Getting Wet 2 years and 4 months ago

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Alena had left New Jerssy and was heading for Niagra falls. She had managed to get nearly there but was finding it hard to get the last lift. So like other times she slowly walked. She was wearing blue jeans, pale blue shirt with the cuffs unfastened and a baseball hat. The jeans were tight fitting and showed off her beautiful figure. It was nice and cool and she had heard that within a month the heavy rains would be falling.

She could see in the distance some of the hills and mountains were snow capped already. Route 90 was behind and infront of her and she hopped that she would get to Niagra soon before Auturm truely set in. Several cars had passed her as she held her arm out but none stopped. She was starting to think that maybe she would have to find shelter for the rest of the afternoon and to try again tomorrow.

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Lindsey was pumped she and a couple of her friends had planed a trip down to Niagra falls to celebrate their recent graduation. She was bringing her own car because she would have to leave to head back earlier then the others thanks to her job, but she did not mind. This trip was important too her and her friends.

As she drove by she saw a woman walking along the road. Being the overly trusting person she was she pulled over.
Need a lift. I can take you as far has Niagra falls. Me and my friends are gonna meet for a graduation party, but you look like you could use a lift.

Lindsey was now parked on the side of the road window rolled down. She drove a Blue Prius, as she wanted to be eco friendly and all. She wore a Pink hoodie and jeans, that fit perfectly with her long blond hair.

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Alena grinned widely jogging up to the car. She has a Russian accent and could not believe her luck.

"Cool, thanks, I was headed there myself."

She opened the door and put her backpack onto the back seat. Oh this was going to save her one huge hike. It was fun so far be she knew it would get more tirying as she moved onwards.

"Nice car, thanks for the lift names Alena. Im from Washington. Im hitch hiking all over America hopefully. It would be great to have some company for a while. Are your gruduate friends making there own way up?"

She took off her cap goldern locks falling either side of her face. She had a huge smile it was good to be around peole again.

"So are you glad that you graduated? It must be a great relief to be free from school. What's your name?"

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Names Linsey Its a great relief to be done in many ways. I am gonna move to New York, but Im going to finish a months worth of job time down at the YMCA first. I can't bail on those guys just yet.
Lindsey adjusted her position in the car and unlocked the passenger door to allow Alena to enter.
Are you from russian decent, your accent is totally sweet.
Lidsey turned off the radio as it may not be of interest to her new friend, being modern party music and all. Besides there is no need for radio when you have some body to talk to in a car. Many of her friends would disagree with her but she was one of the more social persona. Looking behind her she noticed a nasty dark cloud coming behind them.
Its good I found you it looks like its gonna rain.

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Alenan nodded at Linsey's question as she got more comfortable.

"I am of Russian descent and from Russia. I moved here about 5 years ago. I am trying to improve my English, it is very important to try and gett used to not speaking in my own tongue. It may be sweet but, when you want to be invisible it makes it impossible!"

As the Radio is turned off she looks to Lindsey.

"I was told it was not due for another month! If it comes early hopefully it means that the following year will be better. My customs say that if Auturm winter is wet then all the bad of the year will be washed away. If it is dry and cold, the bad will stay in your heart. If it is cold and snowy, the bad will stay! Yet most winters in Russia start off wet then becomes cold and snow then dry for all that is left is snow! I was just about to find shelter for the evening but now I don't need to. Thank you."

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"I was told it was not due for another month! If it comes early hopefully it means that the following year will be better. My customs say that if Auturm winter is wet then all the bad of the year will be washed away. If it is dry and cold, the bad will stay in your heart. If it is cold and snowy, the bad will stay! Yet most winters in Russia start off wet then becomes cold and snow then dry for all that is left is snow! I was just about to find shelter for the evening but now I don't need to. Thank you."

No problem. I like the rain though, Its nice and refreshing. Makes you feel good when your rapped up tight inside something while the rain is dripping against the roof. But thats just my preference.

When Alena got in the car she turned it on and pulled out down the long road, watching the mountains ahead get bigger.

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Alena leaned her head back.

"Are you stopping over night before you get to the falls or driving through? The rain is good it helps the crops but if you feel the slight cold of the rain. Beware of the ice!"

She had just caught the beginning of a tune before the radio was turned off and started to humm a tune Katy Perry - Teenage Dream

"I just don't know the words, but it's a good tune! It's a long road I hope I get all the way around without anything happening. Here if we stop at a shop then I could pick some ingredents for my mums Borsch think of it as me repaying you. Or I can do it for you and your friends when we meet up!"

