Arhus left the house and stroll around the neighborhood, upon reaching a convenience store he get inside and bought a bottle of water. He continue his walk until he reached the park entrance.
The park was flooded with people, some are jogging or playing around, some are having a picnic. There are food stalls and other stalls are selling either balloons, souvenirs and other things. A lake is located in the southern part of the park. Boating and fishing is allowed but swimming is prohibited.
In the Eastern side of the park a small shrine on the top of the hill. Though the shrine is known, only few people are willing to go because of the steep route to the shrine.
Arhus still walking and enjoying the view. Taking the Eastern route Arhus reached the entrance to the shrine. He examined the area and found that almost no people are present. He climbed the a stairs and after reaching the top he reached the shrine. The shrine is almost empty. On the far corner an old man is busy sweeping the fallen leaves.
The top of the hill is a wide open space directly facing the stairs is a mall shrine, and in the middle a well is located. Benches are located under the shade of the tall trees. Behind the shrine is covered in trees.
Arhus approached the well and take a peek on the bottom. The well is deep and the inside is almost not visible except for the few light reflection in the water. It was three pm and the sun is still burning, Arhus sat at a bench and start drinking.
Sitting for a while now, still nobody is around, except for the old man and him. Arhus got a bit curious, he stand up and walked towards the man who is still busy sweeping.
"What brings you here young man? Are you lost?" the old man greeted.
"Just wandering around." He replied.
"Would you mind letting me drink some." The old man said pointing at his water bottle.
"Not really." Arhus handed the bottle to the old man.
The man took the bottle and started drinking. Almost half empty the old man give back the bottle but Arhus refused.
"You can have sir, I've already quenched my thirst, and it looks like you need it more than I do sir." Arhus said with a smile.
The old man thanked Arhus.
Arhus stood in front of the shrine and he noticed that the bell hanging in the shrine is already cracked.
"Sir I think the bell might break soon." Arhus told the old man while pointing at the bell.
"That bell have been there even before I came here, even that bell cannot defeat time." The old man said.
"Young man since you're kind and curious, do you want to hear a secret?" The old man grinned.
"Maybe next time sir." Arhus refused while looking at his watch.
Five o'clock in the afternoon Arhus said goodbye to the old man and went back. About a block away from home Arhus heard a song. He look around and saw a girl sitting in the bus stop alone. The girl is shining alone the sad song on her phone.
Arhus stood about few steps behind the and listened to her. The girl stopped singing and She turned her head around. The girl saw Arhus who was standing behind her. At that moment they both stared at each other for a moment that feels like almost forever.
Arhus phone suddenly rang, it was Cecile. "Where are you?" She asked.
"I'm walking back home." He replied.
"By the way, I'm ordering dinner what do you like to eat?" Cecile asked.
"Anything's fine." Arhus had need hanged the phone.
Arhus arrived and find out that he don't have a key. He pressed the door bell. Cecile came out and open the gate. When they are both inside Arhus noticed that the lights are off.
Cecile turned on the lights.
"Surprise!" Cecile popped a shell small confetti.
Arhus was speechless.
"Since we're moving here and it's our first day her a house warming party is a must." Cecile explained.
In the living room table a small cake is present, two cans of light beer and two cans of soda. There is also chicken and pasta which Cecile ordered.
After dinner Cecile left the house, Arhus got inside his room and sat on his study. He remembered the girl whose voice caught him.
