Adar

Chapter 16 : Thanksgiving (Part 1)

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A week and a half had passed and Mr. and Mrs. Wilis had kept their word. They had invited and insisted that Adar come to the Thanksgiving feast being held in town. Melanie, of course, along with Adar, was dressed up for such an occasion.

She wore a beautiful white dress decorated with ruffles. A bright, red ribbon was at the neck of her dress, given to her by Mrs. Willis. The dress had once belonged to the Willis' late daughter. Mrs. Willis had complimented her saying,"The dress is fulfilling its purpose once again, as to make the wearer stunning."

Melanie's face had turned the same shade of red as her bow, following Mrs. Willis' comment.

Adar was wearing dark blue trousers, accompanied with a black suit coat. His shoes had also been polished for the occasion. Worst of all for Adar, Mrs. Willis had fixed Adar's hair, putting some oil upon it, making his hair 'nicer'.

Adar sat in the front driver's seat beside John. Melanie and the Willis' Sat in the back of the cart. They were on the dirt path headed towards the town. The grass near the road was starting to turn a more dead color, the fallen brown leaves a clear sign of fall.

"Have you ever been to feast like this before?" Adar asked, adjusting his dark suit coat to fit more loosely.

John Smiled. "I always went to them when I was younger, usually seeking the women there and nothing more."

Adar felt nervous, most of it due to the fact he wasn't accustomed to the mannerisms of colonial towns. He had lived pretty much in un-trodden woods, his house the only one for miles.

"I've never been to an event this large before," said Adar hesitantly, " I'm not sure how to act or what is acceptable here."

"Do you know your basic manners?" John asked, looking at Adar out of the corner of his eye.

"Yes, of course." said Adar,"My mother never failed to teach me, especially making sure I didn't forget them."

Adar turned around to see Melanie laughing with the Willis' in the back.

"Are you excited to see the town?" Mrs. Willis asked Adar after the cease in laughter.

"Well-" began Adar, before Mr. Willis interrupted him.

"More likely, he is excited to see the young women there," said Mr. Willis, a haughty laugh following.

Mrs. Willis roared with laughter; John chuckled as well, unable to ignore the humorous joke.

Adar felt his face heat up.

"I think it'll be fun," said Melanie smiling," I already told a few people about you."

Adar returned the smile and sat back around, facing the dirt road.

Was Richard one of them? Adar thought.

The town came into view, the dirt road leading directly into it, and Adar felt his palms sweat a bit. He was more nervous than he would admit to himself. A majority of the ornate buildings made up the first houses that came into sight.

The town reminded of the one where he lived long ago with his uncle. The houses were in rows side to side, back to front. Adar estimated forty houses made the front line of homes that was visible.

Melanie immediately stood up and grinned."There is the town!"

Adar looked forward to see other paths that connected into the entrance road, leading to the town.