Three hours later, Star leaned back in the chair at the small restaurant they had discovered. They had escaped by going out the third floor window to the roof. Long, decorative beams connected the four Houses. It had been a piece of cake to walk them. They had then scaled one of the columns that had the fragrant vines climbing all over it near the South House. Once inside, they simply blended in with a group of visitors leaving.
They had visited the market place where they purchased different types of fruits, breads, and jams and several clothing shops. Star was excited about several sets of pants and shirts she had found. She casually rested her newly purchased boots onto the railing overlooking the crystal clear water slapping up against the seawall.
“Now, this is the life,” Star giggl
