51 Visiting the dark forest 2 (1/2)
Madel was wearing her uniform per usual. They already agreed that they will go to their place to collect some herbs to be planted on their garden.
”Have you forgotten Madel?” Cheska asked.
”No, but I always wear uniform during school days and I.... I dont know anyone who can lend me the clothes for peasants” Madel said.
[This girl, a commoner who does not have the clothes of a commoner?] they all wondered.
”Let's go. It isn't much of a big deal since Madel walks into the forest every day like that. ” Henry said.
The school carriage dropped them off to where Madel usually waits for school bus.
”are you sure you want to walk guys? it is a bit far” Madel asked.
”It's okay Madel dont worry about us” They all said.
After 30 minutes...
”are we there yet” Henry asked. His sweat was trickling down his face.
”we are near” Madel said nicely.
After an hour....
”Are we there yet?” Cheska's face was already filled with suffering.
”we are near”
Francis laughed.
”Cheska, you know, if you ask that question to someone who lives in the forest you are bound to suffer. Everyone knows that to them this long walk is just like a walk in the park. hahaha.”
”Oh my goodness. Where are my carriages, someone send me a horse.” Henry said.
”Let's take a break.” Helen asked.
”oh, holy s***! I thought you were a monster.” Francis said as he was startled with Helen's haggard face.
Helen did not have the energy to fight, she slumped on the ground and sat comfortbaly.
Cheska flicked her fingers and a blanket appeared on top of the grass. She sat down and Henry sat next to her.
Francis walked around and saw the scene in front of him.
There were tall trees which looked like an umbrella. Its trunk was straight raising up to 24 feet high and the branches at the top gave birth to luscious leaves.
They were sitting in a green meadow in front of a blue lake. The strong cold breeze gave them a unique feeling. There was nothing like it in the city. The smell of grass, fresh water and faint fragrance of wild flowers gave a refreshing feeling.
Francis stood there looking at nature.
The feeling was so familiar that he could not help but to think that he had already come to this place.
Helen looked at his reaction.
When they were 35 years old, she asked him to travel to Planet 15khj, the locals call it planet dawn. This meadow looked similar to the one that they visited.
The strong cold wind added to the intensity of her feelings towards him. Her heart was swaying in a different tune that time. It was in love but the love has grown mature.
[I love you, you may not love me back. I may not be the one that you love, but my love is unconditional. I will love you eternally.]
Everytime Francis looked at him, he saw the tenderness and love in his eyes. It made her truly happy inside. It was just that he does not say a word about his feelings.