A New Beginning

by haxaya

After the death of her parents Rio does everything to get away from her old life of being a farmer's daughter, that is until she ends up with the responsibility of her parents abandoned farm in a neighbouring village from the beginning of their marriage.

1. Prologue: A Letter to My Younger Self

Prologue: A Letter To My Younger Self

Dear my younger self,

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry for who I have become. It isn't your fault; you didn't know this was going to happen. I'm sorry you won't be as happy anymore. I'm sorry I broke the promise you made to yourself.

Remember when you used to chase chickens in the field and you'd make daisy chains out of the flowers that grew on the farm? Don't forget how happy you were. Please. Don't forget dad's smile (you won't see it anymore). Don't forget mum telling you, 'You're so brave' when she put plasters over the cuts you accumulated from your adventures (she won't be there to put plasters on you anymore, she'll never call you brave either).

Remember how big the cows in the barn are and how big the ocean is whenever you swim in it.

Remember everything, because it'll be gone one day. I'm sorry that I didn't live up to your dreams. I'm sorry I let you down.

Love Rio