The Chapter of My Life

Life Story of Aurora

An unhappy man is a happy one. Because he is unaware, and unawareness is sometimes a blessing.  I, Aurora Janet, share with you a chapter in my life. And all of the ups and downs and messy bits that came with it.

It was a hot summer day, with the sun at its highest, shining its bright rays. On a Monday in September. The day when I started my University. I stood in a new place which was predestined for me, where my eyes couldn’t find anyone that I knew. I was a shy and silent type, just noticing everyone around me. Busy with their lives. Where would a new comer like me fit in? With words echoing in my head, asking me how I could survive in a place unknown to me.  

I was musing upon this when suddenly a boy appeared in front of me and asked, “Are you a Freshman?” I replied in a silent voice, “Yes, I am.” He smiled and showed me the way to the Orientation, where all other Freshmen like me were gathering. I gave the boy a grateful smile and walked inside the hall.

I sat in the middle rows of chairs arranged in the hall. Not too out in the front, and not too in the back, lest my nerves show. The middle was the perfect place.

After settling in, I did what I do best, notice everyone around me. Observing them.

And there, for the very first time, I saw a boy in front of me. A silent boy. Doing the same thing I was doing. Observing. With sad dejected eyes. I titled my head to the side. Something gnawing at me. Maybe it was the look on his face. Or how sad his eyes were. Or maybe it was because of the people surrounding him, laughing and joking, while he carried on in his own little world. I knew that look. I carried that same look on my face every day.

I found out his name. Silas Blake.

Silas. Of the forest. What a beautiful and strange name.

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