Hello guys/gals to my new story "A Blessed Life" I hope you enjoy this story and without further adieu let the story begin.
Chapter 1: The New Experiences
I would be lying if I said I'm not excited 'cause I'm here all jumpy in the inside to see my friend Xander Andjure (An-du-ha-re). Well excuse my manners as well I forgot to introduce myself, I'm Chrome Donovan. An athletic guy (people call me that... alot), 16 years old, 6'5 in height, lightly tanned skin, dark brown hair, dark brown eyes and wearing a black framed glasses (I have terrible eye sight when I was 9 until now), a hoodie jacket, black sleeveless undershirt, dark blue slacks, and black and silver shoes. Anyways back to the topic, I haven't seen him ever since we graduated in eighth grade, and well we made a promise. We would meet two years from now and today is the day were I would live in Los Angeles, California where my friend currently lives in and lucky for me, my family already have a home there. Well my family inherited my aunt and uncle's house after we received the news that they past away, God bless their souls. Now here I am, boarding the plane with 4 luggage, one of the luggage is just a bag that contains my fold-able black and silver bike which its seat is also a pump. One was my backpack that contains everything I needed such as a laptop, mouse, and speakers, phone, earphones, and my wallet, the other luggage is a large suit case that contains my clothing and extra ones just in case and finally the last luggage, a duffel bag that I would rather open it when I'm not in the plane. I sometimes toss in biscuits in the duffel bag for whatever reason I might have... hehe... well anyways I've been in the plane what felt like eternity until It landed, I stretch my legs and arms took my luggage and went off the plane. I'm being picked up by my uncle's friend Mr. Ray, a very active man if I do say so myself. I saw him and waved at him, he saw me as well and waved back. I don't like to show my face publicly so I always put the hood on my head as it will cover my upper face.
Chrome: Mr. Ray!
Mr. Ray: Chrome! You grew so much you're already taller than me. (chuckling)
Chrome: Haha, thanks Mr. Ray. (Mr. Ray picks up the suitcase opens the trunk and puts it in)
Mr. Ray: I gotta say you have a lot of luggage there. I'm curious though as that duffel bag of yours is moving a whole lot. (pointing to the duffel bag)
Chrome: I'll open it later when we are in the car.
Mr. Ray: Sure, sure get in (opens the door to the car)
Chrome: A new beginning? No mind if I do! (opens the door and gets in)
I also forgot that this is a surprise to Xander and I'll keep it that way until we meet at school. I'm torn up a little bit inside 'cause I have two friends who hates each other and hangs out with me, I'll be leaving one for another kinda felt bad but I always keep my promise, kinda like the three musketeers or the three idiots except of the hate they radiate whenever they make eye one who hates Xander is Motor Hugh (Hue). Even though I still feel that they're warming up to each other even by a little bit, they just need one more push. After 15 minutes before reaching the suburbs Mr. Ray started the barrage of questions.
Mr. Ray: Lad, are you gonna live alone? Have you found anyone special yet? And what's with the duffel bag?
Chrome: Easy there Mr. Ray, first of all yes I will live alone, I haven't found anyone special yet, and what's happening with the duffel bag is this.
I opened the duffel bag slightly until a Japanese Spitz' head came out with her tongue sticking out.
Chrome: Zoey is with me, my mom forced me to bring her.
Mr. Ray: (chuckling) She's an adorable dog.
Chrome: My only companion to keep my life here an active one still. (chuckling)
Mr. Ray: Well you're not gonna live alone anymore (chuckling). Have you taught her any tricks?
Chrome: The essential ones yes.
Mr. Ray: What would that essential ones be?
Chrome: Sit, stay, follow, fetch, and play dead also potty trained.
Mr. Ray: I see you took your time to teach her.
Chrome: Yeah...
Then after that 15 more minutes of catching up and the things needed to know around the suburbs. Now in front of the aunt and uncle's home, I got out of the car and grabbed all of the luggage and was greeted by Mrs. Ray an active woman as well, waving at me from the balcony.
Mrs. Ray: Chrome! Is that you?!
Chrome: Yes it's me Mrs. Ray it's been so long! (walking towards her which was greeted with a hug) You can let go now.
