Scarborough Fair (Part 1)

Summer 1607

 I could hear the crowd. I could see the gathering of merchants and the tradespeople to sell their goods in one place. Each tent have different goods to sell. There's a tent full of different herbs and spices. I could smell the freshly baked breads from Mr. Richmond's bakery. Everybody is getting ready for the upcoming fair.

 I undressed my nightgown and brought myself into the tub. I washed my body softly. I could see the hair between my legs. I could feel the tenderness of my breast. You're now a lady, Katalina. A fine lady. I thought. And then I heard a knock from the door.

  "Katalina! Are you done? Wesley is here" mother shouted.

  "Coming!"

 I wear my usual silk dress with a fine linen cloth around my neck. I combed and then I braided my fair hair. I come out and greeted a good morning to Wesley, my bestfriend and a brother I never had.

   "Are you ready for the fair tomorrow?" he asked.

   "Oh yes." I said smiling.

   "I heard that King James and his army will visit here in Scarborough." he said.

   "Well, that's good news."

   "It seems you're not happy." he said suspiciously.

   "Why would I?"

   "I just thought, maybe you'll meet someone. Your one true love" he said teasing

   "Stop it Wes! I have no time for that."

 Wesley was right. I'm kinda happy and excited for tomorrow. I believed that one day, I will have my one true love and get married. 

 We helped Wesley's mother preparing the toys and playthings for the children that are ready to sell. There were wooden dolls, noisemakers, toy boats, toy horses and even toy knights. All of these wonderful things were made by Mr. Stafford, the grandfather of Wesley. He's kind and very handy man. Wesley got his eyes, big blue eyes and his firm teeth too. I never met his father. Wesley never met his father. He died because of the incurable disease. Wesley was still a baby when that happened.

 After of backbreaking day, we rest. Wesley's mother cooked roasted chicken and sweet buttered corn for dinner. And then we ate.

  "Everything is ready for tomorrow" I said.
  "At last! hmm. God my back still hurts" Wesley said
  "You should go to bed early Wes. Tomorrow is a big day.

We have a long talk. I didn't realize...I almost forgot.I have to go home.
  "Apology but I have to go. Mama is waiting for me. Thank you for the food Mrs. Stafford. See you tomorrow.

to be continued.....