"Where else?... TO MEET KING LUPA..!"
"You are going to Pulvis city?" Roger asked eagerly.
"Yes!... I was here for some work and as I am finished with my work, I am going back… But I am going to drop off the Fire Dragon to its place and then the city."
"Really ! Why Not! Lets go!" energised Roger replied.
Lan was still in his deep thoughts unaware of his surroundings.
("Why is Leo behaving so weird? Is something wrong with him? I should talk to him…")
"Lan, Are you coming with us to Pulvis city?" I asked.
Lan looked at me and smiled as if he knew I was trying to make his mood better.
He spoke gently, " I would love to come but first let settle some things here. Then I will tell if I can come with you."
"[Nod] sure."
He smiled and left the room.
Roger and Fiona were having a exciting conversation and discussing the places to visit. They were delighted with the upcoming journey.
"Then I will grab all my things together…." Roger just left like that hurriedly…like a small child excited for vacation trip.
Fiona approached me and said,
"Let us go shopping then!"
"[chuckle] sure!"
She took my hand and dragged me out into a carriage. We sat and travelled to the market place. Fiona was excited for shopping. This was my first time coming out in this world. The carriage stopped at the corner where the market started. We got out. The market place was filled with various types of small shops, street vendors and even big shopping complex. It was crowded with all types of people like a lively street. There was happy atmosphere all over but still in the far away, at the end of market place, a hollow, was filled with darkness. Fiona stopped at small shops and vendors for gems and accessories. The gemstones were directly marketed from mine. [Sparkle and shimmer]
The astounding jewellery with creative artsy was displayed all over the market. While walking through the market I noticed that the market was filled with vendors and small shop more than the big complex used by Aristocrat society. Still they were much more skilled than the noble complex. At the end of the street there was a rundown boutique. Fiona took me to that boutique and went inside like an old customer. The small boutique which looked rundown was still surprisingly big and well maintained from inside. A fair lady with burgundy hair wore a dark Viridian green dress and was working on a dress on mannequin. The gown she wore had fine silver embroidery. It was simple yet very fashionable. Fiona hugged her happily as greeting her old friend after a long time. The boutique was a very unique one which included both female and male styles. The cloths very modest and had very unique fashion sense.
"Ariya… come meet my friend Ginger Headhock, Owner of this boutique as well as the Fashion designer for Nobles."
"Fiona, please! Don't exaggerate!... hello! Lady, I am Ginger."
"Nice to meet You. I am Ariya, Lady Ginger."
"Just call me Ginger."
"So Ginger, I want some outfits for all types of events, for me as well as Ariya."
Ginger smiled and went in the other room to bring out some outfits.
"Fiona. why are you buying me all these dresses?"
"Ariya. We are going on a journey and you need something comfortable to travel. And I know don't have any dresses for other events so why not?"
"But this is too much!"
"I am gifting you all this as a loving friend and there is a rule. No giving back!"
"Buuu…."
Before I could complete, Ginger came to us. She carried some dresses in her hand while other dresses on the mannequins followed her back with magic. They were not some boring dresses with lots of bows and all but they were very beautiful simplistically yet fashionably stylised dressed. The gems were appropriate and there in not put on simple but with a thought. Even the shirts and tops styled with pants and skirts were very appealing for female customers. Fiona selected some dresses and went in to change. I was admiring her work when Ginger approached me and asked,
"Did you like any from these?"
"They are fabulous. I am just confused on what to select I guess [chuckled]."
"I would like to show one of my newest creation.. I think it will be a perfect fit for it."
She grabbed my hand and brought to a curtain in a corner where a newly designed suit for a female was behind it.
"The design is AMAZING! Are you sure I can have it?"
"I am absolutely sure! It's a gift from me!"
"Ariya! Ginger!"
Fiona was wearing her choice and she looked DAZZLING !!!!
"wow! You look very beautiful almost like and angle!"
""I knew it … You are perfect for this dress!"
("she is very pretty! Oh my this cutie is too much.!!")
Fiona tried many dresses which were looked amazing on her. I was busy looking at her when Ginger poked me to wear the outfit she should me. I took it and changed. It was PERFECT for me. I mean the three layered shirt along with jacket were perfectly aligned to my body. And with this the pants were super duper comfortable! It was fashionable enough for a party or an event.
I showed it to Ginger and Fiona who had an astonishing face.
"[teary] PERFECTO!!! Absolutely perfect! This id exactly how I imagined!"
"It really is meant for YOU!"
"before you both start crying let me change this outfit."
We chose various outfits for Fiona and she chose for me, eventually. And now it was time to go back.
"It was lovely meeting you Lady Ginger…hope to see you again!"
"[smile] It was lovely meeting you to dear.. and see you very soon again lady…"
("Why is she speaking in puzzle?")
She hugged Fiona and greeted a goodbye.
"See You Ginger!"
And so we left the boutique and were on our way to the castle. All the bags and boxes were carried by maid while we walked inside. Fiona was in hurry as she just walked very fast ahead. I was walking in casually looking at the painting. Suddenly I hear a loud familiar voice,
"Leo! When are you going to explain me everything?!"