Spring 2
I groaned as the morning sunlight beamed through my window, I was not ready for today. Today was just going to be another ordinary day.
The birds began to chirp loudly as I groaned louder, I guess this was a sign that I should get up and take on the day...the same, old, boring day.
I walked over to my vanity and sighed at my reflection. I was a lovely woman, don't get me wrong...but I could point out every flaw that I had, one of them was my height. I was the shortest of my family. I began to brush my long cyan hair, and applied some expensive face cream to keep myself looking young and moisturized...though...I'm not sure why I need to do that when I'm only nineteen! It would be years before I would really need this stuff.
A knock erupted as I jumped a bit, turning to face my bedroom door.
"Ye-yes?" I asked as the door opened, revealing my brother.
"Good morning, Rosalind!" He chirped as I smiled.
"Morning, Max!" I greeted, before turning back to look into my vanity mirror. Max noticed my distant expression and took a step inside my room
"Are you alright, my darling little sister?" He asked with concern as I sighed.
"I'm fine..." I began, "It's just...things are so boring around this town..."
"I know what you mean, Rosalind." he walked more into my room, taking a seat on my bed and doing a dramatic pose, which caused me to laugh.
"Someday that red-haired knight from your favorite story will sweep you off your feet." I just giggled more and rolled my eyes.
"Oh Max, that's just a fairytale!"
"But, didn't Alicia tell you that you'll be married to a handsome red-headed man?" I blushed.
"Ye-yes...but she's probably just..."
"Just have faith, Rosalind!" Max interrupted, as he rose from my bed walking towards my bedroom door.
"I'll leave you to dress." He said, closing the door behind him as I looked down and saw that I was still in my nightgown; how embarrassing. I slipped out of my nightgown and into my romper and strapped on my high heels. I just groaned, my favorite heels were so worn and I really needed a new pair...but that woman was just asking for too much! Maybe...if I could just get my hands on the right materials...I could patch them up; however getting the materials, that was another problem.
I walked out of my bedroom, my father had a bit of a concerned look on his face as he looked at his pocket watch.
"Father?" I asked, he turned towards me and gave a hearty smile.
"Goooooood morning, Rosalind!" I smiled.
"Morning, Father!" My smile faded to a look of concern "What seems to be the problem?"
"It's Cecilia...she's late, it's not like her to be..." but before he could finish his sentence, Ceci walked into the manor, followed by a man I had never seen before...I blushed, he was probably just passing by...but he had such a handsome face and fiery red hair. He slightly reminded me of the knight from that fairytale.
"Sorry I'm late, sir!" Ceci exclaimed as father ordered his breakfast, I couldn't help but just...stare at the mysterious man, he was so handsome. But he was probably just a passerby, and I shouldn't get my hopes up too high.
"Miss Rosalind!" I snapped out of my thoughts, and looked towards Cecilia.
"Ye-yes?" I asked
"What would you like for breakfast, miss?" Ceci asked as I blushed.
"I'll have...whatever is easy for you to make, Cecilia!" she just smiled
"I'll get started, right away!" Ceci exclaimed with enthusiasm as Alicia walked in.
"Do they usually all order separate things? Rich people are such a pain!" She whispered, but loud enough for me to hear, Cecilia seemed to notice this and replied in a stern voice.
"Alicia! They'll hear you!" I looked around for the mysterious man, who was talking to my brother, probably a trader for father's company…
"I have a door-to-door fortune-telling service. Rosalind is one of my best customers, and I go where the money is!" I overheard Alicia say as I sighed, looking down. I hated being the daughter of a wealthy man...don't get me wrong, I do love my father, but having all this money and respect was just tiring.
"A lot on your mind?" A voice asked me as I looked over at the source, my face instantly turned red.
"Hello! I'm Rosalind De Sainte-Coquille!" I exclaimed. Oh. My. God! Why did I do that? I sounded like a complete idiot! He asked me a question and I said that?! He just laughed.
"I'm Jack! Nice to meet you, Rosalind. I'm staying in the farmhouse."
"Oh, you mean Douglas'?" I asked as he nodded.
"H-how long are you staying?" I asked.
"I suppose as long as I can work!" I blushed harder, so he was going to live here? In Alvarna?! Things finally seemed to be turning for the better!
"I'll see you around, Rosalind."
"Oh, ye-yes! I'll see you around! Oh, uhm...Jack?"
"Yes?" He asked, I didn't know what to say, but I had to make up something quick!
"M-my brother and father might cause you a bit of a headache, but be patient with them, they are good people!" Ugh! Really, brain? Really? I had to say that? I probably sound like a snot towards my family.
"Oh! No problem!" and with that he left, I just waved my hand in a daze.
"Miss Rosalind." I continued waving, "Miss Rosalind!" I snapped out of my trance.
"Ye-yes, Ceci?" I asked.
"Breakfast is ready."