Realm of Galderia

chapter 21

Gwen was so happy that it was time to get going. The three of them had left together, heading out of the cottage and down the hill, toward the center of town. Gwen felt like no matter how long it really took them, it was still an eternity. When the finally had arrived to the festival, things had just gotten started. It looked great most of the shop keepers had decorated the front of the stores, the center square and surrounding areas. It was beautiful; there were a lot of people there already. They saw a few of their friends and neighbors. Angus handed Sofia a little silver coin, his wife liked to go to the trinket booths and it was only a few times a year. She kissed him goodbye and headed off to the booths that were set up down the street.

Angus headed into the blacksmith shop. Gwen waited by the fountain she wondered why he father had gone into the shop where Edwin worked helping his own father? She could not think of any reason for her father to go in there. Her father was not in there long, maybe ten minutes then she saw him leave and go to the pub. Gwen waited by the fountain to see who else would be arriving. 

When Sarah had finally made it to the fountain where Gwen was waiting for her she gave Gwen a quick hug.

"Hey Gwen" Sarah greeted her.

"Sarah I am so glad you made it finally." Gwen replied to her. Gwen looked at Sarah; she complimented her on the eggshell blue dress. Sarah also complimented Gwen on her own gown; both looked very stunning, ready for a night of fun.

"Is Edwin still coming?" Sarah asked to make conversation.

"He will be here later in the evening. Have you talked to Emily?" Gwen asked out of curiosity.

"Yes, she and James will be here after sunset." Sarah informed Gwen, adding a soft smile.

"Oh good hopefully Edwin will be here by then, too." Gwen replied to her friend.

"Would you like to show me around? I have been to a few festivals but this is my first summer festival here." Sarah suggested to Gwen.

Sarah and Gwen had been walking around the festival for quite a while. Sarah pointed out an empty bench nearby. The two young women rested there for a while, watching people come for the festivities. The two of them watched the sunset, and waited patiently for the night to get started. Then suddenly from a few yards away, Gwen saw Emily and James walking to Sarah and herself.

"Gwen! Sarah!' Emily shrieked like a child.

 She could not help it she was really happy. She would be marrying James the love of her life by the end of the week. Tonight had nothing to do with wedding plans, thank goodness Emily thought to herself. This night was about not being a nervous wreck. Tonight, this was the festival it was to be a good time with her best friends. She was glad to get away from wedding decisions for a night. She knew it would be worth it to be James' wife. She was glad that she could see Gwen for a while, and it was great that James was friends with the guy in Gwen's life. It made Emily happy to know it would not make James uncomfortable.

"Hi Gwen, Sarah. Where is Edwin?" James asked politely.

"He said he would meet me here this evening." Gwen answered James.

"Oh okay. That's cool." James replied. He smiled at Gwen and Sarah.

Then suddenly James recognized one of his good friends, Tom. James waved to him, calling him over to where they were.

"James you finally make it here?" Tom greeted his friend then his eyes wandered to the girl in the light blue dress.

"Oh forgive me Tom, let me introduce you." James offered.