The environment in the flea market was lively. I started to pick up a few items for gifting. As I turned towards Mr.Clark to ask if he would like to take anything, I saw them in a deep conversation.
"ok then.. Let's go..she is there."
"Yes, Mr.Johnson. "
"Mr.Song seems to have a good eye. Picked up so many in a short time." Mr.Johnson said.
"...aaa...Thank you. Thought to gift it to my close ones."
"Gift?" Mr.Clark asked.
"Yeah. For my mom and Cici. It would be like a memory. Did you like any or do you want me to pick for you? Or you can gift your girlfriend."
"Ms.Song, I don't have a girlfriend. But you can select maybe I will send it to her for Christmas."
"Oh, Nice.. see this bracelet. It will suit your mom. It can also symbolize health and peace."
"Oh... I see."
"Or you can take this one.... "
The innocence of Iva caught the eyes of Mr.Johnson.
He picked up one and said, "Pack this for me."
"Mr.Johnson, you are buying from here?" I asked a bit shocked.
"Why can't I buy it?"
"No... didn't expect you to shop in the Flea market."
Mr.Johnson was still looking at me. I started to fumble.
"Mr.Johnson has a great choice too. The bracelet looks good."
"Ms.Song, the one Mr.Johnson picked has a flower too. What do you think it means?"
"This is the four-leaf clover, wishing people good luck, wealth, health, and long-lasting relationships. Indeed a good pick but not sure if she will like it?"
"She?" Mr.Clark asked
"Nothing... ". I just thought to myself if Mr.Johnson was trying to coax Ms.Shirley.
"Ms.Song, you do imagine a lot. As I said she isn't important as you think. Clark check the car," said Mr.Johnson.
"Yes, Mr.Johnson. I will make a call right now." saying this Mr.Clark stepped aside.
I wondered how Mr.Johnson was able to guess my thoughts. As I got the things packed and started to head back. Suddenly I saw an old lady sitting with Tarot Cards.
"What are you looking for? Are you interested in this ?" Mr.Johnson said in a sarcastic tone.
"It's fun to know. But I will try some other time."
"Why not now?"
"I don't want Mr.Johnson's valuable time to be spent on such things," I said in an irritated tone.
"You can try now. Let's go."
Mr.Johnson and I went near the old lady.
"What a day to know your fortune...So you can ask your questions one by one.." the old lady said.
"Mr.Johnson, will you ask? Do you have anything in mind?"
"You go ahead and ask. I don't believe in this."
"This doesn't need your belief. You just need to remember...... Pick two cards... Let's see what you got."
"It's just picking the cards... Come on..Mr.Johnson."
"Ok...Here you go.. "
As the lady spread the two cards before us she said.
"3 of swords and 3 of cups.... A lot of betrayal sorrow and emptiness. A period of grief. Where the phase has ended.. with the support of people around you. New people around even you disbelief, they are the once you how you tight."
"Betrayal? Loneliness!!!" I was a bit shocked by her words.
"Don't believe... Why is the young man calm?" the lady asked.
"Oh... Is it true Mr.Johnson." I asked
He just looked at me for a second.
"Don't worry, I will not make it difficult for you, let me draw another card, and let you know how you come out of this...
Oh.. there you get the card of the Emperor... A major card showing authority and courage. Your Intelligence is going to get you the throne, but remember the earlier card, trust the people around you who make you grow."
"Well....It is your idea. You try it.." Mr.Johnson said to divert the topic.
"Ok. I will ... Can I draw the cards"
"Young lady... Let me get the deck ready for you ...."
"Ohk, I will pick the cards.... here ..." I selected two.
"Oh.. A great pick... The Sun and the Nine of Pentacles... A very positive and enthusiastic person ...who brings joy to the people around....confidence and self-expression are your key, upfront with the truth... let me tell you soon you will have financial stability, and independence and will be enjoying the riches...your hard is never in vain...."
"You mean to say I will get a high-paying job?" I exclaimed.
Mr.Johnson gave me a serious look.
"Aaa.. let me see... And the card is Wheel of Fortune... Uncover the truth of your destiny. A new phase of luck and elevation..."
"Aa great... Thank you so much..." I took out $10 to pay for the readings.
"Pretty girl... Take this .. maybe this will let you open the door of your destiny," saying this she handed me a purple lotus jade pendant.
"Aaa... this..." I started to look at it ...
"You don't like it, just return it. Don't time here." Mr.Johnson said.
"No... I will take it...How much is it?"
"Girl, you trust me..and curious about your destiny. Once you unlock, you will know how much to pay."
Even though I didn't understand what she said...Mr.Johnson and I started to head back to the car.
.....To be continued.....