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Strange new town

Slipping into the simple white blouse and tucking it into her faded jeans, Roxana headed downstairs to help her father with his arrival of his new packages. Living on a farm in Romania wasn't her first choice on where to live after high school but her family could no longer afford to live on their other farm. Her father was the only family she had and said that business was failing out there, but he heard the market for fresh produce was prospering in Romania. Unfortunately, because there was no money to support themselves, that also meant there was no money for Roxana to attend college.

Stepping on the ground level, Roxana made her way out of the quaint cottage to find a rusted old pick-up truck filled with boxes.

"Come on over here Roxana and help your old man with these boxes". Her father said.

As she looked at him she couldn't help but notice the deeply worn lines that were etched into his tan rough skin. Those lines were from years of hard work and worry for his daughter's well being. He was the type of man who never worried for the future and had no care in the world except when it came down to his daughter. She was his sole reason for even staying one place to provide. On occasion, she was lucky enough to hear him regale his tales of how he used to travel the world and all of the exciting places and people he had met. Roxana would sit there and imagine herself meeting the duke and duchess of a country or even traveling through thick dense jungles with only a knife to survive as her father had told her. The one story her father refused to tell was that of what happened to her mother. All Roxana had to remember her mother by was a picture and a necklace that was presented to Roxana on her 18th birthday. She never pushed the issue much as she grew older because she never wanted to see the pain on her father's face and was content believing that there would have to be a really good reason on why a mother would leave a family with a one year old child behind.

As Roxana neared the truck, she noticed the man who delivered the supplies. As Roxana had learned, many of the people in the small town she moved to had decided to wear strange clothes that one might have seen 150 years ago and they also kept very much to themselves. This man was no different and gave her a polite nod before returning to busy himself with the packages.

"Here honey", her father said as her turned to give her a package, "go put this in the barn next to old Bessie."

Roxana picked up the box containing Corn seeds and headed to the shed to place it next to their oldest cow. As she was about to head out she noticed a tiny grey kitten perched on one of the railings.

"Hello little one". Roxana smiled as she cautiously made her way to the kitten. "How did you get in here and where is your mommy?"

Roxana scratched the kitten behind its ears while it purred. She gingerly picked it up and headed out the door to her father.

"Papa," she called, "Papa"

"Yes honey?" Her father called as he stepped behind the truck with the last box in hand.

"You know you're my favorite papa in the whole world right?"

The old man chuckled. "What is it that you want Roxana?"

Roxana held up the kitten. "It was in the shed and I was wondering if we could keep it? I would take care of it and everything."

Her father sighed while the townsman stared at the kitten and then at Roxana. "I guess, but you are going to need to buy it food and a collar."

Roxana ran up to her father and gave him a peck on the cheek. She ran into the house and placed the kitten on the bed while grabbing her wallet.

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The town was a small one that was filled with little shops along the main road. Nestled in the valley of a mountain range, the small town would seem to be inviting to foreigners but the people were not. The few times Roxana had ventured into the square to try and meet others, she had been shut out with a cold shoulder. She knew she dressed differently from them but there was nothing that she could think of that would make them treat her in such a way.

As Roxana neared the main square, she found a window with pictures of bunnies and puppies on the window. She decided that this must be the appropriate store to buy pet supplies and walked in. A bell chimed somewhere in the back and a squat little old man walked to the front.

"How can I help you?"

Roxana walked up to the counter while taking out her wallet. "I would like to purchase cat food and a collar please."

The little man squeaked and jumped up in surprise. "You're not allowed to have cats in this town! It is forbidden!"

Roxana looked down at him in confusion. "Why not?" She asked with a frown on her face

"They are spies! Now get out of my shop and never come back asking for that again!" The old man quickly shuffled to the back and slammed the door behind him. Roxana was left with a puzzled look on her face and left the shop stepping out into the unwelcoming town. What in the world was wrong with that man? Roxana wondered. He must have been delusional. Looking around Roxana decided to go to the butcher and purchase some meat and decided to milk the cow when she got home for her new kitten.

As she walked through the town, she started to think of the name for her new pet. She was concentrating so hard that she accidently knocked into a man and stumbled to the ground landing on all fours. The man spun around and stared down at her. He was different from the other townspeople Roxana noticed. He had long black hair and with his tailored black pants and shirt, his skin appeared almost a translucent white. What really caught Roxana's attention were his eyes. They were blacker than she had ever seen and seemed to hold a depth to them that caught her breath. She started blushing and quickly rose to her feet while picking up her bags.

"I-Im sorry sir," she managed to stammer out while staring at the gorgeous contours of his face. Just as he was about to say something she hurried off into the street. She didn't know why she quickly walked away but something within her told her that he was dangerous even if he was beautiful.

/~~~~/

Sitting on her bed after having had dinner, she was staring at her new kitten. The grey tabby (after checking to see if it was male or female) was resting soundly on her lap after having a bowl of milk. She smiled as she drank her own glass of milk which she had every night before falling asleep.

"You know what kitty cat? I am going to name you Silvya. Your coat is so silky that it almost looks silver anyway."

The cat opened one eye and licked her face. She giggled and moved to the bags that held some of her other purchases. As soon as she opened the first one she saw a flyer laid on the top. Odd, she thought, I don't remember anyone putting that into my bag. The flyer was for a town dance that was to happen in a week. As Roxana looked over it she got excited.

"Maybe this is how I can meet more people Silvya! What do you think?" She smiled and looked over to the kitten who mewed in response, settling Roxana's fate.