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Cookies 321 - I mis-typed Joel's last name Goldsmith to "grey", in the end. I appologize and I will correct that error as soon as possible. (#1)
Simmie - Thank you for the wonderful comment. :) #2 or #3
I couldn't wait any longer I had to post chapter 2 right away. Sorry readers, who didn't get the chance to choose their lyrics, I'll make it up to you! Enjoy!
Chapter 2
The man knealt down embraced young Haji, "I'm so sorry." He wiped away the boys tears, "How about we go to my house and get you all warmed up. Would you like that"
Haji looked at he man then smiled a happy smile. "Ye sir Mr"
"Joel Goldsmith, But you can call me Joel."
The two were heading their way when a tall, thick boned, man appeared bofore the two, "Joel, what are you doing here?" spoke the man. Haji heard a breif hesitation in Joel's voice as he replied, "I.. I was just taking a walk, Amshel"
Haji looked at Amshel, one glimpse that Haji saw sent chills down his spine. Amshel had a cold expression, his dark eyes, dark hair, and hallow cheeks covered by a black beard. His viasage reminded Haji of the master and mistress, their cold unwieldy expression full of despise and hate.
"So you found our guena pig, our slave," Ameshel gave a malicious smile, "Darn, I was going to surprise you Joel.I had one already picked out for her"
'What,' thought Haji, 'That's not true!' he gritted his teeth. This man, Amshel, was not a jovial man. The way he spoke those words sounded serious and real. Was Haji back to square one. Did he become a slave once again?
Haji tensed up and he tried to cry to Joel in protest, but Amshel's gaze was overpowering that he could not speak. He could only furrow his brow in disgust.
Haji hated himself, he hated what was happening to his life. He should have ran away when Joel caught him, so he wouldn't have been in this mess! But then again when Haji looked into Joel Golsmith's eyes they held a sort of hope, trust, and assurance. Like he knows what it is like to live in his shoes. That is the reason why he didn't run away.
I hope the days come easy and the moments pass slow,
and each road leads you where you wanna go,
and if you're faced with a choice, and you have to choose,
I hope you choose the one that means the most to you.
And now he regretted those brief thoughts of him wishing that he never looked into that old man's eyes. He regretted those second thoughts of running away.
Joel sensed Haji's reaction. His blue eyes shown a brief saness in them as he playfully punched Haji, "Don't listen to what Amshel says, he's just joking." Joel glared at Amshel, "Weren't you Amshel"
Amshel was about to retort when a small feminine voice greeted, "Afternoon Amshell".
And if one door opens to another door closed,
I hope you keep on walkin' till you find the window,
if it's cold outside, show the world the warmth of your smile.
But more than anything, more than anything...
He turned around, "Oh Saya I didn't expect you to be here."Amshel looked to his left and saw Joel slightly shake his head no.
Haji wanted to see who spoke but Amshel's back was blocking his vision.
Amshel nodded, "Uh, Saya I thtink it is best to head back to the house. You're gonna be late for your treatment"
The light voice sighed.
"Hai(yes)," continued Amshel, "let's go to the fountain tomorrow"
Saya took a sidestep passed Amshel and smiled, "Joel!" She ran towards Joel, passing Amshel, but stopped midway.
"Joel... who is this boy"
Joel sighed, so much for his surprise, Haji wasn't properly dressed for this occasion. "'I guess I'll have to make it up to the boy,' "Saya, this is Haji. He's gonna be your new best friend"
"My new best friend?" she questioned as she took a step forward.
Haji frowned, this girl wore fancy clothes, she's several inches taller than him-with a slender build, and is respected by Joel and Amshel. It surprised Haji that she did not have any friends.
"He'll start living here today. So I want you to teach him how things work around here. Be a good friend for him."
Saya gazed upon the boy. He had a sort of frustrated expressin on his face, his dark blue eyes looked cold, like a pouty teen who couldn't go to the party. 'This was an awkward situation,' she thought, 'How am I supposed to be 'his' friend?'
"Saya you're going late for your treatment," interrupted Amshel as he bent out his arm as a form of proper gesture.
"Oh," Cried Saya, you're right Amshel," she replied, taking his arm as Amshel courted her back to the house. Haji saw the back of the young woman carnation pink dress. Her black hair blowing gently in the wind.
"Come Haji. Let's get you freshened up"
"Yes sir!" he replied and ollowed Joel across the courtyard.
My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
your dreams stay big, your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
and while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.
"Haji get me a rose in the garden!" Saya demanded, as she admired herself in the mirror.
It wasn't a friendly tone, but he'll do it to return the favor that Joel had done for him. Without one word Haji closed the door shut.
Haji turned away from the door So much has happened in such a little time. First separated by his family, then meeting Joel after the murder of the mistress. 'Why am I back as a slave trying to make this bratty, stuck up, pink dressed, girl happy by getting her a rose!
