The red-velvet sunset

Another Texas autumn has came, the trees stand coated with so many colours. The brilliant shafts of sunlight caress the carpet of reds and golds before me, laid out like a carpet for a royal. The summer dancers have taken their rest as autumn takes the stage, her rich late blooms, her banquet of berries, her promise to turn green leaves into gold. An autumn lullaby drifts in from the east bringing a flurry of change... « I think you missentred the room sir » I said. Holding roses and wearing a mask « No, this is the room I was looking for » , I put my copybook aside , « do we know each other ? » I asked , he was quiet for a minute then said « take these , they are for you » I took and put them aside «thank you» , he sat in bed , looking at the window , saying « First day of autumn , my favourite season » , I had nothing to say , « you aren't talkative » he added ,« yes with people I don't know » I whispered , « who allowed you to enter here ? » « I don't have to take permission to enter to my own hospital » . *dumbfounded*, « okay .. but didn't they tell you to not bother the patients ? » , he ignored me and took the copybook instead « Burn after writing , interesting » « Even if it's your hospital , you ought to give me sometime alone please » « sure m'lady » he nodded and left. I wished he didn't say that word , it made me overthink , over and over , until I fell asleep ..

Morning , the sounds of birds was like a perfect melody. « Good morning beautiful » he said. Rubbing the sleep from my eyes in order to wake myself up more fully « you again ?! » I said , « It's time to take your medecines » . The nurse was behind him , trying to apologise for letting him give me my medecines instead of her. « Leave me alone! I beg you !! » I screamed , he smiled ,turned to the nurse and said sarcastically « alright, take these » then left. « I am sorry Miss. Anna » the nurse said , « Would you like to explain what's going on?» I asked , « Adrien Elxa , his mom is the owner of this hospital. He said that you guys are friends but I don't think so ». Autumn sky was so blue as if it reflects the clear flow of rivers . The clouds are puffs of white magic in acres of blue. The sun shines brilliantly as if it hides between its rays , a great idea . My mind will get tired from thinking too much . I don't know how many things I still haven't figure out yet . I needed an explanation, so I tried to look for him but the nurse told me that he has already left.

Zack enrolled me with him in a college , which means it's my first day there. I took the permission to leave the hospital , so it's definetly the awaited day. He rented me a house as well, a small one , since I can not stay in a big house as mine. He's going to pick me up at 10am , so as you can tell, I am very excited and hopeful. « Hope » , what a word . It brings the happiness to my heart , as a kid who sees his mom for the first time . I went to farewell the medical staff . I wasn't ready yet. Although ,I've suffered too much in here. But It stills that white beautiful castle. The girl with the teddy , named : Liyam . Her name is unique as her . I bought her a new teddy , the same colour as hers . The words couldn't express how thankful she was , so she wept. How it's wonderful to bring the smile to people's faces. I wore a hat , so I can't be bullied because of my bald head...The sky was so delighted , you can see the joy upon its rays. As if it's sharing this moment with me. I finally arrived . I was fascinated by the colours of the building. Glum and cheery , all at once. Mixture feelings as the different types of flowers. « Will you stay here ? » Zack asked , I looked at him , smiled then closed the car's door . I didn't know where to start from. I kinda felt like I am going to call it home. So many people , different styles , but we are all the same ,cause we have a lot in common. « Hey » a girl said , « well I'll let you guys talk, call me if you need something Anna » Zack said . I didn't know how to behave , I started stuttering , « *giggling* this is how I felt when I first came here as well » She was trying to comfort me , how kind , « Would you like to take you in a tour ? » she asked , « if u insist » I replied. We started by exploring the halls . Black and dark green , the dominant colours. « Have you ever wondered why they exactly used these colours ? » I asked, « I genuinely never wondered , but it's a good question tho » she replied . We continued our tour , but this time we went to the library . Heaven in earth. A chorus of books on the shelves, each ready and in fine voice, to let me discover it. Touching every piece of it as I pass. Noticing the book Adrien were reading that day. I opened it , finding dried flowers pressed between its pages . « May I borrow it ? » I asked , « sure , but only for a week » the girl replied , « by the way , you can call me Pach » she added. « Pach , what a beautiful name ». People were connecting to the imagination and each other . Some of them are daydreaming and living the fantasy. Some others are blending with the tragical love stories. « sit here , I am coming back » Pach said . « All eyes on us » the book's name . *A hit* « Congrats , you finally got the chance to read it ! » , I raised my head , trying to see who's talking . « Adrien Elxa » I said in a way which , It was obvious that ,I wanted to get up and slap him. « I see that you know my name now » he sat in front of me. He was wearing the same hoodie he wore last time , as if he has nothing to wear. «  ah , who said that we gonna meet again , the world is small » I tried to ignore him but he closed the book wildly . I was about to lose my fingers . « I am gonna give you a nickname , um, I'll call you « Shakspeare » » , I smiled then said «  I liked it » . I opened the book again while he kept staring at me , as if I was a « Taaffeite ». How could it be so beautiful , living here is a blessing. Waking up , smelling the smell of the old papers , meanwhile , you are holding a cup of tea , ready to sit in that expensive royal chair and being confused of choosing the book that going to match your day . The valuable life . He got tired looking at me so he took a book as well. His eyes are like windows to his soul , like green and brown crystals that mesmerize the person looking at them. A well full of unsaid words. « eyoo , what are you looking at » , « nothing , I have to go bye » I got up , seeing Pach coming , « wait , take this » he put a Pine between my hands .

