I wake up to the chirping of birds and the sun's warm kiss on my face. I adjust to a more comfortable position as I'm too lazy to want to wake up now and I feel my lips rest on something soft.
I open my eyes to see what's ever so close to my face and my eyes nearly pop when I find my lips on Desmonds. I quickly recline. ~what a grand way to start a day; with a kiss to Desmond!.
I try to move but find Desmond's arm is strongly wrapped around my waist. I try to gently remove his arm but he rather pulls me closer and tightens his grip on my poor waist.
He's pulled me so close to him, my face is a few centimeters away from his. I watch how beautiful his face is under the gift of sleep.
He slowly takes a deep breath and I feel my lungs cling to each other as he opens his eyes. First slowly blinking open but he doesn't take his eyes off me once he sees my face so
We both turn and find Gabby and Ekene making their way towards us and that's where the conversation ends.Our group continues our journey and it's been four nights and days. We've almost exhausted our food and we've passed where we planned on meeting the other group but they weren't there. Perhaps they've gone on without us.It's night and we're carefully navigating our way through the forest as we know not if fratellos are right behind us.I'm walking beside Desmond when he suddenly stops."Something's wrong. "He states holding out his arm to restrict my movements from behind him."You do know we're in the creepy woods. Of course, something would be wrong. "I state matter of factly and he rolls his eyes."Is that so? Why I thought we were in wonderland with wish fairies and flying unicorns! "He replies sarcasticall
"Oaklin Valley? "I question. "Why yes. As you can see, all the trees here are Oak trees and luckily, they are all hollow and since we are in a fight for survival, we need to improvise. Hence, we all live these trees. They're not huge spaces, but they are the best we've had; and I... Came up with the name 'Oaklin Valley'. "Dana explains and my jaw hits the ground. "Wow. Now I wanna live in a tree; and not on it but actually in it. "Gabby exclaims causing Dana to laugh and I to giggle. My gaze falls on Desmond who's sitting a distance away and I find his gaze on me. I quickly blink and look away as I feel my cheeks burn.
Desmonds POV;... I stand with my hands in my pockets as I stare at Deborah who is a few feet away from me. Dana just paired us both and Timothy just came to tell me to 'have a good night's sleep ' with a wink. Deborah is a nervous wreck rubbing her big toes against each other and fondling with the sheets in her hands. She steals a glimpse of me through her lashes and quickly brings her head back down causing me to smile at her. She looks like a child who's suffering severe stage fright. The childishness she constantly displays is enough to melt the stoniest of hearts. I walk towards her and staying so close to her, one can see how high her anxiety levels are. "Come. " I say to her as I hold out my hand but she doesn't move a muscle. I make to grab her and she jumps in fright and I roll my eyes. I swiftly grab her off the ground bridal sty
Sonias POV;...I wake up to the bickering of people outside and find myself alone in the tree. I stare up at the light blues sky and know morning has come.I grab my rumpled sheet off the floor and food it before finally wondering how I'd get out.As I look around in worry, my gaze lands on deep parts of the tree. It looks as though someone had carved the holes there as they are consistent and follow each other. I carefully place feet and fingers into the holes as I climb up while trying my best to avoid falling.I finally make it out of the tree and I'm still wondering how to get down a tree so tall when the branch on which I'm standing snaps causing me to scream as I fall.I close my eyes while screaming in fear for I know once I hit the ground; I won't stand up in one piece.I stop screaming when I feel myself in someone's arms. I open my
We've spent almost all morning here and Dana gave us some fruits to eat. We begin our tedious journey.I am lazily tagging along with Desmond before me when Gabby breaks the silence."Sonia there's a lizard in your hair! "She whispers yells into my ear causing me to scream and scatter my hair. I try to run but my foot gets stuck under a log.*snap!*I scream as cruciating pain shoots through my right foot. ~my ankle just snapped!I sit on the floor holding on to my leg as tears and wails escape me."Oh my God! "Gabby exclaims with her hands drawn to her lips only then do I realize it was a joke!"Deborah?? "Desmond questions as he squats beside me. He takes my foot in his palm and examines it."I'm so sorry. "Gabby apologizes with a shaky voice.Desmond shoots her a death gla
