Ah! What a beautiful morning!
I woke up feeling refreshed. I don't know what happen last night but I remembered what mom said before. an angel probably visited me in the middle of the night giving me some sweet dreams, though I couldn't remember any of it now.
Though I must acknowledge that it was only some children's story but I grew up with that kind of notion so until now I still thought about it from time to time.
I stood up and stretch my hands upwards then bend my waist here to and fro. Yeah, I'm exercising. Well, thinking about it, I can't remember the last time I did some stretching. Ah, so refreshing! I took a deep breath then exhaled after.
Another brand new day! What's awaiting me this day? I thought for a while before going out to my room. I took the stairs down and headed to the living room since I am hearing some familiar voices. Whoa, Sarah is surely an early-bird. I thought she would wake up late.
"Good morning Diana!" she greeted me with a smile. Then the old woman and Beth greeted me as well. "Good morning!" I responded with a bright smile.
"Mom, I gotta go…" I saw a good looking man walking towards Beth. After waving goodbye to Beth and to the old woman, the guy looked at me. Seems like he's confused to see a new face. I don't know but he kinda stared at me with suspicion too, but it didn't take long since he is somewhat in a rush.
"I'll be back as soon as possible. I just need to see my friends off." I heard him explained to her mother.
"Oh, okay. don't be too late since Sarah needs to tell you something."
"Sarah?" he looked at the young lady who was about to drink her tea. She stared back with a raised brow. "Are you going to propose to me? Nah… your too young for that." he crazily laughs.
"Huh! In your dreams, ugly!" Sarah rolled her eyes.
"Okay. I'll be back as soon as I can." then he winks at her. "See you later, sweetie."
"Hmp!" Sarah let out a scornful sneer.
I want to laugh but I tried not to. they are definitely a thing! Cute. I know a lot of stories like them… they're acting like cats and dogs but they ended up as a couple after. Ha-ha! I've seen it in movies but I know some in real life too.
If they ended up as couples soon then I'll probably teased them over and over again. I could even write their stories in my blog.
I sat beside Sarah and after a few minutes, the three ladies came in. The lady in pink with a slender body looks like she's in her twenties and was talking to her mom about something. The lady in pink was taller than the two but I can say she's about Sarah's age, she's slim and I bet she could be a model if given a chance. The third lady in blue dress… I guess she's fourteen years old and the shy type woman. I somehow caught her staring at me then averts her eyes shyly.
I smiled at her whenever I caught her eyes looking at me. But it didn't help the awkwardness I am feeling at the moment.
"Really? Are you sure about that?" I heard Beth yelps with a creased brow. Then she stared at my direction for a few seconds. "Okay, that depends on them." she smiled at her kids. "They were asking me if you want to join them for their art class." She was talking to me.
"Art Class?" Sarah and I raised our brows in question.
"They have dance tutorial today at teacher Neri's residence. After their lesson, they wanted to show you around the village too."
"E-eh? T-that's very kind of you…" Dang, I was thinking of talking to the old woman about my plans but looks like I need to do it after we're back.
"Okay then, its settled." Beth exclaimed and I could see the excitement in her daughters' eyes.
After our breakfast, a carriage came and fetch us. it was big enough to accommodate the five of us. and it may be silly but I feel like a princess riding in it considering the dress they let me borrow.
Ah, Neri's residence is a school! I didn't know about it! I exclaimed. The three sisters laughed at me but Sarah and I look at each other, confused. I think this is a thing for middle class people.
"Jenny, Jessie, Jelly!" a voice called from behind us. Another lady wearing a floral brown dress. The sisters' friend I guess. "Phew, today is our dance exam and I am so nervous!"
"Ah, I'm nervous too." Jenny responded. After greeting each other, Jenny introduced us as well but the lady eyed me from head to toe. Weyo? Am I that beautiful?
"A foreigner?" she asked. "I thought foreigners are only allowed to stay in Kadesh and in Rouen? How come you're here?"
"I…I…" I don't know what to say. "It's a long story and I'm willing to tell you my tale but I believe you still have an exam to worry about right now." I reasoned.
She was alarmed once again as soon as she hears about the dance exam. "Oh yes, your right. I'll see you guys later. I think I need to practice for a few minutes more." then she rushes inside the school compound. Then after a few seconds, more and more students enter the school's iron gates.
"Is it really okay for us to go with you?" I heard Sarah asked Jenny.
"Of course as long as you have a special pass badge… which I have." She smiled after showing as a wooden badge.
We entered their classroom and it's quite wide for ten lady students. And guess what, I couldn't see any boys inside! but my question was answered by Jelly explaining that they have a separate school compound with the boys. Women's university, huh? Boring!
Sarah and I was watching the students perform a dance one by one and it took them more than an hour to finish their performance. Dang! I nearly doze off! not that I'm bored, but kinda. I'm not a fun of things like this and I don't dance either. I prefer reading some books if given a chance.
If I knew it would be this boring, then I should have asked those sisters where the library is. Habayyyy! I yawned. I thought Sarah had noticed me but upon seeing her, she's watching every performer with wistful eyes. I could say she wanted to dance too.
After their performances, the three sisters showed us the village's marketplace. Then they pulled us towards the jewelry store on the sides. They were buying a lot of ornaments and is suggesting some stuffs for me but I won't dare get even one. They even went to a garment store and had their bodies measured by the storekeeper. I think they were planning to order some dresses. Sarah too.
Jenny and Sarah forced me to be measured but I clearly told them that I don't have money to pay for the dress, however, they still insisted. The bills are totally different from the bills that I am used to. guess I need to learn how to use those bills one of this days.
I went out to get some air for a bit. I got bored waiting as well, I must admit that.
I was looking at some old figurines on the stalls outside the garment store when I suddenly saw some familiar faces nearing my location.
No! it can't be! What are these goons doing in here?!