13 THE RAIN

After having supper we went for a walk in the woods .

It was usual for us in daytime ,but this time we went to a special place.

"This special place is unique ,and very few people knew about it " said Ava .

"Yes ,I know you love adventures " I replied with a smile .

"Wait for me I am coming " said Ava and she went away .

"Ok I am waiting " I replied .

I walked down the dirt path through the trees and the smell of the wildflowers and the breeze was blowing through my hair. I saw the birds flying like they had no worries in the world and I was imagine what it would be like to be able to fly above and let the wind blow away my problems. I walked further down the path and I could see the pond and I started watching the frogs sitting on lily pads basking in the sun. The butterflies of all beautiful colors were landing on the flowers, I try to catch one to observe the amazing colors, but failed in every attempt. I listened to the small creek that runs into the pond, the soft sound of running water. I lie back on the grass and close my eyes and enjoy the quietness from the city life.

Suddenly , Ava came and I stood up .

"Wow ! what a beautiful scene it is " said Ava .

"I was relaxing .Btw let's go " I replied .

"Yes let's move "

"Where were you "

"I went and brought an umbrella and a water bottle "

"But why ?"

"I listened the news .It was saying that it is going to rain today ."

"Oh ,then why we came "

"We came for a walk "

" Are we both ignoring the situation ?" I asked .

"Which situation " said Ava .

"The book that we have read"

"Oh don't worry I just brought you here for this reason ."

"Which reason ?"

"To meet the old man "

"Here ?" I asked .

"Yes ,after supper when you were in kitchen I saw him and he asked me to bring you here . He have to talk to us."

"So what about umbrella .Did he ask for it"

"No ,No I told you I saw it in the news .Aren't you expecting rain by seeing the clouds?"

"Ok I was wondering about it ,but where we have to go ?" I asked .

" Until we see him "

"Ok " I said .

And we went passing through that pond .

A huffing wind rose up then, and tinkling sound came to our ears as the first pearls of rain dropped onto the leaves. The sound was like the glassy clinking of a champagne flute, lilting and clear. A sheet of rain passed over us and the sound intensified.

"See the rain is here " Said Ava proudly .

"Ok ,ok I will believe you next time ,but for now please open the umbrella before we get wet "

And we opened the umbrella .

Suddenly the old man came IN front of us .

He said " here are you "

"Yes we are here ." Replied Ava .

"Go more further "

"More further ?"I asked .

"Yes there is something .Go there and wait "

"Until where ?" I asked .

"Go straight from here ,until you see me "

And suddenly he disappeared . And we started our journey .

"Allice you know what, a rainy day comes as invitation to rest, to relax, to let the ever steady moment expand into dreamy poetic wonderings." said Ava staring at the sky.

"Yes ,a rainy day refrigerates the weather with showers and a warm breeze. It freshens everyone by making the climate fresh and pleasant and brings in a sigh of relief from the scorching heat." I replied.

"You know our schools are closed, due to rain "

"Yes mine too ,that's why I am enjoying .Rainy day can also offer a fun break to students as most of the schools declare holiday due to heavy rain to avoid the chances of accidents."

And we drove all the way through pouring rain ,enjoying and talking .

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