The Zodiac Lovers

Tuesday night was another typical day for Morisette, who was having coffee outside the balcony of her 28-square-meter apartment in New York City. The snow falling from the sky makes the scenery more dramatic and calming. Morisette wrapped herself in a winter jacket, as the breeze of the cold air gave her body a chill. As she leaned on her wooden carved chair, she could see the whole city of peaceful New York City in front of her.

Reading fantasy books is a hobby she enjoys the most, especially tonight because she's found a story about a princess who finds her lover in the enemy of her kingdom. They fought for their dominance, and their relationship became the way to put an end to the rivalry of their kingdoms. Morisette finished reading the fantasy book with a smile and looked into the distance as she dreamed.

 "I hope I find my prince charming too... I hope my love story will also be a fairytale. I want it to be something magical," she mumbled. Then she closed her eyes and imagined herself in the shoes of the princess in the story. 

The story was so good that she was smiling when she slept. Tomorrow morning, Morisette woke up earlier than her alarm clock. She got off her bed and started preparing, before heading to her walkable university. She is a very introverted girl who enjoys her own company. She always stays at the library to read any fantasy books she finds. 

A librarian woman wearing thick-rimmed geometric glasses frames and red lipstick interrupted her reading of another fantasy book."Hey, it's already 8 p.m. in the evening. Are you not going home yet?" asked the librarian. 

Morissete gazed at her golden-yellow vintage watch and returned her gaze to the librarian, who had a serious face and spoke with a soft voice. "I'm sorry, the book I was reading was so good that I didn't notice it was already late in the evening!" The female librarian smiled and removed her glasses. "That is just okay. Actually, I often see you in this library, and I'm just glad that there are still people like you who like to read. If you want, you can borrow that fantasy book and return it tomorrow or when you finish it!" Morissette stood up and put the two books back on the bookshelves at her back. Then she took her purple handbag with green straps at the table. 

"No thanks, I enjoyed reading those books and I'd like to continue reading tomorrow. I just want to rest because of the amount of work I did at school today!" "Okay, but what's your name, dear?" asked the librarian. Morisette happily introduced herself to the librarian. "My name is Morisette and I am a graduating student. Nice to meet you!"

"Oh, while I am happy with you, I'm worried... what if you're not in this school anymore? No one will read the books like you do, and they will be stocked in the dusty bookshelves!" 

"Don't worry, I'm sure there are still students who will go to the library. Everything really depends on the teachers of this school. See you tomorrow and take care, Ma'am!"