My Childhood Sweetheart © Chapter One There is a town called Arnia, it has a wonderful lake sitting at the bottom of the two valleys. It is surrounded by wonderful wild flowers and beautiful trees. My favorite trees are the ones covered with Spanish moss that hangs along the branches and decorating a huge tree, just barely touching the rim of the lake. They say this place is magical and mysterious. I think its true, every time I come here during the summer with my grandfather, the place seems to be more alive. The sun would shine from the east and the whole place lights up. Even the lake is glowing from the sunlight. There comes a time, I feel like as if someone is watching over me, but when I look to see who it is, nobody is there. Ever since my parents had a divorce, I was going back and forth between my mom and my dads place. I never really like it very much, for me, it was tiring. No one ever asks me if I like the idea of being passed around. The only thing I can say is that I love being at the lake. When Im there, I can think and forget about my problems and troubles. The lake happens to be close to my grandfathers house. Im glad this summer, I will be staying with my dad at my grandfathers house. I cant wait to see my friend Julius. Im only eight-years-old, and Julius is two years older than me. We get along fine, we may argue sometimes, but the next day, we are good friends again. We often use a slingshot when we are by the lake. We like to compete who can shoot farther and watch each pebble splashes down the water of the lake. Lately, Julius has been busy with his sports during summer and I just walk along the lake while my grandfather sits and mesmerize the beauty of the lake. One summer morning, I heard my dad argued with my mom on the phone and I did not like what I heard, because Its something about my mom moving to another State. I went out to see what my grandfather is up to and he was busy cutting the grass in the front yard of the house. The sound of the mower is loud enough to wake up the rooster; so, I wave my hand to him, and he stops cutting the grass. I ran towards my grandfather and ask him something. Pop, can we go by the lake? Oh, Im so busy right now. How about Julius? He cant. Ah, I see. Youre bored. No, not really. Its just that mom and dad are arguing again on the phone. Is that so? Says my grandfather while he tucks both of his hands on his jeans pockets. Well... Why dont you run along the lake and I will follow. I just need to put the mower away back in the tool shed. Does that sound good to you? Dad will be furious if I go there by myself. Will keep this both as our secret. Plus, your father is busy arguing with your mother on the phone. Let him, I dont want to be part of it. Go right along. Are you sure pop? Yes, Phillip. Go before I change my mind. With that being said, I run ahead towards the lake. I can feel the fresh breeze of air as I run towards the lake. When I finally reach the place, I was gasping for air, tired. I had to cough to clear my throat. I sat down on the grass and starts to pick some dandelions. I was just looking at it when I see someone sitting by the rock. The sun is shining bright towards the lake. I couldnt make out who it is because the rays of the sun is hitting the lake. And its glowing; so, I got up and walk slowly towards the person. As I get closer, I notice it is a girl. She has the most beautiful hair I have ever seen, it had a tinge of sunlight. She must have heard my footsteps because she stood up and I did not know what to say or do. So, I walk just a little closer and then she turns around to face me. The moment I see her face, I thought I got hit by the lightning. She had the most amazing eyes, they are like emeralds, shimmering from the sunlight. Her lips, red as apple. I shake my head and look at her again. Her skin has a fair complexion, gleaming from the sunlight. She walks towards me, but not saying anything. My heart beat starts to race and I can see her more clearly now. She has a light freckles on both of her cheeks. Then she smiles at me, I seriously think my heart skipped a beat. My mind went blank, but my mouth did not. H-hi. She smiles happily again back at me. Im Phillip. Whats your name? She bit her lip and looks for something around us. I thought she had lost something on her towards me. So, I start to look for something, and I do not even know what we are looking for. Then she started to laugh, but there was no sound in her laugh; which I find it very odd. Finally, she finds a stick and write something in the dirt... Anaka. Ah, your name is Anaka? She nods her head faster and shakes my hand; as if, I hit the jackpot. She is jumping with happiness, and it made me laugh. I think I am laughing loudest because shes laughing so quietly. Suddenly, I heard my grandfather calling me, and I turn to him. I wanted to let him know just what had happened, but the moment I look back at Anaka, she is no longer around. Pop, did you see her? Who? The girl standing in front of me just a moment ago. A girl, yeah? Yes! No, not a single one. ____________________________________________________ To my viewers and readers, I have attached this love song for Anaka and Phillip. I hope you like it. youtu.be/IM_HShEdWLc
Posted on: Sat, 27 Sep 2014 22:26:24 +0000
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