Beyond that willow tree

'And yes, I'm finally 18 today',Emily nearly screamed as soon as her alarm ringed. She ran down to the kitchen to see what her mom prepared for her. After her parent's sudden divorce, her mother was all she had as family. On her surprise, she found her best friend Rosie. 'Ms. Walker, you can't tell her anything about that, you've to promise', but after seeing her, both of them hugged her and whispered in her ears,' How ready are you for your 18th b'day surprise?' Her eyes widened on seeing the beautiful cake her mother prepared, ' Happy b'day Angel', and she hugged her tight again. 'Mom, I'm going out with Rosie'; she said while taking the last bite of her breakfast. 'But, I have to talk something important', said Ms Walker. ' Comeon mom, can't it wait?,atleast for today, I promise we'll talk at dinner', she said almost dragging her best friend out. 'But sweetie',and before that she was gone. 'I can't believe I'm 18 now, I can do whatever I want, but hey Rosie', where is my present?' ,she said with the evil smile with super innocent eyes. 'Initially, I was planning to take you on a trek, but your mom denied, so ', and her face dropped , the same way she always did when she had to show she was sad. 'Comeon, why not?, I want to go?, how long is the trek? 'Just 2 days and a night', said Rosie. 'It means we'll be back by tomorrow, if we leave now', 'Oh! what do you....... 'Can't you see, golden hairs, said the person in black shirt and blue denims. His green eyes had some different spark, making him look ever hotter. 'I'm so sorry',Emily interrupted, almost rubbing her head in his tense chest. 'Hey, Emily, Happy birthday', Ron and Riya shouted from across the road. As she turned back, the strange man was gone. All four jumped in Ron's car, and drove towards the hill. On the way, Emily sent a quick text, Sorry mom, Riya is sick and alone, we need to be with her, See you tomorrow, and don't worry I'll be fine, Love you'. The journey was more pleasant with cool breeze and the slight drizzle. And they She dozed off, ' Hey, we are here, cried Rosie. Rosie, Ron and Riya were cousins. They were the first people Emily met in her high school, and since then, they did everything together. 'Oh my! Is it a heaven ? , Emily chuckled, looking at the beautiful meadow. Soon, they were ready to begin the trek. ' Let's live close to each other', said Ron. Sharing burst of laughter, the trek began, the beautiful waterfall, and scent of soil after the rain, the colourful birds, and trees, everything was so calming and fascinating. 'Hey, do you see that willow tree?' 'Let's take a break and grab some lunch, Said Emily, 'Which tree are you talking about, said Riya', 'I guess she is getting high with height, Ron said chuckling. Emily ran towards the tree to show them, but rather she entered inside the tree. 'Am I dreaming? , Riya, Rosie, Ron she kept crying but no voice. The stars touching the ground, it was more than just reflection in that lake. Flowers floating around, as if it was a dream . 'What the hell are you doing here?', she turned back and there he was, the same man with green eyes. 'How could you see the tree? How could you enter inside?' Before she could say anything, she fainted. 'Wake up Emi, are you okay?' Rosie's voice touched her ears. ' Where am I? Where did he go again?' Who?, said Ron. 'You ran and perhaps fell, we found you and brought you back to the car' 'But...' ,' You're tired Emi, let's take you home' What was it? was is a dream? Or was it a beginning of another story?