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Chapter 7: A Stone on the Road.
- Kitty! Kitty! Kitty! - Claire woke her up.
- Let me sleep - replied the sleepy black female cat rolling to the other side, giving her the back.
-Come on! Wake up the day is beautiful! I also had a good idea! - Claire insisted.
Kitty grunted. - It must not be good ... what time is it? - She asked lazily turning to face at her.
- Seven o'clock in the morning - her friend replied with a smile.
- And you get up with the henhouse or what? - She asked rather annoyed, it was very early and she had fallen asleep late last night.
- In theory, yes, it's because I'm attending people ... you know - she said thoughtfully - It's not the point! You asked me to find out about the festival and I know where we can go! - said his friend.
- And that's why you woke me up so early? - He asked complaining.
- Not exactly, I know one of the organizers, I mean, at first it wasn't, the other person in charge had to retire and left her as a substitute. Then we can talk to her and if we are lucky we'll join in the meeting, it will be in a few hours. And best of all, if we leave early we can spend time together at the fair ... What do you think? - Claire enthused.
- It's a good idea - she said, still sleepy, yawning and sat down. -If you wake me up like that another time, I won't forgive you.
- Come on, do not be such a bore! - she demanded.
- Hey, you weren't in the bad neighborhood until late at night! - Kitty reproached her back.
- You're right - she said thoughtfully - You know what they say about getting up early...
- Yes ... sure ... - she said looking at her with a stern face - Shall we tell Puss and leave? - She asked.
-It's not necessary," I told him last night after meeting with the Informant - Claire replied.
- Of course, you let him sleep! - she reproached him.
- Come on! Not complain it will be a girls' day! - Claire replied cheerfully leaving Kitty's room while she sighed heavily, definitely her friend would never change.
- How exciting! - The enthusiastic female cat was heard in the distance.
Claire and Kitty walked through the town in the direction of the meeting, surprisingly there were many people in the street, it did not seem like it was early in the morning.
Kitty yawned lazily.
- Why is it that I'm so sleepy? - She asked sarcastically.
-In my defense. Remember that last night I gave you the remedy for the pain? That one factor -said her friend, laughing - And of course I woke you up.
- Does it still have effects? She asked, pissed.
- Yeah, the effects should be gone - Claire replied. - You'll be a little" dumb "more than usual - she added.
- Hey! - Kitty moaned and her friend laughed.
- I could not help it - Claire said.
- Can you tell me your plans today? - Asked the black female cat.
- First, let's go to this meeting and see if we can get in, the next thing is to go to the fair where there are fun things after I don't know - she replied.
- Sounds funny - she said, smiling.
- Yes, this fair is a preview of the festival, it's fun all the time here, once a parade was set up and came to this place a very well-off family participated in it, there was such a handsome young man - explained Claire dreamy.
- You and your spontaneous amorousness - the female cat said in a joke.
- There's something to look at - she said simply – Oh! Wait for me, is my contact - she added, and she came up immediately. Kitty waited for her while they talked.
The good thing is that it didn't take too long because at the minute Claire was back.
-Now, she told me to come in three hours, she'll tell us all the details - said her friend.
- What do we do in the meantime? - Asked Kitty.
- Let's go to breakfast and then to the fair to make time - she replied.
They walked the other way, Claire took her to a sector where she knew a place where they prepared delicious food, and she had so many acquaintances in the village that she already knew the best places to go. For being the healer of the town they had her well considered adding that she helps in other things. They lowered the price on some things or gave her free things, this was the occasion where breakfast cost zero.
-I hadn't eaten anything so rich in years - Kitty said contentedly.
- Here they cook delicious - said her friend.
- Thank you for bringing me - said the female black cat.
- You're welcome - she replied happily - Now let's go to the fair, it must be working.
As Claire had said, the fair was already open and people had arrived. As a first activity they decided to see a play where they laughed a lot with the performances, it was between comedy and action, the duration was about half an hour.
When the act ended they preferred to go to the playground, they participated in throwing knives with other people. Kitty humiliated everyone with her good aim. She won a very cute little teddy.
The next thing was the maze of mirrors, it was a medium room, there were several possible ways to go and it was very confusing, they didn't notice when they separated. After a long search, Kitty caught sight of Claire, squatted down and suddenly frightened her, causing her to jump in the air.
- You are evil! - She cried, while her friend was holding her stomach from laughing. - That's bullying! - Claire demanded, pouting.
- I'm sorry I could not help it! - Kitty laughed.
- Stop it - she said in shock.
- Okay, okay - she said, taking some air. - Okay, I stopped. What shall we do now? - The female cat asked.
- Mmm, follow me! - Claire replied running out of the room.
- Wait! - Kitty shouted and she followed. She didn't know what her friend did to disappear so fast because she tried to follow her but the maze passages entangled her. She stopped and tried again more calmly, walking and choosing the halls. Finally her patience paid off and left that place.
She didn't find Claire ... she snorted, sure enough she was avenging for scaring her. Kitty looked everywhere and hadn't luck.
Suddenly a water balloon fell directly on the back of her neck, completely wetting her.
