"It was all blue. My world and my life. I wanted to restart everything from the beginning and I fear of the world outside of me" I thought as I was looking at my airticket . I didn't know whether my decision was right or wrong but I had to and I had no choice. I looked at the sky, The sun was nowhere to be seen. "Must have hidden", I thought. The sky was all blue and lonely. Nothing. there was nothing at all . It was empty, just like my life.
Maple, that was my name . I was born in the autumn and because of that my mother named me as the season's symbol of prosperity and good fortune. My mom always wanted the best for me. She was only 19 when I came to the world and my dad left her. She was a single mom and she did everything she could to raise me right.
But, I hesitated. It was awful to remember that tragedy. She was taken by angels in a starry night while I was crying by holding her hand. It was truly sad but I did all my duty as of a responsible daughter. And now it's my turn to find a way to live. I tried to connect with dad though I had no memory of him. My mother used to say that he got an aura of the sunlight but I loathed him as that sunlight burned my mom's whole life . I didn't want to rely on a person whom had no value towards the person that I valued the most . I had to find a way
I took the airticket and looked at the clock "hmm 2.00 pm , I should go" . I went outside with an umbrella. Though the sun was still hidden, I hated the sunlight. I searched for a taxi and for my luck there was one. I got In and I said "To the airport please" The driver didn't say anything but continued to start the engine. Throughout the journey my mind was rambling on tit bits. I was brooding about different things and they were unclear. The sun is now in the company of the sky and it's not too blue as it was. The vehicle took a turn and my head bumped on the window.
"ouch"
"are you okay mam?"
"yeah yes I am okay thanks"
That was awkward but it was a relief that it didn't last longer . We've arrived to the airport of Miami. I payed the driver and turned to take a sight of the airport. " This will surely change my life" I reflected. It was my first experience and my first flight of course . I didn't know about how the things worked but I saw the banner which says " flight 209 ". I got in the queue and they checked my passport and everything and had no idea about anything happened actually. All I did was obeying what they said. Sooner I had to wait till the right time . I looked around for a seat and sat down on one of them . Time passed and I was getting bored but I heard an announcement " flight 209 is now ready to fly, passengers please take your seats" I got up and ran as fast as I could thinking that I could have missed the flight. But luckily people were still gathering around the plane . We got on the plane one by one and I had to find my seat. I had no money to reserve a window side seat though I knew it's the best one. But I had to get satisfied with what I have. I found my seat after searching a bit and I took my seat. There was a big screen Infront of me and I knew that I should probably watch a movie . I turned it on and searched for a good movie and there was one and it says " She was blue" and I thought of watching it .
It was a field. There was absolutely no one. I was alone . The grass was really greener. The vision was blurred though I didn't know the reason. And I got distracted by the strong wind. It messed up my hair and it was all over my face. When I tried to take a glimpse of the sorrounding I saw her. She was still beautiful and cheerful. Oh how wonderful to see her smile. My vision got blurred even more and this time it was because of my tears. I couldn't handle it and ran towards her , and I ran towards her but it was hard for me to get closer to her. I was breathing heavily due to the tiredness and then suddenly she said " miss do you want something?" what do you mean by that? Before grasping about what she said, I woke up.
" miss do you want something?" the flight attendant was standing beside me with snacks and drinks I took a face of a confusion and then she repeated again. And I said,
"Are they free?
" Just the lemonade is free mam"
"okay then I'll have a lemonade "
She started to pour it in to the cup and it was too orange. " must be cordial " I thought but at least it tasted good.The movie was almost over and the protoganist has died at the end as it seemed. Will that be my fate too? I wasn't sure but I was ready to welcome anything that's going to happen. It's been hours and I was a bit anxious. Then an announcement was made and it says that we were going to land soon. I was in ecstasy as I was relieved that nothing happened during the flight. You may think that I'm pessimist but that's how I think. Nothing was good since I was young and my brain was already some sort of brainwashed to think that it will continue to happen and some how I was living in that world where everything go wrong.
Finally the plane landed and I got up to take my suitcase. It wasn't that heavy as I had nothing special to bring at all except my locket necklace. I got out of the plane and it was definitely a new world to me. The sun was gazing at me but I forgot about it as my mind was roaming around the thought of living a new life. Several negative things came to my mind and I tried to shake it off. It was a new life, new people, new faces and everything was new to me. But I wanted to adjust.
