Sterling Estate (discontinued for reconstruction)

Chapter 15: Trust in the grapevines

Rae is trying to quickly wrap up a shipment of the grapes to be delivered to the Talies Winery and Restaurant so she can quickly get back to the main house. Having never been in this much haste before since having a backlog order due to a storm that happened 4 years ago. However this time the reason for her rush is worry, worry about Evealyn as that clouded over fog in her eyes keep happening more and more frequently. It's a wonder nobody else has come to notice it yet, the couple times she'd have to catch her from stumbling. Only for Evealyn to brush it off as if it's fine and nothing happened. Confusing Rae as she wonders if Evealyn is really not that aware of what's happening to herself.

Not knowing much or if any at all about Cheverian's but she can tell that must not be something normal. Never seeing anything like that happen with Miss Joce, then again she's good at hiding things so she might never know if it was. Sighing as the truck driver hands her back the clipboard after signing for the shipment. "See you in the next 4 weeks Ellison."

"As always Thomas." Rae steps back waving him goodbye as the truck pulls out of the shipment yard.

Looking over the list of orders seeing that there are still 3 more large shipments to be taken care of, also having to check up on inventory afterwards. The thought of how long it would take to finish work is never a problem unless there's a need for it to leave. Rae turns to head into the storehouse to get the next shipments of creates ready for pick up. Before she could she hears someone call out to her.

"Rae"

She turns around seeing Evealyn along with Dylan waving to her as they approach.

"Evealyn what are you doing out here? I told you I'll soon be back." Rae looks over her for any signs that she might be feeling dizzy or light headed. Worried she might end up having another gray episode.

"I know but I got bored, and don't worry Dylan was here to keep me company." More like he appeared out of nowhere and was tagging along. Evealyn only allowed it as it was nice having someone to talk to on the way there.

"And you're sure you're okay?" Rae, still looking over her, pressing her hand to Evealyns forehead.

"Yes I'm fine now, quit worrying." Evealyn takes her hand reassuring her, it's not like she'll start feeling weak again at the drop of a hat.

"Yeah she was with me so nothing is going to happen to her. I don't understand why you're fussing over her like she's a child." Dylan scoffed, not sure what the big deal is. Evealyn clearly looks fine so what is the issue?

"Of course you don't, that's why it's just as worrying having you be the one guiding her here." Rae is not even sure what he was thinking of bringing her there. Though she can't fault him all that much as Dylan wasn't told exactly why they needed to keep close watch on Evealyn. Only stating that she wasn't all that well and to keep her away from the corridor as best as possible.

"Look she's fine as you can tell. Besides I don't see why everyone is trying to keep her locked down. Isn't fresh air supposed to be good for her?" Dylan questions looking over at Evealyn whole looks perfectly fine to him. Maybe a bit pale but writes it off as her not getting enough sunlight. Rae doesn't have the time to explain everything to him right now, needing to finish up her work as soon as possible. "Okay fine, I have orders to fill so while I'm busy with that please don't do anything stupid." Rae directed this statement over to Dylan knowing God knows what trouble he'd get up to. Not wanting Evealyn to be dragged into any mischief of his.

"Have a little more faith in me than that. Now go, Evealyn and I need to spend some much needed quality time anyways." Rae narrows her eyes at Dylan after he says this and sighs. Just hoping if it would really be alright for her to leave them alone together. Turing on her heels to the storehouse before she changes her mind. 

Evealyn would have forgotten that she said she would, had he not brought it up. Having mostly thought about the whole Cheverian thing since finding out about it. "Since we're outside, what you wanna do?" Dylan asked Evealyn who didn't really have that much of a plan to begin with. "Maybe just take a walk I guess." Evealyn not thinking much else as she's only glad to be outside.

"That's no fun. You can't tell me you only came out here just to walk around." Dylan, not believing that's all there is to her being there.

"No, I truly just want to take a walk." Evealyn doesn't have any idea what else there is for her to do. Maybe she could pick some of the grapes of the vines and eat them while she does. Other than that there's not much else.

Dylan shakes head thinking that she can't be serious, he smiles having thought of something that might interest them both. "I've got an idea. Follow me." Evealyn seems to hesitate so he takes her hand and leads her towards the grape vines. "Come on, it will help you out with your abilities." Evealyn is intrigued but a little confused, but as long as it will help her might as well trust him on it. 

Dylan has a feeling Evealyn is going to like what he's about to show her. Feeling like it can be good practice to get a handle on her abilities. Thinking it's good to start her off with some passive plant type spirits. They both head deeper through the rows of grapevines in the field.

Evealyn not sure where he's taking her. Much rather why he told her it has something to do with her spirit seeing abilities. "What does wherever we're going have to do with my abilities exactly?" a little uneasy with why he's being so secretive about it. Wanting to know if she needs to prepare for what she might see. As there haven't been that many pleasant encounters, as 98% of those encounters are oftentimes nightmare inducing.

"Not really a what more of a who." Dylan not really helping her worries. If not getting a little anxious.

"You mean like in that children's tale who or..." Evealyn questions as she doesn't see that off the table.

"No, but you'll see." Dylan abruptly stops as he finishes speaking causing Evealyn to bump into him. Rubbing her nose from the impact wondering why he suddenly stopped. "There they are." Evealyn peeks from behind him to see tiny people like creatures floating over and between the rows of grapes. They all dressed in cute little farming outfits; overalls with grape patterns on the front and ankle boots.

A/N: Yes I know you are all wondering what these creatures are well, sorry to say but you'll have to wait until the next chapter. However i'd like to hear you're guesses in the comments. We'll find out if your right or not. However have a good morning ,evening afternoon and good night  wherever you're reading from. Hope you all enjoy. Later~