Mrs. Ray: Oops! Sorry, you kinda remind me of your father and your uncle. (frowning for a second until it turned into a smile) Well let's get you acquainted with your new home. (opening the door to the house)
Chrome: (walking in) Woah! I thought it would have gathered dust by now.
The house contained a dining room, kitchen, bathroom, and the living room on the first floor, the second floor I will be able to see afterwards.
Mrs. Ray: (giggling) Me and my husband always cleans it once a month and everything is in tip-top shape!
Chrome: The flat-screen tv though, I didn't remember that there when I visited this place when I was 5.
Mrs. Ray: (giggling) My husband worked hard for that to give you a welcoming present.
Chrome: Isn't that right? Thanks Mr. and Mrs. Ray. I'll return the favor one way or another.
Mr. Ray: You can return the favor by mowing the lawn and watering the plants (chuckling). (gets elbowed on the stomach) Omph!
Mrs. Ray: No such things! (angered tone)
Chrome: Don't worry Mrs. Ray I can do that. I should let my dog out she's been cramped in the bag for the whole trip.
I let out Zoey which began to dart around the entire home and even went upstairs which I would guess contains the second bathroom, 3 bedrooms and the guest room my guess being correct.
Chrome: Is their anybody that I know is not active? Oh right, Xander and Motor. (chuckling)
Mr. Ray: Who are they?
Chrome: My friends back in seventh grade.
Mrs. Ray: Are they back in the Philippines?
Chrome: Well... I'm not sure about the other one but I know one is here.
Mrs Ray: Ok good! At least you have a friend here already. (smiling)
Chrome: Ok, but I need some time alone for now if it's alright with you two.
Mr. Ray: It's alright let's go sweetheart.
Mrs. Ray: Alright, if you ever need something just call us, our phone number is on the fridge.
Chrome: Ok thank you Mrs. Ray. (waving goodbye)
Once they were gone I unpacked all my belongings and putting it in the right place and after 15 minutes I unpacked everything and then I picked a room which was at the far end of the house. It's a medium size room with 2 windows on the left and front wall, the bed really close to the right wall, and a fairly large desk under the left window. I sat on the bed and looked at the open door to see Zoey in front of the doorway sitting and wagging her tail. She knows not to enter an occupied room unless told to enter. I gestured for her to get in and she complied immediately and laid down the bed near me, while I brushed her white hair with my left hand. 60 more days until school starts since it's summer vacation even if its hot I still wear my jacket since I'm used to the heat, I might as well try to have fun and go around the suburbs and city, might as well get a job while I'm at it, which reminded me of my resume, not much in it 'cause I'm still studying to become a doctor. Which also reminded me of the pack of leaves that I brought with me. It is called katakataka or air plant to what some call it (wanna know more? search it), which is a remedy in my country (not to be eaten). I took a lot of it's juice in a small spray bottle which would help in sprains, burns, eczema, infections, and erysipelas and put it in a small first aid kit in my backpack. I went out of the house and to the backyard to immediately plant the air plant, and went back inside. It was late afternoon and decided to take a long rest for tomorrow.
Chrome: Ano kaya yung ginagawa ni Xander nayon at saan kaya si Motor? (I wonder what is Xander doing and where would Motor be?)
And with that question I fell asleep real fast. I never had dreams nor nightmares when I reached the age of 8, I sometimes have dreams but they disappear at the back of my head not remembering anything. I'm both sad and happy about this but I won't dwell about it longer than I did before. I woke up to the sound of my watch alarm really early in the morning as it is still dark but it's a good time to prepare my day. Taking a cold shower (I got used to the cold), brushing my teeth, making and drinking hot cocoa, and feeding Zoey her breakfast. With that my day began, I went to the backyard which to my surprise had a dog house and then remembered my uncle's dog Richard a german shepherd. It was large enough for Zoey to run around in it so I tied her to the dog house and waved good bye at Zoey which she whimpered knowing I'll be gone for awhile. I took my backpack and rode on my fold-able bicycle. I rode around the suburbs then in to the city, I then stopped abruptly to see a help wanted sign on a small bakery. I folded my bike back into its compressed form and slung it on my back while I took the sign and went in the bakery to see a man holding a clip board whom I presume would be the manager.
Manager: Why hello their young man how can I help you?
Chrome: Um, I saw the help wanted sign in front of your shop.
Manager: Ah, yes I'm looking for one more baker.
