My eyes scanned to see the same village I saw last time. So this is the same dream? Damn. My eyes scanned around the previously panicked workers which were now calm. Last time I didn't get to properly look at this village but I will do it this time. I was wearing a brownish dress that went up to my thigh, there was a string that tied around my waist keeping my dress together. I also wore a pair of thick leather boats.

I wondered around the village, it seemed very ancient like those villages I learnt in history classes while I was still in school. There were people selling food, weapons or clothing. Men carrying heavy objects, children running around, soldiers wandering around and women also in dresses under umbrellas walking around or helping their stalls and selling items.

This village seemed very nice.

Suddenly loud hooves of horses could be heard and everyone stopped what they were doing.

"Attention villagers, the king is holding a ball in his kingdom tomorrow night. The maximum of two members in a family is allowed. The ball we begin at 8 pm sharp meaning the gates will be shut at 8:01. We ask you to dress appropriately."  Once the soldier finished his speech, he rolled the scroll he was reading from and left into the direction of the castle.

I hadn't noticed the castle that was standing not too far from the village. I looked around at the villagers to see them go back to the way they were before. Well except the women under umbrellas. They ran off probably preparing for the ball tomorrow night. I wanted to attend but I don't have anything to wear.

A sudden thud was heard behind me. I turned around to see an elderly woman on the floor picking up fresh produce that I'm assuming she dropped. Without any thought, I went up to her and helped her pick up her produce.

"Thank you young lady."  The lady said with a smile on her face.

"It's okay ma'am" I kindly returned the smile as I picked up the last fallen produce.

"Young lady are you attending the ball tomorrow night?" She asked.

"Ah no I can't. I have nothing to wear." And I'd probably wake up before the ball and never return to this dream.

"You can wear my daughter's dress."

Even though I probably would be awake before the ball, I still wanted to see if I could dream of this next time.

"Are you sure?"

"Of course. It's my thanks for helping me"

And as expected I woke up. After that meal last night I probably had the best sleep. Haven't had a sleep like this in ages. I got up made some instant coffee, got ready for work and left.

As I exited my car, I met someone who I didn't expect to see and didn't wanted to see.

"April" My head turned to the voice.

"Oh, Jay" I tried to be genuine but I just want this conversation to be over.

"Why didn't you call me for dinner last night?"

"Oh uh, I didn't go out for dinner last night" I paused between every word.

"Really?" One of his eyebrows shot up.

Keep in mind that he is much taller than me. And I was looking up at him which is very intimidating.

"Yeah" I dragged that word.

"Then tell me April. Why were you in the corner restaurant on fourth avenue at 9:06 last night." I was shocked. How does he know.

"W-what?" I'm concerned now.

"Mm yeah. You were having a whole plate of pasta carbonara with shrimp and bacon all to yourself. I must say you looked rather hungry."

I didn't say anything, I couldn't say anything.

"Oh and you went to the convenience store across the store for a bit before you left." Jay was just smiling, a sly smile.

"H-how do you know?" I'm concerned about my safety now. Is he watching me?

"If you read the little card I gave you, it has my company name and my company building happens to be on fourth avenue, right across the little restaurant."

His sly smiling stayed on his face not dropping once.

"I uh I have to go" I tried to rush into the building but Jay grabbed my wrist.

"Why are you running away? Are you scared of me?" I could tell he was joking when asking that.

"Yes. I am." I was. Did he lie when he said he didn't look at my paper work.

I pulled my wrist from his grip and rushed into the building before he could grab me again.

Once I was inside my office. I sat there thinking and not being able to do my work. I needed to stay away from him. Who knew who he was.

I pulled out the card he gave me from my draw.

Park Jay INC || Fourth Avenue || xxxx xxxx xxx

{31/10/20}
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