Prince Pierre de Somerville
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Post by Prince Pierre de Somerville on Jul 22, 2010 20:11:38 GMT -5
Isra and I walked to her parents' house in South Borough. When we were getting close, I looked at her worriedly. "Do you think they will like me?" I asked.
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Isra Varousse
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Post by Isra Varousse on Jul 25, 2010 21:04:59 GMT -5
“They are going to love you, Pierre,” I assured him, smiling. We were very close and I stopped, looking up at him. “Ready?”
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Prince Pierre de Somerville
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Post by Prince Pierre de Somerville on Jul 26, 2010 20:52:53 GMT -5
I took a deep breath. "As ready as I'll ever be," I said.
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Isra Varousse
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Post by Isra Varousse on Jul 26, 2010 21:02:34 GMT -5
I kissed his cheek and then led him into the house. It was small but well cared for and comfortable. My mother looked up from her sewing when we entered; she was the only one in the front room at the moment.
“Mama,” I said, smiling. “I want you to meet Pierre. Pierre, this is my mama Barika.” I purposefully kept the introduction casual, hoping to put them both at ease.
Mama rose from her chair and came closer, then curtseyed with her usual grace. “It is an honor,” she said.
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Prince Pierre de Somerville
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Post by Prince Pierre de Somerville on Jul 26, 2010 21:04:09 GMT -5
I bowed to her. "The honor is mine," I said. "I have long wanted to meet Isra's family."
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Isra Varousse
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Post by Isra Varousse on Jul 26, 2010 21:46:20 GMT -5
“He makes it sound like you’re ashamed of us,” Mama said, though there was a glint in her eye so I knew she was teasing. “Or perhaps she was just waiting until she knew there would be good enough food here for you,” she added, smiling at Pierre.
With that, she headed to the kitchen. “See, she loves you,” I whispered to Pierre.
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Prince Pierre de Somerville
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Post by Prince Pierre de Somerville on Jul 27, 2010 18:17:10 GMT -5
"How can you tell?" I asked, wiping my palms on my breeches.
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Isra Varousse
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Post by Isra Varousse on Jul 27, 2010 18:23:33 GMT -5
“She was joking, that’s a very good sign,” I said, smiling. “Come, sit down.”
I led him to the couch and drew him down to sit beside me.
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Prince Pierre de Somerville
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Post by Prince Pierre de Somerville on Jul 28, 2010 18:30:11 GMT -5
I sat next to her, taking in my new surroundings. I had never been anywhere so small. The room radiated love, and I felt myself growing more comfortable. "Are we going to eat with your family?" I asked.
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Isra Varousse
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Post by Isra Varousse on Jul 28, 2010 23:46:46 GMT -5
“If you’d like to, I know my mother has made more than enough,” I told him. “She always cooks like we are having an army over.”
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Prince Pierre de Somerville
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Post by Prince Pierre de Somerville on Jul 30, 2010 21:10:38 GMT -5
I nodded. An unfamiliar scent was radiating from the kitchen. "What do I smell?" I asked. "It smells delicious."
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Isra Varousse
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Post by Isra Varousse on Jul 30, 2010 23:37:16 GMT -5
I inhaled deeply. “Murgh khubani,” I answered with a smile. “Basically it’s chicken with apricots but with some spices you might not be used to.”
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Prince Pierre de Somerville
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Post by Prince Pierre de Somerville on Aug 2, 2010 20:44:33 GMT -5
"It sounds so exotic," I said. "Where do they get the foreign spices?"
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Isra Varousse
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Post by Isra Varousse on Aug 3, 2010 20:56:23 GMT -5
“Family back in mother’s village,” I explained. “Once a year we get a box from them. Every year we would also put together a box of things from here and send to them.”
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Prince Pierre de Somerville
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Post by Prince Pierre de Somerville on Aug 4, 2010 17:58:02 GMT -5
"How fortunate," I said. "I can imagine you as a little girl opening a big parcel."
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Isra Varousse
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Post by Isra Varousse on Aug 6, 2010 1:08:37 GMT -5
I laughed low and smiled. “It was one of my favorite things. It was almost better than my natal. I loved going through the boxes and seeing what we’d got.”