The taxi was waiting for me and I went in. I've told where I wanted to go and then he nodded. And then again I was left alone with my thoughts. Some minutes later the car suddenly stopped. I looked outside. It was a black gate which was designed in an old design and it was sort of nostalgic to see even since it reminds me of my old house before I move into the city. I payed the taxi and he also helped me to get my suitcases out. It was pretty generous for him to do so. I rang the bell which was next to the gate . There was no response. " Isn't there anyone in the house," I reflected and in a moment the gate was opened.
It was an old lady . She had grey hair which was slightly turned white with time. Her outfits were clean and looked old. Her hair was brushed well and she made a bun with it. She flashed a welcoming smile and said " Oh you came already? It must be a tiring journey .You must be hungry,let's go inside" where I flashed another slight smile in response and she tried to help me to take the suitcases. "No no you shouldn't mam I can do it by myself" I said In gallant and also in a concerned tone but she refused." No old women in this whole town is stronger than me you see. I also participated in war and my strength kept me alive . Do you think these suitcases can hurt me? " She said but not in a rude way and she was still flashing her smile . " No no don't think it in that way I mean-" Before I could finish my sentence she took one of my suitcase and went in to the house And I had nothing to do except to get the other bag and to follow her. The house was surprisingly big and there were more room than I thought. The house had two floors and I was gazing at the ancestral photos which were hung on the wall . Suddenly my thoughts were disturbed by her voice
" I am old and I don't like to climb the staircase again and again. Though I've survived the war I couldn't get survived from my constant joint pain . So you can get the upper floor to stay . Will that be alright?" That was more than I could asked for. " That's alright…yes" she smiled back and said "you can move your suitcases right because I am going to make some tea"
I wanted to ask about the rent but thought should ask her later about it since it's the first time I came here and I thought It would kind of awkward. I said "yes" . she went back into another room which should be the kitchen and I was left alone.I took one of my suitcase and went upstairs. The staircase gave a "kreek" sound when I put my feet on. It was made from old timber but smelled nice. I was already loving this house and I could feel it. The upstair was a little smaller than I thought it would be but it looked comfortable like of a safe space. I began to wander around the upstairs.
It was dull but I could turn it more cheerful. There were two rooms and one is a bedroom. I looked around and wanted to look outside from the window." The neighborhood looks quite friendly" I reflected.Just before I get a satisfactory view of the surrounding, a voice came from downstairs. It was her."Sweetie, Tea is ready" she said. The silence of the house got a bewildered look as if her voice disturbed him. I didn't think that she would make me some tea; It was so welcoming to see such hospitality. I went downstairs and the staircase still greeted me with that"kreek" sound. I saw her next to the dining table pouring some tea in to a cup . There was only two cups of course. The tea was prepared and the tea pot were next to a bouquet of flowers and they were withered. The steam went high and high and it questioned me whether I should drink it in such a sunny weather.But inorder to make her a good companion I had to.
I sat down to drink the welcoming tea she made. It tasted good but it didn't quite matched to the weather as I said earlier. But still I am glad that someone cares about me though I am the one who came to support her. She was focusing on her cup of tea, brooding and thinking about something deeply. Something scratched her inner mind but I was not in a position to ask anything about it.
Speaking about her,She was an old unmarried woman who wanted someone to be with her,specially when someone is aged well yet still needed a responsible person to be around with her. And that was me and since I wanted to find a place to stay too I found this offer quite good, and I think that I will not regret that choice. Her brooding stopped and smiled as there was nothing bothering her as infact I knew her hypocrisy which is quite sad. However I took my chance to talk with her as I should get along with her." What's your name um-madam?" I said as I had no idea what to call her. She laughed and said "I'm Rachel and don't say madam just say grandma or else aunt even". "oh oh yeah" I laughed too. She had good humour. Absolutely one could mistaken her as an aunt . I wanted even to tell her about it but shook my head as I shouldn't over compliment someone in the first meeting.
"What's your name"
" I'm maple"
"Maple!? Oh such a unique name who named you ?"
"It was my mom" and I sat completely silenced this time as I reminded of my mom. She noticed it and tried to change her subject." Listen I don't care about anyone's past and one should forget their past to move on too"she said while holding my hand. My eyes which was focused elsewhere is now focused at her eyes as she grabbed my hands. "You'll be okay. I promise". How'd she know about what's on my mind. Surprisingly She was an empath which I found later and she could feel my emotions. I tried to look away from her eyes as the vision was blurred with tears. "Oh honey … how about taking a little nap? Since you are tired afterall" she said and I accepted her request as that was a good excuse to hide my tears from her. I got up but I didn't shook her hands . I went upstairs and jumped into the bed that she made for me. Not even a minute passed, I felt asleep.