BLACK WATER
By Dark Willow
Date: July 29, 2024
Ch. 10UNEXPECTED MEETING


In accordance the advice from Sarah, I decided to no longer think about the Big Boss and his son, Mr. B. I'd better focus on my annual leave which is coming soon.

How nice to be able to take a break from the night Walker routine. I am so excited to welcome my third annual leave in Wonderland! Actually, two months seems too short to find a new atmosphere. During this two-month leave, I will usually tour various tourist attractions, both domestically and abroad. Almost all local attractions I have ever explored on my own. Starting from going to the mountains, beaches, to local food culinary tours.

Spending long hours at the mall or simply shopping is not part of my two-month leave schedule. It was more of my daily healing schedule. Like today, I plan on spending a whole day wandering around one of my favorite malls. Incidentally, I also got the information from Tia, one of the saleswomen of my regular outfit shop. She always tells me if there are any special discounts in her store. It's like a symbiosis of mutualism, mutual benefit. Although I can actually afford to buy at the original price, but there is a satisfaction when I can shop at a discount.

"Ms. El, thank you very much for shopping at our store," said Tia with a big smile. "This, a special bonus from me, a special gift for Ms. El. You said you'll going to college this year, right?" Tia handed over a gift package with a pink ribbon.

"Oh my God, Tia, you're so sweet," I thanked while receiving a gift package from Tia. "Thank you for providing special pricing information. Thanks to you, I got three pairs of new sneakers and half a dozen T-shirts for college later," I raised four full bags of my groceries.

"You are welcome, Ms. El. Hopefully your study will be great, " Tia waved her hand.

I smiled to myself remembering that many had prayed for my study to go well, how nice it was to hear someone wish me good thing.

While enjoying the walk, I was drawn into a beauty salon. Suddenly want to change my hairstyle to welcome the beginning as a freshman.

"Good afternoon, miss. Can I help you?" one of the staff of the beauty salon welcomed me.

I, who was still unsure of what to do, smiled politely, "good afternoon ..."

"Can I help you, Miss?"ask the staff again. I was still confused as to what to say, until I finally spoke.

"Uhm, I want to change my hairstyle. Can't you help me? I want to get a haircut, but try not to get too short ..."

The salon staff returned a polite and friendly smile, "What kind of hairstyle do you like?"

"I do not know. Maybe you have a good suggestion and suitable for my hair. Next month, I start college, I want a new atmosphere that is more fresh and cheerful..."

The beauty saloon staff smiled again, "Oh, that's right. I would call one of the best hairdressers here. He can definitely give good advice. Please Wait a minute. I'll be right back." She asked me to sit on one of the rows of sofas neatly lined.

After a while, she returned with another salon employee who she said was the most expert in choosing hairstyles. With a friendly and easy-to-understand style of speech, he explained several types of hairstyles that fit my face shape. Finally, after a short discussion, I managed to find a hairstyle that I like.

An hour later, my waist-length hair was cut to shoulder-length. I look at myself with a new hairstyle. It looks completely different. My face now looks much younger than before. I was amazed, just changing the hairstyle can change the appearance 180 degrees!

"Oh my god, you just pretty like high school teenager!"tell the beauty saloon staff who greeted me the first time.

"Well ... thanks for the compliment." I smiled shyly.

"Eeh, you kinda don't believe in me. I'm not lying! It's like a high school teenager." She said again with a big smile. Whether it's a sincere compliment or just a sweetener of Service, which is clear, the compliment makes me happy.

After paying the salon fee, I chose to spent the rest of the day walking around the mall. Just halfway through, my stomach began to protest asking to be filled. I realized it was almost past lunchtime.

I'm looking for food outlets that I want to enjoy. Hmm, it seems that spicy food will taste fresh, I thought.

"El?"A voice from behind surprised me. I turned my head and saw Amelie standings waving her arms with a sweet smile. I looked at her who looked cheerful with a youthful look.

"Oh my gosh, I was shocked, at first I thought I misidentified you."

I smiled at Amelie's explanation. I looked around Amelie". Are you alone?"

"Ehh? No, I'm with my brother too, but he had to go somewhere. So now, here i am, alone, " Amelie explained. "El .. oh my Gosh, you cut your long hair!" Amelie shocked.

I was amazed at the simple but elegant style of Amelie dress. However, as soon as I became aware of the brand of her clothes, I immediately remembered the tragedy of the wine spill.

I shook my head, trying to shake off Mr. B's shadow.

"Is this a sign? Do I have to start wearing the same brand as Amelie and Mr. B?" I thought to myself.

"When do you cut your hair? It's looking fresher! It really fits your face shape, " Amelie stroked my hair gently. "You look so cute, I thought you were fit to be my sister!" Amelie laughing.

Well, then what the saloon staff said was true. Oh my God, my heart is so full of flowers.

"Stop it, I'm flattered." I said with a laugh. "Do you finished shopping?"I looked at the shopping bag that Amelie was carrying.

"Oh, this? I'm looking for my Mom, El. It's her birthday tomorrow, so my big brother and I are going out hunting for a surprise gift tomorrow." Amelie face looks sparkling. I sighed, hearing about the family word, it broke my heart.

"Have you eaten, Mel?"ask me on the Amelie she shook her head. "Not Yet, El. I was planning to go out to lunch with my brother, but he had a sudden need, so he canceled. I'm also looking for a good menu..."

"Let's eat lunch together. "I'm going to have lunch too," I said.

"Wow! Well then, let's go," Amelie immediately flanked my arm, looking very excited.

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