It was a nice and sunny Saturday afternoon in August. Birds were chirping in the tree outside the open French windows of Lily’s room. It had been a month since summer vacation started, but apart from staying home and helping out with the chores, there was nothing to do. Lily was beginning to feel restless, so she decided to go spend some time in the park. She grabbed a picnic basket, packed a peanut butter sandwich along with a blueberry muffin and orange juice, told her mother that she would be back before dinner, and headed out the door.
The park was only two blocks away. Lily soon arrived and picked out a bench near the lake to sit down and enjoy her lunch. She watched the lake shimmer in the sun as a the summer breeze blew through her hair. Suddenly, she noticed a familiar silhouette sitting under the great oak tree not far in the distance. Realizing it was her friend Daniela, she quietly sneaked up behind her and tapped her on the shoulder. The girl turned her head.
“Lily!” she shrieked, “So nice to bump into you! What have you been up to this summer?”
“Nothing much. I was getting bored of sitting at home so I came to the park for some fresh air,” replied Lily.
“I’ve been having lot’s of fun reading a set of books I borrowed from the library. This The Silver Chair here is taking me on a great adventure in a world called Narnia.”
Lily laughed, “Oh Daniela, how I’ve missed you and your books.”
“You know what? I’ve heard that there is a Sisterhood in Town that offers many interesting classes and activities. They are having an open house soon and I was planning to go check it out. Would you like to join me?”
“It sounds exciting! I’m in!”
“Great. I will call you next week with more information. See you soon!”
To be continued……
