First Meet

Chapter 1

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It was summer when they first met. Hugo was wandering around all by himself in that scorching heat. Most of the people are inside their house, getting their body chilled with the help of air con. Kids have went to the pool or busy playing with their friends.

Hugo heard that someone was going to move into their neighbourhood. The six year old child had a hard time making friends. All thanks to a small scar that was made by an accident.

The hot winds were unbearable. So, Hugo went back to the house and sat on the sofa, near the window.

“ Dad, are they here? “ Little Hugo asked his father as he heard the sound of a truck being parked nearby.

“ Seems so. Why don’t you go there and help them out? “ Mr. William encourages his son. He can see the excitement in those little eyes.

“ Okay dad. “ Putting on his sneakers, Hugo ran outside the door. He went near the truck to see those people.

“ Oh hello there, little man. Who might you be?” The sudden voice made him startled. Hugo saw a pretty lady who’s about same old as his mom. His checks puffed up as he gave a smile.

“ I’m Hugo. I live there.” Pointing his finger towards his home, Hugo replied.

“ I see. So, you’re our new neighbour. “ The lady smiled at the boy gently. She put her hand into her pant’s pocket to bring out something. When she opened her fist, there were candies.

Hugo’s eyes gleamed like the rays of sun. He wanted to have one of those candy but he felt that it’s rude to take something from others.

The lady noticed that little boy was hesitating. She patted on the boy’s head tenderly and said, “ It’s fine. Take it.”

Hugo picked one only. He unwrapped the candy and put it in his mouth. The sweet caramel flavour delighted his tastebuds making him asking for one more. He’s regretting for not talking all of those candies.

“ Who’s this kid? “ A man came there and asked the lady.

“ He’s from the neighbour. Where’s Ophelia? “

“ Mommy! “ It was a voice of a little girl.

“ There you are. Honey, come here. Meet your new friend.”

Hugo stares at the little girl standing in front of him. The girl had blonde hair with emerald green eyes, dressed in all pink. Her hair was tied in two ponytails.

She was tiny compared to Hugo. Judging by her appearance Hugo thought she must be younger than him.

“ Hi.” Hugo said to the little girl. “ I’m Hugo.” Trying to give his best smile he waited for the girl to speak up. The girl wasn’t responding. She stood still like a rock observing Hugo.

It made him feel worried. His confidence dropped. Hugo thought that the girl is scared of him. His scary face along with the scar became a curse.

Meanwhile the girl was busy checking out the boy standing in front of her. Dark black hair with those pair of chocolate brown eyes.

The boy’s appearance wasn’t that scary according to her. She was paying a close attention at the scar. The scar under his left eye. She thought to herself how did he got that. She was curious.

Then again she came back to her senses. She had to reply to boy standing there.

“ I’m Ophelia! Nice to meet you.” With a heart melting smile, she replied. Little Ophelia giggles softly.

A sigh of relief for Hugo.

Finally! Someone who was not afraid to talk to him. They both shook their hands and thus their journey of friendship begins.

\~ to be continued

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