamen. Hundreds of real lily pads floated around them in the huge inset pool, their blooms matching those of the dining platforms. The air was awash in flowery notes.

“Welcome to the Aqua Biome, Ambasadora Mendoza,” said their male host. He wore white flowing pants cinched with the gala’s official dark green sash, but no shirt over his shapely torso. He led them to a gangplank. After a few tentative steps Sara realized there was no sway.

“Stabilizers. They’ll keep your table steady as well,” explained the host.

The ethereal silver glow radiating from deep in the dark pool rivaled the twilight of the blue domed ceiling.

“We have already reserved a seat for each of you at the Sovereign’s request.” He gestured to the leaf-shaped place settings. At the center burned three flame flowers. The flowers’ pale green glow didn’t travel far from the botanical source before fading into the blue twilight.

Sara’s name was engraved on a large, waxy leaf resting just above the metal plate. Immediately to her right was David. “Looks like we’re dining partners again,” she said.

“I knew you’d be pleased.” The host beamed.

“I’m sure she is.” Mari took her place on David’s other side, even though Soli’s name was written on the placeholder. The couple seemed to have worked out their issues after the vid fiasco, no doubt thanks to Sean’s intervention.

Sara recalled the way he had described her body, not just the words he used but the almost dreamy way he recollected every detail. She knew he hadn’t meant to imply they’d been intimate, but what he had done for her that night was as intimate as it got. Secretly, she didn’t mind the others thinking their time together had a more carnal bent, and she’d meant it when she said he was sexy. He was by far the sexiest man she had ever met, mainly because he didn’t try to be.

“What’s for dinner?” Geir asked.

“Probably plants,” Kenon said. “This is a gala celebrating foliage.”

“Just so it’s not Maznee,” David said.

“Maznee’s a spice made from ground up insects, not plants,” Mari said.

“I had no idea.” Soli pulled a face.

Geir played on her repulsion. “Now, are they still alive when they get squished?”

“Are what alive?” Sean asked. He spoke to Geir, but looked only at Sara.

“About time you showed up,” Geir said. “Some of us were worried. We’re talking about the process of making Maznee.”

“Exciting.” Sean took his seat across the table from Sara. Though he gave her a quick smile, he looked unsettled from his reunion with the blue-haired blonde.

“You should have asked your attractive friend to join us,” Kenon said. “Or do you like to keep your tumbles separate?”

Uncomfortable looks darted around the table. Sean knocked Kenon’s water glass over into his lap. Kenon stammered in indignation while Geir laughed. Their host appeared with extra cloth napkins, defusing the situation.

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