Valentina, whilst waiting for Sonia to return with whatever she could find, filled out the time by first taking a bath, and then changing into fresh new clothes Sonia had gotten her.
She stood in front of the mirror, and breathed deeply at her reflection staring back at her.
Her hands felt the dress on her skin. Silky, short and clung to the body.
This would have been the day she took a walk to the park if she was in the states. Simply because she loved and felt comfortable in the dress.
However, here in Neravalle, she felt like she was wearing a costume.
The light dress that could very well be blown off by light breeze, felt like a metallic amour on her.
Her hand ran through her hair. It was the one part of her body she was most grateful for.
Although it was long, and thick, it never really gave her trouble brushing through it.
Then she looked into her eyes. The one part she was avoiding, simply because she knew the light was gone from it.
"How much longer?" She whispered.
