stars upon my face

chapter 10-color me red

As Nora walked through the busy market, the bustling sounds of vendors calling out their wares and the colorful array of fruits and vegetables on display caught her attention.

She was lost in the vibrant atmosphere, taking in the sights and sounds of the bustling marketplace that she had frequented since childhood.

Suddenly, a voice broke through her thoughts.

"Excuse me, miss, would you like to try some of our fresh strawberries?" a young man says with a warm smile asked, holding out a basket filled with ripe red berries.

Nora glanced up, meeting his gaze. His eyes were a captivating shade of blue, and she couldn't help but be drawn in by his friendly demeanor.

"I would love to," she replied, reaching out to pick up a strawberry from the basket.

As she took a bite, the sweetness of the fruit exploded on her taste buds, and she couldn't help but let out a surprised gasp.

"These are delicious," she exclaimed, looking up to meet the eyes of the young man.

He chuckled, a melodic sound that made Nora's heart skip a beat. "I'm glad you think so.

My name is James, by the way," he said, extending a hand towards her.

"Nora," she replied, shaking his hand with a smile.

They stood there in the midst of the busy marketplace, surrounded by the hustle and bustle of the vendors and shoppers, but it felt as though they were in their own little world.

They spent the day wandering through the market, sampling different fruits and chatting about everything under the sun.

Nora found herself opening up to James in a way she hadn't with anyone else before, feeling a sense of ease and comfort in his presence.

As the sun began to set, casting a warm glow over the marketplace, James turned to Nora with a nervous look in his eyes.

"Nora, I know we've only just met, but I feel a connection with you that I've never felt before.

I know this sounds abit weird but Would you... would you like to go out with me sometime?" he asked, his voice filled with hope.

Nora's heart raced as she looked into James' eyes, feeling a rush of emotions she had never experienced before.

In that moment, she knew that she had found a true friend in him but she hesitated thinking whether or not she should trust him.

, she nodded, a wide smile spreading across her face.

"Yes, James. I would love to go out with you," she said, but I have to ask Edgar first, her voice filled with concern and excitement.

And as they walked
through the market, the world seemed to fade away, sparking their genuine friendship .
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After a long day of exploring the market with James, I return to the mansion feeling both exhilarated and exhausted.

As I make my way up the grand staircase to my room, my thoughts go back to the conversation I had with James about my strange connection to this place and to Edgar.