Cry, Even Better If You Beg (Chat Story)
The Hug
As the time passed by, Layla forgot the heart-rending tale of hunting told by Bill Remmer and was enjoying the surrounding nature.
Layla began to detail her journal, sitting on the branch, unaware of the world around her.
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
*Happy*
"ALL FIVE CHICKADEES HAVE HATCHED SAFELY."
"THEIR FUR ALSO GREW FLUFFY."
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
(The baby birds have to leave the nest if two weeks has passed by, then—!)
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
(Then wouldn't we be able to see the baby birds flying soon?!) 🤩
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
(I've to tell uncle Bill about this~)
Excited, she began packing her stuff and right then, she heard...
A faint clink of horseshoes from afar.
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
(Oh...?!)
She stuffed her journal into her bag as quickly as she could.
In the meantime, the horse's galloping sound became louder.
Layla held her breath while hugging the tree branch she was lying down on, terrified of the approaching intruder.
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
(Who is that?)
A horse with smooth dark hazel fur appeared not long after that.
On its back, there was a man.
He chose to rest his horse right under the tree, where Layla was lying among all the places in the woods.
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
(Should I go down first?)
From the moment that man had stepped off the horse, his movements had been smooth and light.
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
(No, he must pass first.)
She thought it's best to climb down, but the mysterious man was already leaning against the tree.
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
!!!!!
Layla couldn't think of anything else to say, so she just looked at the man who was lifting his hand to remove his hat.
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
(I was going to go down after he passed by, but...)
She was utterly enchanted by his beauty.
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
Which eventually lead to a disaster that she lost her grip due to the slipping sling bag off her shoulder and slammed into the branch.
For the next few seconds, her memory became hazy.
The man reflectively turned his head towards the tree branch and met eyes with Layla.
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
—!!!?
Layla locked her gazes with his, hugging the tree tight to prevent a drastic fall and breaking her legs.
His blue eyes were like clear glass beads, visible through the thick black hair that flowed over his forehead.
By the time she tried to gather herself together,
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
Huh—?!
Thr man was already pointing his gun at her face.
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
*Freaked out*
The thought of being shot by the long, menacing gun made her face turn pale.
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
(Is that, no way—!)
She remained motionless, hugging the tree as though it were her only friend. Her entire body was trembling with sweat.
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
(A gun?!)
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
U-Umm, I was going to go down after you passed by but—
Get voice faltered and exhausted.
Slowly, he lowered his pistol and let out a silent sigh.
Matthias Herhardt (18 years old)
Who are you.....?
His twisted lips emitted a low, resonant voice.
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
I'm. L...L...Layla.
As her golden hair fluttered in the wind, Layla managed to keep her voice from breaking, even through she was on the verge of tears.
Matthias Herhardt (18 years old)
What?
His pupils dilated even further, and she hugged the tree so tightly that it hurt her fingertips.
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
L-Layla...!!!!!
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
LAYLA LEWELLINE!!!!!
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