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Lost In Time

Lost In Time

Author: JMFelic
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Chapter 1 Under the Maple Tree

Word Count: 1762    |    Released on: 03/10/2018

nted with a dull gray color; stratus clouds over

d Clave mansion. This field serves greater purpose during Spring for planting cr

Clave family. Standing alone in it was an adult maple tree that was branching healt

le was meant for her dead pet. Yes. A king snake that was as long as her skinny elbow; with red, black and white band

ng black hair up to her waist; very smooth and shiny; and bangs that complemented her still-juveni

It was without warning, so the girl quickly jerked her head up and

icker branches of the tree until he decided to come down from it. He had noticed her for the first ti

e some girly stuff. But no. To his surprise, what were inside it we

innocent interruption of his nap, but he was

y and diverted her attentio

he replied with sarcasm. For a thirteen yea

that she would run down hill afraid of him being a stranger in her eyes. It did s

inching closer, but stopping just an armslength awa

de, but still she was undaunted. What she wanted to do was

handsome visage: having a short unkempt brown hair with white highlights, brown eyes that seemed to glow with red, symmetrical nose and jaw, an

ng his horse for a ride. That's what she thought. But wei

"Oh? Why would you do that?" he asked, watching her scooping

ad at least three reasons

rrot, mouse, cat, dog or anything deemed to be 'girly' animals. But she actuall

to which she was supposed to be, since she was wearing a fancy dress with only

tending an absurd burial of her so-called pet, but she didn't ev

t is not just a snake for me, "

ocking grin appeared on his

she show affection on such a hideous serpent th

ore a blood red rose appeared ou

he girl tilted her head to the side and inspected not only the rose but

anyway. "Thanks. I guess." She stated an

he girl went on her task, disregarding his quiet

fter she scooped the last of the moist soil

ared at the blood red rose now planted on the

ese

dy Se

vase placed on top the snack table. Staring at those petals reminds her of the man she had seen 10 years ago; a rather weird man that just suddenly disappeared without her noticing. Any girl could get infatuated with a man like that whose handsomeness borders on the realm

d attendant, Mrs. Latrice, stated bo

ep it that way. It was without any adornments also. No hair clips or hats they dubbed as 'fashion' durin

tood up. The attendant looked up to glance at her.

et of these roses every now and then Milady. I don't think that you love t

Then tell that man that maybe he could stop sen

ent at all. She knew that the high-born woman wasn'

agreed. "Ahh.. would you like f

be until they wilt. It is a waste anyway if you throw them when they bloom

mansion, and calm and collected as she managed the tedious flight of

g into the slightly opened d

Soren, Duke Wyndall. He stood up from his office desk and stroll

u wanted to tell?" Selene asked, as sh

" he said with delight in his eyes.

the interior of his mansion with happiness. "You know that our house is

e went through just to realize his father's dreams of having

r own room, my dear. It i

s father?" Her eyebrow

there are so many rooms in the house. I know you would

es and gatherings he is always throwing. Any room where she can be by her own self. Ju

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