Lost in Time

Lost in Time shows us what it really means to be in love. One mans dedication to a girl he barely knew, but fell in love with so completely takes us on a journey through time. A young Lucian, has just moved to the small southern town of Buchanan with his mother and sister. Not exactly sure what to make of this quiet little place, he decides to meet as many people as he can, hoping to find that one friend he could waste the lazy summer days away with. This is where he meets a young, beautiful Jean, who has a smile to outshine the sun. The pair quickly become entangled in eachother and waste the summer away. However, all good things must come to an end. Jean and her family have moved to the big city of Nashville at the end of summer, and this leaves young Lucian a heart broken mess. Determined to find his love again, he spends every day there after in search of the girl who stole his heart. Grab a chair, and a nice refreshing drink and start an adventure that will have you too, Lost in Time.

Rating: MA Fiction

Author: L. Burdick-Rogers

Chapter One

Dear Diary,

Todays the first day of summer vacation and I have never been more excited! I passed this year with all A's and mama and daddy are so proud of me. Im trying to decide how to spend this summer though. Krystina says I should finally ask out that Thater boy Ive been crushing on since the third grade, but Im not that kind of girl. I wouldn't be opposed to him asking me on a date, but Ive explained to her that a lady shall not ask a man to be hers. I believe he should ask the lady. Anyways diary, enough about that. Im hoping this town has some kind of excitement roll through here this summer, other wise Im not sure I can take it. Either way, I know it will be a good one, simply because Ill be a part of it. I have to go for now diary, Im going to the market later today, picking up some things for dinner. For now, Im going to eat my breakfast and head out to the pasture and possibly ride a little. As always, lots of love and hugs from your favorite pen-pal.

Jean

As Jean finished the last sentence in her diary, she heard her mom and dad downstairs. Writing in her diary is something that she made sure she had time to do everyday, without fail. She figured if ever there comes a day when she is old and senile, she would have the comfort of her family and friends to read her the pages from this book. By then she figured she would have multiple books.

Jean hurried up and locked her diary, and threw on her slippers and her bathrobe, excited for the first day of summer to begin. Once she was ready, she threw her long brown hair into a messy ponytail and ran down the stairs. As she made her way past the hallway and into the kitchen, she couldnt help but smile. 'This is going to be one of the best summers of my life' she thought to herself. Once she arrived in the kitchen, she took her seat at the table and began her greetings.

"Morning Mom. Morning Dad. Whats on the menu this morning?"

"Morning dear" spoke her mom. "Were having coffee, eggs and bacon"

"Morning sweet pea. What are your plans for today?" asked her father as he took a sip from his coffee cup.

"Well, I was planning on heading out to the pasture in a little bit and trying to get in some riding time, a girl needs to practice you know, and then off to the market." her eyes sparkled as she spoke.

As much as he loved the idea of having a daughter who wasnt a complete girly-girl, Will didnt really enjoy the idea of his daughter having an attraction to bull riding. He always thought that was something better left up to the men, the professionals at the rodeos, not his precious baby girl. However, as much as he may have detested the idea, he stood by her 100%, and taught her everything she needed to know. Her mother on the the other hand was too much of a worry wart and insisted she stay off of the bulls.

"Just be careful young lady. You know what I think of you riding that huge people crusher out there." her mom commented as she pointed out the window.

"Always am Mom. Besides, Buttercup is not a people crusher. He's a big ole baby" she giggled as she took a bite of her eggs.

Her mom, Lillian couldn't resist a simple shake of the head as she listened to her daughter speak. They had a great relationship, Lillian and Jean. Like most mothers and daughters do, often spending one day out of the weekend at the local shopping center, looking for new things to buy. Unlike Jean though, Lillian had shoulder length dirty blond hair, and fair skin with these light hazel eyes. She also had a smaller mouth than her 17 year old daughter and was a bit heavier set.

As he sat and listened to his wife and daughter go back and forth in morning conversation, he took his last sip of coffee and started to clear away his breakfast dishes. While doing so, Will took a glance out the window and chuckled at the site of the 'ole people crusher' rolling around the pasture, enjoying the morning sunshine. Once he had everything rinsed and awaiting the dishwasher, he kissed Lillian on the cheek and made his way out the back door to his car so he could drive to work.

"Well, Im off to try a round at the ole people crusher mom. I promise, Ill be safe. I just wanna see if I can last all 8 today." she mouthed as she put her dishes in the sink.

"You know, you shouldnt worry so much either, mom. Ill be ok, I promise."

With those words, she was off to her room to change into her riding clothes, and head out to take a quick round with Buttercup.

Lillian watched from the kitchen window as her daughter tied her rope around Buttercup, and made her way to his back. Randy was out at the shoot gate, waiting for the word from Jean, telling him she was ready to ride. Lillian began washing up what was left of the dishes before deciding on a hot shower to start the rest of her day. She knew that she had some errands to run herself today, so she wanted to get as early a start as she possibly could.