3 - New Friend

Persia invited the lady inside and gestured her to seat. The lady was holding a basket.

"Hi Im Gemma i live at the third house before here"

"Hi Im Persia a fallen noble" She replied not even embarassed about it as if she already guessed whats running on her mind. She is too straightforward! Is all noble was like this?

Persia did not bother to mention her last name since commoners doesnt have last name. Is she not one of them already?

Gemma felt a little bit awkward but when she saw that Persia seems not to care about it made her at ease.

"Ah i brought cookies. I personally made it"

Persia accepted it and place the basket in the table. "Thank you".

"Youre welcome Do you have any plans today?" Gemma asked while she notice the room that were already clean. She felt curios especially when she heard it herself that Persia was a fallen noble. The rumour broke early at the morning. They were talking about the expensive carriage and the lady who exits the carriage wearing an expensive dress. Their place is famous for poverty so she felt that it was a heavy punishment for a noble like her. Well except for death, ofcourse.

"I will go to town to buy some materials" Persia replied. Gemma notice that the house was indeed empty.

"Mind if i join you? Its my restday so I can help you" Gemma asked.

"Youre too kind" Gemma was flustered. She did not expect that she would suddenly praise her.

"Ah no hehe its just I want to help a little"

"Thank you"

They both walk towards the town. There is a long silence. Even though Gemma was really curious she did not dare to ask why a young noble like her was suddenly exiled. She dont want to pry. It might anger her.

"Where you from?" It took a lot of courage to ask her. But the silence was more awkward.

"From Athens Empire" Persia replied. But Gemma felt regret why she asked. She might made her remember some ugly memories. Athens Empire is the richest in all the lands since it was the place where the Emper reigns.

"Ah Im sorry for asking!"

"No its fine i dont mind" Persia replied but deep inside it made a tingling sensation.

"Are you trying to find where to earn income? I can recommend you to the place where I was working" Gemma remembered that their working place was in need of a waitress like her. It might be a great help for her.

"Thats great!" Persia replied gleefully that made Gemma finally broke the tension in her heart.

"We can go there later and I will introduce you to my boss" Gemma said. Persia was so beautiful so their boss wont let go of the oppurtunity since it would attract a lot of customers.

Persia could only nod in response.

Gemma steal glances from Persia as they walk together. She has beautiful long silver hair that was tied up and her skin was pale and appears to be so smooth. There is also a small dot mole under her eyes that made her more look georgeous. Her body was curved so beautifully despite her thin and delicate apearance. And her face was so beautiful that she look like a goddess. Men cant help themselves but to also to steal glances from her.

Gemma cant help herself but to be jealous of her beauty. She was tan because of the sun. She is pretty but it can not be compared to Persia.

Gemma suddenly felt scared for Persia. Men would really line up for her! She has to protect her at all costs!

Gemma suddenly made a defensive pose eyeing those men around and they only averted their gaze. She was like a defensive cat.

They finally reach the town and Gemma was still on guard glaring at the guys who would look on their way.

Persia was already used to it so she did not mind. She was the center of attention back in Athens since she was the former crowned princess.

Persia saw the stall who sells lamp since it was her priority she bought one immidiately. The seller wrap it carefully in a cloth and handed to her.

They continue to stroll.

"Can we go to the restaurant first? I will introduce you to my boss while we dont have luggages with us yet"

"Yes"

They reach the restaurant immidiately since it was only a few steps.

Gemma went inside and when she came out she was already with a middle aged woman.

"Hello may I ask whats your name?"

"Good afternoon my name is Persia"

"Okay Persia can I ask when will you be available?" The middle aged woman smiled widely. The young lady was ineed a true beauty! She wont let this oppurtunity to pass.

" Anytime" Persia replied.

"Good! You can come two days later and Gemma will personally assist you" The middle aged woman clasped her hand in delight.

"Thank you"

"See you soon"

They parted and Gemma felt happy since she was able to work with her.

They resume to stroll around to find useful things that Persia can use.

They bought kitchen utensils such as wooden spoons, wooden cup and wooden bowl. Since she doesnt know how to cook yet she did not buy anything related to it yet.

Gemma invited her to eat street foods and offered to pay for it but Persia refused since she know that Gemma worked hard for her money unlike her that have a large pouch of golden coins! The golden coins was seems to be a great help since the goods was unexpectly in a very low price!

They ate skewered grilled meats and some sweets. It was delicious not even amounting in her expectations.

They were finally on their way home when she suddenly bump into someone. She almost curse when the lamp was about to slip in her hands but luckily she tightened her grip in time.

She look up but was surprised. The man seems familiar. Did she met him before? He has brown hair and wearing a merchants clothes.

She might have saw him before since his face wase remarkable and handsome so it stayed in her memories.

"I apologize" The man said in panic.

'He look like a dumb' Persia commented in her mind.

"No worries" Persia said not realizing that she was still holding a nobles aura. Her pose and tone was still appear to be noble but she already threw that away.

The man seemed surprise to her response that made her forehead creased.

"Is there a problem?" Persia asked.

"Pay attention to your surrounding!" Gemma scolded the man that was the attention was fully directed to Persia. He might be handsome but a stranger is a stranger!

"I am sorry" The man apologize again but still his attention was with Persia.

Gemma cliked her tounge in annoyance and pulled Persia away.

"Lets go dont mind him" Gemma glared at the young man.

Somehow Persias heart seems trouble at the mans apearance.