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Prince Pierre de Somerville
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Post by Prince Pierre de Somerville on Aug 7, 2010 16:34:39 GMT -5
"Did you ever get Bhodistani clothes?" I asked. "I don't think I've ever seen you in a sari."
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Isra Varousse
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Post by Isra Varousse on Aug 9, 2010 12:46:11 GMT -5
“We did. Most of them I’ve outgrown and passed on to my sisters, but I have a couple still. I can wear one if you’d like,” I answered, smiling.
Mother returned with a tray of dates stuffed with almonds and cheese and a pot of hot tea. “Your father will be home soon,” she said to me as she set down the tray. “Dinner will be ready then. You are staying, yes?” She looked at me and I nodded with a smile; her smile grew in response.
“Do you need help in the kitchen?” I asked her.
“No, no, no,” she said, shaking her head but still smiling. “Your sisters will be here in a moment and they can help. You have company.” she turned and headed back to the kitchen.
Laughing softly, I smiled at Pierre. “Would you like some tea? By the smell it’s the Jasmine mother keeps only for special occasions.”
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Prince Pierre de Somerville
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Post by Prince Pierre de Somerville on Aug 12, 2010 22:35:03 GMT -5
"I would love some tea, thank you," I said. "And for our next fete, or the one after, or whenever you like, I am just curious to see more of this part of you."
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Isra Varousse
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Post by Isra Varousse on Aug 13, 2010 18:54:45 GMT -5
Scooting forward on the couch, I perched on the edge and poured us each a cup of tea. I handed him his and then took mine as I said, “I would be happy to share that side with you,” with a smile.
I heard my sisters come into the kitchen and my mother direct them to start helping.
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Prince Pierre de Somerville
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Post by Prince Pierre de Somerville on Aug 15, 2010 16:13:40 GMT -5
I heard new voices in the kitchen. "Should I get up and say hello?" I asked.
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Isra Varousse
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Post by Isra Varousse on Aug 16, 2010 1:10:45 GMT -5
“No,” I said, smiling. I reached over and laid my hand on his. “It’s just my sisters, you can meet them soon enough. I am certain mother has them working already.”
I couldn’t help but tease him a little. “Besides, you should rest while you can, my father will be here soon,” I added, smiling impishly.
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Prince Pierre de Somerville
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Post by Prince Pierre de Somerville on Aug 25, 2010 17:09:06 GMT -5
"Why, is he going to make me work?" I asked. "I don't mind, I promise."
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Isra Varousse
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Post by Isra Varousse on Aug 26, 2010 1:34:36 GMT -5
"Oh no, he won't make you work. It's just... father is very protective of his daughters," i said, trying not to scare him too much.
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Prince Pierre de Somerville
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Post by Prince Pierre de Somerville on Sept 1, 2010 18:56:06 GMT -5
"Was he happy when you became a servant of Naamah?" I asked. It didn't seem like a profession a protective father would want for his daughter.
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Isra Varousse
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Post by Isra Varousse on Sept 1, 2010 22:37:13 GMT -5
"He was very proud of me for being chosen to Serve," I said. My smile faded and I looked at my hands. I hadn't had the courage to tell my parents the whole story behind me leaving Jasmine. I knew I was going to disapoint my father.
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Prince Pierre de Somerville
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Post by Prince Pierre de Somerville on Sept 8, 2010 23:24:02 GMT -5
I saw her face and frowned. "They don't know what happened," I said softly. It was more of a statement than a question.
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Post by Isra Varousse on Sept 9, 2010 17:51:22 GMT -5
I shook my head and swallowed around the lump in my throat. I felt tears heat my eyes and struggled not to cry.
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Prince Pierre de Somerville
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Post by Prince Pierre de Somerville on Sept 19, 2010 14:14:57 GMT -5
I embraced her, holding her close to me. "Shh, don't cry," I whispered. "It's all right. You don't have to tell them now, it can wait until you're ready."
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Isra Varousse
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Post by Isra Varousse on Sept 19, 2010 20:16:09 GMT -5
I pressed against him, drawing on his strength. “No, I have to tell them before I leave again,” I whispered.
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