Tracers of Time

Nathan

As Tracy walked through Damien Street to go home from work. The astonishment of meeting Glenda that day still lingers on her mind. Specially, how Glenda reacted when Tracy said about her and Nathan. It was indeed the opposite of what everyone was expecting thier love story to end.

"Nathan...hmm" -Tracy sigh

The air suddenly feels cold, the bright orange sunlight from the setting sun was no longer visible, and the clouds turn gray - an indication that it may rain.

But Tracy's heart is already raining of sorrow and pain. Sorrow from Nathan's farewell and the pain of those happy memories they've shared together.

Though life turns out to be more challenging to Tracy these past years. She remains loyal to her heart. Her inner strength comes from the support of her family and the her memories of Nathan - to where her heart belongs.

As tears drop from her eyes as well as sadness creeps inside her soul, she remembers the first time she meet Nathan.

It was a sunny morning and the students are all merrily attending their first day of the school year.

Students with their bags and books happily greeted their classmates and friends excitedly wondering what this school year will bring forth.

New shoes and school uniforms also takes the scene. Filling the morning breeze with so much happiness and hope.

Tracy, with her black bag pack and boyish aura, walked towards the Grade Six - B classroom with pride. It's her last year in Elementary and she couldn't help but to be excited to move on to highschool.

"Ha! One more year to go and goodbye Glenwood Elementary School!" - Tracy exclaim to herself

Tracy is indeed a troublemaker. She visited the guidance office more often than any other ordinary students have. She cuts classes just to go to her grandma Lilith and grandpa Tony's home and lied that her teachers just let them go home early. She made fun of her classmates and was involved in almost all students' fights too.

Though her grades are not all that bad, she sometimes refused to obey to her teachers. Tracy is notorious to all teachers and students of Glenwood Elementary School.

Tracy was deep in her thoughts walking through the pathway besides the Grade Six - A's classroom building, the first building before Grade Six - B's classroom is located. When suddenly a cold water splash throughout her body.

The anger devouring her body boils like a volcano ready to erupt. In addition, all of the students are now looking towards her now situation.

There are whispers and silent laughter from the students at Tracy's. The looks in their eyes are mixed with pity and fulfilment from revengeful victims of her long years of bullying in Glenwood Elementary School. There are also teachers watching the scenario but looked away immediately after recognizing that it was Tracy. Clearly not wanting to be involved in the situation. There are also some who were worried and despise her.

With these people's reactions and shameful remarks, this makes Tracy's anger even more intense.

Her eyes searches for the culprit. And it did not take her too long enough to see who it was.

On her right side, standing at a highly elevated floor from where she's at, a tall and very attractive boy holding a green water can captures her attention.

The boy too was shocked by the incident. When their eyes meet, the boy immediately searches for his handkerchief and quickly rush towards Tracy.

"Hey, I'm so sorry! I was watering the hanging plants when the tip of my water can loosen and splashed water towards you. I am very sorry for this accident, Miss." - Apologizing words from the handsome boy while offering her handkerchief to Tracy.

His eyes were tantalizing and when he talks, his dimples deepening into his cheeks making a perfect creation of God.

Tracy, on the other hand, feels something unusual to this boy. There is something with this boy that makes her curious. Instantly, it wipes away her anger for a moment and makes her behave in such a way that is unusual to her character.

However, she shook it off after a few moments of thinking about it and she fiercely look at the boy and slowly exclaim her annoyance.

"HOW-COULD-YOU!" -Tracy angrily while forming her hands into a fist.

Confused on what to say just to lighten the situation. The boy lowered it's gaze and apologetically express it's regrets to Tracy.

If this situation is happening on a different reason, this scene might be romantic and full of love moment as Tracy responded the boy's gazes.

"It was really an accident. I am very sorry, Miss. Please use this handkerchief to dry yourself. If you need anything to aide this misfortune, please look for me. I'm Nathan. I just transferred here." - As the boy handed over the handkerchief to Tracy.

Instantly, the bell rings to inform the school that classes are about to start.

(******Krrrgggggg****Krrrrggggg*****)

As the bell rings, the boy place the handkerchief to Tracy's hand.

"Well, Miss. Again, I am very sorry. I must take my leave now." - Nathan

And then, Nathan moves away from Tracy leaving her soaked in water.

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Present Time

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Tracy go straight to bed after changing her working uniform to a pajama. She then take her phone and there are three messages displayed on the screen of her phone. One from her mother, one from his brother Prince and one from Glenda.

She opens them all and typed in her replies before turning off her phone and place it on a table besides her bed.

She look at the seiling of her small rented room and sigh. Wondering and questioning her meaningless life.

"Is this going to be my life forever?" -Tracy asked herself.

As tears run down from her eyes, the scene of her glorious past comes to life in her head. These are the only moments that holds her life to continue - that builds up crumbs of hope in her heart.