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1. Reunion

The broad blue sky above just like a heavenly umbrella, the elegant grasslands which welcome us with it's green, the never-ending blue ocean, green hills, dark but refreshing forests, the high mountains, the lakes... Everything is Zhang's favorite. Even as a child he enjoyed traveling and always liked to capture the moments with his camera. Zhang's dream was to become a wildlife photographer. And he became one. Zhang studied photography and he got to do internships at world-renowned photographers'. But his roots were firmly connected to his dear hometown.

This place holds his lovely childhood memories. Nature here made him realize his true passion. He as a teenager was likewise connected to this place. It's that connection that made him come back a year before.

Now he works as a freelance photographer and wanders around the country revisiting places that hold his memories and also exploring the unknown places.

Today Zhang is traveling to the east of the country where the topography changes surprisingly. He came to know about the area from one of his colleagues and planned to visit there today and it's only 4 hours drive from the main town where he is currently staying. His old house was sold before he went to intern.

Like the heavens blessing, the weather was perfect for a perfect shot like this. Zhang is an introverted person. All his excitement will be reflected in the sweet smile he gives looking at his camera. Every time he clicks and looks at the result his heart screams that this is his happiness, his life.

Zhang walked and walked covering a lot of beautiful landscapes. Then he entered the woods through a wooden bridge. That place seemed to be live long ago. He could see a lot of remains of various buildings. The next thing Zhang saw was a small hill. It seemed out of place and mysterious. He claimed up through the slop and what he saw was a visual treat. click

It seemed like some dropped that mansion here inside. He couldn't find any traces of humans along the way only the abandoned, deteriorated buildings. But the one before him was perfect in condition. He moved along the hills to get a perfect angle.
"Such a wonderful day. I don't think there will be anything that can top all these surprises here".
He mumbled and shortly after his phone ringed.

" There is!!" .He was in utter astonishment seeing who's call was that. An 8 years old number. Zhang had changed his phone several times in between these years and every time made sure that he saves this number in his new phone. But Zhang never expected to get a call from it. That one phone call gave him extreme shock and happiness. He picked up without any delay. He didn't even bother to know who was on the other end.

"Wuxie"

There was only silence from the other side. Zhang's smile faded. He felt like his heart is aching. He clenched his fist and asked one more time.

"It's not wuxie?"

"Mmmm... It's me Wuxie."

Knowing it really is him, Zhang was over the moon, just here wasn't that expressive.

Wuxie: I was just surprised. How did you know it was me? I didn't say a word. Hooo... I even planned to pull a prank. (Wuxie whined)

Zhang: Prank? Using your old number?

Wuxie: Who thought you still have my number.

Zhang: But you have mine too.

Wuxie: mm. You still use this number. 

The air was getting tight as they started talking about the old things. Zhang always wondered why wuxie suddenly cut ties with him. Now he calling but Zhang couldn't ask him any of those things.

Zhang: Anyways, what's with the sudden call?

Wuxie: guess!

Zhang: hmmm.. I don't know. Just tell me what.

Wuxie: I joined in my father's post. Here.

Zhang: Wuxie is a police inspector now? But...

Wuxie: uhhhh. How can you underestimate your old friend like this? It was indeed his job but I got placed with double promotion. What do you think?? I'm cool, right?

Zhang: No doubt.

Wuxie: Haha.. So it's not just my number I, myself, am back my dear.

Zhang: You are here!? When did you arrive?

Wuxie: About that... It's been 3 days. I had things to back in our place. Now I'm gonna stay in town. I thought I would give you the call when I'm completely free. So this is wuxie reporting at your service. For 24 hours I'm all yours.

Zhang: ok. ok. Then I'll meet you at..

Wuxie: uh uh...  Wait wait. I'm at your full-service sir. I know where you are. I'm on my way. I'm coming to pick you up. Only 45 minutes. You just stay near the windmills. Don't wander around.

Zhang: Uh? What? Wait Wu xie.. Wuxie....

The call got disconnected just like that. Zhang was still in awe but soon he realized something. Zhang was nowhere near the windmill. He walked for 3 to 4 hours. He picked up the phone to call back. If wuxie can come to where he right now is then... Wait. There is no road, wuxie can't drive from the bridge. And also Zhang has no idea where he is. Wuxie won't be able to find him here. I have to go back. And I have to reach in 45 minutes!? What should I do. ..??

Run....

••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Author's Note:-

This storyline is a bit complicated. If you guys saw the cover (which is edited by me) you probably have guessed the photos I shared have to do something with the story. If not. Yes, it has. Those pics are selected randomly (not owned by me)and it's not from the same place. But please bear with me. imagine it's all adjacent places.