We shopped for hours and I really felt like a girl for the first time in a long time.
It was a little awkward when Emily saw how bandaged my back was and she was sympathetic but I was thankful that she didn't focus on it.
It was difficult finding a bathing suit though that would cover all of my back. I didn't really want to show my back at all, it wasn't something that I wanted people to see yet.
"Oh look over here, this is a neat idea. On the top is like a wetsuit but only a shirt with shorts sleeves, so it will cover all of your back and then you can wear a simple bikini bottom. What do you think?" Emily said showing me the bathing suit.
"I love it. It's perfect." I said. It was a black and blue wetsuit top that was simple and fitted and came down past my belly button. I found a simple black bikini bottom that fit my small but curvy figure perfectly. I loved the way I looked in it, I felt petite and feminine even though I was mostly covered.
Other than the bathing suit I got three pairs of jeans all darker colored as I wasn't the biggest fan of light jeans.
I got a couple fitted sweaters in different shades of purple, which Emily agreed, really brought out the color of my eyes and hair.
They helped me pick out a couple short sleeved and long sleeved scoop neck shirts and underwear basics, which made me blush as we walked through the aisles. It had been years since I had shopped for underwear, let alone with other females.
They found my embarrassment highly amusing, but still made sure that I wasn't too uncomfortable.
"Now hunny, it's nice having a pair a pretty undergarments. It makes a girl feel confidant." Natty said holding up a simple pair of lace panties and matching lacey bra.
I had to admit she did make sense.
We walked out of the store laden with bags filled with different clothes. I was happy that I wasn't the only one that got clothes, as the two ladies next to me held their fair share of bags.
We dropped Emily back off at home and laughed as we heard the exclamations of the boys as they saw how many bags we had brought back.
The ride home was peaceful and Natty and I talked about the dinner that we would plan. She was going to the market in the morning and I told her I wanted to come and help.
We would start cooking after we got home and keep the spaghetti warm until the company arrived.
It was dark by the time we finally finished putting away our things, rewrapping my back with the cream and eating dinner.
"Hey Natty do you mind if I go out tonight to take pictures. It's been a while since I have been able to take some photos at night, nighttime makes for beautiful photos if you have the right lenses." I asked coming downstairs after grabbing m camera.
She thought about it for a moment and then nodded.
"Sure, just be careful and don't wander too far. Don't stay out too late, the woods are pretty wild around here." She said smiling at me and giving me a hug as I nodded and made my way out the door.
It was only eight o clock but it was already quite dark out and the moon was below the clouds shining brightly as I walked around.
I took a ton of photos and listened intently as I heard a lone wolfs howl.
My heart skipped, it actually sounded really close.
Part of me felt silly as I walked into the woods a bit until the spot felt right and set up my tri pod.
I knew it wasn't the safest idea but I really missed seeing even the slightest hint of a wolf. To see one in the wild would be incredible.
I sat back in silence and waited testing out my camera to make sure it didn't make a sound.
A half hour passed and as each minute went by I started feeler sillier by the minute.
What was I thinking, that I was pulled here and that I would see a wolf? Psshh, that was just nonsense.
Lost in my thoughts I almost got up before I heard a sound and sat back abruptly trying to still my now racing heart.
The trees ahead of me parted as the largest wolf I had ever seen came through the trees.
I almost gasped out loud at the sheer size its head would surely come up to my chest if I stood next to it. It was at least twice as long as I was tall. The wolfs fur was a deep russet color against the moonlight, and it seemed quite unaware of its surroundings.
I slowly raised my hand and began taking pictures of him, for some reason he seemed like a him to me.
My breath was caught as I watched him and my breath seemed to still as he looked toward my direction.
Taking another photo I stopped for a moment as I looked into the wolfs eyes.
They looked…familiar. The eyes were sad and lined with hopelessness as he looked around me. He never seemed to catch sight of me though, I knew I should be scared but part of me felt comfortable in his presence.
Looking into his eyes I caught my breath, as he seemed to realize my presence.
Slowly taking pictures unconsciously my mind was suddenly taken aback as the wolfs eyes caught mine.
They looked like…no it couldn't be. The same confusion was met as when Jacob had looked at me and then a slight smile in the wolfs eyes before it seemed to come to its senses and ran off quicker than my eyes could follow.
I put my arms behind me and lifted my head gasping for air as I realized I had been holding my breath.
How could the wolfs eyes remind me so much of Jacob. It was crazy and ridiculous, I thought as I made my way back to the house, pushing the thought from my mind.