Before the incident

Riella searched her purse,as the wind blew through her hair.she shuffled through her purse looking for her hair tie. Her Fingers as slim as that of a frictional character,she used her hand to tuck a strand of hair behind her ear, exposing her green eyes, mixed with blue. Her eyes could be described as the green grass always stubbornly in your yard, and the poodle that forms when it rains.

She had rosy lips, and pointy nose that added to her facial features. She had a red dress on that complimented her rosy lips.

The dress flowed down her curves stopping right at the top of her knee.

She kept on searching her purse finally finding her hair tie with golden beads on it.

She loved her beautiful dark long hair, it was as dark as the night sky maybe even darker just like the hair tie she held. Her hair bounced down to her buttocks, as she tried her best to put the hair tie on perfectly.

Riella,A soft voice called her. Yes mom she replied following the direction of the voice. A tall woman stood in front of her. She had brown eyes with the dullest blond hair, and her nose as round as a button. She looked nothing like riella. But why did Riella call her mom? Well she raised her from when she was a baby. Angela,riella mom had told the story of how she found her at her door step and took her in as her daughter. Angela was a widow and she couldn't have her own child, and she always told riella how she was a good luck child.

Riella never bothered about asking Angela about her birth mom, she always found it as a waste of space in her memory. To her she only had one mom and that was Angela, the sweet and caring woman anyone would want to be their mom.

As she answered her, Angela smiled warmly. Can you help with the dishes while i arrange the dining area. Of course mom. Can I help with the pie also? She licked her lips looking at the pie hungrily. Angela chuckled at her childish behavior. Angela knew she loved pie, most especially apple pie.You can help with the pie, Angela said still smiling.Soon she was done with the dishes, and went to the dining table. She sat down and hummed, enjoying the scents going through her nostril. They said a little prayer, before she lifted the cover of the serving bowl, the strong aroma passed her nose, she raised her head up dramatically, pretending she got hit on the face. She was about to dig in when they heard the loud knock on the door. She looked at Angela and back at the door before saying " I'll get it " she stood up,her gaze still fixed on the food.

She hurrydly went to the door and flung it open. A girl her height stood in front of her smiling, revealing parts of her teeth. She held a little basket with blue berries in it. She jumped back in surprise, opening her eyes widely in shock. She had the loveliest green eyes, and lips the same color as peaches. She leaned in to the door and inhaled sharply. Hmmm, she hummed licking her lips. She looked at riella and smiled. So you wanted to enjoy all this without me, she said jokingly. Ohhh, Amelia, how I have missed you riella said as she hugged her.

Amelia had always been best friend with riella for as long as they could both remember. Some people called them soul sisters,and made a weird theory about them actually being sisters who were separated from birth. But that wasn't true. As they looked nothing alike. Well... Apart from the color green in their eyes, nothing else matched. One of another dum but fascinating theory another person said,was about them being too beautiful. Saying they both were sent by God,and had supernatural powers. Some even went as far as saying riella was a witch, as no one could be that beautiful, they thought.

I don't think you have the intention to send me to my early grave, Amelia said gasping for air from the tight hug. I am so sorry. Riella said releasing her from the hug. This is for you,she swung the basket to riella. Come on in she said collecting the basket from her.

Hello Angela; Amelia greeted. Hello Amelia, please have your seat. Angela smiled warmly at her, gesturing for her to have her seat. How was your journey to the great empire of Xander, riella asked, dropping the basket on the table and sat down next to Amelia. How i wish i could visit the empire even once, how nice would that be, riella said resting her head on her palm, looking up at the ceiling, imagining it.

Don't worry. I'll tell you everything about the empire and how beautiful it is, once we're done eating, Amelia gestures. She took a spoon and dug it in the pie. Without hesitation, riella also dug in and they ate until their heart contains. They both went out for a walk, after having lunch together. As they walked a little bit further from riella's house, the voices of little children and adults came to their hearing, as they got to the towns market. What do you need?. Riella asked her. Nothing, just looking for someone she said chewing on her bottom lips.

Found him,She suddenly said, pulling riella to follow.

John,Amelia shouted waving her hands with excitement. John turned and saw his friends or as he called them,"partner in crime".John was tall, and he had the shiniest brown hair which was curled. Slender eyes,with the brightest dark pupils. He was known for his skilled hands,as he was the best carpenter in town.John looked surprised seeing Amelia running to him with riella. He hasn't seen them in weeks.

Where have you both been, he said spreading out his arms for a hug. It wasn't appropriate for girls to hug any man that wasn't their father, brother, or husband. But the girls didn't care. They had each other and that was what mattered. John was different. He was like a brother they didn't have.

John smiled and hugged them. Some men hated John, as he was the only man both girls spoke to, apart from the man who took sermons in church and the man who sold vegetables and meat. And they were both old.

And to whom do I owe this visit, he said releasing them from the hug. So tell me, where have my favorite girls been. He had been so bored he even carved wood that almost looked like them. Sorry John, I have been out of town for a week now, and we won't be staying long. Hopefully we would make up for the time we missed with you amelia answered. You don't seem to miss us as you say you do,big boy John. Riella said smirking. Ohh please, queen riella don't. He replied sarcastically. Big boy John had always been a name she called him from when they were little. John was a slim and short boy when he was little, and he always complained about being bullied and how he wanted to grow up to be a big boy. He never liked engaging in violence,and loved reading. During school days, he always got beaten up and riella would always fight for him. He had told riella once that he would protect her, but riella knew how peaceful he was. So she would always tell him to become big if he wanted to protect her. Every passing day, he would always ask riella if he was getting big and she would always reply with "yes. You are a big boy now". Riella always treated john younger, although they were the same age. Both 21years old. And he was older with some few months.

Didn't know we were having a family reunion. Chris the guy riella hated most chirped into their conversation. Ahh riella, how have you been my love. He said pulling riella by her wrist.

Don't touch her, amelia shouted pulling riella back. Chris looked at amelia and smiled licking his lips like someone who was seeking medical attention. He walked closer to her and pushed her making her Fall on her butt. John quickly went to amelia's side and asked if she was ok. He was checking for bruises on her elbow before turning to Chris. He was about to say something when riella slapped chris. It made a loud smack, drawing attention to them. Chris held his cheeks and laughed. He had the ugliest set of teeth, she had always thought, and now he was showing them to the world. She looked at him disgustingly before saying. Don't you ever lay a finger on my friends.