Love’s Memory

Chapter 1-3

Silas had left the bathroom where he had gone to wash his face. He went into his living room and pulled out his laptop computer. He pulled up a map search and looked for Barons. As soon as he found it, he printed instructions on how to get there from the reservation. He studied the directions and smiled, laying them down on the table, going to pack a bag. His woodland sprite was waiting for him, and he did not plan on keeping her waiting long.

Silas picked up his phone and called Jamie. “Jamie,” he said when Jamie answered. “I am going to be gone for a few days, maybe a week. Can you get someone to help you while I am gone?”

“Yeah, Tim Little Eagle is not doing anything. He’ll help out. Where are you going?” asked Jamie.

“I’m going to Barons. I have to find my true love. She saw me in a magic mirror in Sharpville,” said Silas.

“What!” exclaimed Jamie. “I can come with you.”

“I can handle it. Besides, we have several loads to deliver,” said Silas.

He and Jamie ran a business together. They contracted to use their trucks to make large deliveries. The lumber yard, partly owned by their dad, was one of their best customers, and they were contracted to make a delivery the next day.

“I can get someone else to make the delivery,” said Jamie.

“No, I will be fine. You need to be here to keep an eye on things,” said Silas.

“Okay,” sighed Jamie. “But, if you need me, just call.”

“I will,” promised Silas. “I have to go. I’m going to take my car. If you need to use my truck, help yourself. You have a key. Keep a check on my house while I’m gone.”

“Okay, call me when you get there and, Silas, good luck,” said Jamie.

Silas smiled. “Thanks.”

He hung up his phone and took his suitcase out to his car. He went back and turned out the lights and locked up his house. Silas climbed into his car with a smile of satisfaction. He was on his way. He did not get far before he saw Moon Walking on the side of the street. She motioned for him to stop, so he pulled over next to her and lowered his window.

“Hello, Moon Walking, can I help you?” he asked.

“No, I just wanted to wish you a safe journey to find your true love. It is always good to follow love’s memory, but be careful. Watch out for outside forces trying to interfere,” she said.

“Thanks, I will be careful,” said Silas.

Moon Walking moved back and waved him on. Silas waved back and, putting up his window, resumed his journey. Moon Walking’s blessing meant a lot to him.