Chapter 1
It was a beautiful day. The sun rises, and the rays enter Megan's room. She slowly opens her eyes.
Sia (Megan's Mom)
(Shouting from the kitchen) Megan. Wake up. Break fast is ready
Megan
(Stands up and walk to the restroom to freshen up. As, she does she look at the time on her phone and ......) AHHHHHHH!!!!!!
Megan
(Runs out of her room wearing her suit) I'm late. I'm late. I'm late. I'm late
Caleb (Megan's Brother)
(Reading his book) I even tried to wake you up
Megan
(Irritated) You should have tried harder... Gotta Go.... Byeeee (Runs out)
Caleb (Megan's Brother)
Bye
This is a normal day at Megan's house.
James (Megan's Dad)
(Walks out of his study) She left.
Sia (Megan's Mom)
Right now..
James (Megan's Dad)
That Girl (Shakes his head)
Sia (Megan's Mom)
(Chuckles) She sure takes after you
James (Megan's Dad)
(Smiles) Well that's my daughter.By the way did you see our new neighbour?
Sia (Megan's Mom)
(Looks at him) Yea. A young man
James (Megan's Dad)
Let's go vist him. As neighbours let's welcome him to the area
Caleb (Megan's Brother)
(Nods)
Sia (Megan's Mom)
Sounds great. Let's wait for Megan to get back too
James (Megan's Dad)
Sounds great
As the time pass the sun sets. It slowly gets dark out
Sia (Megan's Mom)
Did you call her?
James (Megan's Dad)
(Shakes his head) She might still be in her office. Let's wait for a while.
Sia (Megan's Mom)
(Phone Rings) Its Megan. (Picks it up) Hey. Where are you?
Megan
(On call) Still stuck in office Mom.
Sia (Megan's Mom)
Oh. We were about to go welcome our new Neighbor.
Megan
You guys go ahead. Sorry Mom. I have a meeting now. Bye (Cuts the call)
Sia (Megan's Mom)
(Sighs)She'll be late
James (Megan's Dad)
(Stand up and places his hand on his wife's back) That's fine. Let's go for now.
Sia (Megan's Mom)
(She smiles at her husband and nods) Caleb come on.
The three walk to their neighbors house and ring the bell
Lucas
(Opens the door) Yes?
James (Megan's Dad)
(Smiles) I heard you had just moved recently. We are your new neighbors. You are the backyard with us.
Lucas
Oh really? I was just about to meet you guys, actually. Please come in.
As of the backyard. Yes They share the same backyard
The family walks in and boxes all over
Lucas
I'm sorry I still haven't fully finished unpacking
James (Megan's Dad)
That is fine. We could help of you like?
Lucas
No. No. that is fine. I got some people to come in tomorrow to help me. I would offer tea, but the stove is not arranged yet.
Sia (Megan's Mom)
Sounds like you are far from settled
Lucas
(Chuckle) You could say that.
Caleb (Megan's Brother)
Wow. Do you read books????
Lucas
(Looks at the kid) Sometimes. Yes
Caleb (Megan's Brother)
(Runs at a small collection of noise kept on the table)
Lucas
You like reading, kid?
Caleb (Megan's Brother)
(Looks at him and nods excitedly)
Lucas
(Smiles) Well I'm done with those books You can take them if you like.
Sia (Megan's Mom)
Please don't. He already has a lot at home
Caleb (Megan's Brother)
(Pouts at his mom)
James (Megan's Dad)
Anyway. I think we will take our leave for now. But you can join us for dinner if you don't mind
Lucas
(Shakes his head.) No,, thank you. I'll be ordering something later.
James (Megan's Dad)
(Nods) Well then see you around
The family leaves. As time passes......
Megan
(Opens the door sighing)
Sia (Megan's Mom)
Welcome back
Caleb (Megan's Brother)
He was a nice guy
Sia (Megan's Mom)
We were just talking about our new neighbour.
Caleb (Megan's Brother)
He gave me new books too
Megan
(Scoffs) How many books do you want????
James (Megan's Dad)
(Walks out of his study and Looks at his daughter)
Megan
(Looks at him too and walk away not talking to him)
James (Megan's Dad)
(Sighs)
Megan
(Grabs a canned drink from the fridge)
James (Megan's Dad)
Megan we have to talk...
Megan
(Stops) I have nothing to talk to you. We had an agreement to never talk to each other.
Megan
(Sighs and Walks out to the backyard) Talk? He wants to talk now? I hate him I hate him
The cold breeze blows over as takes a deep breath. She sits on the chair nearby and looks at the moon opening her drink
Lucas
(He was smoking before she come to backyard) Every expressive of you (Blows out the smoke)
Megan
(Gets startled) Whoa
Lucas
(Chuckle) Calm down. I'm the new Neighbor
Megan
(Looks at him) Oh. Sorry, didn't notice you there
Lucas
(Wave his hand dismissive) That's fine. Mind I sit her. If you don't like the smoke I go the corner of the yard.
Megan
That's fine. You can sit
Lucas
(Keeps the Ashtray on the the table)
Megan
(Softly)Did you hear what I said?
Megan
(Looks at him) None of your business (Takes a sip)
Megan
(looks at him) Megan
Lucas
Nice to meet you (stretches his hand for a handshake)
Megan
(Looks at his hand and sigh) Same here (Shakes his hand)
Lucas
(Smiles at her takes another Puff)
They both stay quiet looking at the night sky till they went back to their houses. It was a peace none of them had experienced before. They have seen the night sky before this was different.
Both fall a fell with a smile as the day ends
Author
The Author here guys. Juts wanted to thank y'all comfortable reading this first chapter. I used to be a author here with 3 works but due to personal issues I had quit and deleted my old works.
Author
I will be posting Every week. I. am sorry if you expected a new chapter every day. But I will be post 1 every week and if possible I'll make it two.
Author
I hope you all enjoy this story
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