Royal Tea by Debbie Dadey

Author:Debbie Dadey
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Aladdin

“How do you know that?” Kiki asked.

Pearl rolled her eyes. “I read!”

Shelly didn’t know where in the ocean Pearl had read that, but she was grateful as Pearl put fancy seaweed napkins, a centerpiece of beach morning glories, and some delicious-looking food on the table. Oysters in moon jellyfish mucus, feathery pulse coral cookies, and honeycomb worm scones were stacked on gleaming golden plates.

“Thanks, but we already have food,” Echo said.

Pearl sniffed at the hagfish jelly sandwiches. “A little extra food couldn’t hurt. Here’s some coconut milk to have with your tea. I could have brought more if you’d told me about this yesterday.”

“This is really nice of you, Pearl,” Shelly admitted.

Pearl winked. “I know how to handle these royals. After all, I’ve read every issue of MerStyle magazine for the last two years.”

When they were finished, Shelly couldn’t believe how wonderful the apartment looked. Every corner sparkled, and the kitchen table was overflowing with fresh flowers and delicious-looking snacks.

“I was so nervous earlier,” she told the mergirls. “But thanks to you, I’m feeling better.”

Pearl nodded. “Now, here’s what you do. Never touch the queen. Make sure you call her Your Majesty. Don’t sit or eat until she does. Put your napkin in your lap. And be sure to curtsy when you first meet her.”

Shelly’s head was spinning with all of Pearl’s instructions. She was glad when Echo asked, “What does ‘curtsy’ mean?”

Pearl’s eyes grew wide. “What would you do without me?” Pearl showed them how to twist their fins and bend in a curtsy. When Echo, Shelly, and Kiki tried it, they all fell over.

“Keep practicing,” Pearl commanded. “Especially you, Shelly. After all, the queen is coming to rescue you!”

Echo frowned. “What are you talking about?”

“Queen Edwina is taking Shelly to live with her at Neptune’s Castle,” Pearl explained. “She’s saving her from catching the icky penguin pox!”

Kiki shook her head. “That’s not true, Pearl!”

Pearl opened her mouth to argue just as a trumpet fish horn blared from outside.

“Oh no!” Shelly squealed. “She’s here!” Her tummy felt like it was doing tail flips!

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