• Today i walk home, alone. The sun is burning above my head and my skin got tanned a bit more. The whole day spent outside did me some good. As I take a look at this lonely white cloud, somewhere inside me a string is pulled. Where does this pain come from? Why do i feel fear all of a sudden? This is not about my current situation, no. It goes deeper, way deeper than that. Beyond a gate labelled "Memories". A gate once closed and held by a huge chain and lock. The key is in my hand, a light-blue key which tickles my hand with fluffs. How could i ever forget these days. I've long forgiven, but still not forgotten. It seems after years of time, the pain crawls back in my heart. This is why i tried to forget before forgiving. This is why i made a huge mistake, the mistake of letting you go.
    I stop at a bench to sit. To relieve myself of some stress. I'm still not at home, yet so close. I let myself go, i dip into the memories of the past. A clear sky comes to mind. Not a single cloud in this vast, light-blue sky. I point a bird all the way up there and start laughing for no apparent reason. Maybe it's your voice, your presence that makes me so comfortable here. It is you who showed me this quiet spot near the forest. A scenery like none other, where we can eat, play or just hang out. How did you ever find this place i wonder. We can hear the wild, the nature. As if the trees could talk to us. I've always liked this place. Maybe so because you,ve always been there with me.
    It was such a nice day. Lovely weather, a nice warm breeze. As i turn sideway, i see your smile. Right before we met, i thought i was empty. You proved me wrong, you made me realise how full of life i was. There was no words to describe how much i loved you. Now that i think about it, this would have been the perfect chance to go out and express my love. But back then, it was like time has stopped. We'd forever be sixteen years old, hanging near the forest at our usual spot.
    Though the sky was clear on that day, i was unable to see the storm coming our way. A bitter storm of hatred and lies. I still don't understand, why did you even stay? Somewhere inside me, i know the answer. But it seems i need to keep viewing these memories to realise by myself.
    That storm, it was so huge. It's a wonder how i never saw it coming. The wind, as warm and gentle as always. It stopped carrying love and whispers. As if all voices faded into nothingness. It was so sudden i didn't hear. But there was one thing i noticed.

    Your smile changed. It became empty...