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"Miss Kaioh is quite lovely," Said some of the men at the counter. The air was filled with smoke, and it was hard to breath in the worn-out café. I smoked my pipe, wondering how stupid these men must be, always talking about women they have met in the streets. Last Sunday they talked about Miss Catherine, and now- Miss Kaioh! She must be just like the rest, always giggling and blushing in front of the men; having nothing to do other than weaving one of those ridiculous scarves women usually give to every man they meet. How despicable! Women! I spat. They have no brains, and are as dumb as chickens. I concluded, taking a big whiff of the coffee and sipping it. Too hot, I thought. I must wait a little longer. Because I have nothing to do, I might as well amuse myself with the gentlemen at the counter. I walked up the men, and greeted them. The all turned to me, and their eyes widened.
"Good day, Mr. Lewis!"
"Good day." I smiled sarcastically.
"Do have a seat! Now Robert, like you were saying…?" The tall rigid man who looked like he was in his late twenties answered him, his gray-blue eyes sparkling with passion.
"She is the most beautiful women I met. So much enthusiasm about life! Such dreams she has!"
"Which lady are you talking about, good lad?"
"Miss Kaioh, of course! There have been many Japanese who have come on a ship and lived here, including you- I suppose?"
"Oh yes." I smiled, remembering my country. "Japan is beautiful, but the luxury for the women here is much greater." The man nodded, and I smiled weakly. They have always called me Mr. Lewis because they could never pronounce my first name, Haruka. I tried changing it to Amara instead, but they still couldn't pronounce it. My mother was Japanese and my father was English, so I inherited the last name Lewis from him. He loved my mother dearly and let her choose my name. I am glad I have the name I own now, but I sometimes wish people would call me by my first one. I saw the young man stare at me, so I turned my eyes back at him.
"Well, what is she like?"
"Ah… she is so incredibly exotic. Even a poet couldn't describe the elegance and beauty of her. The only problem is, her father loves her so much that he will let her choose her own man- but with the catch that he should agree for the engagement. That beautiful blooming girl turns down every man that proposes to her! I must say, I hope she doesn't turn out to be an old maid."
"I don't think that shall happen, Mr…."
"Kingsworth, sir."
"Mr. Kingsworth."
"Ah, but you don't know who has proposed to her so diligently, Sir!"
"Who?"
"They say even the prince had made her an offer." Mr. Kingsworth bent down and whispered.
"Really?" I arched an elegent eyebrow. "I don't believe so. Any girl would fall at his feet, just for the money. If the girl has any self-respect for her family, she would marry him to at least help her family out of debt!"
"Well, Miss Kaioh is very rich sir! Very much so!"
"As much as me?"
"No, not quite sir… but close!"
"I see." I began to get very grumpy, and gave back my cold coffee to the slender maid.
"Sir, we pardon your forgiveness, but my mother I must visit will be waiting for me, worried."
"It is alright, no need to beg my pardon. Go on to your mother, lad. I must be going as well."
"Good day sir."
"To you as well."
We departed, and I decided to go for a nice walk in the park. I loved London especially for its parks. Such rolling green hills, what sparkling waters! The queen seemed to enjoy it too; I have seen her walking through it with her body guards once or twice. She is a kind woman, and when I bowed as she passed, she turned and smiled to me instead of walking past with her nose held high like most other queens did. Who would give up a marriage when you get to have such a loving woman as your "mother" as that? I couldn't think of such a reason. If I had a chance to marry the prince, I would do it for the money, and for the kind people that live in the castle. Also, there is the power, I thought, grinning to myself. I sat down on the bench, and stared into the waters of the lake in front of me.
"So calm and peaceful…" I murmured, sighing.
"Isn't it? I just love these parks." I turned around.