A Change of Wind

F o u r

"I'm telling you...we don't have to go." I complained.
"We can just have breakfast and go into town! Or go explore something...somewhere.." I pout, hugging one of the pillows while I lay in bed.

"Edith that is rude, you weren't raised like this. And don't forget that they're the only neighbors we have around, so do remind me; for how long are we going to be here? We need to make a good impression." Ruth argued, as she continued making the bed I was currently laying on, but that didn't stop her and just like that I was off the bed.

"I mean, I don't have to go? You can go on my behalf! Tell them I'm busy or something.."

She paused and gave me a look of disapproval. "Dear, we are going and it is over." She insisted and continued to finish making the bed. "Now go shower and get dressed, I'll go prepare breakfast."

Once again, I just give up arguing with her. I wonder sometimes why do I even listen to her...
But then I remember she's like the big sister I never had, and I'm grateful for her for so many things...like that time she caught me sneaking out and stopped me from getting a tattoo during my Johnny Depp phase because I thought they looked cool on him.

After I was done with my morning routine, the best part of the day came; which is picking an outfit. I packed a lot of new dresses I bought just for this summer, that is what I'm going for which is being comfortable and I cannot wait to wear them all.
"Let's see....this one." For today I picked this tie-shoulder ditsy floral light blue midi dress, it had this cute little ribbon over the bust and I paired it with a simple gold bracelet, keeping in mind I can wear a hat with it later, and for now I just brushed my black hair behind my ears. "There, all set."

"Ruth, it smells amazing! As always!~ " I announced as I walked downstairs with the smell of the breakfast Ruth have prepared already blessing my nostrils. I was greeted by a smiling face as I walked into the kitchen.

"Billy!" I smiled and sat next to him. "You are already here?~"

"Found him watering the plants outside on the porch, took me a lot to get him inside." Ruth commented.

Billy chuckled. "Mrs. Molina I promise you I already had breakfast an hour ago!"

I nudged him gently. "Don't even try, it's useless! There's no winning an argument against Ruth!" I giggled. "Besides you have to join us anyway, from now if you're here during meals you're joining us, and you have all day if you want to work on something." I add.

"All right- oh! My father sends both his greetings and condolences...I'm sorry I wasn't aware that Mr.Beckett have passed away I-.." his tone changed and he became all nervous.

I sighed a bit at the mention of my father's death but patted his shoulder regardless.
"Thank you for your kind words, and thank your father for me." The boy smiled a bit and nodded.

Breakfast lasted longer than I thought, it was probably because the three of us spent half of it talking about the estate, and Billy went on about the town and all the things we can do during our stay.

"Promise it is not to be missed! Almost everyone will be going." Billy said as he took his plate to the sink.

"Town fair you say? Okay I'm sold!~" I get up taking my plate to the sink as well.

"I'm more interested in the farmer's market, fresh groceries are always preferred." Ruth added.

Soon after breakfast, Ruth took care of the dishes while I joined Billy outside as he watered some plants, and sat on one of the porch chairs.
"I gotta say, I was expecting to see more animals around." I mumbled.