An Illustrious Past

Start of Reminiscence

    It has been a long time yet Leslie still finds herself going back to the old times.

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   "Hey Les, good evening! I really need to talk to you. I'm going to your house . Meet me, okay?" Les startled as she read Adrian's message. They're great friends and neighbors. Adrian's family just moved in so he hasn't made a lot of acquaintances yet.

   Leslie thought, " Meet him in front of my house? No one has ever done that before! If my father will catch him, he's dead."

    Instead of scaring him, she replied, "Sorry Adrian, nobody's home.We're on vacation. Why?"

   "I need a friend to talk to. You're the only one I've got Leslie." By his words, she knew he needs comfort and wants to set things aside.

    "Sorry, I really can't be there. I hope you understand. As soon as I reach home, I'll make it up to you, I promise."

    "I wish you were here." Adrian messaged.

    " Well, I'm just a text away from you. Look, if you have problems, don't worry. Remember that you have me, your family and GOD. Put in mind that in every storm there comes light. Be strong, Adrian! We'll overcome this together." She sent the message with a smile, hoping that Adrian, who'll recieve it will smile too and be inspired.

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     Leslie, finally back from vacation, called Adrian at once. It took long before he answered.

    "Hello Les, good morning! " Adrian greeted on a low tone of his voice.

    "How's my friend?"

    "Fine.You?"

    "Very well. Are you busy?"

    "Not so. Why?"

    "What about a taking a walk in the park? l'm already home."

     Leslie heard Adrian's voice switch into a delighted tone. "Oh, I can't wait to see you. I'll be there in a minute."

     Leslie couldn't help but smile.

     *ding-dong* The doorbell rang. Anna, Leslie's younger sister opened the door.

    " Hi Adrian. Let me guess, looking for my sister?" She asked innocently.

    " Hello Anna, yes I am." He smirked.

    Anna looked at him from head to toe. She did it twice before she spoke. " You're going on a date? "

    " Oh no. Just a little walk. " He clarified.

    " Walk? It's so plain." Anna pouted "Come on, call it a date! Call it a date!" She  teased and giggled.

    Adrian looked at her with awe. He couldn't imagine a seven-year-old girl talk to him like that. He tapped the head of Anna, " What about calling your sister now and you'll get chocolates when we return? Deal? "

   Anna's eyes widened. " Chocolates? I LOVE CHOCOLATES! It's a deal! " So, she went running upstairs yelling for her sister.

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    "Sorry, it took me so long." Adrian turned his head to the direction of the voice. He knew it was Leslie.

    Adrian stiffened. He was amazed to see her so beautiful in a red dress which made her complexion even more glowing. For a second, his world stopped.

    When he recovered, he exclaimed." You look great! " 

    She smiled. " Thanks for the complement. You too. "

    " Shall we? "

   " Of course. We can't waste time, Adrian."

   So, he stood out from the couch and reached for the door when somebody hurried across him.

    "Hey, hey, hey!" Anna said blocking the door. " Don't forget my chocolates Adrian. You owe me."

    Adrian laughed," Sure, little princess!" He messed her hair.

    " And take care of ate Leslie." She added.

    " Of course, I will. "

    Leslie stared at Adrian and Anna gladly. " You're so cute together! "

    Anna giggled as well as Adrian and they did a 'high-five'. Anna volunteered to open the door for them.

    As soon as they were out of the house, Leslie said, " That little girl.." She paused.

     " Is so beautiful like her sister." Adrian decided to continue.

   They walked along the road, savoring every minute they have, making up for the time they weren't together.

    Adrian expressed." When you were away, I feel so much lazy. I never go out of the house."

    "Come on, you should've discovered more of the neighborhood." Leslie said.

    "Not without you." He simpered.

    Leslie smiled at his statement and ran ahead of him. "Catch me if you can, lazy cat! hahah! "

    " I'm not LAZY!!!..."Adrian shouted." But if you insist then, here I come!!"  

    Leslie laughed. " You're too SLOW!"

    He carefully watched Leslie as she ran. It seems that she really enjoyed herself, spreading her arms and feeling the breeze. She even turned around three times and raised her hands saying, " Thank you LORD for this amazing environment!"

    After a few minutes of chasing her, they finally reached the park. Adrian ran as fast as he could to catch Leslie and prove he's not slow. Infact, he enjoys the moment so much that it packed all  his problems away.

     "Ahuh! Got cha!" Adrian caught her in his arms not allowing her to escape any further.

     Leslie is panting. " You're quite fast." She laughed. Then held his arms which is around her. "That blew me crazy."

     " You are a fast runner, Leslie. "

     " And.. you look like a cat chasing a little mouse!"

     Adrian let go of his embrace and said, " You're a bad mouse!" He exclaimed.

     "Oh, shut up lazy cat!" Leslie sat at a bench in the park, pulling Adrian closer.

     As they sat, silence is between them. Both felt comfortable. Adrian looked at Leslie and he noticed she was sweating. So, he offered his handkerchief.

     "Here little mouse, wipe your sweat. You look so hot with them on." He teased.

     Leslie got the hanky and teased back. " I didn't know cats like you, bring handkerchiefs with them. I thought you were so lazy to bring them!"

     Both of them laughed.

   Leslie sat beside him and leaned her head against his shoulders.

   "Lazy Cat and Little Mouse forever." Adrian held her hand  tight and smiled at her crazy idea.

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