Passing through the town square, Ann noticed a flyer on the bulletin board. It read:
GODDESS FESTIVAL
Saturday
A festival to celebrate the Goddess, there will be dancing, auctions, and a contest for the best dressed. Girls will also be announced by a ballot of who they think should be recognized as the honorary Goddess for the years. Don't forget to bring a dancing partner. There will also be a talent show, so come prepared.
"Another festival? That's like the fifth one so far this year and its not even summer yet." Ann replied reading over the flyer one more time to make certain she had all the details. "What is the date today?" Ann thought thinking about this morning when she woke up. "Holy smokes! Today is Friday, the festival is tomorrow. I don't have a date, or a dress!" Ann ran franticly back to the Inn to think things out a little bit more.
Pushing through the doors to the Inn, Ann ran up the stairs without even saying hello to her father, which was unusual for her. She opened the door to her room and practically ripped the drawer out of her desk looking for a pen and a piece of paper. She need to make a list. When Ann was stressed out her way to calm back down was the make a list of thing she needed to do.
Compiling her list together of things that ranged from asking Jack to the festival to finding a dress to wear, Ann was ready to start. Heading out of the door, saying goodbye to her father, she turned and walked calmly, not wanting to get all sweaty before she arrived at Jack's farm to ask him to the festival tomorrow.
Even though Ann had lived in this town for all her life, she had yet to come by and check out the farm. It was a new experience just entering it to find someone. She stood by the house with her mouth open ready to scream Jack's name when he came around the corner from the chicken coop. Shocked, Jack dropped the eggs on the ground, and they splattered.
"Umm…..hi Ann." Jack managed to say as he fumbled with the basket that laid on the ground. Ann giggled as she raced over to help him.
"I truly am sorry, I didn't mean to startle you, I just dropped by to see if you would be willing to be my escort to the festival tomorrow?" Ann hoped with all of her might that he would say yes.
Still shocked by the appearance of the young gal in front of him all Jack could do was nod his head. Ann saw this slight movement and screamed at the top of her lungs. She ran over to Jack and gave him a giant hug. Running out of the farm back into the village, all you could hear was a young girl yelling "YIPPIE!!"
Ann moved slowly through the village after her yelling she was tuckered out. She had spent all day trying to plan things when she remembered that she still needed to find a dress and find an act for the talent show.
Entering the Inn was normal for everyone else, except Ann, she had to find new ways to get in every night because she would stay out late and the doors at the front would be locked. Remembering that she had left her window open this morning, she climbed the vines in hopes that it was still open, and it was. She climbed over the railing and through the window opening.
Deciding on what dress to wear to win best dressed was hard enough, but Ann also had to think about what Jack would wear and what he would like. Finally after hours upon hours of debating she finally picked a sequined blue dress that landed right below the knee. Ann also found some matching shoes to go with the dress. Now only one more thing left to do.
Many people believe that Ann does not have any talent, not even the flute for the Music festival, people think that Elli is the only one playing and that Ann has no idea what she is doing. The only part about what people think is right is the part about her not playing. She honestly hates the flute. She would rather sing, but every year Karen is chosen because she looks prettier. Now everyone will know who the better singer is. That's right, Ann is going to sing a song at the festival tomorrow, but which one?