Chrome: I would like to take the job sir.
Manager: Ok, let's see your baking skills.
Chrome: So... I can bake anything I want?
Manager: Yes, yes follow me to the kitchen.
And so I followed the manager to the kitchen to see a man in his early 30's in a baker's outfit kneading dough.
Manager: Ok, you have an hour to bake something and me and Frank over there judge your cooking.
Chrome: Ok sir!
With that I began to create the desert me and my older brothers like, macaroons. I learned home economics for 4 years now as cooking and baking was one of my forte. I made an assortment of colors and flavors that I liked (which is a lot) and then I served it to the manager and Frank who looked astonished. They tasted it and had an approval look and nodded to my delight.
Manager: You're hired and to start your job can you make more? This will be a great seller to the store!
Chrome: Ok sir!
I started at 8 AM then ended at 12 PM which the manager said I could have the day off and even gave me a box of the macaroons. I smiled and just took it and putting it in my backpack. I went out of the crowd-filled store unfolded my bike and rode off to where I can spend the rest of my afternoon. I took a break though as I was hungry and got a cheese burger. To that I rode to a park to my delight as it's my first time outside the country, kinda like a kid in a candy store. I unfolded my bike and put it in its container and slung it on my back and entered the park I walked on the cemented walkway as I look at the place admiringly not too many people in it though. Then I heard some sobs and sniffling, it was really quiet but I have a keen sense of hearing. I went to the source of the sobs to see a small girl that looked like the age of 6 with purple hair which is tied up by 2 red beads on the pair of pig tails, a dark green jacket and really dark green skirt, and a green backpack. I felt sad to see her like this so I tried to comfort her even by a little bit.
Chrome: Hello there, are you alright?
?: *sniff* N-no... *sniff*
Chrome: Is their anything wrong?
?: *sniff* I'm lo-lost... *sniff*
Lost? Well shit I'll be lost to if I'm not careful. I have a habit to think to myself every now and then.
Chrome: What is your name?
?: *sniff* M-my name is *sniff* Silk.
Chrome: Cheer up Silk, I'm sure your parents or guardian will be looking for you.
Silk: And *sniff* how did you know *sniff* that they would go looking *sniff* for me?
Chrome: 'Cause I know nobody would do such a thing as to leave a young one alone and plus I think you have your parent or guardian's phone number on your backpack let me call him or her.
Silk: Ok, here... (handing her backpack)
I took her backpack and there is a phone number on one of its tags, I took out my phone and dialed the number and soon enough someone answered.
?: Hello?
Chrome: Um hello there miss, I want to point out that Silk here is lost.
?: Silk?! Where is she?! Is she alright?!
Chrome: Yes, yes she is alright and she is with me in the park right now.
?: Ok, I'll be there as fast as I can don't leave the park!
She then hangs up and I looked at Silk with the best reassuring smile I can do being rewarded by a giggle from her. I sighed mentally knowing that I sometimes unintentionally make funny faces but whatever as long as this kid is happy until whoever lost her finds her again. Until then I need to keep her company.
Chrome: Silk, let's sit on one of the benches.
Silk: Ok Nii-san!
Chrome: Knee-san?... Oh right Nii-san. (Italic is thought)
We sat there for 5 minutes until someone got bored.
Silk: Nii-san?
Chrome: Hm?
Silk: I'm bored!
Chrome: Hm... how about we go for a walk in the park?
Silk: (excited tone) Ok!
We then walked around the park until someone got tired. Damn she is quite a handful.
Silk: Nii-san I'm tired!
Chrome: You're tired? What can we do about that? (smiling)
Silk: (smiling) Carry me on your shoulders!
Chrome: Hm... what if I say no? (grinning)
Silk: Hmph! (crossing her arm, puffing her cheeks and looking away)
Chrome: Just kidding, come on. (squatting)
Silk: Ok! (gets on my shoulders)
Chrome: Here we go. (standing back up)
I stood back up which Silk enjoyed it, seeing everything in a different height and her eyes wandering about.
Silk: You're really tall Nii-san.
Chrome: You're the tall one here Silk (smiling)
Silk: (giggling) I guess so, (stomach rumbling) Oops!
Chrome: Well someone is hungry (chuckling). Let's take a seat again.
Silk: Ok Nii-san!
