A Change of Luck by T J Muir

Author:T J Muir [Muir, T J]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-03-26T22:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER Eighteen

Despite thinking that she had proved her point about her ability to do a day’s work, Diya got collared into helping out for the entire next week. Without speaking a single word, Tilly had made it clear where she wanted to be so that didn’t work as an excuse, and Diya had to admit that Tilly seemed more relaxed and calm after spending so much time outdoors. Every day she came in covered in dirt from head to toe and needed a bath, but she ate well and fell asleep without a fuss.

Korina explained that Tilly and the twins had always helped during the spring and autumn chores. This was the first year that their father wasn’t home for the spring clearing. From what Korina explained, it sounded like their father expected the twins to help and work right alongside the Beddo every year. Ashok wanted them to have a connection to their home as well as an appreciation for hard work.

After the first few afternoons, Diya learned how to pace herself a little better. By the fourth day, she was feeling sore and tired. The thought of hauling more brush made her cringe. She felt guilty as she took her morning tea out onto the veranda, being careful to tuck herself back in the corner where she could sit without being seen. The twins were with Hadrin, and Tilly had taken one of her books into her mother’s rooms. Diya had the entire morning to herself. She sighed and stretched out her legs, looking out across the small valley with her warm cup of tea in her hands.

Now that the trees were filling out, the roofs and chimneys were less visible. She sat back, amazed at the vibrant green-ness of everything. When had it become this vibrant? Maybe it was because of the bright sun. She didn’t know and didn’t care. She relished the complete absence of feeling cold. There was a light mist creeping along the river but all she needed to wear was a light sweater.

Sipping her tea, her eye kept wandering back to the ridge on the far side of the village. That was where she had seen the glowing light from the magickan’s workshop. Putting her teacup down, she summoned a glowing light. It didn’t feel quite as easy this time and she remembered Pasha explaining that it was easier when magic was flowing strongly.

Diya looked up and spotted the Nibbin still above the treeline. She had enough time, she decided, if she left right away. She ducked into the house, grabbed her jacket and changed into her boots. Then she popped her head into the kitchen where Korina was pounding bread dough.

“I’m going down to the village,” she said. “I want to see about getting clothes that are better suited to working outside.”

Korina looked up, eyebrows arched in surprise, wiping flour off of her face, and nodded in acknowledgement. It wasn’t like Diya went out very often.

I’ve earned a morning to myself.

She enjoyed the quiet walk down to Dunwood.

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