Adamant

I. Prologue

                        “Don’t move too much. Your body is not yet fully healed. Excessive moving might open up your wounds.” the doctor told me when I was still at the hospital.

                        I can’t speak and think quite right because of the agony that I feel. I can’t still believe that a tragedy will take place on that special day. It was Tuesday, the weather is wonderful and the people are having fun. The decorations on the streets are amazing. There are so many children with their families having picnic around the park. That day was the annual celebration for the four heroes who brought peace and light on the land 30 years ago.

I was with my friends Ian and Meryll that time at the central. We were riding the carousel at the local theme park. It was also the last day of our regular class before we graduate from college.

                        “Hey Meryll, look at Dave. Once again looking at the abyss! Hahaha.” Ian shouted when he saw me looking at Rose as she approached towards us.

                        Aww what a stunning lady she has become. I wish I could ever talk to her like a brave man. I suddenly saw that Rose also looked at me. I was so shy and my mind was brought into the mist. I wasn’t like this before. I can’t clearly recall when did my personal dilemma started. Before I know it, I fell from the horse that we were riding. The three of us laughed cheerfully. I took a glance and saw her smiling back at me.

                        We rode the Horror train next. Meryll called Rose and asked her if she would want to join us. “Hello Rose. Would you like to have fun with us today? Let’s ride horror train. Whatcha say?” she said.

                        “Well why not? Let’s just enjoy this day to the fullest.” Rose replied looking at me as her hair dances with the breeze of wind.

                        Oh yeah. This is it. My chance to talk to her is coming at last. It’s been four years. I could think of the words but my legs are shaking. Ian and Meryll sat on the front seat of the train while Rose and I sat on the next. I can smell her fragrant perfume. She really is amazing. I can’t even say a word to her. I was extremely shy.

                        Damn I wish I have the courage to tell her how I feel. “Dave. How come you are so quiet today? Is this your first time sitting beside a princess?” Rose humorously said with a smile.

                        “What!? Princess!? Yuck. I haven’t thought of you as one.” I replied then hit my mouth so hard. “I didn’t mean to say that. I am sorry. I was just mesmerized by your charm. Please forgive my boorish actions.” I loudly said causing Meryll and Ian to laugh silently in front.

                        I thought that Rose would be angry or awkward after that but I what happened next is the real surprise. She grabbed my arms then made it her headrest. “You are too tense. Just relax.” Rose whispered.

                        Even though we were friends since childhood, I have yet to tell her what I truly feel because of our difference in social status. She came from the clan of one of the four heroes that brought peace on the country while I am just a mere servant from a distant relative of theirs.

                        The train started to move and then the atmosphere suddenly changed. At first, Rose was clinging onto me but when we were already inside the scary cave, I was the one clinging at her. I was so scared and barely breathing. Ian and Meryll were shouting like kids. I was almost crying when Rose hugged me. I felt her bossom in front of my face. A naughty idea came into my mind. Not long ago those were small. Time surely flies. We came passed through the cave. We can see again the skies. I can feel the summer air. I was silent, feeling every second of the ride. Looking at Rose, I can feel the bass beating. Her smile was an innocent child’s.