Alena had got more comfortable in the chair and was smiling it was good to be free..

"So what did you study?"

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OH I studied just the regular high school stuff. I'm thinking of going into psychology or something. You like modern music. Lindsey was pleased, so she turned the radio back on. "Teenage dream" was just finishing at that moment and it was time for a commercial break so she set the volume low.
Lindsey got a phone call but decided not to answer it as she was driving and merged back to the proper lain in the long country side road.
I love the freedom of independence don't you. Its fun to just go out into the wild with your friends to experience life. Instead of having to put up with a lame family. I am just glad to be away from it all.
Just then in the back seat a small barking noise started up. In a dog pen a small Pomeranian paw poked out of the door.
Lindsey chuckled
What is it Mr. Fuzzy
She had to take her dog on the trip. The only people who she could afford, and she trusted looking after him were also going on the trip. Luck for her their hotel was pet friendly.

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Alena laughed as the radio was turned back on,.

"I almost had it on the right bit in my head! Did you vant me to see who that vas from?"

She said as the phone rang.

"There is nothing better than to have freedom, it's good to follow your dreams. I always wanted to tour America and now I am, choosing from one place to another. I am not sure where I am off to next."

As the dog barked she turned around and grinned.

"You have a dog! Wow it's cute! Hello Mr Fuzzy, arn't you adorable! Is he friendly? Ahh! hello!"

She spoke something in Russian that sounded like she was speaking to Mr Fuzzy as if a baby. She switches back into English.

"Sorry I don't know those words in this language. Is he ok to come out? I wish my life would allow me to have pets! Perhaps when I get back I will get a small dog!"

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Mr.Fuzzy barked happily when Alena spoke to it. He was getting hyper cooped up in his portable pen.
Mr.Fuzzy is seams to want out
Lindsey smiled, and laughed
I think he likes you do you wanna hold him for a bit. The phones no biggy. Im not gonna multi task like that in weather like this you know.
Mr.Fuzzy started to slurp his tounge all over the cage door. His happy personality was enough to make even the most disgusting human behaviors cute on a dog such as himself.

After a bit of time on the road they took an intersection. This is were I was gonna stop for the night. Then its just 1 more hour and we are there. If we are lucky one of my friends will be at the hotel too. Ill see if I can get you a bed for the night.

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Alena opened the cage up and gently picked Mr Fuzzy out of his pen

"He is adorable! I hope it does not get any worse!"

She placed Mr Fuzzy onto her lap and started to pet him and play with him on her lap. She smiled at him as he enjoyed the fuss.

"A bed, oh that will be nice of you thank you. I won't be any bother to you, I will keep to myself. Oh he is so sweet! Definatly going to get a small dog when I get back to Washington."

She looked up as the sky darkened overhead.

"I don't like the look of that weather! Thanks for picking me up, you definatly saved me one soggy night! Well at least I would be already we when I got to Niagra!"

She carried on playing with the small dog happily in the passenger seat and waited patiently for the heavy rain to start.

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They managed to hit the hotel just before the rain started. It was a Best Western. They hurried in Lindsey not bothering to take in more then her, bag, spare clothes, and Mr. Fuzzy. When they got inside Lindsey worked a couple things out with the clerk, and to their luck managed to get a room with an extra bed for Alena.

When they got to the room, Lindsey let Mr. Fuzzy out of his cage and he rushed right out of it ran in circles a few times and stopped to lick her hands.

Lindsey plopped down on her bed tired from her long trip via car.
Hey Alena do you wanna watch TV for a bit. It will most likely be about an hour or so before I get hungry. I could use some chicken, and fries. What about you, getting hungry at all. I know you are Mr. Fuzzy she added in a cute voice poring him food.

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Alena thanked Lindsy for the help of finding a bed for her. It had been a long month and she knew she had only just started. It was not every night she managed to find a bed. She took in her backpack and placed her cap back onto her head before they dashed into the lounge. She put her backpack down at the foot of the second bed.

"How much do I owe you? Do you mind if I have first dibs on the shower? Put the TV on if you like. I just really need to shower!"

She took off her hat and pulled off her boots they were a lovely pair of walking boots. Then her socks, she was glad to let her feet free.

"As for food, Im a bit hungry but I can wait. I like most things apart from fish. They creap me out! What is it with the slime and she shiny surface. Egh!"

She shivered at the thought of a fish being any here near her.

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"How much do I owe you? Do you mind if I have first dibs on the shower? Put the TV on if you like. I just really need to shower!"
Not to much money just 50 dollars, feel free to take the shower I can imagine how much you would want it after hiking all day. Lindsey flipped the channels looking for a good tv show, finally stoping at the big bang theory. She loved that show.

