1996

MEANWHILE, back in the lodge, Liz was busy getting things inside when she heard some interesting arguments at the corridor.

"I think Troy will do. Dan is too bait for a leader". Someone said. She stiffened and came in graciously; "what do you mean Troy will do? Men like Troy and Dan are so corrupt to be - our leader. You should vote for Lea, she's so bold a leader and obviously not greedy" Liz smiled.

What beauty is this? Spencer thought to himself. "What will a woman do to improve our country?" He challenged her as everyone watched.

LIZ stepped closer, paused and said; "we don't need to look at her flaws or all the damages I doubt she'll do as a leader, being a leader herself is already improvement enough for women like us"

"...and what makes you think she won't cause much damage as women do?" He pushed forward.

"Hmm... Lawyers" Liz said; "what makes you think you won't cause greater damages if you were leading?"

Really, this lady is daring, Spencer thought to himself, then said; "I think Troy will do"

She giggled then said; "you must've inquired a lot to know that"

"hmm, news casters"he said and they burst out in laughter. It was then she realized they were the only ones at the corridor.

"Liz! Report to your lodge immediately" Uncle Hugh ordered and left. Spencer was stunned "you're a Rhyndorust" he exclaimed and she beamed.

"Yes. Nice to meet you -"

"Spencer. I'm Spencer Murphy" they shook hands together.

"As you can see, my uncle is really cranky. Maybe we'll see later. I did appreciate your 'Troy talk' " she gestured, chuckling.

She's beautiful, he confessed inwardly. "Here. here's my card. Do visit me Liz" he let out.

"If uncle Hugh doesn't know"she whispered playfully and exited graciously.

He watched as she left; "hmmm" he sighed. Was he falling in love?

Liz was busy combing her hair for the night when she saw her sister Meghan holding a card and smiling; "what's that Meghan?"

Spencer! She quickly remembered him. She hadn't told her sister about her encounter with him. "Oh- that reminds me" she cut her sister shut.

Meghan felt so much disgust for Liz's manners.

"I met someone today Megh, a boy, oh gracious Lord, he was sooo handsome"she sighed softly.

"was he dark haired?" Meghan asked, knowing fully well what the answer would be.

"Yes, he was. With his eyes fitting his hair and those voice Megh, those voice- they were like the voices I've never heard before" she was holding her comb closer to herself dreamily and spinning round the room.

"Oh, naughty you sis. You won't believe who I saw" Meghan said sitting up on the bed with the card on her palm. Liz chuckled, wondering who the lucky boy was today.

"I bet it's not a boy or mayhap a boy but just a big grown man (she laughed this time) or worse your lecturer" she said waiting for Meghan to speak up.

"Oh stop it you. It was a Wessex".

Liz almost lost her footing. "A Wessex!" She quickly sat next to Meghan.

"yes. I swear by Odin Liz. I met a Wessex, the fairest of them all. Not dark haired, but I bet your heart will skip if you behold him" Meghan said delightfully but keeping her space before Liz drags her.

"Oh poor me Megh, poor me. Tell me all about it, everything, every detail" she had forgotten Spencer now.

"we really didn't formalize but he gave me this" she pointed out.

"What's that?" Liz hoped it was a treasure like gold or diamond.

"His room num-"

"He gave you his room number?!" Liz cut her shut again. "Oh, I need to see him Megh, I need to see him" she pleaded while Meghan enjoyed the show.

After a while she said "okay...okay. I promise to let you go. But once -" she cut Liz shut from exclaiming; "thank you!"

"Now, tell me about your dark haired lad" Meghan teased her.

"Oh, stop it Megh. Though I want to see your Wessex boy, I still adore my Spencer".

That was all they did throughout the night. Talking about their Spencer and Greg who were probably fast asleep from their long journeys of course.