Preface

     I walked warily towards the part of the forest that was my secret. The hidden part – that made me feel like I was someone. That had a way of making my troubles disappear. Or maybe that was just him. The sound of his voice echoed in my head, his penetrating gaze mesmerizing me as I imagined him in front of me. I clambered ungracefully through the woods, trying to soothe my uneasiness as I contemplated whether he would be there waiting for me like he promised. Perhaps I dreamt it. The defining moment was now, as I entered the bright clearing to reveal the truth.

 

 

 

 

 

     I pushed aside the long, flowing willow branches and squinted in the bright sunlight. Even though the forest was thick with trees, the sun always had a way of shining through in this one particular area. I stepped around the well and sat carefully on the edge. I felt so anxious as I glanced around, trying to catch a glimpse of his beautiful figure. As my eyes fell on a small chipmunk climbing the trunk of the willow tree, I found myself thinking how the thing I hated most brought me to the place I was beginning to love. If it weren’t for my father getting us to move here, I never would have found this place. This remote area of the forest seemed so magical. I was curious to why there would be a well in the middle of a forest, but perhaps there was an old settlement here one time, before this enormous forest blossomed. This place held so much history, unanswered questions, and mystery. I found myself puzzling over these facts when I heard a delighted chuckle.

 

 

 

     “There is more mystery here than you could ever imagine,” He whispered lightly into my ear.

     I turned my head slowly and found myself looking into the most honest, green eyes that I had ever seen. I sharply drew in my breath, as I realized he was finally here, just like he promised.

 

Author's Note

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[Samantha Guerin]

Enchanting! I am going to read on!

[CassieLynne]

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What an interesting chapter. I'll read more :)

[Tiffany]

I think you are a talented person and I hope you hone your gift. Vivid images, touching emotion, tension, characters that I immediately care about. So, um, I'll send a friend request and you send anything more about these two star crossed lovers ok? :) Write on writer. t.