Beyond the horizon

Chapter 4: sparks

spark. /spɑːk/
noun
plural noun: sparks;
1.
a small fiery particle thrown off from a fire, alight in ashes, or produced by striking together two hard surfaces such as stone or metal.
2.
a small amount of a quality or intense feeling.

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Before sleeping I saw fireworks out the window at a far distance. They reminded me of May. " who would be setting off fireworks at night , in mid August ". I said to myself.

The only time we see fireworks here is on new year celebrations. Any other time would be festivals or carnivals, which we do not have at the moment.

I couldn't help but get up and gaze at the sparks zoom into the sky and explode Into a colorful pattern. It looked so dreamy and captivating, like laughter gushing out in reaction to a happy moment , the colors being all the emotions that ooze from a laughing heart , soothing.

I hopped out of bed better ,with a little spring in my step , I guess today was gonna be a great day . After cleaning up , I threw on a simple yellow textured   Turtle neck , with short arms then pulled on my denim romper.

After a few minutes I headed out with my dad to get some shopping done.

" you're in a springy mood today princess , sweet dreams ? "

"Did you hear the fireworks last night " was all that rolled off my lips .

"Fireworks , this time of year , that's one heck of a dream " my dad was looking ahead , driving . He has an old 'vintage ' Benz 1965 cabriolet. He loved it like his second child , hence the shine it maintained and a signature pine smell.

I wanted to protest but I was slightly convinced that it was unbelievable to have seen fireworks . I must be getting rusty to have my dreams mixed up with reality .

After shopping I hurried up to my little haven up the hill . I was ecstatic about going to finish up my project .

I was making a hammock for indoor and outdoor . I picked up a hanging strap kit at the mall so I don't drill through trees. I'm a sucker for nature.

In the house  I drilled two hooks into the wall beams then I'll link the hooks to the hammock eyes. It will be the best hangout space with my two best friends

Some of our 'girls  night ins ' are spent there , we make the most priceless memories.

You should have seen the glint in my eyes just at the thought of doing what I love  . I greeted the people I passed by along the way as usual , including the very energetic and most handsome little boy , mason .

I could have ran up there faster out of excitement but I just had to slow down a bit , that hill was steep and I was carrying some stuff .

I was going to meet up with May and Jazzy . May came back overnight and she wanted to spill every detail of her sweet escapes with us while they were still fresh like hot curry soup , her words exactly

I was all the more excited to have time with my friends .

"Craaaaaaaap!!!!! " I screamed out .
I'm sure my nostrils were flaring. Even a tear threatened to roll out.

My door was open with the lock hanging in a slanted way , sort of moving back and forth as though it was just pushed seconds ago . I could get a glimpse of the inside and it didn't look like it did when I left it . Someone definitely broke into my little home .

Who could be so cruel , there are never reports of break ins in our little town. It's so peaceful ,which makes this even more unbelievable.

" who on earth, would do this , nobody even comes up here , what the actual hell! "I said to myself , when I swung the door open I had tears coming down and I gasped at the sight .

All the storage boxes were open and things were thrown around the room . Who was looking for what in my private space " which bastard would just ..." I paused as I scanned to check what's missing . To my surprise, things were just ruffled up but nothing was missing. Maybe they wanted money , which I don't keep here . I blew out an exasperated breath.

If I had any idea who did this , I swear I'd give them a piece of my mind and make them clean this mess up

"Oops ,spoke too soon " there was a box of leftover items I had neatly packed with two others in a row near the big couch . The contents were mostly on the floor with bits of things inside .

"Oh my gosh my fireworks are gone , go figure " - wow , I feel defeated. I let out a realizing laugh , those fireworks I was swooning over last night and probably got me waking up bring were actually mine . I had left some in new year , we didn't quite finish them.  I still had tears on my cheeks but I was slightly shocked at how weird all this is turning out to be .

I just sat there sulking and contemplating whether I should start cleaning up or just continue nursing my hurt heart.

That's when I heard footsteps closely behind me and I quickly spun around to see if it's nothing I should be wary of .

Craapp ! Whiplash

I was starring at a tall , curly haired cute boy.

And who the hell does he think he is to just step in here without knocking. I don't know him , and I know almost everyone who might land here.

"No doors where you come from ?" I asked with frustration, mainly from my anger towards the mess in my room.

He just raised an eyebrow at me as if to say who the hell pissed in your cup of coffee.

After a minute he said " ummm , sorry for just stepping in but I think I might have trashed this place by mistake yesterday "

I was holding in a growl , this is the loose canon that blew up all over my room.

He laughed a bit as though he heard me .. " look , I'm really sorry if it's anything I'll clean up and get you those ,you know , fireworks that I , kinda... "

"Stole " I finished for him .

" I kinda got ahead of myself when I stumbled upon this little house on a hill , oh and I will certainly fix your door , that's actually what I came he...."

" Get out ! " I pointed to the door ,standing up and pushing at his back . He is a bit bigger , if he turns around and attacks me , I'll be out in a second. I kept pushing even though I was a bit scared .

He moved a bit but stilled and I couldn't move him anymore. He turned around and stared at me . His beautiful brown eyes , iridescent , as though they caught light and bottled it inside them . He looked very handsome and standing over me he was probably a foot and some bit taller than me .

I zoned out for a bit , starring into his eyes .. but I had to stay angry at him he messed with my space.

"I suggest you leave before I call the police on you " I tried to threaten him.

" look , even if you don't forgive me , at least let me clean up the mess I made and fix your lock "

"Arghh , and never step foot here again mister "

He raised his eyebrow again " mister ? What are you "

"Less talking more cleaning ..... mister "

I moved over to sit on the tall chair , arms crossed over my torso

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Humans!!
Been away for quite a bit ... I was still settling into school but I'm back now

And with some drama, finally. ( rubs hands together )

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Tons of love
~ flowers