We sat on the nearest bench yet again and this time Silk covering her stomach. I laughed a bit in the inside to see such a cute scene but I wouldn't let a kid starve. I took the macaroons out of my backpack and got a curious face when I pulled out the box.
Silk: What's that Nii-san?
Chrome: Macaroons. (smiling)
Silk: (big shining eyes) Macaroons?!
Chrome: Haha, here you go.
Silk: Thank you Nii-chan!
Chrome: Nii-san and now Nii-chan... I wonder what's the difference. You can have the whole box if you want just don't get yourself fat. (grinning)
Silk: I won't. (giggling) Um... Nii-chan what do you look like?
Chrome: Curious now are we? Won't be a problem though.
I pulled out my hood and looked at her and smiled she also smiled back while continuing to eat the macaroons I made.
Silk: Nii-chan this is delicious! Where did you bought it?
Chrome: I made it myself.
Silk: Really?!
Chrome: (chuckling) Yeah, I can make you more when we see each other again.
Silk: Thank you! Um... how old are you Nii-chan?
Chrome: You wanna learn everything about me don't you?
Silk: (giggling) Yes.
Chrome: Well I'm 16.
Silk: Oh! The same as my Onee-chan!
Chrome: So your Onee-chan will pick you up?
Silk: I guess so.
Chrome: You guess? That doesn't help your case, eh?
Silk: Hmph!
Chrome: Don't be mad she will pick you up don't worry. (smiling)
Silk was really tearing through the macaroons as the box filled with 20 macaroons was now only to 10 macaroons, until someone called out to Silk.
?: Silky!
Silk: Onee-chan? (looks to the source) Onee-chan!
I looked to where she was looking at to see what I would assume would be her 'Onee-chan', she has grey hair that is in pony tails on both sides of her head, grey eyes, a grey jacket and underneath the jacket... I don't know, ain't a pervert unlike someone I know (that's right I'm talking to you Xander!), She also wore a black skinny-jeans. They then was now in an embrace as it lasted a long time.
Chrome: I guess I'm done here. (about to walk away)
Silk: Wait Nii-chan! Will we meet again?
?: Nii-chan?
Chrome: I can't promise that but I'll try my best. (smiling)
I pulled my hood back on my head and unfolded my bike and rode back home as it was getting a bit late. I rode back to the suburbs and back to my home safe and sound. I untied Zoey and which began to follow me, I walked in front of the house which I was now playing with her using her favorite toy ball. We played for about an hour or so until Zoey decided to headbutt the ball back to me which almost hit my face and went flying to one my neighbor's window.
Chrome: *gulp* I'm just here for 2 days and I might already get the status: Hooligan.
I went to the house followed by Zoey, I knocked on the door to see an unexpected surprise.
Silk: Nii-chan! (hugs one my leg)
Chrome: Oh hello there Silk, I guess we're neighbors. (smiling)
Silk: Really?! Yay!
Chrome: Do you happen to see a ball?
Silk: Yes I did and two of my older sister as well and they're mad.
Chrome: *gulp* I may be wanting it back, my dog don't like to lose her favorite ball.
Silk: You have a puppy?!
Chrome: Full-grown pup yes.
Silk: Where?! I wanna meet her!
Chrome: Fine then, Zoey!
Then as if on cue Zoey showed up besides me looking at Silk with utmost curiosity.
Silk: She's so cute! Can I pet her?
Chrome: You'll be doing more than just pet her, even rubbing her belly. (chuckling)
Silk: Really?
Silk's hand then gotten closer to Zoey which lied on her back waiting for the belly rubs. Silk enjoying her company that she forgot to get my ball back...
?: Silky! Who's was that?
Silk: It's Nii-chan!
?: Nii-chan?
Then I saw her the same girl that picked up Silk poke her head from what I assume be the kitchen. She then showed herself hands on her hips.
?: And you, are you the owner of this ball? (showing the ball that went through the window)
Chrome: Um, technically my dog owns the ball.
?: And where would this dog be?
Chrome: Busy getting belly rubs from Silk. I'm sorry about the ball breaking one of your windows, I don't know how to make it up for you.
Silk: I think I got the perfect solution!
?: And what would that be Silky?
Silk: Let him cook for us. (smiling)
I know where this is going and I'm glad that I took that 4 year home economic lessons!
?: Would it be right for you?
