Alisha and Yara have been best friends for as long as they can remember. Nothing seems to be able to tear them apart. Until fate takes over...
This is the story about two best friends, close by heart forever.
For the first time in days I could get out of bed without dreading the day. Instead a smile turned on my face immediately when I remembered I was skipping school today and going on a family trip.
I throw my legs out of bed and went to my closet to get my outfit. Yesterday evening, to fall asleep, I decided on what I wanted to wear and I ended up with this:
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Yes, I know what you're thinking. Wasn't that outfit way too cute to go kayaking and get water on me and have the possibility to fall in the lake? Yes, yes it was. But I loved looking good. It gave me a confidence boost and I truly believed I'm in need of some confidence these days.
After dressing up I went to the kitchen where my dad was already sitting and reading the newspaper (I think?) on his phone.
"Good morning, dad!" I said while smiling. He looked up and answered me. "And, ready for today?" I said that I absolutely am and started the water boiler. We put the breakfast stuff on the table. My dad went to the baker half an hour ago and brought croissants and chocolate pastries; they were still warm. Did I mention I have the best dad ever?
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Arrived at the lake where canoes (or kayaks; whatever it's the same isn't it) are hired, we get two. My parents went in one and I got one for myself. I was so excited, we hadn't done this in ages!
After we were installed in the small boats, and after putting our valuables in a waterproof bucket we set off into the lake. It was a beautiful day, 20 degrees C (which is so hot for end February) and the sun was shining and there was barely any wind. Amazing.
My dad took his professional camera with him, and my parents' boat was not moving because mom was sunbathing with her sunglasses on and laid back, and dad was taking pictures of the nature around us, so I just swam a bit around with my peddles but stayed close to them.
The water was moving quietly next to me while I slid over the lake. Sometimes, in undeep waters, I could see long plants in the water, calmly moving to the underwater flows. I almost forgot about the school, and about my refusal into the other school. Almost.
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I did not fall once in the water, pretty proud of myself. After about 3 hours of floating around on the lake in our little boats, we gave them back to the rental company and got food for a picknick out of the back of our car.
We found a quiet space, far enough from the roads and people, but not too deep into the forests. The nature was amazing. We all took our coats off because it was so warm.
As for foods we had sandwiches with ham and cheese and ketchup, strawberries, blueberries and some other berries we found on our way to the picknick place (i gave the green card to say they were edible). And of course chocolate cake. It was a tradition of ours to eat chocolate cake on picknicks. I loved these little family things.
While eating and bringing up old memories with my parents, I felt truly happy. I almost forgot about the school, it's like I passed through one door into another, happier, world. The only thing missing is Yara. She and my parents (and my plants) were all that I live for in this world. And I wouldn't want it any other way.
ꕥ ꕥ ꕥ ꕥ ꕥ ꕥ ꕥ ꕥ A/N Hey guysss I'm sorry if it's a bit cringey sometimes, I'm not a professional :) Next two chapters will be kind of mentally heavy, so be prepared
