Chapter 11: Getting Ready
I was in a garden. In a beautiful one. Flowers of all colors and sizes surrounded me. I saw a water fall where I could see my reflection. I looked at myself. I was wearing a long, gorgeous violet dress made of a soft fabric, like velvet. My hair was perfectly braided. I caught sight of a tiara on my head. A silver-plated one that shined. It was very stunning. I turned around and saw him. It was Nod. He was wearing a lovely suit. Nod took my hand and smiled to me. I felt secure. I felt happy. We walked through the garden until we reached another one. This didn't have any flower, it was flat. I kneeled and touched the grass with my right hand. A small flower began to grow like by magic. I did the same through all the garden, with Nod by my side. In a matter of minutes, there were flowers all over the place, just like in the other garden. It felt so good. I had the power to give life. And with Nod always next to me, I felt infinite. Then, I saw some familiar faces in the garden. Dad, Ronin, Mub, Grub, Nim, Ozzy, the Queen and her mom. I even saw Tara and my mother. Nod went with the crowd. Everyone was wearing dresses and suits, including my dog. And they were smiling to me. They were proud of me, I could feel it.
-MK! Wake up!
The dream disappeared. I opened my eyes and rubbed them slowly. It was dad. He came to my room anxious. I yawned.
-Everything ok dad?
-Yeah! Oh, sorry if I woke you up! But guess what?
-What? – I was still sleepy. I tried not close my eyes.
-Tomorrow, the Queen and her mom want us to take breakfast at their palace! Besides, they will tell us some history about Moonhaven and many other things! Isn't that cool!
-Yes, it is
-And we are going to dinner in a cool place with some friends tonight
-Tonight? What time is it? How long did I sleep? – Dad laughed.
-It's six o´clock darling. And I left at 3 pm. You only slept three hours MK
-Oh. It felt longer
-Well, you're tired, it's normal
-Maybe. And… who's going to the dinner?
-Only few persons. Ronin, Mub, Grub, Cedric and Aleida. They are two leafmen, well a leafman and a leafwoman… and Nod – I opened more my eyes. Nod was going! I got up and looked at myself in the mirror. My hair was all messed up! And my face… ugh! My clothes were wrinkled and a little bit dirty. He couldn't see me like that!
-Great! - I said with sarcasm- And… how much time do I have to get ready?
-Hmm… like one hour. Nod and Ronin will come here and take us to the place
-Oh my gosh! Only one hour? But I have to take a bath, and change my clothes and my hair! My face! I just need…
-Mary Katherine! Why are you so nervous?
-Because… - Ok, that was embarrassing. It was a girl thing. I loved dad a lot, but he couldn't understand the situation.
-I don't think Nod takes care of your aspect honey
-Wh-what? Nod? I… I didn't say anything about him.
-No, but you thought about him. Right?
-Oh… uhm… well… Dad! This is uncomfortable!
-Sorry…- he started to laugh – but it's alright – He changed his goofy tone to a serious one- I just wanted to tell you that I think he's a good guy
-Really? Do you think so? I mean he is, but I didn't know what you thought about him
-Well, now you know. Moreover, he really takes care of you and all the plans for… I-I mean, you know. All that he has done for you – He got a little nervous.
-Yeah, he's… really sweet – I smiled and started thinking about Nod. Oh my! It was inevitable.
-Well… I will go and get ready too
-Ok. Where are going to dinner?
-In a restaurant called… The Dragonfly
-The Dragonfly? Nod told me once that the place was… a little bit formal
-Yeah, I will put a coat. You can wear a dress… or something like that. I don't really know a lot about girl's clothes haha
-Thanks God I packed all my clothes! But I have no time!
-Oh, but don't worry about that! You look good like that!
-Dad!
-Ok, ok – Dad laughed. He kissed my forehead and left the room. I went to the bathroom and took a bath. I dried myself rapidly with the green and soft towel. I looked at all the clothes in my closet. I chose a soft pink dress. It was short and wasn't either formal or informal. I put my black flats and a bracelet in my right hand. I heard some bird flapping outside. For sure, Ronin and Nod had already arrived. Quickly, I made a ponytail with my hair and put a dark pink ribbon on it.
-Oh no! I didn't bring perfume!
I ran again to the bathroom. Maybe I could find one in the glass cabinet that was there. There were a pair of bottles. I took the one that said "Jasmine". I put some drops on my neck, head and wrists. It smelled really good. I returned to the bedroom and put some pink gloss on my lips… just… uhm…in case.
Finally, I looked at myself once more in the mirror. I looked, well. I wasn't convinced of my outfit at all. Maybe… I needed to change the dress. Oh! What was happening to me? I never had problems with the clothes. In fact, I never took care about what I wear! I just picked the clothes and end of the story! Perhaps… it was for Nod. I wanted to look good for him. Yeah. That was it.
-MK! Are you ready? We have to go! – Dad screamed from the living room.
-But… uhm… I'm coming!
I went downstairs slowly. I could saw Nod, Ronin and dad. The three of them were wearing cool clothes. Nod looked really, really good. I started to feel nervous. What if Nod hated my appearance? I arrived to the living room.
-Hi – I said shyly. Nod looked at me and smiled.
-You look very cute MK – Ronin said – Don't you think so, Nod? – Oh, no. He was going to start bothering us. I hoped dad didn't enter to the game too.
-Yeah, as always – Nod said staring at me and keeping his lovely and tender smile. I blushed. He thought that I was always cute! Oh my!
-You… look good too… - I smiled to him. Our eyes met, once more. Then, we noticed something. Dad and Ronin were there. That was… uncomfortable. Both began to laugh.
-What? – Nod and I said at the same time.
-Nothing guys – Dad said.
-Let's go. I'm getting really hungry – said Ronin. We went outside. The night was just getting started. The small village was illuminated by some lights made of flowers that were all over the place. It looked more different than in the morning. But it was still beautiful. Ronin and dad got up in the same bird. Nod got up in his bird, the one that hurt his wing during the boggan attack to my house. Now, its wing was healed. Nod stretched out his arm.
-C'mon MK!
-Uhm…
-Is something wrong?
-Well… I'm wearing a dress. It's going to be difficult to sit there
-You're right. Well… just sit sideways. Give me your hand- I did it. I sat in the bird – Don't worry, you're not going to fall. Just put your arms around me
-Ok – I put my arms around his waist. We began to fly. I could see dad a little bit scared but enthusiastic at the same time.
-Are you right? – Nod asked.
-Yeah
-Cool
After some minutes, I caught sight of a tree illuminated by many colorful lights. It was stunning.
-Wow!
-Do you like it?
-A lot!
-Good! Because we're going to dinner there
-Really? That's The Dragonfly?
-Yep! I knew you were going to like it – I laughed. We arrived to the tree. I was amused. I couldn't wait to enter! Dragonfly, here we go!
