Thursday 19 May 2016

Damara leaving Sugarbush Valley

So this will be the last installment in the Damara series. She will soon be on her way to her hometown of Rooibosh Hill.
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Damara took one last look at the empty room, and felt a bitter sweet emotion overwhelming her. She desperately wants to go home, but the whole trip and the few days in Sugarbush was so special.

She headed to the kitchen to find Mona and greet her, but she was surprised to discover a few other Commune-residents there too. She has greeted most of the villagers the previous evening, so it meant a great deal that some of them wanted to say good bye again. "Oh there you are!" it was Mona. "Are you ready to leave?" she asked Damara. "Yes I am, thank you for everything Mona." and a huge knot formed in her throat. She quickly hugged everyone, trying very hard not to cry.

As she turned to leave, Mona quickly hurried up to her, "Hey, wait for me?" Damara looked surprised, "Are you going with me?" Mona smiled, "Of course, dear, I will never let you walk to the bus stop alone." Damara smiled and the relief washed over her. This was not a good time to be alone.

Damara informed Mona that she would quickly like to buy a snack for the trip. She didn't feel like eating that morning, and knew she would be hungry as soon as the bus pulled out of Sugarbush Valley. "I know just the place." Mona smiled. They headed for the Deli. Damara was fortunate to meet more villagers. This time it was Hector Corntop and Durwood Chestnut, who turned out to be Pansy's husband. "Pansy told me about the lovely stranger she met, now I can told her I've met you too." Durwood announced proudly.

While Damara surveyed the Deli for something to eat, Mona and Hector chatted about general things. Damara was sorry that she haven't discovered the Deli earlier. It was another wonderful gastronomic institution.

Damara settled on a simple sandwich filled with pastrami, lettuce and tomato and an organic juice. "Will that be all?" the friendly Hector inquired. "Unfortunately yes, but I would have loved to buy more." Damara apologised.

On her way out, Damara was pleased to bump into another friend she made, Bethanie Woodbrook. "Aaah Damara, I'm glad I caught you. You must have a save trip and hopefully one day our paths will cross again. Please write to me?" and Bethanie handed her a piece of paper with an address. Damara acknowledged that she would, hugged her friend tightly and excused herself.

Still ahead of time Mona and Damara wandered at a leisurely pace towards the bus stop. Admiring the scenery and chatting about Damara's visit.

They also passed the small clinic where Andrey Buttermilk was examining Charlotte Brighteyes' teeth.

"Bye bye all." Damara called out, feeling much more confident about leaving. "Bye Damara," they called out, "it was nice meeting you!"

They also passed the school where Mr Chiffon was explaining a confusing Latin term to Katie Darwin and Wren Farthing.

"Bye Damara, do come visit us again!" they greeted as Mona and Damara passed.

Soon they arrived at the bus stop. Others was already waiting there.

And Damara couldn't believe her eyes when she saw Irene Bearbury. "Are you going somewhere too, Irene?" she asked carefully? "No silly, I came to say good bye to you."Irene replied. Damara felt the silly knot in her throat rise again.

She was also glad to see Blanka and Kaitlin there too. They informed here that they are going on a day drip to Meadowfield Falls, to attend a baby expo. Damara was overjoyed that she would have some company on her trip.

While they waited for the bus, Damara and Irene settled on one of the wooden benches and talked like they have been friends since childhood. Damara knew that she had formed a friendship with Irene that will last forever.

Too soon the bus arrived, and it was time to go. Kelly Basset must have noticed the somber mood, as he tried his best to cheer up everyone with his jokes.

Damara hugged Irene tightly, trying to keep the words to a minimum.

Damara also thanked Mona for her kindness, help and friendship.

"All aboard!" Kelly announced, probably sensing the river that might be cried if he didn't cut in. "Leave your luggage to me, I will load it." as he pushed Blanka's buggy to the boot.

And just like that, the bus sped off, and Damara's time in Sugarbush Valley came to an end!

16 comments:

  1. This is so sad, her travel has come to an end:( Loved the story and her visit in SV she sure made some wonderful friends:)

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    1. Thank you. It was fun hosting her, but hard work!

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  2. That almost made me cry, it's so hard to see Damara leaving. I hope she can write some letters to her friends in Sugarbush :). By the way, you have a very cool bus! :D

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    1. Im sure she will. Thx, my boy got it when he was one or two.

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  3. I'm sure she will want to come back with or without family, for work or for pleasure. But sure she must come back one day!

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  4. So sweet last story! So many wonderful feelings between these critters, like they are real...but...of course they are! Thank you for all the stories Eaton, worth every effort!

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    1. Thank you Sylvanako, I appreciate your timeous comment each time.

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  5. Awww this is lovely. Love the bus stop scenes. The little starry suitcase is so cute too

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  6. Sad to see Damara leaving but glad she spent a few days in SV. You did a great job Eaton! It was lovely to meet so many villagers and places in such a short period of time.Congratulations!I´m sure Damara will always have very good memories from her stay in your village.

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    1. Oh thank you for the very kind comment. I enjoyed having her here, but it was stressful to make sure she and you "enjoy" it.

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  7. Oh my this was very emotional. And how did she manage to fit so many pretty dresses into her gorgeous little suitcase?! It was great to see Damara exploring and the relationships she has with everybody :)

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    1. I think her bag is like Mary Poppins' ;-) Thanks for the comment.

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    2. I thought the same while making it ;) Thank you for wonderful Damara stories! I hope you get back with normal Sugarbush Valley soon.

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    3. You made that bag! Wow. I didnt know, it is really cute!

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