- What the hell? - Kitty cursed, not long enough to hear her friend's laugh.
- We're at hand - Claire said, chuckling. Kitty glared at her and shook herself to remove the excess water.
- Your face was the best - she continued, annoying her.
- Then don't complain - she warned.
- Water war! - Cried a child, who began to throw more water balloons to other people. Nearby inn the place had distributed buckets with these balloons so that everyone could have ammunition. Immediately people began to join.
-Run! Run! - Claire shouted so that they weren't easy targets, Kitty followed her, before hiding, grabbed several balloons and then went to take shelter behind tents.
- You saw, you started a war, feel guilty - Kitty said jokingly.
- They see a drop of water and start a war - she said putting a hand to her face. - The fun is that it happens all day and any time.
- They know how to have a good time - said Kitty. - But I don't like being soaked - she said noting the last word. Her friend laughed nervously.
- I don't like it either ... although I didn't think of anything else -she replied simply.
- I have to admit you were smart - she said.
At that moment Kitty watched as a projectile approached them quickly.
-Get down! - She shouted at her, both covered.
- Uh, it was close, let's get out of here before something hits us. Let's try to get undefeated - Claire said.
- You escape when I tell you while I defend - Kitty said.
- Fine - Claire told her -its funny trying to escape a few drops of water.
- It will be fun, a little excitement is good - said the black female cat and watched the place for a while.
-Now! Run to that box! - She said, her friend obeyed. Kitty climbed upstairs from a tent, threw a balloon and ducked. The repercussions soon arrived, she was almost touched by several projectiles.
- Claire! - She called.
- Tell me! - She replied, rising to her feet, but at that moment she was struck by a projectile in the face, completely wet. Kitty burst out laughing.
- It wasn't necessary to stand up! - The cat shouted at her, who continued to laugh, Claire glared at her.
- I'm a fool! - she complained - I really distracted myself ...
- Please ... - Kitty said, putting a hand on her face. - I bet you had a fleeting love.
-Yes! - She said excitedly and amused.
- Forget that and run! - she said throwing other projectiles to the others
The spotted-haired cat ran as fast as she could and waited for Kitty to distract the rest of the group until they could meet.
- We're almost undefeated - Claire said.
- You make me laugh - said the female cat, remembering the last event.
- Stop it, I feel humiliated - said her friend - Changing the subject of my humiliation, there is time for one last activity before we get together with my contact ... And you will like it ...
- What is it? - Kitty asked.
-A dance! There is a stage where a group dance and we follow the steps. It's fun! - Her friend explained.
- I liked that! - She agreed happily.
- What are we waiting for! - Claire said, taking her by the arm in a hurry.
When they reached the dance floor, as Claire had previously said, there was a group of dancers on stage and the audience was following their steps gaily, there were a lot of people dancing. At the side of the stage was the band that provided the music. They played an energetic rhythm and looked quite tired. The friends soon joined.
- What kind of dance is it? I've never heard it - Kitty said.
- I have no idea, they usually bring rhythms from other places - she replied.
- I like it, it's dynamic - she said.
They continued dancing, after a few minutes later the song was over, they gave a few seconds rest because it had been intense.
- I'll be very tired, I must admit - Kitty said, taking in some air.
- Don't mention it, lots of action for a day - Claire said.
They could not continue talking because they began to play the next and well-known dance style, it was flamenco, and couples were improvised with some of Claire's acquaintances. Everyone danced cheerfully following the steps without major problem.
- Wonderful theme! - said the host at the end of the song - Now will play something more unknown in these places, A tango! To make it more entertaining you have to change for new partners, our dancers will be hanging around!
They said goodbye to their partners, seconds later Kitty and Claire were approached by a pair of cats, and were so similar that they were probably brothers, both were gray and green-eyed and were part of the cast of stage dancers.
- Would you like to dance with us? - One of them asked, offering to them a red rose for each one.
-Of course yes! - Claire said without thinking receiving the rose, Kitty was a little doubtful, somehow felt "wrong" for two reasons, she didn't like dancing with stranger and the second simply she didn't know or didn't want to recognize that feeling strange that she had... then thought this was for fun and shouldn't worry so she accepted and received the rose.
- Do you know this type of dance? - He asked.
- No, first time I heard about it - she replied.
- You do well, I do not think you'll miss it, just follow me - he told her. Kitty nodded.
Once the song began, they discovered that it was slower than the previous ones, it was very synchronized. They were taking steps of the hand, she had to put a hand on his shoulder and the grizzly one held the waist. They stepped to one side and the other, it was difficult to catch the rhythm, but then they came out more naturally as they looked at the other dancing girls as they made their way. As the song passed, the steps became more complex, they were more passionate they were almost pirouettes to explain it in a way.
Kitty's mind began to make a bad move, one of those steps reminded her of the dances she did with Puss, she even imagined dancing with him. Right now.
She tried to focus on dancing but there was her mind, bothering her. Even she hadn't even realized that the dancer was sending indirect look to her, something she completely ignored.
When they finished dancing they said goodbye to them and they decided to leave since they were almost at the time of the meeting.
- What an exotic dance, do not you think? - Claire asked.