Autumnal flowering plants change colours like they change clothes. Sunflowers , Dahlia , Aster , Celosia , seduce the passers by their magical scent and hues. As Justine Celina said "This autumnal arrangement is a jubilant celebration of the texture and flora of the season. A collection of fall's most coveted blooms set in a palette of rich, natural tones evokes the change of seasons with their spicy musk. Hues of eggplant, terracotta and marsala are juxtaposed with soft apricot, blush and cream . " Fresh air fills my lungs. I love how it's built away from car noises and factories. A peaceful place for dreamers. « so what do you think about it ? » Pach asked , « it's better than the place I was in » « speaking about places , where do you came from ? » « Austin »  « I don't think it's a grim place  »  « I wasn't talking about it , and I'd rather not mention what I was talking about » « sure ,it's time to go I guess , see you afternoon » She left. Warm wind came to whisper the story of autumn. A step into the storm without armour. The blossoms remind me of my past life , where their heavenly fragrance couldn't let me stop looking at them. « Do you want a companion ?  » heading towards me « If you have these things , called eyes, you'd see that I am currently resting » « I'll do the same then » he sat to my left  «you know , nobody gonna bully you if you took off your hat » he lifted an eyebrow « Let me tell you something » I turned around , staring at him «  well , I am listening » « the people here are the nicest , they aren't judgy at all , they will accept you just for the way you are » I loved how he's trying to comfort me « even tho, I don't trust people » he took my palm and held it to his « look at me , you don't need to please any human ! » his eyes were so shiny , I was about to get lost in them.

It was nearly 6pm. I came back from college . I bought some things to this new house . Today is the day where the red-velvet sunset appears , so obviously I won't lose the chance to enjoy it , and the beach is the perfect place... The water is clear . Not wearing a hat , made me feel the wind in my head. The sound of waves is a blessing to ears. My joy is a soothe to the sand , that is like flour on bread.« I knew I'll find you here » holding two cups of bubble tea and a guitar. « brave enough to get out like this , great ! » he croaked« do you have a sore throat ? » I asked genuinely« That's how my natural voice sounds » . The pervenche sweatshirt brought him a fine look. My fingers wiggle in the water as he started playing guitar. The guitar in his hands sang the language of the universe, those serenades that come to the heart in quietness , it was like if his soul had become tangible in a way I'd never experienced before. « Adrien , who's Adrien ? » I asked while drinking the buble tea , he smiled « someone who's trynna make you feel better maybe » « that was you !! » I screamed , I almost dropped the cup , « that was me yeah », « how ? where did you get my number ? » I stood up « wait ! how did you know my name ?! and where I study ?! Are you trynna killl me?!» he started laughing loudly« sit down stupid , why would I kill you, that's hilarious ! »« then what do you consider all that ?! »  « Love , care »  « what , what do you mean exactly ? » he blushed so he looked away and started playing again ,I didn't insist as well so I just kept staring at the colours that started to appear. Red , orange and yellow . I turned to look at him, then I catched him looking at me. His eyes are so different, they are more soft than I knew eyes could be.  I've seen the love that burns in his soul , the sort that goes for an eternity. There is something in his spirit that dances , like a fire giving just the right amount of warmth . I've said that his eyes are the windows to his soul , but turns out they are also the windows to his heart . Rihanna didn't lie when she said « I saw the life inside your eyes ».  The whole world goes quiet for a second . Because of him , I knew that eyes say what words can not . 7pm , the colours already filled the sky , specifically that red one which appears prominently , especially when it turns red-velvet that may make me fall in love with him...

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