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GASTON AND THE UPTOWN GIRL By Candela Oyola González Inspired by Beauty and the Beast
Once upon a time, in a far away land, there was a lovely boy who because of his tireless curiosity was really talked about by the people of his village. They found him strange and unrealistic indeed. His old mother had a little shop where she sold multiple things that she got from other towns’ market. For that reason she had to commute to other places near their hometown. Gaston, our lovely boy, was imaginative, an inveterate dreamer, with ambitions and an amazing want to experience new things. He really wanted to see the whole world and live the outstanding adventures that the character of the novels in which he locked himself lived. Gaston, with all his weirdness was deeply desired by the most femenin girl the world will ever witness, Belle. Belle hunted, spit and she drove all the lads crazy. Her arrogance was as thick as her neck and her insistence as strong as her arms. -Children! Lots of children is what I want!repeated all over again Belle to our poor Gaston. - Imagine. You, taking care of our little Belles while I sit next to the fire after a long hard day of hunting. They’ll love you and they’ll fear me. There is, certainly, nothing better than that. You know that and I know that.
as wealthy and as worthy as me… Even more! Those gentlemen have this little detail of which I don’t enjoy. Those gentlemen would, with eyes closed, run down the aisle to you. -But, Gaston… Gaston slammed the door on the poor egotist lady’s face. He took a deep breath and sat down on his sofa and took up the book that he was reading after Belle came in to bother. -Oh, Lord! Everyday is the same! She is really infuriating! I would say she is the most infuriating person I’ve ever met! Suddenly, Susana -his mother- came in really excited and she seemed on a rush. - Gaston! Oh, darling. I have great news! These really rich people are offering a really exclusive and expensive thing for the cheapest price you would ever think of. Imagine how much money could we make from that purchase! They will be in the neighboring town for just two days so I have got to hurry up if we don’t want to miss this precious opportunity. - But, mom you can’t go without me. You have recovered from your illness but you are still…
-Oh, Belle! I really feel flattered by your, for sure, temptress proposal. But, I’m afraid to say that I will have to refuse.said incredibly politely Gaston for the 1.000.000th time.
-Honey, don’t forget that you have food in the fridge if you want to cook something. Also, on the fridge door you have the address of the place I am going to. I love you! Oh my God! Wish me luck!
-You always say so. What is it about books that is, apparently, much more attractive than me?
And with no more explanation, she left.
-You wouldn’t understand, Belle. But, don’t feel sad. There are lots of gentlemen
The days passed by and his mother wasn’t back yet. The village was really near their hometown so she would have been back in at least two days.
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