UNDER THE FULL MOON

with nice patterns and colors. Children were play

y, just watching with excitement the

, she was also lost

her to ruin this lovely evening. But there she

ever seen walked past her. The gala was filled, bu

drink. But the nice-looking man walked to her and spo

tiful," he said, st

tled but com

arm. With white gloves covered, he

nice eve

," she said, maint

nvited to the

she said, now trying to hide h

tonight?" he inquire

d nodded, and

great, and we will hopefull

ly for the social side, you know, to meet

because I came out too, to meet at

se his charming

Miss, I am

I am

the gala t

aise enough for charity so that the children o

ghed. "Let the d

ts of money as both patien

won't you make your

were just waiting

. I care for the kids and tend to the

ove kids. How many have you,

ally,

d?" he

but answered swift

I pried into you

"Well, it's no longer p

aid it, it's no long

en standing a bit far from him, but as he stood,

ach moment seemed laden with meaning – so much so, it seemed impossible not to mark every second for eternity in our minds or hearts– while he smoothly

n in the air seemed as if God himself was there among them. His voice when he starte

through the hearts of all of us in his audience. When you have power or purpose

ings. The feeling that characterized the individuals was thankfulness mixed with high este

them to meet, giving her an opportunity to see how just one individual can affect his or her life and that of others. His vows left

this event, I am grateful. The children will not only have enough chickens but they will also hav

felt surprised and delighted. She didn't know she had be

but with not as many wealthy people as the North; then the East and West, both banking a river.

not this young and handsome and sitting at her table. As he

hing that made you change y

ave been chatting with the Lord of the North side

abbed her hand, an

es no more sorrows. Please, I would be honored if you come to the mans

great big deal. Only the wealthiest p

drink. He smiled as he was hap

ne of those who will be ther

It belongs

t shouted

was buoyant, but the wealth and riches of the Moretti family were not qu

ce be finalized?" he ask

I wake up in time after

rust you are a stro

ormal gaze to a romantic one. The evening seemed to take away her worries

ttractive but his

ey, don't lie; I'll find out," she

now there is none in the picture," h

What about famil

somewhere having the

, you know," she s

but why did y

all that's been happening from all four corners

anning on leaving

andro? Not everyone on East Side has what your family has. I mean, where would I want

ansion to town to search for a girl, a contract marriage. He needed one to forestall upcoming dangerous events. A wife or lady will

sensed from afar, he needs one now to make him look more presentable.

will be at the

s they begged her for he

e there, I prom

t your place?" he asked her polite

Let me use a taxi tonig

denly, a wishing star flew by. She closed her eyes and wished this was her princ

But that night, something new was birthed in both their hearts. Though it was

nsion," he said as they both

her jewellery glittered on her soft skin as she stood

ng but had to

" He winked at her and entered the lim