“It’s good! We get a lot if business in the Winter since the chickens are so sick and delicate. We even got a new employee!” Popuri said excitedly. She was glad someone had an interest in the chicken farm. “And I’ve been off and on dating, but that’s it.”
“So, how about you? Anything new happen? Oh, and how’s the farm?” She asked.
“Oh I bet that’s fun! Its always nice when business is busy~” Celia said. ‘Dating? Oh she’s so lucky…’ Celia thought to herself. “That sounds exciting! I hope that’s going good! Is he nice?” Celia asked her, although she doubted she’d be dating this person if they weren’t.
“Oh, no, nothing much new for me! Business is always slow towards the end of a season, but it’ll perk up once spring starts and people want to buy the new seeds we get!” Celia said glad that spring was coming very soon.
“Um, yeah. I suppose he’s nice. But… it’s complicated. Very complicated,” Popuri said. “We have a pretty long history together.”
“Oh, I can’t wait for Spring! Don’t get me wrong, business is nice, but the constant flow of annoying people in the phone lines is soooo frustrating!” Popuri said angrily. “And Im not allowed to be rude or sassy!”
“So, how is Vesta and Marlin?” She asked.
“Oh… Well I hope everything works out! It would be horrible to lose a friend as well as someone your dating!” Celia said wishing Popuri the best.
Celia giggled; they defiantly had different views on customers! “Yeah, I can’t wait for spring either,” Celia said and then giggled again.
“Oh Vesta’s good! She’s working hard preparing for spring. Marlin has been gone for a while… But I’m sure he’s doing good as well! Or, at least I hope he is…” Celia said. “And your family?” She asked her.
“We’re pretty much the same. My mom is still sick, my brother is still a… jerk, and my dad is still gone,” Popuri said. “But we’re all happy and doing fine.”
“Hmmmm… so, do you have a favorite place in the Valley?” Popuri asked. “Cuz I like pretty much everywhere.”
Celia frowned, her family situation seemed a little sad and lonely. She had forgotten about her mother's illness and her father's absence... She hoped he would return with a cure for Popuri's mother soon... "I'm glad that you guys are all happy~" Celia said giving a small smile, trying to find the positive in the situation.
"The Goddess Pond" Celia said smiling "It always has these beautiful flowers and the pond is really pretty too!"