All right avid readers here is chapter 3. Another chapter to start off the Holidays
The song for this chapter by a landslide is Big Girls Don't Cry By the ever glamorous Fergie!
La Da Da Da Da
Haji's POV
Two years since the first time Saya and I have met. But for some reason these two years with her seems more than that. I feel as if I have known her all of my life. She reminds me so much of the remaining memories of my mom. Her smile, the way she moved so gracefully so stunningly, when she worked.
And she is very energetic. One moment you'll be sitting next to the pool playing footsies then the next you'd be cahsing each other around seeing who would get caught first.
I remember a time when Saya's plan was going to venture around the property and see if we can find a unique flower that Joel would like. But during the search the clouds covered the sun and the rain started to pour really hard. I remember urging her that we should go back to the house, but instead she just smiled and took my hand, and the next thing I knew we were singing, dancing and playfuly wrestling eachother on the soggy ground until our clothes were soaked so thorough that we had to run to a nearby barn and lie in the pile of hey while or clothes dried in a rack. During that time we would talk about the events that have happened in a week and talk about Joel and how much we both hated Amshel.
"Haji I'm so glad we're friends. Remember the first day we met? You seemed shy and irritated when you saw me-"
"Well that was because I was taken in, what seemed to be at that moment, as a slave. And you, Saya, were so bossy back-" a pile of hay was thrown on top of my face. I frustratingly wiped the hay away, "What did you do that for?!"
She looked at me and relpied "That's for being mean to me." I'd glare at Saya but then I'd smile. She looks so innocent, so childish even though her appearance suggests she is older than me.
The smell of your skin lingers on me now You're probably on your flight back to your home town I need some shelter of my own protection baby To be with myself and Center, Clarity Peace, Serenity
I don't understand why people cannot accept Saya for the way she is. When Saya and I walk to the fountain the Goldsmith attendants look up and I can tell they are forcing their smiles. I look to Saya but she doesn't notice, and if she did she didn't care. Why, why do they treat her differently? Why to people and animals cringe with fear when they take sight of her? I guess Joel, Amshel and I are the only ones who don't treat her that way. We all love her for who she is, but we all love her for different reasons.
It was a summer afternoon. I was chasing Saya down the wide marble hallway when I overheard Joel and Amshel in the Library. A maid once told me that Amshel and Joel were brothers, but I did not beleive the words she said and I still don't beleive them. Amshel and Joel are not brothers. I still cringe at the sound of Amshel. He voice is of a ark malicious tone. His visage so stern, so frightening. He never smiles and his eyes so dark never cheerful and bright like Joel's.
They talk in a murmur now and I lean close to the victorian frame of the library door. I hear Amshel argue with Joel about this 'scientific research' saying its not right to leave the 'patient' locked up and that the 'patient' is not happy.
'Who are they talking about...?' I thought. As I ponder I hear the grandfather clock chime one o'clock and snap into reality. Saya! I better go back looking for her before it gets too late. So I quietly turn around and head to her room but when I arrived she was not there. I look at the clock, oh dear it is almost time for her daily routine. I rush out to the back door in search for saya.
Saya's POV
I hide behind my closet rocking back and forth humming a familiar tune, Haji's cello playing. He's perfected my song, my music that I have taught him. "I know he'll find me. Haji's very good seeker" I chided. But then I thought, Maybe this isn't a really good hiding spot. It's too easy for him to find me here... I need to get creative. So I got out of the closet brushed my carnation pink dress off of the moth balls and went out to the back garden.
I whif at the smell of Jasmine and roses purfuming the afternoon air. As I smell the freshness of spring I hear sort of an angelic voice in the air. It is faint. 'Could it be the birds singing?' I thought as I followed the sound which lead me across a stone bridge to a tall stone tower with vines leading up to a window.
The sound is rich and beautiful, I hear the faint twitters of birds accompany the beautiful sound. I take a step foward but my foot jabs the stone stair. Pain is shot up and I give a yelp. The voice stops singing.
I hope you know, I hope you know That this has nothing to do with you It's personal, myself and I We've got some straightening out to do
Oh no I have stopped the beautiful singing I look up and speak, "What a beautiful song. Please continue."
Silence.
A breeze picks up. I cannot feel if it is warm or cool I can tell it is a breeze by the way my hair moves in front of my face. I push the hair away from my face over my ears and look up.
"Are you alone? Do you need a friend?" I questioned.
The voice does not go back singing, instead a rose falls from the castle window to the cold paved stone ground. I pick up the rose and marvel at the roses beauty... I never knew blue roses existed. I look up to the window, "Thank you"
"Saya there you are," cried Haji as he rushed towards me. "It's getting late for your daily check ups. Allow me to escort you home."
I look at Haji then back at the window. I'll come back tomorrow I thought as I took Haji's arm.
And I'm gonna miss you like a child misses their blanket But I've got to get a move on with my life It's time to be a big girl now And big girls don't cry
Haji's POV
It took me awhile but I finally found her. She was in front of this gargantuan tower looking up for some reason. I called her name said that she was late for her check up. Saya looks sort of dazed, as if she is from a distant land. I can't blame her for thinking these thoughts. The attendants cringe a bit when they see her walk in the hallways. The animals steer clear from her when she is playing in the yard. But I don't think of her strange, I see and think of her is a sad girl who only wants to have a friend who accepts her for who she is.
Don't cry
Thinking of those thoughts want me to cry. But I will not cry in front of Saya I will not allow myself to become a wuss. Instead I will be strong like Saya and I will always be by her side when she needs someone to talk to. I will be her best friend till the very end.
