New York City…
Ethera's pov;
The next morning...
"So, ready for first day of school?" Sheila ask as she gives me my breakfast.
Classical eggs , bread and milk. We have that back home as well.
The thing we don't have on the contrary is school, like actual school , the type where students are given books to study and they have written tests and they have a lecturer as they call it.
Back home it is very different, the girls and boys are first of all separated.
The ladies are taught basic etiquette and how to be a good house wife, honorable woman and motherly things while the boys are taught politics, hunting and archery amongst other things and of course etiquette as well.
"I don't think I will be anytime soon but I've got to do this right?" I say and sigh slouching for the first time in forever. I am now Avery so I am no longer prisoner of posture rules so I might as well enjoy this for as long as it lasts.
Sheila sits besides me and says "You don't have much to worry about honestly , even though you are not used to this education setting you can adapt quickly. Just remember the main stuff I told you ; Avery's history classes and just directions inside the campus"
"What about Eric? Does he attend the same school? So at least I don't have to be alone" I ask.
"He doesn't unfortunately but he will be here soon to pick you up as he does every single day for Avery, better get used to it. That man really wants to butter up to Avery and so he will give it his all , just go with the flow and maybe give her a little push to speed things up" she winks and I shake my head to whatever she had in mind.
She just laughs "I am joking I know you wouldn't cross that line. I like that about you"
I look at her and ask "What do you like about me exactly?"
She smiles "The way you respect Avery and are ready to adapt to her life in order to keep it stable until she is back. I am glad she has someone like you to look out for her even though I you have known each other only for a few months. Thank you again"
I smile back "You don't have to thank me. Avery really has helped me a lot , she is a very close friend to me now , close enough to be my sister even , so I am glad to be there for her and keep things neat for her . I know she is doing the same right now for me if not more. I am truly the one blessed to have her"
Sheila smiles at that and we keep eating our breakfast.
The door bell rings indicating Eric is here already so I wash the dishes quickly and take the bag Sheila have to me for school , I then go open the door for Eric.
"Hey , ready to go?" He asks after kissing my cheek. Normal behavior from what Sheila told me , kissing between a man and a woman is seen as casual , just another way of greeting.
In Alba this would be seen as atrocious , the two people would be forced to marry at once or be hanged for being sullied before marriage.
"Yes , let's go. See you later Sheila" I say and bid goodbye to her.
"Yep . Remember what we said okay?" She says smiling at me.
I nod at her and close the door.
"Should I even ask what you were both talking about?" Eric asks chuckling.
I laugh at his curiosity "No , it is between us ladies. Just us"
"Not fair. She knows everything we both talk about" he says trying to negotiate and make a point.
I turn around and say "Well that is just because that is how it is. Things are not always fair. I still love you though" I say chuckling at his dumbfounded face. He is really too adorable sometimes, like a younger brother. I never had one but I would have loved one like him.
"I knew that" he says smiling to himself as he opens the door of the vehicle for me.
I don't think I can get used to the speed at which these cars go. Our carriages can't match with these.
We arrive at Avery's campus in no time,
I get out of the car and look around.
It is quite big , it is almost the size of the king's palace excluding the harem of course.
"Avery?" I look back at Eric as he calls 'me'.
"Yes" I reply , he looks hesitant to say whatever he wants to say.
"I was wondering if you were free tonight"
Oh so this is why he was nervous. He is really sweet , he just wants to spend more time with me/Avery.
"Yes I am" I reply smiling at him.
"Great , I will come pick you up later on tonight then" he promises.
"I am fine with that. Just to make sure , what would you have me wear?" I ask for details.
He looks at me and smiles lightly "Anything, you would look beautiful in anything to be honest"
I almost didn't hear it because he whispered it but I smile at how genuine and honest he is. No ego or restraint he just says what he feels in the moment.
Just to play around with him I ask "What did you say? Didn't hear you there"
He just shakes his head and runs his fingers in his long curls then says "Nothing. Just wear what you feel like wearing-"
"Oh hey guys!" A female voice calls interrupting Eric.
I look behind me and see a lady whom I assume might be a friend of theirs come forward.
She kisses my cheek then goes for Eric arm and holds onto it as she smiles up at him.
Odd. She reminds me of Queen Thelma every time she wants to show off her relationship with the king. What is her relationship with Eric? She seems very close. Too close even. Does Avery know about this?
"Lore , it's nice to see you" Eric says smiling at her but his smile doesn't reach his eyes so I know he is lying . Who is this lady?
"Same here. I really missed you though, you never came by the apartment as we agreed so I thought to ask you in person" she says overly blinking her eyes at him. What is she talking about?
What is going on with these two?
Eric removes her arm gently and looks at me with an apologetic look as if this has happened before.
He then looks at the lady named Lore and says,
"Listen I never agreed on such a thing and plus remember what I told you about who I actually like? We had that conversation before and I was very clear with you so please don't mix things up"
Wait did he just indirectly confess he likes Avery?
Ouhhh this is looking promising for the near future.
The lady looks confused and mad after hearing that and she looks at me with envy? Or maybe it is hate.
She scoffs kisses his cheek and leaves us knocking me with her shoulder.
I almost fall because of the hit but Eric catches me.
"Careful!" He yells at her as she chuckles going towards the entrance of the campus.
Eric helps me back up and sighs "I am really sorry for this Avery. I know this was part of why you were hurt by me in the first place. I promise Lore is just creating trouble , you know how she can get. Anyways let's forget about her and keep our excitement for tonight okay?" I nod and he smiles then bids me good bye as he enters his car.
I then turn around preparing to enter the school when Eric calls me from his car.
I turn around and he just yells "Have a nice day goof ball" I chuckle and shake my head at his silliness.
"You too" I yell back and he chuckles as well driving away.
I look around to see people staring at me weird.
I mean even I am confused at myself, I would never under normal circumstances yelled like that.
I guess I am getting good at letting loose.