Not All Treasure Is Gold

Chapter 1

She was running through the streets of Spain. She wasn't really in a hurry. She was just trying to keep herself busy so she couldn't think. She was trying to escape. escape from the haunting memories of Paris. So she ran. the problem was, she wasn't watching where she was going. There was someone in front of her and she didn't even see him. They collided and landed on the ground.

"I'm so sorry! Are you okay?"

"I'm fine. I wasn't watching where I was..." Tulio finally looked up at her. She had the most beautiful eyes. "going."

He was surprised he actually finished his sentence. She looked back, relieved that he wasn't angry with her. She studied him for a moment. He had light skin and long black hair. It was tied in a pony tail behind his head. He had beautiful blue eyes. Her toughts were interrupted when he held out his hand for her. she took it and brushed herself off.

"I really am sorry." she said.

"It's no problem," he said with a smile. "So, what's your name?" he asked her.

"Esmeralda."

It was a beautiful name. He was still looking at her with an intense stare. She was beginning to feel uncomfortable.

"Esmeralda," he repeated in a whisper.

"And what about you?" She tried to sound normal.

"Tulio," he said. He was so intrigued by her. She was beautiful. She had thick black hair, dark skin, and one gold hoop in her ear.

"So where are you going in such a hurry?

"I was...escaping." She looked around and realized they were away from all the people. They were somewhere in the woods.

"Jail?" he sounded surprised. She laughed at that. He loved the sound of her laugh.

"No. I couldn't pull that off...I'm trying to escape my past." She felt kind of silly telling him this, but he looked interested.

"What do you mean?" He was a little confused. His expression showed it.

"It's a long story..."

"I like stories." It was like he was encouraging her. He smiled and she couldn't help but give in.

"Okay."

It''s short, but that's ok. Right?

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