Little by little, En has started adjusting to the new life from the strange country she moved in. She had made herself useful by helping do some errands on the farm and looking after Posy. The sisters have also bonded more as time passed. Posy has managed to capture En's heart during their first meeting yet her big sister's affection grows more every time.
Bian, who also lives nearby taught En a lot of farm work. She has been an extra helping hand for them even when she was still a little kid.
"How long have you known Sasha and Auntie Rosa?"
En asked Bian.
"My first memory as a kid was with Sasha. We were still able to climb that oak tree. It never used to be that big and tall."
Bian answered.
"All my life I don't remember not spending a day without Sasha. We played together, went to the same school, and now worked on the same farm. We do a lot of stuff together and I know all of her secrets!"
Bian continued sharing with En as she smiled remembering all those memories they had.
"And does Sasha know ALL of your secrets too?"
En emphasized the word 'all' as she gets a hint from Bian's story that the woman doesn't just simply consider Sasha as a childhood friend.
Bian was amazed how the newcomer was able to figure it out despite her recent stay on the place while Sasha, who spent time everyday with her, doesn't even notice.
"I guess she doesn't know all of my secrets yet."
Bian answered with sadness in her eyes.
As their conversation gets serious, Rosa approached the 2 women.
"En, I will pick up Posy this afternoon. She asked me if you could come as well if things aren't that busy here anymore."
Rosa relayed Posy's wish to En.
"Sure Auntie. I would love to come with you to pick up Posy from school."
En answered.
"Well the thing is, I need to leave after lunch to attend other errands too and Posy's class won't be done for a few hours when we get there."
Rosa added.
"That's okay Auntie. I'll wander around town to keep myself busy while waiting for Posy's class to end."
En responded.
"Okay then, we'll just meet at the coffee shop across the school 10 minutes before her classes ends."
Rosa replied.
En watched closely as the man turned the simple clay jar into an amazing piece of adorning pottery using freehand painting. The commercial market was a tad busy and crowded that day. En enjoyed herself as she explores the place and browsing at different stuff people are selling.
Meanwhile, the fountain area was brimming with people as some were looking for a place to sit in a populous market. Yet, a woman is taking advantage of the scene to capture candid photos of people doing this and that. As she kept her eye steady on the camera viewfinder, something caught her sight in a not so distant area. A woman wearing a black shirt, hooded jacket, jeans and white converse shoes. She is wearing headphones as she holds a little guide book while she meanders in the busy crowd. The woman taking the photos recognized her despite the distance.
En struggled turning the pages of the guide book to find the right words and ask the vendor how much the stuffed little bunny is. The vendor looks puzzled as she continuously search on her little book.
"Shūshu, zhège máo róng tùzǐ duōshǎo qián?"
Another customer behind her asked the vendor.
"Shì 65 yuán."
The vendor replied.
En was about to give up as she turned the last page of her guide book but she is eager to buy the bunny for little Posy. She had no choice but to open her phone and launch the translator app again.
"The bunny costs 65 yuan."
The woman at the back started talking in her language.
En recognized the sound of the woman's voice. As she turned around, she was greeted with a smile from the woman who bumped her in the coffee shop.
"I told you, that app will make it worse."
She added as she hides her intent to laugh at how cute En looks while struggling to translate the words.
"Well this book is not so helpful as well. I had no choice."
En answered while she also holds herself from laughing.
"But thank you. You saved me again from another attempt of an embarrassing conversation. I'm En."
En added as she extends her hand introducing herself.
The woman extended her arm to accept the handshake as she also introduced herself.
"Hello En. It's so nice to finally meet you. My name is Alina."
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Bus 732
RomanceEn thought that moving into the new, unfamiliar place would be her biggest struggle - but she was wrong. . .