"As for food, Im a bit hungry but I can wait. I like most things apart from fish. They creap me out! What is it with the slime and she shiny surface. Egh!"
Sure thing. I hate fish too. I eat pretty much every thing else. They just don't look very edible to me. I under stand your Egh. Lindsey smiled as Sheldon spouted a funny line on the TV.

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Alena rummaged in her backpack and took out two towels and then a 50 she passed it over to Lindsey.

"Thank's I should not be too long."

She listened to the conversation before heading to the shower, she started to sing in Russian it seemed to be a very pritty song. One that a child would sing. As she said she would not be long. She came out looking all pink on her face and arms, steam coming off of her shoulders. She looked quite content to have showered. She looked in the mirror and tutted.

"This will not do!"

She put her one set of now folded cloths to one side and retrieved a more fitting shirt and a set of even closer fitting jeans. She had compleatly changed.

"There that's better. What do you think?"

Her hair was still up but her cloths showed that she had some fashion sense.

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Lindsey watched as Alena came and left the shower hearing her sing a Russian tune while in it.
You look nice and refreshed. I think I might take one to. Be right Back
Lindsey left the TV on, and ran into the shower, giving Mr. Fuzzy a quick pet along the. way. While she did not sing in the shower or anything like that, she bathed in it quickly as she preferred the colder settings.

Jumping out quickly she grabbed a hotel towel cleaned up and hopped back out again all in 10 or so minutes.

When Lindsey got back out of the bathroom she yawned.
I think i am gonna go grab a bite to eat now, are you ready. I hear there is a nice place to eat just across the street. Lindsey quickly got her shoes and shoulder bag on preparing to go eat.

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Alena had been playing with Mr Fuzzy while Lindsey was in the shower, when she came out she looked a little guilty that she had been caught. At the mention of food she nods.

"I think food would be a good idea, shall we check to see if your friends have arrived before going for something to eat?"

She rummaged in her back pack taking out a small umbrella and also retrieving a small purse. She gave Mr Fuzzy a rub on the head making his fur stand even further on end. She giggled.

"I think, I will get myself a dog when I return home. I suggest grabbing your coat it's raining hard out there now. I hope your friends don't get too wet!"

She looked out the window then goes back to her bag once more pulling out a slender fitting jumper. Tugging it on she looked even better. The steam had stopped and she now just looked really cozy. She too yawned.

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A few seconds after Alena suggested Lindsey check in on her friends Lindsey's phone rang. Answering it she was excited to hear one of her friends online.
Hey Jane hows it goin.
"Hi Z there you are, me and Mell kinda got stuck in that freak rain storm. We are trapped in some creepy motel" she giggled
"apparently its haunted by some house maid, I guess we will see you at the falls with the others."
Allrighty see you at the party good luck with your creepy hotel.
Lindsey was a little disappointed but she did not really mind she would see her friends soon enough tomorrow. Turning to smile at Alena she spoke.
My friends got trapped, you ready to eat. Lindsey grabbed her rain coat and walked out the door, checking to make sure she still had her room key on her, and if she gave Mr. Fuzzy enough food for the moment.

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Alena looked worried.

"Do you think they will be ok? I hope they get to the party tomorrow!"

She too patted Mr Fuzzy then followed Lindsey, she seemed to be thinking of something.

"You are a very kind person, thank you. I was planning on staying at a couple of YMCA places enroute but that will be later. Grr!"

She shivered a little.

"This is one thing I don't miss from Russia or anywhere else the rain. Good for two things crops and ducks!"

She doubled check that she had everything and discovered she had everything on her.

"Do you have the key?"

She started walking at a casual pace towards the exit. She was trying to figure out where she would head next from Niagra. Far south or west.

"I have two options from Niagra. Go to Mount Washington OR head to the rock and roll museum?"

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"Do you think they will be ok? I hope they get to the party tomorrow!"

They are doing fine she tolled Alena. Their trapped over in some kind of old hotel thats all.

"You are a very kind person, thank you. I was planning on staying at a couple of YMCA places enroute but that will be later. Grr!"

Thanks, Its no big deal, I live for others you know. Its what i like to do.

"This is one thing I don't miss from Russia or anywhere else the rain. Good for two things crops and ducks!"

I don't know about that rain always makes me feel good inside

"Do you have the key?"

Yep no worries

They conversed on their way down to the food.
as for places to go when there I may be no help too you. Im new to it also. She smiled