The warm sunlight crept through our old wooden house's cracks, gently rousing me. Crickets and distant roosters harmonized in perfect symphony. I lay still, savoring tranquility, eyelids fluttering open. Soft morning light danced across the room, illuminating spider webs.
"I love mornings," I whispered, feeling the promise of a new day. Memories of Mother's words flooded my mind: "Each dawn brings new life, new chances, and hope." Her selflessness inspired me.
After Father left, Mother single-handedly shouldered our family's responsibilities. Her worn hands, premature white hairs, and wrinkles told the story of tireless devotion. I admired her strength.
Our old house, built by my grandfather, held memories. Mother's laughter, Father's stories, and my siblings' giggles echoed within its walls. Today, Saturday, promised freedom from school's quizzes and exhaustion.
I settled into the wooden chair by the capiz window, gazing out. The mysterious girl's house, hidden amidst lush greenery, beckoned. Was she awake? I imagined her smiling, sparking curiosity.
"Dennis!
Breakfast is ready!" Mother's voice interrupted my reverie. Downstairs, savory red bean stew aromas filled the air.
We shared warm smiles. Mother's weary eyes sparkled with determination. After breakfast, she rushed out for laundry work, leaving me household chores. I completed tasks efficiently, thinking of her.
Mother's sacrifices weren't lost on me. She worked tirelessly, her hands raw, her spirit unbroken. I vowed to support her.
Stepping outside, sunlight invigorated me. Rain or shine, I reveled in adventures. Sweating under scorching sun or dancing in rain-soaked bliss, I felt alive. Mud-splattered laughter echoed through my mind.
Freedom's joy overwhelmed me. No school, no quizzes – just sunshine and possibility.
Should I visit the mysterious girl? Anticipation fluttered. Perhaps today would bring our paths together. I hesitated, heart racing. Taking a deep breath, I decided: today would be different. Today, I'd take the first step.
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Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
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Dennis and Hope were childhood best friend and they used to spend their time together. As they grew up older, their relationship goes beyond deeper, from best friend turned into lovers that nothing could separte them apart until such ghastly tragedy happened.
Dennis felt dejection and inner torture but whenever he felt his heartbreak and alienation, there's a rainbow coming out that seems to be enchanting in his sight. Finding his way to that magical and fascinating place will surely deliver him in his past.
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