Narrators POV;..."Dude, you okay? "Ekene questions as he walks beside Desmond. His voice low enough for only Desmond to hear although Sonia is on Desmond's other side."Yeah; but that was an expensive joke. "Desmond states about Gabbys prank gone wrong."Agreed. She was just being silly. "Ekene replies and Desmond smiles. He's no longer angry.Sonia gently releases herself from Desmond's grip and Gabby takes over assisting her. Allowing Desmond and Ekene to have a private conversation."Looks like the giant of Africa has fallen. "Desmond teases Ekene as Nigeria is known as the giant of Africa and Ekene is a Nigerian who has fallen. Fallen in love."Yes, fallen in love. Unlike you; I don't deny my emotions. "Ekene replies and Desmonds jaw drops."What do you mean!? "Desmond whisper yells.&
Sonias POV;...It's night and we've all chosen spots under trees to sleep in. This isn't oaklin valley so we can't sleep inside the trees.I have lazily set my sheets and I've been rolling and tossing about. I can't for some reason sleep. Desmond is far in dreamland with his arm wrapped around my waist.I move gently into a sitting position but leave his arm around my waist to avoid waking him up. ~also cause I like it there.I pull out Tori's journal. The past pages have been poems she's written. Pretty cool poems. Tori had a lot of talents she hid well.I am about to start reading when I spot Gabby sitting with her knees to her chest and her arm holding them put. She looks worried and I can swear I see tears escape her eyes.I gently move Desmond's arm off my waist and tuck the journal back into my bag before care
Sonias POV;It's morning and I'm feeling bubbly. We've begun our journey and I'm walking beside Gabby with Desmond and Ekene trailing behind."I feel so happy today. "I state and I then recall Desmond muttering my name in his sleep and I blush."Well someone woke up on the right side of the ground. "Gabby notes with raised brows and I chuckle."I just feel... Like we're in some crazy movie and the writer has a beautiful ending for us. " I reply with my arms widespread as I stare at the sky."You do know in any movie where best friends are escaping the woods together, one always dies. "Gabby states while starring at the ground and I feel my heart fall into my feet."W.. What?"I question lowly in fear and alarm. ~she doesn't think someone's going to die, does she??"Sonia, if t
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It's been a year since Desmond left. I'm staring out the plane's window listening to Trust In You by Lauren Daigle. After all, life has put me through, what else can I do than trust in God.It's been a year but my heart has never grown to love Desmond less. In fact, his departure had only made me realize how less meaning my life has without him.I'm on my way to London. I finally got admission into Imperial College. I wanted to attend a small school back home but trust my father to want big.I don't think staying around more English people would do me good as each one would remind me of how my Desmond is the very best.My dad just had to go choose the 5th best university in the United Kingdoms. He says he wants me out of Canada to help me forget the mansion but that place has been sculpted so deeply into me that not even a memory loss would wipe it off.&nbs
"But he asked me to give you this. "The doctor adds holding out a folded paper to me.I collect the paper with tears in my eyes and he gives me a comforting smile before walking away.I stare at my wristwatch and it reads 11:00 am.I missed him. My last chance of seeing him and I missed it.My phone containing all his details totally crashed and not backed up! Why Sonia, why?He... Desmond is gone. Gone to his home town and I'm here in Ontario Canada Left with only hopes to see him again someday!.I open the paper and it reads;*Hey, sorry about my wobbly writing. It's been a while I held a pen.If you're reading this, then I'm on my way to the airport and you're definitely shedding those precious tears of yours.I wish I could say this to you in person but time a
"W... What? "Sonia questions."Sonia I have no choice. My mom is getting married again and wants us to move back to my hometown.She says she no longer wants to stay here cause of what happened. "Desmond explains."But... We just began a... "Sonia begins."I'm moving in a month. "Desmond states."We'd keep in touch via the phone." He tries to persuade and Sonia's face falls as she knows they both have no choice.They spend the rest of the month together to grow a stronger bond. Love is all they fell for each other and;Finally, the day came.One Month After;Sonias POV;I rush out of my house as usual. It's become a habit to rush out of my house whenever I'm on my way to the hospital to visit Desmond.
