One Stone Changes So Many Lives - Book 3/10

Chapter 2 - Egypt!

The first few days in Egypt have been bonkersly amazing! I was given a small sack of Egyptian coins from Andrew, before I went off and explored the local town.

There were hundreds of street stalls around, all calling out in their native tongue about deals they had on sweets and spices, cloths and fabrics, and little figurines and toys of the pyramids and the Sphinx.

I also bought a small book about Cairo, for Andrew, which contained information for tourists, like what to see and do locally.

I decided to buy Dad, a long piece of cloth, made of pure Egyptian cotton, for when he travels. He does a lot of camping at the moment, so it might help him be a bit more cosy, when he transforms into a Werewolf – Hey! Even Werewolves need a comfy bed sometimes!

I used the cloth to cover my hair, like the local women, to be more respectable, before finding myself being drawn to a place called the 'Felfela' café.

I sit down at a table, order a glass of Pepsi, and begin reading the book about Cairo. Just as the waitress turns up with my drink, someone shouts loudly from behind me.....

"SABRINA!?"

I spin round to see two tall red heads, with gaping smiles on their faces.

"BILL! CHARLIE!" I scream, before running over and flinging my arms around both of their necks "It's so good to see you!" I say as I pull back and lead them back to my table.

"It's great to see you too!" Charlie answers, before ordering himself and Bill a Pepsi each.

"What are you doing here? You're supposed to be in Romania with the dragons!?" I pipe up shocked at the sight of Charlie.

"Hey! I'm allowed Holidays you know!" He laughs at me.

"Why are you here though?" Bill asks still in shock "I got your letter saying you were on your way, but you never mentioned why".

"Yeah I know.....I'm sorry. My step-dad, Andrew, just said we were coming. And poof! We were off. He only told me he wanted to inspect a hotel, that he's been thinking of buying, after I sent you that letter" I explain.

I began explaining to them all about the hotel. How big it was, how many staff it had, and about Andrew's proposed plans of how to shape it back up again. Andrew was telling me over breakfast, just this morning that he has some big ideas for the hotel, but he wants to know what I think of it, before he makes any rash decisions.

Bill offered to show me the Bank where he works. I was so very excited about seeing it. He had told me in one of his letters, that there were hieroglyphics all over the walls, inside the building to ward off the demonic spirits of the undead – At least that's what they told the tourists.

After seeing the Egyptian version of Gringotts, I treated them both to an ice cream in the Wizard high street, which was hidden through a door at 'Felfela' – No wonder I was drawn to it earlier.

I then offer for both of them to join me for dinner at the Hotel, where they could meet everyone, before hugging them both and saying Goodbye.

*

As Cassie and I stand side by side in the mirror, I can't believe how amazing we look.

Cassie and Demi, have been giving me girl lessons, ever since the girl's slumber party back in New York. They said I was beautiful, but I just didn't know how to show it. They rather enjoyed making a little project out of me, teaching me how to use make-up, and how to accessorise. Demi has even booked for all three of us to go to a Salon when we get back to New York, so I could get a new hairdo and stuff. I never thought I'd say it – But I kinda like being a girl! Despite the monthly crap!