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34. So, you’re the guest of honor?
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Tobias Bernstorff
Just by decorating the space, I can already perceive a small influence of my mother here. I think exaggeration is a feature of my whole family. The place looks wonderful, with bright lights decorating the pilasters and square boxes displaying the jewels.
High tables with small pots of begonias are distributed throughout the room. There are people from various areas of the city and the country, and had no idea that the exhibition would be so great. I thought it was an event organized by the university for a select group, but I clearly see my mother’s influence here.“Bernstorf family, welcome” a tall man, wearing a black suit with sparkles, welcomes us.
“Thank you, dear. How is everything here?” asks my Mrs. Bernstorff.
Astrid walks around the place, looking at the exposed jewels with sparkling eyes. I’m very proud of her, it’s been a long time sinc
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