Sa Sartiglia Faire part 1e
Oristano, Italy
"Hurry up M'lady, the first horseman is about to ride," said Agnese.
"I'm here, I'm here," said Magdalene.
They had driven for hours in a hot, stuffy carriage to arrive to the faire, and now were hurrying to the track where the horsemen would ride to pierce the metal star.
"My darling, there you are," said Mr. Deluca.
"Father, I've missed you! How was your trip," said Magdalene.
"Splendid! There is so much to see in Africa, Maybe someday I'll take you there, but in the mean time I brought you a gift," said Mr. DeLuca.
"What is it? A clay vase, necklace, earrings, jewels of some kind, tell me!"
"You'll see my angel, you'll see. Now let us show some DeLuca pride, Alfonso is about to ride," said Mr. DeLuca.
"You don't need a star for good fortune Papa; you have your wit," said Magdalene.
"You flatter me too much," said Mr. De Luca, "I better go encourage Alfonso before he rides. Take care of my princess Agnese," he said before he ran off to the starting line in the ring.
The faire was exciting as the year before. People were dancing, singing, and many were gambling on who would pierce the metal star. The air smelled of roasted pig and mutton being cooked and sold at the faire. And the sound of music was everywhere. Tents were set up selling a variety of things from lace to sword sheaths. Performers were everywhere displaying their various acts while pick pocketing their audience.
It was a great place to be. Except something was amiss, Magdalene felt... watched, scrutinized like a piece of art work might feel. She was terrified, she didn't know why. Finally, she turned around and there it was, there he was.
He was tall, towering above the crowd, he had flaxen hair, which was rare in those parts, and He was clothed in fine cloths which suggested wealth and status. His skin was light almost white, and his facial features were sharp and aquiline. Only what struck her the most were his eyes, they were dark, and she could have sworn they were black. Under normal circumstances she would have found him handsome. But he was looking at her like she was a delicious piece of meat, and it scared her. She didn't know who he was or where he came from, but she had a premonition then, something horrid would happen today, it's a shame she didn't listen to it.
