Time passed quickly in Dreamscape Costumes & Creations. It was just pass 12 o'clock according to the public clock on some of the boutiques here. We picked a few other masks for Umaizah but also for me to not feel out of place. We gathered a mask for each colour and potential events that we may come across to. I didn't want Umaizah to be gone so soon, fingers crossed she stays for a longer period than we both may think.
Spending this extra time alone between the both of us, makes me feel like she can't go anytime soon. Every little thing that she has done so far captivates me - from the way she plays with her curls - to the sparkle in her eyes when she locks eye contact. It's like the world shifts.
Once we were near my mum's floral shop again, I reminded Umaizah to wear her mask before continuing. She wore the first one she picked in the shop. It perfectly fit her face. It added a femininity touch to her overall outfit. I too, wore a matching mask that complemented my outfit. Mine was a brownish colour with white miniature designs. It wasn't as good as Umaizah's but it was manageable for the time being. If we were both wearing masks, nobody would question us. They would assume we were attending a party or an event of some sort.
We were in front of the door to the entrance when Umaizah stopped me.
"Wait, will she be in there?" She blocked my path, arm outstretched in front of my chest.
"I don't think so, she said she'll be with my dad somewhere else." Was she worried?
"Who's going to be running it?" Yep, definitely worried.
"Probably a friend of hers or something. It'll be okay." I reassured her.
"Will they recognise me though?" Her eyes dozed into mine.
What do I say to that? I mean, I can spot her because I was the one hanging out with her today. The people of the Serendrian Village have only seen Umaizah a few times in public, she never really showed herself many times, so they may not realise it's her.
"To me yes, others? No, they won't recognise you." I think.
I opened the door for her as she inhaled deeply before stepping inside first. I followed along behind her, hoping for the best.
To my surprise, there weren't many customers inside. This should give a better chance for us to look around, potentially buy something and leave immediately.
The air was filled with the sweet scent of blooming flowers, creating a mesmerising atmosphere. The shop was adorned with lush greenery, hanging from the ceiling and winding around the wooden shelves. The top of the walls had delicate fairy lights - the same ones Layna had in her room, casting a warm and ethereal glow.
We walked through the aisles, seeing many exotic plants with vibrant colours and mystical properties. Some flowers were in glass cages. Ones that had a unique effect like fire flames or something similar. For example, the "Dragon's Breath Roses" were roses that had fiery red petals that flicker like flames, these needed to be handled with care and admiration to harness their magical essence fully.
Umaizah admired the flowers in her own world. Their beauty whispered tales of enchantment, captivating her senses and leaving a spell of wonder around her. Each petal held a secret, each bloom a story waiting to be discovered in the garden of her imagination.
I trapped myself in her poise, I jumped slightly when she spoke to me. "I've got a plan for what we could get up to." She elegantly held the gold bag from earlier in between her elbows.
"What's on your mind?" It's fascinating how Umaizah's mind is always buzzing with thoughts.
"We can both pick a flower here and take it as a little piece of this moment with us wherever we go. It can be a cute little thing for us, if you'd like."
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Fate of deception
FantasíaShe's a solitary princess, the sole heir to the throne, burdened by the weight of her father's authoritarian rule. Filled with a yearning for freedom and a thirst for independence, she flees the confines of the palace walls, seeking a path of her ow...