- Yes ... - she replied, she wanted to smack herself in the head so that all that nonsense would go away.
- Is something wrong? - Her friend asked.
- No, nothing, everything okay - she lied. -Thanks Claire, I had a great time, I needed a distraction like this - she said quickly changing the subject.
- There is no care ... - she said not very convinced, she knew something was wrong - It's good to take a break after so many things you've done - she added.
- Work is interesting if you take risks ... it's exciting - Kitty said.
- Yours is entertaining, not mine - she said jokingly.
- You mean less moved, but remember that you help others - she said.
- That's true, you're right - said her friend.
They continued talking while they walked to where the small meeting would be. When they arrived the person was not there but they didn't have to wait more than ten minutes when she showed up.
- How was the meeting? - Claire asked.
- Pretty tedious, lots of work and very little time - she replied.
- Why do you say that? - asked her friend.
-Uf .. This festival will celebrate its 50th anniversary! I had no idea! So it will be great, there will be many parades, exhibition of the different dances that there will come people from all places, games, food stores to supervise, varied music, juggles, circus shows, coronation of queens, among other things. Oh how they will extract my life with this - she said regretfully and added. - It will be a full week dedicated to the festival.
- You guys have a lot of work - Claire said in surprise, as did Kitty after hearing the tremendous list of activities.
- Yes ... - she said - not to mention that there are people of high status to come, we have to make a beautiful festival, to receive them in hotels of its category.
- It will be all right - said the two-color cat.
- Thank you - she told her.
- And you, too, from the information you gave us - Claire answered.
- You're welcome - she said - I'm sorry I have to go now - She left after saying goodbye to the two cats.
- This complicates things - Kitty said after hearing all that mess. - The thief will take this in his favor and too much, even I think he could steal in that luxurious house.
- You'll have to meet the Informant soon - Claire added.
- Yes, we must go - she said.
They got home soon. Puss was in the living room lying on the sofa, apparently waiting for them.
- Finally you arrived, the Informant is like crazy - he said to see them - How was it?
- Well, we bring good information - Kitty replied.
At that moment Puss realized that both brought a rose that they had given to her and Kitty brought the little teddy tied to his belt.
- And that? - He asked, pointing at them.
- Some gifts we brought from the fair - Claire replied.
- This I won in a game and the roses gave us some guys for dancing with them - Kitty explained, immediately Puss's face changed, he didn't like another guy "dancing" with "his" Kitty.
The female cat noticed the change - Any problems with that?
- Not one - he said curtly. Claire, seeing that the atmosphere had tightened, she was pushed aside, close in case things got ugly.
-Are you sure? Your voice says something else - Kitty challenged her, she didn't know why she felt the urge to continue with this, as if an internal rage wanted to leave and couldn't help to stop it.
Puss frowned. - Ah, now you care what happens to me - he replied, annoyed.
- It's not that, your insecurity made me think about that. What do you care what I do? Taking into account that nobody told you anything about your actions - she countered.
- Are you jealous? - He attacked her equally challenging her with his gaze. She snorted, it was obvious, she was practically dying of jealousy at that time in the past.
She snorted again.
- You are the jealous one here! - She replied angrily.
-And you do not?! If it were not so, you would not be reacting that way! "Puss replied defensively. He was not going to recognize loudly that yes, he was jealous.
She exhaled once more, closed her eyes to try to calm herself.
But it was impossible.
- Obviously I was jealous at the time because I loved you! Besides, I didn't go, you did and you forgot who you left here waiting for you like a fool while you had a great time with your ladies! -Kitty practically spat those words without even thinking about them.
- You know perfectly well that things didn't happen like this, Kitty, please don't give those excuses! - He replied, just as angry as she was. The air was more than tense, not thousands of blades could pierce it.
Claire didn't know how to stop this, watched them as they challenged each other with their eyes ... just thought they were being stubborn heads.
- Then stop bothering me, when this work will be finished and it will be a goodbye! - Kitty replied.
- Good! - agreed Puss.
-Em..guys?... - said timidly Claire trying to fix the situation.
- What?! - They asked in unison, looking at her, the two-colored cat swallowed.
- Could you stop? It won't do you any good - Claire said.
- Tell that to Puss, he's making trouble - Kitty replied.
- You were the one who started to get in the face! And knowing how things went! - Puss shouted.
- And what do you expect me to do? What applauds you and forget about it? - She attacked him once more.
He was running out of patience, responding without thinking.
- If it bothers you, it's for something, is not it? How do I know that you did nothing and that's why you react like this?
Kitty felt offended, didn't even bother to answer him, inside she was saddened that he accused her that way but she looked at him angrily, it had been the icing on the cake.
- Enough! - Claire said, seeing that the matter was stretching a lot. - The only thing you are doing with this is to hurt yourself, the two had a bad time, stop it you always taking the past that isn't worth it. Now focus on the new plans - she said a little sad, the two had screwed up. -Kitty go with the Informant tell him the news you have.
In silence, she slammed the door shut. Puss on the other hand left the place and went to his room.
Claire was left alone in the living room, worried, somehow had to fix this.
See you in the next chapter! Thank for reading !