Threads of Fate
Suggestion : 🎵 Safe and sound by Taylor Swift ,ft The Civil Wars
Life at the orphanage was monotonous. Maya buried herself in schoolwork, excelling due to her past life as a scientist. She avoided attachments, not wanting to drag anyone into her complicated existence. Then she met Lucas Carter.
Initially, Maya kept her distance. Lucas stirred memories of Ethan Blake, a man she once loved in her second life. But Lucas was just a boy, with no knowledge of past lives. She couldn’t get too close, but fate had other plans.
Lucas often sat beside Maya, offering help with problems or lending her a pencil. One day, after the teacher praised them for scoring highest on an exam, they exchanged a small smile.
They both reached for the same book in the library. Lucas laughed and handed it to her.
Lucas Carter
You read more than anyone else
Maya Cole/FL 5th life
And you notice more than anyone else.
Lucas Carter
Maybe I just notice what’s important (with grin)
They began talking about books, school, and life in the orphanage, easing Maya’s usual tension.
One afternoon, Lucas helped Maya carry a stack of books.
Maya Cole/FL 5th life
Thanks
Lucas Carter
No problem. You looked like you were about to topple over.
Maya Cole/FL 5th life
I could’ve managed.
Lucas Carter
Maybe, but it doesn’t hurt to let someone help now and then.
Maya wasn’t used to accepting help but appreciated the gesture. Lucas’s small acts of kindness chipped away at her walls.
Over the past few months, Maya and Lucas had grown closer through shared experiences. Even though Maya was initially reluctant to get too attached, Lucas’s consistent friendliness made it hard to keep her distance. He wasn’t just kind—he was observant. He noticed the little things, like when she seemed lost in thought or when she quietly celebrated small victories in her studies.
They’d spend time together during library hours, quietly reading side by side, or share their thoughts during lunch breaks. Lucas had a way of making even the most mundane things feel less lonely, and without realizing it, Maya started to look forward to their time together. It wasn’t anything grand—just simple moments that made life in the orphanage a little easier to bear.
Scene 4: The Storeroom Revelation
One afternoon, Lucas pulled Maya aside after school.
Lucas Carter
Maya, I’ve got something to show you.
Curious, Maya followed him to the orphanage’s old storeroom. Lucas emerged from behind a shelf wearing an old suit eerily similar to one Ethan Blake had worn.
Maya Cole/FL 5th life
Lucas… where did you find this?
Lucas laughed, oblivious to the significance.
Lucas Carter
In an old trunk. Fits pretty well, huh?
As Maya searched through the items, she found a doll from her second life. Overwhelmed, she clutched the doll.
As they were about to leave, the storeroom door slammed shut, trapping them. Lucas tugged at the handle, grinning sheepishly.
Lucas Carter
Looks like we’re stuck.
Maya crossed her arms, exasperated.
Maya Cole/FL 5th life
Seriously, Lucas?
Lucas Carter
Hey, not my fault! The wind did it.
Maya Cole/FL 5th life
Great
Lucas Carter
Well, we could talk… or I could tell you a joke.
Maya Cole/FL 5th life
Alright, impress me.
Lucas Carter
Why did the scarecrow win an award?
Maya Cole/FL 5th life
Why?
Lucas Carter
Because he was outstanding in his field!
Lucas delivered the punchline with dramatic flair, making Maya laugh despite herself.
Maya Cole/FL 5th life
You’re ridiculous
Lucas Carter
But I made you laugh
After a brief silence, Lucas’s tone grew serious.
Lucas Carter
You know, Maya, you make this place feel less lonely. I’m glad you’re here.
For a moment, Maya was speechless. Lucas had a way of making things feel less heavy, and she found herself grateful for his presence.
Maya Cole/FL 5th life
“Ethan…”
Comments
Aiko
You have a gift for storytelling. Don't ever stop writing!
2024-09-08
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