A teenage boy travels to his uncle's house for a week holiday only to fall in love with a beautiful neighbor. Could they make the best out of the short moment and never have to say goodbye?
Chapter 1 The Journey
Hi, I'm Ranky and in this book, I'd be narrating a fictional story of a teenage boy who just graduated from highschool only to fall in love with his uncle's neighbor during vacation. Every character in this story are fictional and do not exist. So here we go!!!
It was 7am in the morning as James alarm rang forcing him up from bed so as to turn it off.
He yawned and streched his body just like everyone does when they wake up.
James just finished his final year at highschool and was looking forward to entering a college to further his education.
He has always had a passion of helping the sick or wounded since when he was little and decided he'll become a medical doctor.
James lived with both his parents and a younger sister (Diana) who just gained admission into highschool.
Still a bit drowsy he walked his way to the living room and found his sister watching TV as it was a weekend.
"Good morning bro, I hope you slept well?" Diana said.
"Yes I did, thanks. How about you?" He replied
"Yeah I Slept well too" she answered.
"By the way where's mum and dad?" He asked
"Um dad's outside washing the car and mum went to the grocery store this morning." Diana replied
"Okay thanks" he said as he went out to meet his dad outside.
James dad (Albert) works as a Mechanic while his mum (Sarah) does decorations (events planning).
He wasn't really from a rich home but they weren't poor. You could say they did just fine.
"Hi dad! Good morning." He waved with a smile on his face
"Hey my boy! Wanna give dad a helping hand?" Albert responded
"Of course! That's why I'm here." he said while laughing.
James quickly rushed towards his dad and picked a brush to start scrubbing the car tyres.
"So son, you've got any plans for your vacation?" Albert asked
"Nah dad, I think I'll just stay at home and chill." He replied
(Chuckles) "You mean you have nothing to do for the next few weeks since you're at home?" Albert asked with curiosity
"Got any better idea?" He asked while scrubbing the car tyres.
"How about spending the holiday at uncle Joe's place? It's been a while you've connected with him since he's been caught up with work. As well you get to enjoy his special pizza." Albert proposed
Less I forget, let me explain who uncle Joe is. Joe is Albert's younger brother who isn't married. He lives a bit far away from James home (5 hours drive) and works as a chef in a popular eatery.
"Haha Dad, well I could do that besides I really love his pizza and it's been long I've seen him." he said with a grin on his face.
"I remember you fighting your sister when you were little for it when it remained a piece. Really good times." Albert said as he smiled.
"Come on dad, that was a very long time ago." he said while laughing.
Just at that moment Sarah walked in with the groceries she went to buy.
"Good morning mum, welcome home." he said.
"Thank you my love, I can see you and your dad are having an interesting conversation judging by the smiles on you both faces." she replied.
"Yes we are, and please I'm starving. I can barely see clearly." Albert said jokingly.
"Hahaha, breakfast will be ready soon." Sarah replied as she walked her way into the house heading to the kitchen.
On seeing Sarah, Diana left the living room to the kitchen to assist her mum as they prepared breakfast.
30 minutes after Sarah called out. "Honey breakfast is ready!"
"Alright we'll be there in a minute." Albert replied.
In a few minutes the whole family was in the dining room about to eat.
"Diana, could you please bless the food before we eat?" Sarah said
"Dear God, we thank you for the gift of life and ability to eat today. We also thank you for your endless provision for the family. Also provide for the needy. For this and many more we give thanks". Diana prayed
"Amen!" they all chorused
"So Diana how's highschool? Are you getting along?" Albert asked as they started eating.
"It's a bit new for me compared to elementary school but I'm good". She replied.
"It's only a matter of time, you'll get yourself some new friend and blend". James said as he drank a glass of milk.
"So have you decided on what college to further on?" Sarah asked
"Well mum, I've been thinking but yet to make a decision. I think I need some time" James replied
"Just know that this family will always support your decision" Sarah replied
"Thanks mum. I know that" he said.
'While we were washing the car I proposed James goes to spend a week of his vacation with Joe if that's okay by you my love." Albert said to Sarah as he wiped his mouth of some food.
"Joe would really love to see James since it's been a while and it's okay by me too." Sarah answered
Alright! You leave tomorrow morning James. Albert said
Wait, what??? Tomorrow morning? James said out loud in surprise.
"There's no time to waste my boy" Albert replied.
"Okay fine I better start arranging my stuffs them." he said
"Looks like only one person gets to enjoy uncle Joe's pizza again." Diana said jokingly
"Oh come on don't be jealous. I'll bring you some when I get back." James said laughing
Alright then. No problem she said with a smile on her face.
The day went so fast and it was already morning.
James packed his stuffs into his dad's car with the help of his sister and was set to go.
The whole family stood outside to bid him farewell.
He hugged his mum and little sister before entering the car with his dad as Albert started driving.
"Byeee" he said from the window as he waved his mum and sister from a distance.
They waved at him back and blew him some kisses with a smile on their faces.
It wasn't long before they got to the major road and the journey to uncle Joe's house began.