Chrome: Yeah, it's at least a way to say sorry.
Then I went inside followed by my dog which someone doesn't want her in.
?: No pets allowed.
Chrome: Don't worry she's well mannered.
?: How can you be so sure?
Chrome: She hasn't broke anything nor even tackled Silk yet.
Silk: C'mon Onee-chan let her stay!
Funniest thing I saw yet is Silk doing a begging puppy dog eyes while Zoey doing the same thing.
?: Argh, Fine I'll let her stay. And you! Start cooking already!
Chrome: I wanna know first is the amount of people staying in this home and their names.
Silk: Onee-chan's name is Stella! I also have another Onee-chan but she is still in her room.
Chrome: Her name is?
Silk: Chloe (Klo-ee)!
Chrome: Do you gals want anything to eat?
Silk: Your macaroons!
Chrome: That would be for dessert Silk.
Stella: By the way what's your name?
Chrome: My names Chrome, Chrome Donovan.
Stella: Ok Chrome surprise us.
Chrome: Ok then.
I went to their kitchen to see it's complete with everything even the ingredients to cook macaroons. What I'm trying to think is what would they eat... I checked the refrigerator to see pork, I looked at the fruit basket to see tamarinds, calamansi, tomatoes, garlics, onions, okrad, taro corms, daikons, water spinach, yardlong beans, eggplants, and long green peppers. Giving me an idea, I decided to make a stew what we pinoys call 'Sinigang' sour yet a savory taste to what some of you who tasted it describe it as. While the sinigang is cooking I decided to cook the macaroons which I'm grateful that Stella has all the ingredients to make a whole lot of it. I finished making the macaroons and so did the stew, I also decided to prepare rice to make it more fulfilling. Once I'm done I laid it down on the dining table and waited for the girls to take a seat and dine in.
Chrome: Dinner is ready!
With those three words I already saw Silk rush to one of the chairs and was staring at the stew and macaroons hungrily.
Silk: Nii-chan this looks so good!
Chrome: Tastes good too. (smiling)
Then I saw Stella went down the stairs and a girl that would presume would be Chloe who looks like 14 comes down. She looks practically the same with Silk but only difference is the slightly dark grey jacket, black shorts, and thigh-high stockings, and her is tied up flowing down to her thighs.
Chloe: Hello Nii-sama.
Chrome: Hello to you two (smiling) Come on take a seat.
I saw Silk trying to grab one of the macaroons, I just quickly pulled the tray of macaroons away from her.
Chrome: You can eat the desert after eating the stew. Ok Silk?
Silk: (pouting) Ok.
Stella: Aren't you also gonna eat? (seating down)
Chrome: If it's ok with you.
Stella: Of course it is you did cook the food in front of us. (grinning)
Chrome: Ok thank you. (smiling)
Stella: (blushing) No problem.
Then we sat down and ate the stew and rice, which the 3 had a satisfied face at the first bite then quickly ate it all and asked for another which I happily gave to them. After 30 minutes have passed we finished eating and notice the three eyeing the macaroons, they looked at me like they're asking for permission.
Chrome: You can eat them already the moment you finished your food.
With that said they took a macaroon each and ate it and had their hands on their cheek like they tasted something so delicious.
Stella & Chloe & Silk: Delicious!
Chrome: I'm glad you like it but I got to go home now.
Silk: Can we see you again?
Chrome: Of course you can my house is just besides yours. (chuckling) Well I gotta go now c'mon Zoey.
I walked back home and went inside locking the door and went up to my room, I let Zoey stay on the couch since she doesn't mess up the furniture. I then laid down on my bed thinking of when will I meet Xander. A smile crept up on my face to see his surprised face, the reason that I even went here is because of knowing him not able to keep his promises and now here I am that made friends along the way. I feel truly blessed to be able to experience new things and I wonder where they are. My thoughts running around for an answer in which couldn't find any. I still believed that the red string of fate is connected on the pinkies of everyone I met pulling me closer to them. I just have to follow it. I might even find the one special for me. I might? No, let me rephrase that I will find that one special person for me.
Author's Note:
Ok guys/gals this is the first chapter of "A Blessed Life" I hope you enjoyed it and if you enjoyed it and want me to continue support me any way you can. Now that's all I gotta say Good Bye and Good Day/Night!