Karin Papadopoulos’ POV

I used to be stirring in my sleep as I used to be rolling on my mattress. I used to be smiling once I noticed that I used to be dancing in my dream with my prince. And that prince was Pascal Vouivre…

I opened my eyes too instantly that the daylight was burning my eyes proper now. I groaned earlier than I used to be shielding my eyes from the daylight. I used to be groaning earlier than I used to be respiratory exhausting. I sat up from the mattress as I used to be trying on the window then at my clock.

It was 8 AM as I used to be stretching on the mattress. I do not assume I might be sleeping lengthy since my shift for the hostess at one of the crucial unique eating places can be beginning at 3 PM. I used to be groaning earlier than I used to be smiling. It has been 3 years since I made my choice to return out to the capital metropolis of Cyprus, Nicosia.

I used to be having the grandest time once I know that at 21, my father will now not have authority on me. I used to be trying ahead to once I was 18 years previous and to depart the one place that I do know, it was scary.

I used to be trying on the sky as they have been shiny and sunny. I feel I would name my pal, Dana, to satisfy up earlier than my shift began. I grabbed my telephone and texted her in order that we will meet at one of many cafes that she’s been dying to check out.

She replied rapidly as she was okay to satisfy up. I smiled earlier than I used to be getting out the mattress. My studio was not a lot, it has a spacious place with a kitchen and a rest room. I didn’t have any bed room as my mattress was sitting within the far nook of the studio.

I had a kitchen that was furnished for me to cook dinner however I normally eat at my office because it was free for the workers. I haven’t got a lot of the clothes however I do personal some sundresses and wedges that I might put on to my work. Then I’ve denims and a shirt for my informal outing.

Nothing fancy.

I went to the lavatory earlier than I used to be turning on the radio. I used to be listening to the Hits as I used to be a fan of music. I caught up with the most recent launch of Pop songs and I used to be dancing my worries away as I used to be dancing within the room.

I used to be washing my face with a cleanser and brushed my tooth as I used to be swaying to the music. Then I went to take my bathe because the chilly water was hitting me. Summer season was right here and I feel I used to be comfortable to be on this temper proper now. Although Cyprus was sunny all 12 months spherical, it was simply good to know that I used to be trying ahead to my journey to Paris in a while.

I’ve been dreaming to get out of the island for the longest time however I feel it would come later, not sooner. I sighed earlier than I used to be turning off the tap and I used to be having a lot enjoyable earlier than I dried myself off and went to placed on denims and shirt with sneakers.

I used to be taking a look at myself within the mirror earlier than I used to be brushing my hair and let it air-dried. Then I used to be placing on moisturizer and sunscreen on my face. I do not normally put on make-up aside from working in order that’s all I’ve on my face by then.

I used to be taking my purse earlier than I used to be spraying some fragrance on my neck and wrist, it was Be Scrumptious by DKNY. It has a candy apple scent and I cherished it. It has been my valuable fragrance so long as I can keep in mind.

I walked to the door earlier than I used to be locking my studio. I went down the steps as I took public transportation to get to the restaurant. I used to be comfortable as I do know right now can be a model new day. And I can not wait to satisfy with my greatest pal.

The experience was brief as I used to be stepping out of the bus once I was within the space. I noticed that Dana was strolling as much as me earlier than I used to be smiling at her. She was waving as we have been hugging after we’re shut to one another.

“I’ve been ready for you,” Dana stated earlier than we have been strolling, linking our arms collectively. If folks assume that we’re lesbian, so be it. It is not like we’re actually have been.

“Sorry, I used to be getting caught up with the music once I was within the toilet. I feel I may need to go gradual with my radio now,” I stated as I used to be taking a look at Dana. She smirked at me.

“As if! You reside for the music,” she stated as we have been coming into the cafe for our espresso. It has the iced espresso that I cherished a lot. I do not know why however me and my sister, Karisa, cherished iced espresso. It is our factor.

We ordered up as I acquired my standard, iced espresso, and Dana acquired her almond milk latte. We took some croissants and cake as properly to go together with our drinks. I used to be taking a seat earlier than Dana was ready for our orders. It was not crowded so we acquired it as quickly as doable.

“So, how’s work?” Dana requested me as I used to be sipping on my iced espresso. I shrugged earlier than I used to be taking a look at her.

“What about you? Obtained anybody to mortgage some cash but?” I requested her as she sighed. She sipped on her latte earlier than Dana was taking a look at me.

“I do not know. I’ve been to a number of banks that I feel I might have gotten the mortgage however turned out, all of them acquired rejected,” Dana stated as I used to be patting her palms.

“Do you might have any backup plan?” I requested her as Dana was considering to reply my query. She was in deep ideas that I do not wish to push it on her.

“Nicely, except for that, I feel I would like a break from my job,” I stated as I used to be taking a chunk of the cake. Dana arched her eyebrow at me as I used to be laughing.

“You realize, I’ve been saving as much as go to Paris however I feel you want it greater than I do,” I stated as I used to be taking a look at Dana. She smiled however she shook her head.

“No, I can not. It is your cash and I feel I do not really feel snug to ask from you. You are not even household,” Dana stated as I used to be gesturing that I used to be harm by her phrases.

“Dana Alepoù, how may you?!” I stated as I used to be swatting her arm playfully. Dana laughed.

“After what we have been by means of collectively, you simply must spit it on my face that I’m not your loved ones,” I stated as I used to be wiping my faux tears. Dana laughed earlier than she shook her head.

“Actually, Karin. It is advantageous. I’ve one thing else in thoughts that I feel I can get assist from,” she stated as I used to be nodding at her. I winked.

“But when that does not work…”

“Okay, I’ll take your provide however not till I exploit the opposite methodology that I acquired up my sleeves,” Dana stated earlier than we have been catching up about our week and different plans that we’d have one thing in frequent to do sooner or later. Then Dana requested me.

“Do you assume you ever get married?” She requested me because the picture of Pascal checked out me with intense eyes have been in my head. I shook my thoughts as I used to be smiling at her.

“I do not know. I by no means actually considered it. I imply we’re solely 22 and I feel it was too early for that,” I stated as I used to be sipping on the iced espresso. We have now completed the cake and croissant. It was scrumptious.

“Hmm, nevertheless it’s by no means to early to get begin proper?” She stated as I used to be laughing at her assertion. Yeah, if Pascal was round and requested me, possibly I can be keen to get married however solely with him.

“I do not know. I sort of want that I met some man that has an curiosity in me and he cannot hold his palms to himself. He at all times wished to devour me, ravish me, declare me as his,” I stated as I used to be sighing dreamily. Dana chuckled.

“Nicely, sort of. If he even knew I existed,” I stated as I used to be sipping on the final of my iced espresso. Dana laughed earlier than we stood up and clear the desk. I feel I have to prepare for my shift tonight. Perhaps catch some zzz earlier than that.

“In the event you snatch him, let me know instantly,” she stated as we have been hugging outdoors the cafe. I patted her again.

“I’ll. And you must be my maid of honor,” I stated as I used to be taking a look at her. She nodded.

“In fact, how else you would possibly discover the right gown on your beautiful physique,” she stated earlier than I rolled my eyes and we parted methods.