But things start to change after that day I saw her close to the tower. Saya would not play with me, she would rather be alone in the mornings. I do not understand what has changed her. Every time precisely ay 8 AM she rouses from her sleep and immediately heads towards the tower. I personally do not see what is so special of that tower.
One time I asked Saya if I could join her to the Tower she replied, "No. Diva is shy to let other people hear her song. But do not worry Haji I am helping her gain courage so she can sing in Joel's 50th birthday party." Then she curtsies and goes off to the tower.
Don't cry
I feel so alone when she goes in the morning to meet this, 'Diva'. She'd rather play with imaginary friends than play with her real friend like we have done in the good old days. I asked Joel why she was being so distant from me. He shook his head, "Haji, my boy. Women like to be alone at times so they can think things through."
"But Joel, Saya always talks to me when she's upset and I always play the cello when she wants to hear music-"
"Yes and that's good. But... You see, Haji... Saya is not like us. Her body frame does not change. She is not like you who will grow into a dashing young man. For her she stays the same for as long as time permits her to. ...I beleive our young girl is slowly realizing that you will not stay a boy forever. That is the reason why she would like to be alone, so she can think and accept the way she is, and the way you are. All you can do for her, is to continue to be supportive and leave her be. Let her think things through and when she is ready to talk," then Joel gave a wink. "I bet she'll be running to you first."
Like the little school mate in the school yard We'll play jacks and UNO cards I'll be your best friend and you'll be mine Valentine
Saya's POV
I want to tell Haji that she exists and that I hear her song but I know he won't beleive me, and if I tell Joel he'll just say I'm imagining things. I want to prove to them that Diva's real. I want to show them that I have met another friend and that haji can accept Diva. I asked Diva if she could come out so we can see eachother face to face. Diva sighed and told me she's been in this tower as long as her memory precieves her and that she's afraid and shy if she took a step out of the tower. I sat down on the step pondering when will Diva come out? Then an idea hit me.
"I know Diva how about I escort you out of the tower"
"Escort?" she questioned.
"Yeah Haji escorts me all the time... I think that word means to lead or help soneone find their way, like a guide"
"Escort...yes Saya I would like that."
Yes you can hold my hand if you want to 'Cause I want to hold yours too We'll be playmates and lovers and share our secret worlds
I smiled and entered the tower and climbed up the stiars to the top. I gasped in awe when I reached the top. a long slightly narrow hallway opened up. And there were long vines on the stone walls that lead you to a oak door. A walked up to the door and grabbed the iron handle. But the door would not budge. Then I saw the door needed a key.
"Diva, Diva are you in there."
"Yes," replied the melodic voice as she sung again.
I started feeling lightheaded for some reason and I leaned next to the door, "Diva I can't get in. the door is locked"
"Oh," her voice sounded sad.
"But don't worry Diva I'll get you out soon. I promise you. And when your out of this cold tower you can sing to everybody in Joel's 50th birthday party. Would you like that"
"Yes, yes I'd like-"
"Saya, Saya where are you-you're going to be late!" cried a voice.
"Comming!" I replied.
But it's time for me to go home It's getting late, dark outside I need to be with myself and Center, Clarity Peace, Serenity
I reached the bottom of the stiars and saw Haji standing in front of me with a silly grin, "There you are Saya. The doctor's are waiting for you. Shall we?"
I smiled and rushed to grab his hand. As we left I turned and shouted, "I'll see you tomorrow Diva!"
Haji's POV
I winced at those words she said when we left the tower. Diva again.
I know Joel said she's just having some time to herself, but this is rediculous. Making up imaginary friends. But hasn't she realized that I'm her friend, that I'd always be her friend? I still have tons of questions. And I wish I could understand Saya and the Goldsmith family more. I want to know why people treat her so differently. why she has appointments every single day at the exact time, and why Saya acts like a child.
Joel says she acts differently because she's a woman. But I think, I think there's more to Saya than meets the eye. I wish Joel could open up like he did when we first met. Am I not trustworthy to Joel? No that's not true if I wasn't trustworthy then he'd never let me be friends with his daughter...
"Haji are you ok?" Saya asked, her eyes pondering.
"I'm fine," I replied looking ahead, "just thinking that's all... I've noticed you have been sort of distant to me lately..."
She giggled, "What me distant, no way. You see me every day Haji"
"Yeah only when I have to pick you up for appointments." I looked at her, "What's on your mind, Saya. You can always talk to me when you have a problem-"
"Nothing's wrong." she glared, "It's none of your business." She cried and released her grasp from mine.
I turned to face her. "What is your problem-Oh I see you'd rather tell this 'Diva' your problems."
Saya took a step back shoked, "Haji..."
"I see you have a new best friend and you won't tell me. You think that if I saw your new best friend I'd be jealous"
"No, Haji it's not like that-" I lean down and peck her lips. I blush a shade red when I see her reaction. She is startled and yet curious about my previous behavior. A normal girl would just turn around and pretend the incident didn't happen, or return the peck back to me with full force. But she does neither she stands, stares at me peculiarly and thinks.
We continue walkimg and I think back. What I did back there, was it a wise action? I shrugged. Nah, no body saw, and my action abeyanced the moment as we walked towards treatment room.
Normal POV
As the two walked away from the tower little did Haji know about Diva, and little did he know that she was watching him her blue eyes sparkling.
Here's chapter three. Sorry this took SO long. This 2nd semester I have 3 english classes. And it was hard for me to work on the story, due to semester finals.
- Yes you've noticed I have cut the lyrics. Sorry didn't have enough ideas for this chapter to fit the whole lyrics.
- And the ending was weak. But it'll do for now...
k heres ch 4 choices:
1) DHT - Listen to your Heart 2) Evanescence - Bring me to life 3) Bon Jovi - (You want to) Make a Memory