Ithika: Into The Forest

Chapter 4

Esthony shook her head in agreement with Laza's observation. "Yeah, I kind of noticed that," she replied, acknowledging the chemistry between Joel and Esthony. As they walked toward the direction of the cabin

Joel had bid her farewell, his hand grazing along her arm in an alluring manner, Esthony felt a rush of sensations. He kissed her hand, the touch of his warm mouth against her skin sending waves of heat through her body. Her heart palpitated, and she couldn't help but be captivated by the energy that surged within her.

"Esthony Wright," she had breathed, introducing herself as her mind remained fixated on Joel's lingering presence.

Joel, slyly lingering around her hand, responded with a parting comment. "Till morning comes, princess," he said, his smile leaving a lasting impression as he walked away towards the boys' cabin.

Once Joel was out of sight, Esthony's pupils had returned to their normal size, and the flushed feeling she had experienced quickly subsided. With a bright blush on her cheeks She began to make her way back to her cabin with Laza, her thoughts drifting in various directions.

"Notices what?" Esthony asked her new friend trying to project unawareness to ease the attention off of herself.

Laza chuckled to herself and continued walking down the path with her friend quietly. Obvious knowing emanating silently off her toward Esthony. "Nevermind, Laza resounded," as she rounded towards the girl's cabin.

Upon reaching their quarters, Esthony was startled by the sudden appearance of Laza, who flew towards her with curiosity gleaming in her eyes. Laza's gaze fixed upon Esthony intently as she spoke, her words piquing Esthony's interest.

"What happened back there between you two has made every girl in this camp want to turn you into a frog or levitate you over a bridge," Laza exclaimed, her tone a mix of awe and amusement.

Esthony scratched her neck nervously, trying to downplay the interaction. "Well, we just talked a little... No big deal. And he wanted to meet me in the morning for breakfast," she explained, hoping to minimize the attention she was receiving.

Laza's face lit up with excitement upon hearing this news. After a brief pause, Esthony kindly added, "You can sit with us, of course."

Laza couldn't contain her excitement, emitting a loud squeal as she leapt onto Esthony's head and eagerly opened the doors of her closet. The sight that greeted them was breathtaking - a collection of stunning, long, and glimmering dresses adorned the closet, their vibrant colors and flowing chiffon fabric making them look like something out of a fairy tale.

Esthony's silk bed was covered in finely woven dresses in shades of lime green, bright red, and yellow. Each dress had an empire waist and a plunging neckline, adorned with a single glimmering gold leaf brooch in the center of the torso. The dresses cascaded down past the floor, and the closet was filled with an array of gold and silver sandals. Esthony had never seen such beauty before, and Laza couldn't contain her excitement.

"Esthony, these are so beautiful!" Laza exclaimed, her voice filled with admiration.

Esthony smiled, appreciating Laza's enthusiasm. She looked back at the pixie, noticing her own beauty. Laza had short blonde hair and wore a chiffon blue outfit with elaborate glittering flower patterns. Her lips were a hot peach color against her luminous features, and her deep sea green eyes stood out against her creamy, milk-white skin. Esthony couldn't help but feel that Laza was one of the most beautiful girls she had ever met.

"You have to try this one on!" Laza held out a bright, almost volcano red goddess dress to Esthony, recognizing its perfect fit for her curvy figure. Esthony hesitated for a moment, her gaze fixating on the plunging neckline of the dress.