Chapter 59: Birthday.

The palace excitedly buzzed as preparations for Prince Arian's fifth birthday began in earnest. For a week, the grand halls and courtyards were alive with activity, each corner of the estate becoming a hive of focused effort. Servants carried trays of colourful decorations, cooks experimented with new recipes in the royal kitchen, and gardeners transformed the palace grounds into a magical wonderland for the celebration. 

In the main hall, Nila stood at the centre of the bustling scene, a scroll in her hands and Laila by her side. "We need the flower arrangements to complement the banners," Nila said, glancing up at the towering arches. "Something vibrant but not overwhelming, Arian loves blues and greens. Maybe a mix of hydrangeas and ivy?" 

"Yes, My Queen," Laila replied, jotting the notes down on her own list. "And the cake? Have you decided on the design?"