BREATHE

chapter one

Dune pov

"Dune wake up !! We need to go to the market "
"get up" my sister macie said.
Today was market day at our village and I really do loved and enjoyed grocery shopping.

"Am up ,am up" 

I awoke excitedly and headed to the bathroom to take my very much needed shower. As I got in the bathroom I started brushing my teeth before taking my shower,like who showers then does their teeth after wards huh! not me.

"Dune you better hurry up am not missing out food samples for you again!!"shouted my sister. 

I chuckled to myself knowing how cranky she was the day she missed out miss Trudy's apple pie and trying out different cousines available within our tiny village

Finally done with my shower I decided to wear a beige flowery sundress with nude sandals because the market was a few houses down.

Spraying my french vanilla essential oil at my pulse points am out the door heading towards the kitchen to grab a light snack .

"Finally!!" "Dune you know how much I love Trudy's pies yo...." I interrupted

"I am sorry okay?it's that I had this dream of a really handsome guy and I could not wake up until it came to an end".    

"Was it about you and him riding a pony again?" 

    "Noo.." I exclaimed.

" Was it a sex dream ?" Macie asked  wiggling her eyebrows grabbing an apple,my tote bag and handing macie a hand made basket we head out .

"You didn't answer my question dune "  
" why would I answer you that ,you are my baby sister macie!" I said as we kept on walking .

"Come on ,I get them all the time !! but you don't see me embarrassed about it"   " I also have sex all the time so it kinda is justified to have the wet dreams babe" she winked at me.

Honestly, that part of your life is one I don’t want to know,” I said, lifting my hands in  exasperation.

“But Dune, how old do you plan to be before you lose your virginity? At this rate, you’re going to be a grandma!” Macie stopped in her tracks, staring at me.

“Hey! I’m only 25! How is that old? We’re literally months apart,” I protested, trying to defend my choice to live life at my desire What wrong is there if you choose to wait till marriage right.

“I just want you to loosen up a little! You’re always so predictable—if it’s not the novels you read, you’re at the market, the library, or gardening. It’s like you’re on a strict schedule!”

“Ugh, and baking! I love baking and cooking too,” I added, excitement creeping into my voice.

“Not the point, Dune!” she said, crossing her arms in frustration. “Macie, my life might seem boring to you, but I genuinely enjoy it. Have you seen the tulips I just pruned? They look amazing!”

“Yeah, they look great,” she mumbled, her tone softening slightly.

“I didn’t hear you?” I teased, raising an eyebrow.

“Okay, fine! They look great, but…”

“No ‘buts,’ baby sis! I’m perfectly happy with my predictable boring life. Now let’s get going, or you’ll miss your pie and be grumpy all day,” I said, side-hugging her as I dragged us along, chuckling.

“I know you’re looking out for me and want me not to take things a little bit serious, but I’m okay,” she nodded, though I could see a hint of uncertainty in her eyes.

“Love you,” I said, smiling warmly.

“Love you too, you bookworm,” she replied, hugging me tightly and planting a quick kiss on my cheek which I had to pretend to gag over by the way ,we chuckled to ourselves and kept on going.

As we approached the market, we began going through our list of essential things, making small conversations trying to figure out our route.

“So, do you think we should stop by Martin’s Milk Bar after we are done testing out the pastries?” I suggested, excitement bubbling up as I imagined the sweet, creamy treats waiting for us.

“Definitely! Their milkshakes are to die for!” Macie agreed, her mood lifting as well.

And with that, we begun , our playful banter echoing through the vibrant market, where every stall needed to be explored by us .Hehehe
" Hey girls"
Miss Trudy greeted us as we were close to her stand .
"Hello Trudy" I greeted her back.
"Hello my lovely lady?"macie greeted her
"Please macie I know you only love me for my baked goods,"

" you know me so well Trudy " as we all chuckled away
As I checked the goodies on the table I asked"
What's on the menu today?"

"We have salted caramel cake ,pistachio cookies, carrot cake as well then pies I are sold out currently as you can see your sister holds the last slice " . I simply chuckled seeing how messy she is eating or should I say devouring that slice.

"I'll have the carrot cake please, and what is the filling today?"
"Chocolate ganache love"
"That sounds yummy ,Trudy two slices please and make it to go "
Once she is done packaging them for me I pay her and we are off to another stall.

Lots of samples and purchases later we are done and waiting on our parents to come pick us up at our usual chill out spot namely "Amka cafe" it's a Swahili themed cafe and they have the best mocha .

As we are making small talk with macie the  bell on the door rings signalling a customer as I turn my head to see whom has come in I am beyond shocked

" Lucia?...."

Author note
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