The moon dance

Chapter 8 must be prepared

It’s been a week since the dream I had, and the moon dance is in a couple of days. The sky is early within the day and the sun is covered by the gray clouds, just as clouded as my head. I am currently where I’m at most peace before I’m dragged away, back to my place of sorrow. I keep walking until I hit my favorite section of the garden, the portion that holds the most variety of flowers of all sorts of colors lying within. A breeze travels throughout the garden making an absolutely breathtaking flowing of gentle pink flower petals from close by cherry blossom trees, shedding their petals. Some petals stick to my hair creating flowers laying upon my hair. Suddenly I hear a voice from the distance “Eloise it is time for you to come in remember we only have a few days to prepare”. I move towards the voice abandoning my peaceful state and try to gather back my thoughts. I arrive back at the manor when I see Rose standing there, I rush towards her. “Rose!” I say excited. I arrive in front of her when she says “ El, your father is testing you. He’s watching.” I nod then curtsy “Rosaline, I am truly overjoyed to see you this fine day” I say this as controlled and elegant as I can. I look at Rose’s face and it’s not hard for me to tell she is trying hard not to burst out laughing, for we aren’t formal towards each other. “Let’s head on in, your father wishes to speak with you” as Rose says this she breaks the silence and thoughts of laughter. We head inside taking our time to talk and then Rose says “aren't you just so excited for the moondance!” . . . There is a sudden pause in my voice as I reply “Not really. . .” “Come on El, it will be so fun!” “ Rose I’m just not thrilled about it, don’t get me wrong okay, I am really happy about you being excited for it” there was silence between us “This is about feeling trapped here again isn’t it!” Her voice gets firmer … more distant “I am just not excited about having to find a suiter from the moon dance. Look Rose-” “ YOU'RE SO SELFISH! WHY CAN'T YOU JUST UNDERSTAND THIS!” “Rose I’m happy for you and I appreciate everything, and I especially appreciate you, I love being around you!” “ I’m tired of this Eloise. I don’t think we should talk for a while” . . . Wait what? why. tears run down my face as I say “okay Rosaline if that is what you want.” I walk to my father’s office, my eyes red from the tears “Stop crying Eloise, I am tired of you being so childish” Childish?!?! More tears fall and I know it’s not smart to start a fight with him while I’m crying, I dry the tears and say “you wished to see me?” “Indeed you are going to try on the dress for the moon dance. They need to make some final adjustments, is that understood?” “Yes father, I understand…” “good make your way to your room that’s where they currently are.” “understood father” I dont have the energy right now to fight. I make my way to my room and see the designers. “It’s a pleasure to see you again” I say, trying to pull myself together. “Lovely to see you, lady Eloise” I made my way over to see the dress. The dress is a beautiful burgundy color with touches of Fushia and a bit of maroon as well. “It's gorgeous” I say, I can't believe so much effort is for one night… but then again I can.

A few hours later…

It is dusk so I wash up and decide to skip dinner. I am tired and saddened from the day that has happened, so I head off to bed and drift off to sleep.