The promise we made

I opened my eyes two days ago . I was not in my bed, not in my room, not in my world. I was somewhere else, somewhere unfamiliar and strange. I looked around and saw my family, my friends and even my neighbours. They were all there, but they looked different. They wore old-fashioned clothes, like something from a historical movie. I got up and walked outside. I saw a village, surrounded by green fields and mountains. It was beautiful, but it was not home. It reminded me of Switzerland and Kashmir, places I had only seen in pictures. I wondered where i were, how i got there. My situation reminded me of some fantsy novels where the heroine gets reincarnated into a different place, i used to read them when i was a teen . At first i didn't understand what actually happened or how i came here but i decided to go with the flow and act normal like the novels i read. " Mom, where are we and what is the date today ?" I asked my mother who was busy baking. "Did you hit your head or what ? Don't do any strange things tomorrow and act normal for once. " My mom said in an angry tone. " Green- heights Village in Switzerland, 1790, are you still asleep ?" my younger sister Hanna said mockingly. I started to think how did I get here and will I be able to get back or not maybe this is just a weird dream. My youngest sister Lina entered interpreting my thoughts. " June ... June your soon-to-be husband is here with some gifts "said Lina while giggling and then ran off. " Don't do anything odd again, we don't want him to flee like the others. You are 21 and your younger sister Hanna is already married . Don't waste this opportunity "yelled mother before leaving. I slipped behind the main door and peeked outside. There he was, my future husband. He was tall and tan, with curly brown hair and a rigid posture. He looked like a man of few words, but I couldn’t help feeling attracted to him as he was exactly my type. My father, who loved farming in both worlds, greeted him warmly. I noticed he had brought a gift in his hand , and a pile of fruits and vegetables lay behind him on the ground. I wanted to see more, but before I could, my sister Hanna shoved me inside. " You aren't suppose to see each other before the wedding for 3 days, but you already ruined it.... anyways, tell me what do you think about him "said Hanna " Wait is this my first time seeing him ?" I asked in surprise " Yes, he came many times before, but you refused to meet him. You were acting like a princess of some country. " Said Hanna in a mocking way. She handed me the gift that he had bought for me. I felt a flutter in my stomach as I opened the box. Inside, there was a beautiful blue dress that matched . There were also some accessories that complemented the dress perfectly. I looked at her in disbelief. Why would a handsome guy like him choose me as his bride? Or maybe he never saw me before? Either way I didn’t think I was pretty enough for him. I had black wavy hair, fair skin, and dark brown eyes, and my face was nothing special. Just like that the day passed, and before I knew it I was getting ready for the wedding, I wore a simple elegant white wedding dress in buff sleeves and my husband who I learned later that his name is Henry ,was waiting for me at the door. He rarely smiled, but when he saw me, his face lit up with a big warm smile. He looked so handsome in his wedding clothes. I felt a surge of happiness and nervousness as I walked towards him. The people of our villages had gathered to celebrate our union near the star-lake. It was a beautiful and festive ceremony, with music, dancing, and laughter. At the end of the day, I left with him to our new home, not far from my village. It was a cozy house, with a big apple tree on the side and a view of the star-lake from the back window. The house had two floors and a window in each room, but I was too nervous to notice the beauty of this place . ' What will happen now? , what are we supposed to do ? What is he thinking of? ' All these questions popped in my head since I never imagined that I will be married one day. I never believed in true love and thought that a marriage life wasn't for me . He held my hand and lead me to the bedroom. I sat on the bed calmly, but I wasn't calm from the inside. Henry opened the window to allow the cool breeze in, once I saw the stars-lake I understood the reason of its name. The lake was sparkling as it reflected the night stars... " Close the window before you sleep, so you don't catch a cold "said Henry coldly before closing the door and leaving. I changed to my normal nightwear and watched the beautiful lake for a while, but Henry never came back. I went out the room and started to look for him until I found him downstairs sleeping on the couch. ' Maybe he feels awkward around me after I have refused to meet him before, or maybe he just finds me annoying ' that's what came in my mind after I saw him, then I went back and slept. The next day Henry was out for most of the day treating patients as he was a doctor and for me it was a boring day, I wore the blue dress that he bought , took a book and started reading it under the tree. After a couple of hours, enjoying the fresh air and the scenery. I went back inside when it was time to make dinner. I cooked a simple meal, hoping that Henry would like it. He came back just as I finished cooking. I felt shy and nervous around him and sometimes i felt that he was quiet and intimidating . He changed his clothes and took a shower, then joined me at the table. He started to eat without saying a word. I couldn’t tell if he liked the food or not. He had a blank expression on his face.So i thought i did a good job but once i took a bite of my own food i almost gagged. It was horrible. I had messed up the seasoning. I wondered how he could eat it without complaining. It was really embarrassing . " Sorry, I am not good with cooking " I claimed. " It's okay, I can teach you if you want "said Henry then took another bite "You can cook ?" I asked in surprise . " Well , I find cooking quite enjoyable " he calmly explained. I don't know why, but I never thought he would have such a lovely hobby. The next day I climbed the tree to get a better view and to eat some fresh apples. When Henry saw me on the tree branch he approached nervously. "June , Be careful not to fall " said Henry loudly. " You may find this strange, but I am actually good at climbing trees " I said while throwing an apple. He caught the apple in his hands " I find this ability spectacular ". When I was going down , he held me between his arms and put me gently on the ground . I didn't expect that I will run inside the home in embarrassment like a little girl. A week went by and I tried to adjust to my new life. I saw Henry occasionally in the village, and every time , I felt a flutter in my stomach. I still couldn’t believe that I was in another world, married to a man I barely knew. Everything had happened so fast. One night I was sitting in my room, sorting out my things by the dim light of a candle. The night was quiet and dark, except for the occasional sound of crickets and owls. I heard a soft melody coming from outside the house. I felt a surge of curiosity and went out to check . I saw my husband sitting under the tree, holding a bamboo flute in his hand. He was playing a sad and beautiful tune that touched my heart. He looked peaceful and serene, as if he was pouring out his soul through the music. Seeing him like that made me feel a wave of comfort and affection for him. " Now that's what I call spectacular " I said while leaning on the tree. " It is called a" (bamboo flute) we both said it at the same time. " Most people here doesn't know a bamboo flute, but you do !" he wondered while smiling. I sat beside him to listen to what he plays next, but he didn't play anything, he looked at me with sad eyes and said : " Are you uncomfortable around me ?" ' He slept on the couch every night and ate my disgusting food without saying a word just to make me feel comfortable ! How could ask such a question after all he done ? ' I thought. I didn't know what to say, if I said yes his heart would break but if I lied he may find out.