The lonely Maiden
Cyrus
I can go even deeper.
Swims down. Deeper and deeper.
The surface was barely visible.
The voice
It's dangerous if you go more than this. Water pressure and lack of oxygen. And I see you wearing no safety gears.
Cyrus
Huh!? Who is * wobble*
Inhales and looks around.
Cyrus
Who's here? I thought nobody visits this place.
The voice
Oh don't worry I'm just a passerby
Giggles the voice looking at a young boy. Barely wearing any cloth, and afraid of his actions.
Cyrus
But where are you? I still can't see you.
The voice
Mind wearing something child before I make my appearance.
Chuckling, the voice said.
Embarrassed, Cyrus rushes towards the clothes on the side of the lake.
Cyrus
Here, I'm done. Come out now.
Cyrus's voice became shaky.
The voice
My, My are you excited to meet someone, this deep inside a forest, where you should not be wandering off alone.
Cyrus
I am sorry, I did not know, this place is owned by someone. Please let me go.
And the voice in response, burst out laughing. Almost shedding tears.
The voice
You sure are cute buddy. But this place is not own by anyone, it's a forest, you are allowed to go wherever you want to. But it's dangerous for you to roam these paths alone.
The voice
You look quite young boy. But I am impressed you really did a great dive.
Praising Cyrus for his swimming skills, said The voice, and slowly coming out of the water, in a little distance.
Cyrus
But... come to think of it how did you do that!?
Cyrus
I could swear I have clearly heard you underwater.
Cyrus
How is that possible.
The voice
What underwater!? I was on the surface. I just put my head in and saw you going down like crazy.
Cyrus
No, You're lying, I heard you. You told me I have no gears. And it's unsafe, to go even further.
The voice
Oh boy, you're hearing things. Go see a doctor. How can anyone talk underwater, and if they do, how can you even listen to it.
The voice lady was gradually, walked past Cyrus and went up to sit on a rock.
Thea
Kid go home, I don't want to hear you bickering nonsense, I wanted a peaceful evening. And here I am giving answers to a baby.
Cyrus
Hey, I am not a baby. And you were the one who came to me.
Thea
Ah! Sure. Just go home kid.
Cyrus
I am not going anywhere. You said it yourself, didn't you? This place belongs to no one. So I am staying here.
Thea
Suit yourself kid. But as you can see the sun is about to set and will vanish in some minutes. Hope you are not afraid of the animals in here.
Thea
And as I've heard, people are banished and found, in pieces.
Cyrus
You say this place has wild animals. What are you even saying. There's none here.
Thea
If you do wanna try your luck then go ahead. I won't stop you.
Cyrus
But still it's getting dark. I should leave.
Thea
So what happened, Mr. brave.
Cyrus
There are no animals. But I have to reach home, or else I would have to stay at the porch for the entire night.
Cyrus
Bye miss. Thanks for the help. However, you did that.
Cyrus
Btw. Aren't you gonna leave?
Asked, Cyrus to Thea, packing his stuff.
Thea
I will soon, don't worry about me. You should get going.
Cyrus
Oh, yes. I am Cyrus. what's your name?
Said Thea and chuckled slowly.
Cyrus took his cycle and ride back a narrow and muddy path.
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