Moonlight Lover

Chapter 1- The Start Of My New Life

ALEXANDRA

Looking outside the window, I sighed for a countless time. I tried to remember the images. The last images of my lawn yard and my house. Today is the day. Today, I am going to leave this house and starting my new life. The thought of leaving this house pained me. There is a lot of memory in here. I bite my lips to preventing myself from crying liked a baby. I still remember the day when my parents were still alive. The laughter. It's all because of me. They died because of me.

If I didn't force them to celebrate my birthday at outside, this incident won't happen and my parents are still alive. I yanked my hair to the back. I carried a lot of burden on my shoulder. "You ready?" Turning behind, I met face to face with my friends. She is the one who always with me. She is the one who are in my side when I am sad and she is my supporter.

"I don't feel like want to move, Sarah. There is a lot of memory here. “She sighed. "I know how do you feel but staying here only will make you worse." "My life is already being shit." She pulled me into a hug and somehow being near to her, really calming me. "We are going to start a new life, Alex. You and me. There is no more sad memory. We will fill our life with a happy and memorable memory but to do so, I really need you to come with me. Please?" It's now my turn to sighed. She's right. I really need it. I nod my head. She was beaming happily while pushing me out from my houses. I took a last glance before I went inside her car.

The view of my house started to dim as we drove out. I rested my head on the windows while my minds travel to somewhere else. I know from the corner of my eyes, I saw Sarah's worried face. "I'm alright." I didn't even know how long the journey takes because all I know is Sarah shaken my body telling me that we are there.

I guess there is a lot in my mind until I felt unaware with my surrounding. In front of me, there is small and complex house. She taking my hand brings me inside the house happily. I don't feel really eager but just by watching her, I am happy. "Look at the house. It's pretty right? " "Yeah, it's pretty."

"Welcome to our house, Alexandra. " Our house. Two statements that make my eyes watered. Taking a deep breath, I try to appear strong in front of her. It's already enough for me for becoming her burden; I don't want her to worry about me anymore. She has a life too and she deserves happiness. "Do you like it?" she asked to me eagerly. Of course I liked it. Being near with her is already enough for me. "You don't have to do this, Sarah." I said softly. "Silly girl. I do this not because I'm being force but I want to do this. It is for you and for me."

Looking around the house, I skip to the kitchen and remember that we didn't eat anything yet. Opening the fridge, I was greeting with a lot amount of food. I look at her with my questioning face and she rubbing her neck sheepishly. "I have to make a preparation, in case, you know..." I smiles. "Want grabs some food?" "You are going to cook?" Sarah likes eating my cooking food and most of the times she pleads to me to be one of her cooker. Not that I mind. Compare to what have she done to me, this thing is only a small matter.

I made a simple food as I can and called her. Within a flash, Sarah is already in the dining room. She was playing with spoon and fork. One thing I like about her is childish. She is childish. Even at her age, her still act liked a kid. "Food! Food! Food! I need to eat." I rolled my eyes playfully. "A special and delicious food for our princess." She grinned. The two of us eating the food happily and once in a while, we will talk about our new neighbors. After finishing our dinner, I roamed inside my room and suddenly my eyes caught with the thick and deep forest that is not far away from my house. I never know there is a forest over there.

I traced my finger on the glass window while my eyes fixing on the forest. There is something inside the forest caught my attention. A sudden knock on my door bring me back to a reality. Sarah look past behind me. "Oh the forest. I heard a story about the forest but I didn't know whether it is true or not."