Dramatics

ELSIDA

Elsida lets out a ragged sigh. “I'm going to Spain next week with Prince Adrian for the European Royal Action.”

Her Father manages to surprise her when his eyes light up and a smile stretches across his lips.

“Wow Elsida, this is great news, you’re auctioning your art in Europe!”

“Err yes…” I stutter and my gaze moves to the tablecloth.”That's not all. Dad, Natasha, I have something I need to tell you both.”

Natasha scoffs and rolls her eyes, “Oh my gosh Elsida, skip the freaking dramatics.”

Oh, when I tell her this she’d soon realize there is nothing dramatic about my behavior.

“Okay Nat, I’ll save the dramatics. I got offered a job in Spain by Pere… to collaborate with them on their next collection. After a lot of thinking, I’ve decided to accept the job offer. I think a move is exactly what I need now.”

Natasha flinches by my side and her hand on the fork stills. She looks up at me with a smile that barely reaches her eyes. “I’m happy for you Elsida, really,” she murmurs. Th