ALSAR

CHAPTER 1: WHERE AM I?

For some reason my back hurts so I tossed around in my sleep, hoping to get more comfortable. I tried to go back to sleep but I couldn't seem to get comfortable no matter how I turned. In the end I decided to get up and start my day since I couldn't get back to sleep no matter how I tried.

I opened my eyes and what I saw was a vast green forest surrounding me. I turned my head around and I saw a beautiful blue lake on my right side.

"Nngh.. Huh.. Why I.. Did I fell asleep outside?"

No wonder my back hurts so bad, since I've been sleeping on the ground like this..

But ... Wait a minute!

"Huh? I'm pretty sure I went to sleep in my room yesterday."

Anyway for the time being let's try to remember what happened yesterday.

"Yesterday I attended class for a whole day, then I went to the convenience store at 22:00 and arrived at home safely by 22:30. I had dinner, took a bath and I guess I finally fell asleep at 01:00? Since tomorrow is weekend, I went to bed while thinking about all the laundry I have to do. That's all I can remember."

Yup. Just my usual day to day life.

"So... Where am I exactly?!?!?!"

I looked around frantically, suddenly I didn't feel sleepy at all!

"Just what the hell is happening.."

Did I sleepwalk here?

But even if I did sleepwalk, since I lived in a big city, there was no forest like this nearby.

"Anyway, just standing here and do nothing is useless. It's better if I try to explore this area. Who knows, maybe I might be able to find someone here."

I peered at the lake right in front of me. The lake was so beautiful, the water was crystal clear I could even see the fish swimming around.

"I'm so thirsty.. I wonder if the water is safe to drink..?"

I didn't know the exact time but I guess it had been 3 hours since I last woke up?

No wonder my throat feel parched.

I wanted to drink this water but I didn't know whether the water was safe to drink or not.

"I'm going to drink it! If the water is this clear I'm sure it's going to be alright!"

I walked to the edge of the lake but although I said I'm going to drink it, I still felt a little bit hesitant.

What if I got stomach ache?

I scooped the water with both of my hands.

The water felt cold on my skin.

So nice, it must be refreshing if I were to drink it....

I braced myself up and gulped the water in one go.

Somehow the water tasted sweet, it was so delicious!

"Huh? Someone's here?"

I bristled when I heard someone speaking from behind me.

Felt like I leaked a little.. Just a little bit though! It was because I hadn't peed since I woke up!

I was about to go pee after I finish drinking this water but I guess I need to hold it in.

Turning my body around, I saw a handsome middle aged man.

His age.. around 30ish I think.

He had dazzling brown hair that swayed with the wind. His face looked like a westerner and he was carrying a fishing rod with him.