Forever Isn't Always

Chapter 3

It was like every step I took amongst the busy towns people calmed me more. It felt very good to be out of the castle. My dad had never let me out of the castle alone, he always had a guard follow me or better still follow me himself.

I never noticed how good it felt to be out of the castle without someone looking over my shoulder. I never noticed the smooth neat roads properly or the daises planted at their sides. Or even the brightly colored artworks on walls and even roads sometimes. I also never noticed how wonderful the sour-sweet scent of spices from the sellers were. Or how amusing it was to see a lady haggle with a seller over the price.

“Sell it for me for five pounds' the lady in red says. She was dark skinned and pretty and medium sized.        

" I can't sell it for you for that price, I wouldn't be gaining anything that way. You can take it for six pounds' he replies.

“I'm sure if I go somewhere else I'll find it for less” the lady starts to walk away when 

“ Ok, come and take it for five, but it's only because I like you. You can't find it for cheaper.” He said smiling. There goes the language of the market.

I didn't even notice we were there when Lisa said, ‘’Clara, we're there''

'‘What’s her name again?'' I asked. I could literally see the look of despair and annoyance on her face

‘’I must have told you this at least five times. Weren't you listening?'' It was just annoyance now

‘’ I honestly listening and I am sorry. You know I barely get time out, I was just overwhelmed'' I was being honest and I hoped she would understand. It would be very heartbreaking if she stayed mad at me.

‘’ I understand but you could have gotten distracted on your way back not now. And her name is Jasmine, don't piss her off' she said her face devoid of all emotions

‘’So are you still mad at me?'' I said still unsure of the fact

‘’ Of course not. But don't just make her mad'' She said now smiling. Though I was still confused on the making her mad part. I guess she won't give us answers if she is mad. 

‘’This is her house?'' I said staring at the wooden shack in front of her. It was so run down compared to the ones beside it. The path to her house was unkept, there were overgrown bushes everywhere. It seemed like the further in we got, the darker it became. It overall gave me spooky vibes.

‘’ Are you sure we're in the right place?'' I asked

‘’Yeah, I'm sure. I followed all the directions correctly'', she said, she looked even more scared than me.

‘’You haven't come here before?!'' I said, now I was truly afraid. It was like there was an invisible tree limb that was wrapping itself round us and sending shivers down our spines. It just felt supernatural.

‘’No, but one of my friends has and she says she does her job well''.

‘’Seriously, you brought us to place you are not sure about?! How do you know that she can actually do what she says and if she's safe. Do you even know what her job is? Or even what her price would be?'' I had just thought of the price now, I didn't bring any money with me and I doubted Lisa brought hers. We were nearing the house when we heard a voice behind us,

‘’Clara, I have been expecting you'' A chill, melancholy but also stern voice said behind us. The voice made me perspire and sent shivers down my spine. I looked over at Lisa to see if she was getting the same vibes but it didn't look like that. It seemed like forever before we turned to look at her. I was expecting a old ugly lady in a dark cloak but that was the opposite of what I saw. She was wearing a white and green dress with black boots. The dress had puffy sleeves a low neckline and the length was to her calf. It had puffy sleeves. It also had a tight top and it was very noticeable that she was wearing a corset cause no lady would have that kind of slip waist on her own. She was olive skinned, with curly, thick brown hair. She had beautiful grey colored eyes that seemed to swirl and draw you in, she also had thick pink lips. She looked about five foot four and had curves i all the right places.

‘’If the both of you have finished examining me, follow me'' she said. could she read my mind?

‘’ Yes, I can Clara, to answer you. And you also don't need to worry about money, I don't need it. When I need you for something, I will call you for payment''

‘’What kind of something?'' I asked disturbed

‘’ I don't know yet till the time comes. I feel that you'd be very useful''. She said smiling back at me. Lisa was awfully quiet but I guess she was just overwhelmed.