✨ A Beautiful Dream ~

6 ~ Finding Peace

Esalyn was running in her neighbourhood trail for her morning exercise; it's been long since she had the time to run. Its also one of her favorite activity which she can unwind in.

Embracing the nature as she ran, she felt renewed energy pulsing in her veins; with a smile, she inhale a big breath while continuing to run faster.

"Ah.... The weather is perfect ~"

She whispered, feeling the refreshing wind on her face. It was neither too hot nor cold; it was perfect for a summer morning.

She stopped at the peak for a little break as she admires the sublime view over the lake.

At a corner of her eyes, she saw a woman standing near the edge of the peak; enjoying the wind blowing against her hair with her eyes closed.

As she stood closer, she identified the woman as Alessia- her memorable first customer!

"Hey, enjoying the wind huh? Today is a perfect day for a run isn't it?"

Her question startled her as she flutters her eyes open instantly. She heaved a sigh of relief when she realised that it was just Esalyn.

"Oh hey, yeah the wind is pretty adequate for a summer day. I'm trying to unwind; these days are quite hectic."

Alessia smiled sadly, walking towards the bench for a seat as she signalled the silent girl to do the same.

Esalyn sat beside her but her gaze never leaving the sad girl.

She wasn't in a rush for work today as it's her off day thus she wanna get this chance to know more about this mysterious woman.

"What's your name? I've been meaning to ask you unless you want me to call you sexy woman."

She made an attempt to make her smile. Gloom doesn't suit her at all.

She shrugged with a small smile on her face.

"I'm Alessia. What's yours? Well, it wouldn't be a problem if you wanna call me a sexy woman."

She winked but her face turned gloomy soon after.

She placed a warm hand on her bare shoulders.

"Alessia is such a nice name. Mine's Esalyn. Nice to meet you, are you okay? You seem depressed, i've the time, you can tell me everything."

She asked, concern filling in her gaze as their eyes made contact with each other.

Alessia felt a warm ball of hope glimmer in her heart; she knew that she can trust her so she poured all her feelings out to her.

"It's about m-my sister Z-Zanilia. I f-feel guilty; i'm always t-treating her like shit! B-but she didn't b-blame me-

She took a deep breath wanting to finish her sentence but her tears had another intention in mind; her tears had already blinded her eyesight as it streamed down her cheeks.

Esalyn hugged her without any words exchanged as she carress the crying girl's back.

So Zanilia is Alessia's sister, that explains why their looks is so strikingly similar!

"Don't blame yourself Alessia. It's not your fault. Besides, you aren't a bad girl. I'm sure Zanilia know it too and she truly cares for you, she's a kind soul."

She shook her head wiping the tears away as she situates her still teary eyes on her. She clenched her fists hard trying to lock her tears away.

"You don't know. You don't understand! I'm a bad sister! I don't know why am i gullible enough to tell you."

Her inner rebel is back as she stood up and walked away.

But her coldness didn't deter Esalyn. She hope that she can reunite the two sisters together. She could see it in her eyes that she cares for her sister too; although she doesn't show it often.

The breeze whispered something to Alessia as she felt an inner calmness. Breathing in the salty sea breeze, she regained her rationality back as she ran back home.

"Alessia, can you please tell me where you live? I wanna visit you sometimes. I miss you. 😔"

She received a new message sent by her sister. She typed in a new address for her. She want to give herself a chance- she doesn't want to treat her like shit anymore.

Placing her phone into her handbag, she gradually smiled; feeling a sense of tranquility she had never felt before.

"Heyyyy ~ you're back. Where've you been? I'm looking for you since 8am this morning."

Her roomate Stephanie asked, looking suspiciously at Alessia. She didn't like Zanilia & is the second reason which made Alessia hates her sister. 

She knew if she said that she wants to reconcile with her sister, Stephanie will object no matter what. Thus, she made a mental note to not tell her anything.

Meanwhile, as for Zanilia- she lay on her bed still asleep since she had just fallen asleep a few hours ago. The ordeal last night had exhaust her too much.

Aurora was already awake, she looked at her teacher silently- admiring the view.

Her lean waist was partially exposed, her left back-hand covers her eyes as she breathe in rhythmetically,her long eyelashes compliments her really well when she sleeps & her red lips was parted slightly with a small snore escaping everytime she exhales.

"Lmaoo... Ms Zanilia sleeps exactly like a model. So pretty. "

Sunshine was awake too but he knew that his owner is still sleeping so he lay still as her right arm hug him.

"Zanilia Grande! Where are you? I want my breakfast!"

Her dad's distinctive shout was heard from downstairs.

Her eyes fluttered open quickly as she sat up.

"Oh my god! It's already 9.00am? Aurora, you should wake me up next time. Okay, dad i'm coming soon."

She muttered, her hands reaching her messy hair- flustered. Her eyes met the smiley Aurora as she smiled at her.

"Good morning my dear. I'm gonna go down first. Don't wait for me and please wash up okay?"

She gave her a hug as she ran down the stairs.

"Awww.... Ms Zanilia is so sweet! Isn't she sunshine?"

Aurora carressed sunshine as she picked him up to her arms.