Love is blind

Basil x OC

Disclaimer: I do not own Basil or TGMD. It all belongs to Eve Titus and Disney.

Chapter 2

The next morning Sarah woke up to her father shouting orders at their maid. Feeling sorry for her Sarah always made sure to wake up and get dressed herself only to have Jane redress her into matching clothes. This morning was no exception.

'You know if you only could put the clothes out for me to wear for the day this wouldn't happen' Sarah said.

'I know but it's hard to know what the weather will be like and it's easier to choose appropriate clothes the same morning' Jane said.

'Will we still go out today like you said yesterday?' Sarah asked with uncertainly in her voice.

'Of course dear' Jane replied. 'I woke up extra early to make sure all my tasks were finished before your father left' Jane continued. 'There that will do. At least you won't be cold since it's a bit windy outside today' Jane said as she finished her work.

'Do I look ok?' Sarah said.

'You look fabulous' Jane said taking Sarahs arm gently to lead her downstairs.

'Will father be gone long?' Sarah asked.

'Yes he won't be back until late tonight' Jane said making Sarah feel relieved. She did not want to step in the way of her father today. The events from yesterday was still fresh and Sarah knew that her father would take it all out on her if she as much as took a step in the wrong direction.

'There is a market today. Would you like to go?' Jane asked Sarah as they stepped outside.

'As long as it's not too much trouble for you' Sarah said.

'Not at all, I was thinking of going there either way' Jane said as they started to walk in the direction of the market.

'It doesn't seem to be that many people out' Sarah said as they entered.

'That might be because it's still fairly early morning. Just wait by lunchtime there will be a lot more in the area than there are now' Jane said.

'Can you describe for me what kind of artefacts they are selling today?' Sarah asked.

'Well, the booths we are in front of now are selling various hats and the one behind us are selling jewellery. Next to that there are a booth selling various coloured cloths and the one opposite are selling books' Jane said.

'Can we have a look at the books please?' Sarah said. 'You've read the ones I have at home so many times now and I would love to hear something new' Sarah continued. 'But not something of the same category that I have at home' Sarah finished as Jane led her to the booth selling books.

'Then what would you like to hear?' Jane asked.

'How about something that's adventurous and exciting?' Sarah asked.

'I'll see what the seller has' Jane said taking a look. It didn't take long though for her to find a book she believes to be of Sarahs taste.

'What did you get?' Sarah asked.

'You'll have to wait until tonight when I read it for you' Jane said.

Although Sarah wasn't pleased with the answer she just had to be patient. They continued to walk around the market area and Jane kept describing the different booths and what kind of products they were selling. Before they realised it the clock shimmed noon. As they were making their way back Sarah recognised some voices further down their path making her stop.

'Sarah, why did you stop?' Jane asked. 'Are you ok?' Jane continued when she noticed how Sarah seemed to shake. Looking down their path Jane soon also noticed the reason shy Sarah had decided to stop. Not far from where they were standing Jane could see Bridget and her other friends. Turning back to Sarah Jane decided to take a detour and went down another path. As soon as they left Sarah started to relax again.

'You are not fond of them are you?' Jane asked.

'Not really. They always find something that's bothering them when it comes to me' Sarah said.

'Do not listen to what they say' Jane said. 'They are acting spoiled because they are spoiled and if it weren't for the fact that your father were doing businesses with theirs you would have nothing to do with them' Jane continued. 'It's their loss if they feel that you're not worth to get to know' Jane finished as they neared a booth selling fresh pies and pastries.

'Thank you Jane' Sarah said. 'That smells good' Sarah continued as they got closer and closer to the booth selling pies and pastries. Laughing Jane got them each a piece of freshly baked cheese crumpets and a small piece of freshly baked cheese pie.

'These are really good' Sarah said as she was eating her cheese crumpet.

'They sure are' Jane said. 'Although the crumpets my aunt makes are even better. If we are lucky she'll have some ready when we get there' Jane continued.

'Is it just me or did it suddenly got a little bit chilly outside' Sarah said when they got closer to Janes aunts home.

'It's not just you Sarah. When I look up at the sky I see some dark clouds getting closer. Maybe there will be rain later this evening' Jane said.

'Is it far to you aunts home?' Sarah asked.

'Not that much further now. Just around the corner and then we'll be there' Jane said.

'Good, I don't want to be caught if it starts to rain' Sarah said as a water drop landed right next to them making part of their dresses wet. This caused a giggle escape Janes mouth.

'Let us hurry up then' Jane said taking Sarahs arm trying to hurry it along but keeping it slow enough to make sure that Sarah doesn't trip on something. When they reached the door leading to Janes aunt they were more or less drenched. When they knocked on the door they could hear movements before the door opened.

'Yes, how may I help you?' the male mouse who answered the door asked.

Please R&R