«Heeseung»
«Yeah dad?»
«Since today is your 18th birthday, how about taking a little break and spending the weekend in a beautiful mountain spot I just found?»
«Yes, of course! Thanks dad»
It's been six years since my mother died in an accident at work. She was an employee at a factory by the sea, but one day something went wrong. There was an explosion and then a big fire that caused the death of many other workers inside.
When the news reached us, my father and I struggled to recover and reopen to normal life. We started recently to make some small trips to try to relax and spend some time together.
Anyway, that event really affected him. His hair began to bleach, some wrinkles appeared on his face and his expression sometimes seems worn, as if he had suddenly aged ten years. I was stuck in school books, and from the beginning of high school, nobody ever came near me. So I had to keep to myself, not even a friend.
«We're almost there»
From the car window I could already see the mountains, which I love. It was 6:42 pm, the sun was low on the horizon and the sky was tinged with beautiful shades of red and orange. In mid-autumn it gets dark early, but it is also easier to enjoy wonderful sunsets while the air cools and you can smell the wood burning in the fireplaces of some houses.
My father stopped the car in front of the cabin where we were staying. Behind it, the long branches of three huge pines swayed slowly in the gentle breeze. There was also a restaurant for our dinner.
After arranging the few bags in the room I had a nice warm shower and dressed well, while waiting for my father. Then he came and we went down for dinner.
«Wow this meat is delicious!»
«You're right! And the wine is fantastic, let's make a toast for your birthday Heeseung!» he poured red wine in my glass, he lifted his and I did the same.
«To my child who has now become a man!» I smiled because it seemed strangely funny.
Then the meal continued regularly until he spoke again.
«I got you a little gift that I think will suit you»
He took out a golden box and gave it to me, smiling. I opened it and inside there was a beautiful and elegant digital watch. It was mostly black with some gold parts and I wore it right away. It had the time set and it was 10:14 pm.
«Thank you, I love it!»
«Great, I'm very pleased! Now let's go to bed, tomorrow we'll make an excursion»
We got up from the table to go to our room, we prepared to sleep and, once under the covers, I immediately fell asleep looking at the moon from the window and caressed by the warmth of the feathers.
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«Good morning Heeseung, it's time to wake up»
«Good morning dad»
«This is your breakfast, when you're done we'll go for a walk in the mountains, everything is ready»
«Did you sleep well?»
«I must say that the mattress was very comfortable. And you, Heeseung?»
«If I slept? I didn't relax so much for centuries! This sleep totally recharged me» we both burst out laughing.
We held our backpacks and went out. Outside there was the dim light of dawn. The sun was rising and on the opposite side the moon was slowly lowering to complete its cycle. Silence reigned, as many people were still sleeping. It was a bit chilly, in fact you could see the breath.
I put the hood on my head to protect myself from the cold and closed the zipper of the jacket. The landscape was breathtaking. I heard a rustle and it turned out to be a stream with clear, cool water.
«Let's stop for a moment next to that apple tree»
He pointed at the tree behind me and I put my backpack there. At the foot of the trunk there were some fallen apples. It was unusual for an apple tree to be up in the mountains. I looked up and noticed some beautiful red fruit hanging from the branches.
«Take some and taste»
I did as my father had said; I took off two apples and as soon as I bit the first I was invaded by all its sweetness. I had finally eaten a fruit that wasn't bought at the supermarket.
We proceeded with the walk and at noon he stopped at a shelter for lunch. We then thought of spending the afternoon in a pond that was in a particular position and was of a beautiful turquoise color. We had a lot of fun catching some fish and chatting a lot. He told me many facts of when he was my age and they were hilarious.
It was evening and, therefore, time to go home. We loaded the car and set off on the way back.
«Did you have a good time, Heeseung?»
«Yeah it was a great weekend!»
«I totally agree with you, now sleep so you'll be more rested for tomorrow that is Monday and you have to go to school»
I hate Monday so much. I could be in my beloved bed and instead I have to get up to be in school with those morons of my classmates and stress.
«Hey dad, if tomorrow morning I can't wake up do it for me »
«I'll take care of it, don't worry, good night»
«Good night» I immediately fell asleep while he was driving.
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When 00:00 Strikes || heehoon (English Ver.)
Mystery / ThrillerHeeseung, a young student whose mother died and who lives with his father, will soon have to move in with Sunghoon, his new stepbrother. What will happen between the two? Will they get along or not? In the meantime, terrifying events take place in...
