Special Place – Cousin’s Wardrobe
I pulled the doors, but it didn’t budge. I tried again, but somehow failed the second time. Hearing the counting in the distance, I got more and more desperate. The two wooden doors seemed enormous, shining a chocolate brown. One last try, I whispered quietly. Clutching the knobs tightly, I dragged with all my might.
It opened.
A whole range of bright and dark colours displayed in front of me. Red, pink blue, purple… It was a wardrobe full of every colour and style of clothes any little girl could ever imagine. I gasped surprisedly, followed by a delighted squeal.
It was unbelievable. Every dress, shirt, and pants dazzling and shimmering and dancing before my eyes, making me a bit light-headed. I just stood there, still, floating in my imagination. I was so busy dreaming, unaware the counting had stopped, and there were footsteps approaching.
“Hey! Yan, come out from under the table! I found you!” I heard an elated cry. Oh no. I breathed in, Cousins coming! Without another thought, I jumped into the wardrobe, shutting the doors behind me.
Although my vision was blurred by the sudden darkness, the gleam of light threaded through the gaps of the wardrobe. I could just make out the colours and style. It was marvellous, like a fashion parade, though without models. A hint of jealousy rushed through my mind while I gently fingered the each piece of clothing, but was soon washed away by the pleasure. I stood up in the enormous wardrobe, and very carefully began trying on the clothes.
Without a warning, the wooden doors of the wardrobe opened, the light blinding my eyes again. I saw my cousin smiling at my awkward position in the wardrobe. Come on Liqi, let’s stop playing hide and seek; let’s play dress up. I heard Yue say. I laughed happily and willingly.