Disclaimer: This is a story based off of the romance of C.S. Lewis and his wife. Anything having to do with C.S. Lewis does not belong to me.

I'm not sure if this is considered original fiction or not. It had something to do with C.S. Lewis so I considered it fan fiction. I hope ya'll enjoy it!

Shadowlands

By

Anarea Rose

Prologue

It was a beautiful morning in Providence, Rhode Island. The sun had already promised that it was going to be a perfect day. However, most people were already too busy to notice. They hurried from their houses, in too much of a rush to even think about breakfast. Those who did think about it promised themselves that they would make a quick stop at the bagel shop and grab something, and then promptly forgot about it. Kids rushed to get ready for school and their parents rushed to get ready for work. People ran to their cars, already complaining that they were late. There didn't seem to be any one who was taking their time and not worrying about whether the lights were going to be red the whole way to work or how their kids were going to get home. However, that was not the case. On the far edge of town, in a secluded house next to the ocean, one girl was taking Mother Nature's hint to get out and enjoy the beauty of the day. Elizabeth Kapta sat on a chair along the beach, reading one of the many books written by her favorite author, C.S. Lewis. At the sound of approaching footsteps, Elizabeth paused long enough to glance up and see who it was. Seeing the form of Mrs. Hays, her housekeeper, coming toward her, Elizabeth placed a bookmark in Reflections of the Psalms, in her opinion, one of the best books C.S. Lewis ever wrote, and bestowed a warm smile on her housekeeper.

"Good morning, Elizabeth."

"Good morning, Mrs. Hays", Elizabeth replied.

"What are you doing out here?"

"I've come to remind you that you have a doctors appointment a 9:30."

Elizabeth groaned. Of all the days to go to the doctor's! It was so beautiful outside, who would want to go to the doctors on a day like this?

"All right, Mrs. Hays, I'll be in shortly."

As Mrs. Hays headed back to the house, Elizabeth sighed.

Oh well, maybe I can finish my book while I wait at the doctors office...

Luke Sarin looked up as Marie, his co-worker, slapped a small stack of papers on his already overloaded desk.

"Boss wants these stories finished before you leave this afternoon."

Turning on her heels she went back to her desk, unaware that Luke almost threw the stack back at her. Luke growled in anger. Didn't he have enough to do without the boss giving him more work? Maybe he should have thought twice before he decided to become a newspaper reporter. Grabbing his bag he walked out of his office. He had to get out of this place before he stripped a gear.

"Where do you think you're going?" Marie called after him

"I'll be back after a while," Luke replied over his shoulder.

To Be Continued...

Well did you like it? Don't stop you still have to read the first chapter!