Willow Tree

I am sitting under the willow tree. The wind brushes my skin and the leaves of the willow tree made the most pleasant sound. The gentle rays of the sun is soothing. I love this place. I wish I could stay here forever. Unfortunately, life tought me a lesson. Nothing lasts forever. I would never be able to be here forever. So, I'll just cherish every moment that I'm still around.

"Mom, I wish you were here to share this moment with me."

I looked at the sky pretending that she's there and watching me. The tears rolled down my cheeks. I want to stop crying but I can't.

This exact day is the day that my mother died. She's gentle and kind. It might have been the reason why God took her away from me. She is too good to be here in the tainted world.

The next moment I realised I fell asleep.

"Oh My God!!!" I shouted.

I am not under the willow tree anymore. What happened? Where am I? I look around hoping that I'll be able to get some clue. I'm in someone else's home. And the clothes that I'm wearing is not mine. I'm wearing a man's clothes.

"You're awake."

I jump. Holy! Who's that? Lance?

"Sir Lance? What am I doing here?"

He put the tray that he's holding on the bed side table. The tray contain some biscuits, a glass of juice, and a medicine. Okay, Ana. You are safe. I don't think that Sir Lance is that king of a person.

"Don't worry I'm not that kind of a person." He said.

Omo... He can read my mind. How?

"I found you under the willow tree and it was raining."

"So you kidnapped me?"

"Kidnapped? Oh... No... You are already burning in fever. I tried waking you up but you don't respond so I take you back home." He said it with a little smile lurking on his lips.

"Thank you. Thank you, Sir Lance."

"Oh... We are not in work so just call me Lance. Just Lance."

"Okay then thank you, Lance."

"You're welcome, Ana."

Omo... Is that? Did I hear it right? Omo... Why does it feel like there is some kind of emphasis on my name? Oh my god...

I did not notice that Lance walk out of the room. Maybe I heard it wrong. I slowly take a sit and eat some biscuits and drink the juice. I take the medicine after I finished eating.

I head down stairs and admired the paintings and pictures in his house. Wow! What a really huge and extravagant house my boss owns. He must vome from a really rich family.

Downstairs, I spot a baby picture. The baby is so cute. I stared at it and all blushing. The I've heard his voice and again I jumped.

"Do you like me that much?"

"What?"

"The picture. That's me."

"Really?" I said it with a voice full of doubt and of course I'm joking.

"It really is me. You don't believe at me?"

I traced something in his voice. Is he hurt by my word or rather word. Seriously?

"I'm sorry." I said worried that he'll take it to his heart.

"Hahaha!!!" He burst out laughing.

I smiled. Happy that he did not take it to his heart. Usually I'll het angry that someone deceived me but this time. Maybe because he's my boss or maybe because I did something unpleasant.

It doesn't matter because the only thing I've heard is his laugh and my heart beat.

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