SECRET BEYOND THE HILLS

heduled for tonight between 8 and 11 PM, coinciding with the post-dinner, pre-sleep period. El

he makeshift altar for fruits, rice, and dishes. They hoped the godd

ee on a wooden bench. The sisters respectfully greeted him.

lcomed him, offering coffee. Hugo insisted on the dance, suggesting mora and renee par

her, emphasizing the sincerity of their effort. Eventually, Donna c

dancing without music, Donna suggested creating a few easy-to-remember steps and rep

illagers were willing to try anything. Hugo's unconventional idea to involve the girls in a dance

ers, and the curious gathered. Hugo, sporting a confident smile, looked to

afted a simple routine of five to six steps, hoping it would suffice for the ceremony.

he sincerity in the girls' movements, coupled with the unconventional approach, intrigued the onl

ynchronized. The atmosphere became charged with both curiosity and a sense of communal participation.

gn from the goddess. The air seemed to shift, and a few drops of rain fell. A collec

n goddess. Hugo, though not entirely surprised, wore a satisfied grin. Donna

of events, celebrated the dance as a newfound tradition. mora and renee , initially uncertain about the

spontaneity of that memorable evening, continued to believe in the po