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2024-10-29 19:42:56Later in the day.
After a stressful day at the market. Alice came home all stressed out and tired. She dropped her things. Went straight to check on the animals as she always does.Then she heard a voice that called her name, Alice turned to see who it was, But only for her to find Rebecca walking towards her."Hi Good evening Alice, how was work today at the market?"Alice was not used to talking about her day with other people, if not her husband. All she did was smile at Rebecca."Sorry I guess I am disturbing you too much." Rebecca said, with a sad tone."Ohh no Rebecca you are not. Actually I do not talk to many people around here. Other than my husband.""I see. And why is that? When you look free to chat with. I mostly prefer you to others I have approached around here."Alice smiles. "Really? I never knew. Well I will be making dinner soon. Will you like to join me if you do not mind?""Sure, I do not mind. I will join you, so what are you making for dinner?"They both continued talking as they went inside to prepare dinner. Alice was happy to finally have someone to talk to, which is not her husband."Alice, I heard the queen will be giving birth very soon. And the king is adding up the knights to protect the kingdom for the queen's delivery." Rebecca said as she was cutting the vegetable.Once again Alice was reminded of her problem. Alice did not let it get to her as she forcefully answered Rebecca."Well I guess the king really love's our queen so much." She smiled. 'And I wish I was in her place.' She said in a low tone.They continued chatting when Thomas walked in, and was surprised to find his wife chatting and laughing with another woman. And also preparing dinner with her. But Alice and Rebecca did not notice because they were busy chatting as they were cooking.Not until Alice turned to find her husband standing and staring at her in shock. Alice smiled and went to hug Thomas."You are back. How was work?" She asks, hugging Thomas. And collecting the things he was holding to keep."Work was fine." Thomas speaks in a confusion.Rebecca turned her gaze towards Thomas and gave him a welcoming smile."Honey, meet Rebecca. She just moved into our neighborhood.Rebecca meet Thomas, my husband."Rebecca was standing with a smile on her face. As she looks at the couples before her, while Alice was making the introduction."Ohh I see. Well miss or Mrs?"Mrs." Rebecca answered."You are welcome to our neighborhood Mrs Rebecca, nice to have you around." He said, returning his gaze to Alice."Thank you Mr Thomas. Am glad to be here and have such kind hearted people as my neighbor. She said."Well honey, go freshen up, we are almost done with the food.""Okay my darling." He said going to the room to freshen up.Few minutes later they were done cooking and setting the table.They all sat together eating, chatting and laughing."Well I must be on my way now it is getting late, I am really grateful I met the two of you ." Rebecca said, getting up from her seat."Thank you so much for coming, Rebecca." Alice said with a smile on her face."Anytime Alice, I will see you tomorrow."Rebecca left the house, Alice got up and picked the dishes from the table. Thomas was happy seeing his wife smiling."I see someone is happy." Thomas was smiling and walking towards his wife and hugged her from the back."Ohh common Thomas, I am just glad I met someone different, nothing more.""Ohh really? Well that is good."Alright allow me to finish cleaning the dishes, I will join you in the room okay." Alice said."Okay then I will be waiting." Thomas replied.Thomas went inside and Alice continued with the cleaning.
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