Hehe!, just tried the word out but yup, I told her I was hungry. She gave me a wide smile and advised me to walk towards the front lawn and check out the mansion's garden. I did and smelled the fresh breeze but smelled another sweet scent, vanilla and raspberries or maybe strawberries, ahhh...Leila, err, Joan!
Joan was already there and appreciating the beautiful view, the moon in full bloom. I wanted to call out to her but decided to sit down the bench right in front of me. I think it's best to love the view and experience it from afar than have it, touch or hold it and never let it go. I don't know if I was talking about nature now, but I think I was referring to Joan, or Leila. I think I need to let go of her from my grasp. Set her free and live a life full of happiness and not stir her mind of her past, it might just confuse and lead her back to empty self and remorse or hate and sadness. I don't want Joan, Leila to feel that way anymore. I want her so bad I am willing to set her free as long as she is happy and content with her life now. It's for the best. I'd rather hide the truth than let her relive her painful life over again. I love her too much to make her suffer like that, I told myself and promised to make Joan, Leila happy from tis moment on.
Joan suddenly turned around and saw me that I avoided her gaze trying to hide but I couldn't anymore since there are no bushes or trees to escape from. She smiled, I think I saw her smile then skipped a walk and ran towards me. She was delighted to see me stand and that I'm already fine. She gave me a hug and kissed my cheek. I kissed her cheek too and hugged her back. I'm so happy you're okay! Ah, Marissa...., Joan said an stopped when I corrected the name she can call me.
Sasa, just Sasa, is fine!
Huh, Okay! Sasa!, right! Come with me tomorrow? Please, we've just furnished the farm house and I want to check it out, if they had a good job fixing it. I love the place and I want you to see it with me!, Joan asked me insisting to join her to visit their farm not too far from the mansion. We will ride a horse and Peter will be out in a golf meeting with his guys at the club so, we're free to have fun! What do you say?
I was silent and perplexed but I couldn't say no to Joan, or Leila. So I said yes. I explained to Lillian everything and that I found her mom but thought of the second phrase and erased my message that I already found her mom. It would be awkward and I know she would get mad and hate me for lying or not telling her about her mom.
I played along and wanted to see if Joan can still remember me after all the years we've been, together and friends, like, forever.
But am I doing the right thing? That, I still need to assess and figure out tomorrow. If nothing odd will happen I will go for it tomorrow and come with her to the farm!, I told myself repeatedly.
Peter is one of the richest guy in the world. He is the owner of perfumeries and wineries all through-out Asia and the U.S. that he decided to branch out to Europe. The year 3106 isn't much since the only grand thing that happened in this year is that LGBTQIA+ couples can now marry and sign pre-nuptial agreements and that world peace is imminent.
Russia was defeated in war though was one of the popular politics and war news in global events that happened many decades ago. Putin died after the war and Ukraine's president lived free along with his country and citizens until today. Ukraine, Poland, Lithuania and all the countries affected by war was rehabilitated and now after so many decades and years, the world is at peace. I didn't know what happened to Putin but I am glad that Ukraine and the world didn't give up on acquiring peace, liberty and democracy. The world is new, better and clean. From 3100-5000 years the world has changed and drastically lives away from pollution, corruption and hate. All people are living and loving. Though, there are groups and factions that are against peace and freedom, each country learned to cope, be resilient and endure the changes. We learned to understand and bear with our frailties and made a 360 change, paradigm shift.