I hope you never look back, but you never forget,
all the ones who love you, in the place you left,
I hope you always forgive, and you never regret,
Haji ran down the stairs, out the back door to the garden perfumed with many scents of Jasmine, Poppy, and full bloomed Roses. He headed to the pink roses section and picked a pink rose next to the red rose bush. He sniffed his picked rose. This rose, so full, and a beautiful light shade of pink. This rose will match her ink dress well.
He walked back to the house tons of thoughts still linger on his mind. But these thoughts were not about the past they were the present, 'What is Joel's expectations, how can I be a friend to Saya?' He opened the door to her room.
Saya was still admiring herself in the mirror. Haji gave a slight cough. and Saya saw Hagi's reflection, she cringed when she saw that pink rose. She whipped around and stared at the rose, "I don't like roses in this color. It doesn't go well with this dress. Go and get me another one!"
'How dare she' thought Haji, 'How dare she say that in front of me...' He wanted to scream, to tell that girl he followed her directions and picked this beautiful rose. But he stood there as a stone eyebrows furrowed, silent.
Saya put a hand on her hip, "What are you waiting for? Go"
Silence, just silence in the room for a brief moment. The two glaring at eachother.
Finaly Haji spoke in a soft voice, "You can get it yourself"
Saya gasped, "What makes me think that you can talk to me like that"
Silence again.
Saya felt a little uneasy for the words that she just blurted out because of Haji's eyes. They were so serious, she could see that he was trying hard not to explode, "If you don't like it, then don't talk to me!" Then he stormed out of the room.
"I don't like that kid," whined Saya to Joel. "He dosen't do anyting I tell him to do. I told him to polish my shoes, but he didn't do it. And when I asked him to help me change my clothes, he turned beet red and then ran out of the room.
Joel wanted to smile, wanted to laugh out loud. His discovery, his life, his daughter... Saya was learning fast. But he knew that, if she saw him smiling, she would just pout. And her cute pout and would make him grin even more. So he nodded in agreement with a pipe in his hand, trying hard to furrow his grey eyebrows, "I see... It's very clear. You can't make friend if you're trating him that way"
"And why not Joel"
Joel couldn't hold his emotions and longer. He gave a light chuckle, "Try being more kind and compassionate with him"
"That's right," butted Amshel, "Because you two will eventually be"
Joel glared at Amshel and gave him a warning.
Saya looked at Joel and Amshel with a curious look, then her eyes lit up and she asked, "Joel what if I teach haji how to play the violin that should start binding our friendship"
"Ah an excellent idea my dear. That should work."
and you help somebody every chance you get,
Oh, you find God's grace, in every mistake,
and always give more than you take.
But More than anything, yeah, more than anything...
"No no, you're doing it all wrong." cried Saya frustrated as she used her arm visualizing to Haji how to hold the chello bow properly, "Hold the bow like I instructed you to do. Now from the top"
The boy gave an angry stare. He was clenching the bow tightly, not speaking a word for the past fifteen minutes.
"What's the matter," she napped.
Hagi stared at Saya angry then threw the bow to the floor. He got up geting ready to head out the door once again. Saya picked up the bow, rage growing within her, "What's the matter with you? Joel has instructed me to show you everything I know. He haid we should be friends"
Haji took a few steps close to the door, the whipped around glaring at her, "Fine! I'll be your friend by night... or whatever. I have no choice because I have been bought by your people!"
My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
your dreams stay big, your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
Sayas eyes went wide when she heard him yell those words. She never thought of him as a slave, she just thought of him as a stubborn male creature who only wanted his way. Her eyes watered. She was a fool, the stobborn female creature who was bossing Haji around instead of talking to him, ike Joel talked to her. She got up from her bed with sadness in her crimson eyes as she gazed upon him.
Haji saw her eyes, "Don't look at me like that!" and turned wround his back facing her gaze.
"I... I didn't know... Is there anything I can do for you"
Haji didn't say but saya went up to him anyway and embraced her arms around him. Tears welled up in Haji's eyes and he turned around giving her a hug. Haji could smell her light perfume on her smooth skin.
and while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish. Yeah.
"When I'm sad... Joel gives me a big hug and says it will be all right and I feel better"
And Saya was right it will be all right. Her embracing her touch was all he needed. He missed the warmth of others he missed his mothers hugs and her fathers strong grip when they shook hands. Tears blurred his vision he could no longer hold back the tears.
"Haji tell me what I can do for you... To make everything all right"
Haji sniffled and saw when he embraced Saya he saw the pink rose he plucked next to her mirror in a crystal vace. Still in it's full bloom. Haji embraced her tighter and whispered, "Thank you Saya."
...Yeah, this, is my wish.
Here's the next three music for the next chapter. Pick one and choose wisely!
1) Climbing the Walls - Backstreet Boys 2) Always - Jon Bon Jovi 3) Big Girls Don't Cry - Fergie