Episode 4
However, she still had to redo all the furniture.
On top of that she had her daily tasks.
Nina Sze
This was supposed to be a paradise.
Nina Sze
But the tyrant came.
She knew Aubrey was listening to her from the window.
Nina Sze
Leave soon tyrant and my chicks and I will be happy.
Aubrey Kung
Eggs for dinner.
He continued to read his book.
Nina Sze
I’m walking to the farmers market, I won’t be back till noon.
Nina Sze
Do you want to come with me?
Though he didn’t say anything, the two of them walked together for thirty minutes in the blazing sun, sharing a parasol.
Aubrey Kung
Why couldn’t you just call a taxi?
Nina Sze
Then we’ll miss the scenery.
She grabbed the parasol from his hand and shut it.
Nina Sze
I’m sure you’ve seen this all when you had the house, but instead of looking ahead, won’t you look to your sides?
It was his seventh day in the countryside yet Nina noticed how he’s always trapped himself within the property.
For a second, she saw his eyes glimmer in amazement as he stared far into the mountainous setting under the clear blue sky.
A fresh breeze hit their bodies.
Nina Sze
Take a deep breath now!
As the breeze entered through his nostrils, he held it in before exhaling, following Nina’s example.
The heaviness in his body lightened slightly and he looked down on her who was grinning up at him.
He snatched the parasol and opened it up. This time, he stopped with Nina from time to time to enjoy the sceneries.
Nina Sze
This is what the country life is about.
Nina ran ahead of him when she saw ducks on a pond and he fastened his pace to see what the fuss was all about.
Nina took out some bread from her bag which attracted the ducklings.
Nina Sze
Do you want to try?
Seeing that he had no interest, she turned away from him.
Nina Sze
Let’s stop here for a second.
They stopped by a running creek. She closed her eyes which he thought was nonsense.
Nina Sze
Just close your eyes.
He did and he had to admit, it was relaxing.
He walked ahead of her and she ran beside him.
Nina Sze
What did you think?
Nina Sze
It calms me down.
Though they only spent a week together, Nina became used to his personality.
He still made her mad and frustrated, but now it didn’t bother her much.
Nina Sze
We’re finally here.
They were being mistaken as a couple. Since almost all of the farmers didn’t have televisions in their homes, they didn’t know who they were.
Nina Sze
Try this, it’s my favorite.
Nina handed Aubrey a roasted corn covered with butter which was sprinkled with sugar. He looked at her anticipating face and he took a bite.
Aubrey Kung
Let’s buy more.
He’s had all kinds of food, but never did he taste something as lovely as this.
Aubrey Kung
What time is it?
Aubrey Kung
We should hurry up.
She thought about the reasons then her chickens came to mind.
Nina Sze
You’re worried about letting our chickens out?
Aubrey Kung
Carry these too.
While Nina held all the bags while grunting and muttering who knows what, he had his hands in his pocket while enjoying the scenery of the countryside.
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