Alan motioned for me to follow him with a nervous hand signal. We left the sun-flooded pavilion in which we were and headed straight for a bridge. Looking for support, still overwhelmed by recent events, I leaned on the white railing of the bridge. Its fine carving reminded me of the bridges in Paris that I had crossed so many times. However, this bridge was covered by a Bugenville and small round lanterns were attached to the climbing aid for the plant at regular intervals. From this bridge one could see over the whole village. It was built on a hill, the foot of which bordered directly on the sea. The white houses and the wonderful atmosphere that was triggered by the babbling of the river, which flowed into the sea below, reminded me of Rivendell in "The Lord of the Rings". The sun caused a very special shimmer like I had never seen it before, it looked as if it would cover the settlement with a golden veil. I was enchanted by the beauty of the small town. Suddenly I was jerked out of my stupor by the rapidly approaching footsteps. I reluctantly turned my gaze from the settlement of the many, beautiful, white houses that were literally surrounded by trees. A tall blond haired girl hurried towards us. In her right hand she was clutching a letter convulsively. She didn't even notice me but went straight to Alan. Her nose was a little too big for her otherwise very narrow face. Her eyes were a dark brown in color. A deep worry line showed on her forehead. Alan opened the letter he had just received. Startled, he looked the blonde in the eye. With an apologetic expression on his face he turned to me and said "I am extremely sorry to leave you to yourself again, but recent events do not allow it any other way," so he turned away from me and walked with him other girls like it. Well, I thought to myself and what now? But I no longer had time to worry about what was so important in this scroll that I was left alone from one second to the next. Because the next one stormed towards me, but this one with Kohl's black hair, threw me roughly to the ground and just shouted “duck!” Just in time, as it turned out a short time later, because exactly in this place where I had been before A flock of pointed shabby birds was now rushing through. My second rescuer that day was on her feet again and held out her hand to me. "You better watch out for these beasts, they won't stop at anything or anyone!"A small smile crossed her near-perfect face. I took her hand and was pulled to my feet by her." Gwyneth Pharell and you? "Still sticking to the last events, I replied" Thank you very much ", now we both broke out into a hearty laugh." I'm happy to make you acquaintance Thank you very much, "replied Gwyneth with a few choked chuckles She looked at me expectantly. It took me a moment to understand, "I'm Seraphine Alaïs Toulouse. "In surprise, Gwyneth raised her left eyebrow" after the French princess Alaïs Capet? "I looked back even more surprised than she" yes, but very few people know that she existed. "I felt that we were bound by something invisible and that we would soon be inseparable.
A short time later I found myself well taken care of in Gwineth's house. She lived on the lower part of the mountain near the beach. Through the open windows you could hear the waves breaking and slapping against the steep cliffs. I got a typical meal from Laure, which was the name of this village, Gwyn explained to me. E meant something like golden light, which came from the special gold shimmer that rested on the mountain. With ravenous appetite I made myself behind the potato tomato stew. "How and from where are you in..., But she couldn't finish her question because at that very moment someone bumped impatiently on the door. Gwyneth immediately jumped up and opened the door. Nobody less than Alan stood outside mischievous smile on the face. "Hai Gwyneth, may I invite you on a little tour. "Gwyn cast a questioning look at me, I got up from my chair and nodded. I would want nothing more than to go for a walk with Alan and Gwyneth." I'm very sorry that I had to leave you so abruptly earlier I hope you can forgive me "He turned to me." Oh no problem, as you can see I'm in good company here. "I replied with a fleeting wink to my new colleague." If it comes, it's too nice an evening to miss him in the house. "At these words we stepped out of the house, immediately a pleasantly warm, salty-smelling wind blew around me. Alan was absolutely right, it would have been a shame we had spent this wonderful twilight hour inside. He led us through the small village and told us to one and the other a little story. Halfway through his colleague Evan joined in. I had to suppress a giggle because Gwyneth obviously found him attractive. Alan nudged me, "why are you smiling, the tragic story of Miss Migonne is anything but laughable. "He put on a mock angry expression that couldn't stop me from blushing.I made a dismissive wave of the hand, "Oh yeah, I'm just delighted with the beauty of this settlement." A smile crossed his lips. He was probably holding back a stupid remark. The other two were already engrossed in a discussion, but I didn't hear what it was about.