Wow!I'm so sure a lot of you hate me by now cause of what happened to our Gabby, Ekene, and Tori.And I'm sure when Desmond died you hated me even more but I hope we're all good now😅.I could never kill my Desmond. Hell no😅🙈We're nearing the end of this beautiful book💃💃💋____/|\_____/|\_____/|\_____/|\____With bandage wrapped around her head, plasters on some parts of her face, and her right feet wrapped in a bandage as she'd hurt her ankle but didn't notice. Sonia is still seen smiling.It's been a week after they'd escaped the woods and Desmond is still in bed. The Smith and Daniel families have become close. Even Tori's grandmom had grown a bond with the families during the week.Sonia and Desmond are alone in the hospital room. The sun ray beautifying the room.
Authors Narrative;Jason thinks Sonia had spent too long in the I.C.U and decides it's time to see what's going on and who this 'him' is.He opens the door just in time to see Sonia raising a pair of scissors in the air ready to stab herself."Sonia! "He screams before running into the room and wraps his arms around his little sister to hinder her movements.His scream and reaction draws everyone into the room.Dana, Timothy, Tori's grandmom, the rest of Sonia's family, and Mrs. Daniel who's just found out it's her long-lost son who's laying 'dead' in the I.C.U."Sonia what's wrong with you!?" Jason screams as he struggles to keep Sonia in place."Desmond! "Mrs. Daniel cries as she spots her son on the bed."Leave me! He can't die! If he doesn't come to me, I'd go to him
I freeze as I stare at the doctor. Is there another language where that means 'he's fine?"W.. What? What do you mean couldn't save him!? "I scream."I'm sorry dear. Too many internal injuries. He lost a lot of blood and some serious damage was caused to some of his organs due to the punctures. " the doctor states.I watch nurses begin to exit the room and I stand facing the door. I suddenly begin to hear the voices that makeup silence as I walk into the room.I suddenly understand how light could transfigure into darkness in just a blink of an eye.I suddenly understand how one second is enough to destroy years of hard work.I suddenly understand that death has always been lurking in the shadows. Awaiting the perfect time to steal life.I suddenly understand the fact that life is not defined by t
I turn around in shock only to find a young man running towards me. I stare at the man a little closer and my jaw drops. Jason!"Sonia! "He screams picking me up in his arms."J.. Jason? "I question in disbelief."It... It really is you. " I state. Tracing about his face with my fingers. He's grown a beard."You've grown a beard. "I note."And a mustache seems to be coming along. "He adds with a bitter chuckle before pulling into another hug.We remain wrapped in this hug when I hear my name again."Sonia! "I look up and find Oscar. My second eldest brother walking slowly towards us like he's seen a ghost.Jason steps aside."Sonia! "He screams hugging me and I struggle to breathe."Y.. you you'r
I stand in panic and run a few steps towards the city noise. Maybe I can get some help, but on second thought, there's no way I'm doing that. What... What if something happens to Desmond.What if... What if Mader comes back? I run back to Desmond."Desmond? Come on open your eyes. "I beg with tears as I tap his face gently.He doesn't respond and I notice he isn't breathing."D... Desmond? "I call in fear.I feel about his neck with my fingers. Not knowing exactly how to but hoping to somehow find a pulse."Desmond! "I scream when he doesn't reply."Please Desmond open your eyes! "I scream in fear. He can't leave me. Not now, not ever, I can't be this close to a better life hopefully with him and then he'd leave me. He's been my strength for the past three years. It can't all go to waste!