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Dark Forest Fairy Mercy page 22

“Of course yes. I want to see how they feel, when you visit your family after a long.” I was more interested in meeting his family than him. Going into the forest can be an adventurous ride. Suddenly, I was shocked because I remember my mom. Yes I promised Mr. Michael without thinking of her. She would never agree to an adventurous trip like this. Not knowing what to do, I kept thinking about my mom. Suddenly he interrupted, “Maybe, if you're coming with me tomorrow, you should come alone.” He said in a commanding voice. “What is the reason? Why should I hide this from others?” I asked with confusion.“Because I don't trust anyone and I can't trust anyone.” He responded bitterly and shifted his gaze.Hearing what he said made me realize that he was suffering from something. I could understand the depth of his anxiety and also I could not ask him any more questions besides driving the car in silence.I dropped him at the same place and went back tiredly. 

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Dark Forest Fairy Mercy page 21

“What?” I turned my head, looked at him once and shifted my gaze to the road.“Are you in love?” There was some sort of tension in his voice.I smiled and then proceeded. “I have never seen my favorite girl so far.” When he heard my words, there was much joy on his face. I did not understand the meaning of that happiness seen on his face. We went quietly for a while. “Will you marry my daughter?” Without any tension, he asked in a brave tone.But I was shocked when he asked me to marry his daughter.  How could he ask without knowing anything about me? It was all new to me. After a moment of silence, I started to talk. “Are you kidding me? After a long time, now you are going to see your daughter and you know nothing about her. How can you ask me to marry her?” I ended up fast.We both kept quiet for a while but he was staring at the road because he doesn't know what to talk to me. I asked him the questions that I had in my mind but didn't think it would hurt him.I broke the silence to distract him. “Well, when are we going to the dark forest?” I asked curiously.“What? Are you coming with me?” He asked in amazement.

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Dark Forest Fairy Mercy page 20

I woke up the next morning before my mom woke me up. I didn't care for the cold and also no desire to sleep. I didn't say anything to mom and my brother Joe. I went to visit Mr. Michael, forgetting about the plan to go out with my friends. Something was insisting me to respect his words and I drove the car fast, hoping to meet him again. From my early teens, I was interested in reading detective novels and wished to work in the detective field. Maybe it made me curious to know more about him.He had been there before me. “You have arrived early.” I smiled.He smiled calmly. When I opened the door, without saying a word, he got into the car. I took him to the shop to buy gifts for his family. He asked me to buy some clothes for his daughter but he didn't even know how much his daughter would grow up now. He stayed in the car because he said that he was sick. Without understanding what to do, I also went to the store and bought few dresses. “I'll return your money back soon.” He said thankfully.“It doesn't matter.” I replied casually.“May I ask you something?” Mr. Michael asked impatiently.

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Dark Forest Fairy Mercy page 19

I let myself relax a little and asked again, “I asked if you had bought gifts?” I reminded him of the gifts so that he could forget his worries.“I forgot about the gifts and now I have no money.” After saying that, he was thinking something deeply.“Don't worry, I'm ready to do whatever help you need.” I said this wholeheartedly because my mind kept telling me that only I can help him.“Can you do this?” Mr. Michael asked.I could see the joy in his face and a little tension in his speech.“Hmm...” I nodded decisively.“Okay stop the car right here.” He said suddenly. When I heard what he said, I stopped the car and he told me to open the car door because he was hurt on his hands.  He got out of the car and said that he had some work.“Come tomorrow morning to the same place where you met me. I'll be waiting for you there.” He said softly.I could not shift my gaze from him. I kept looking at him in silence and forgot to answer him.“Okay now you go.” A few seconds later, he told me to leave.I relaxed, started the engine and left. His behavior and actions were unfathomable and it made me think of him the whole  night.

Dark Forest Fairy Mercy page 18

“Dark Forest?” I was shocked. “When did you leave them there?” There was a sort of tension inside me. He was staring at me, when I asked him.“17 years ago,” He answered patiently.“What?” I asked with suspicion and nothing was understandable. “Will anyone leave the family for 17 years? How would they have lived without you?” I stacked up my questions.These are the questions I asked, but there were many running through my mind.“I was in big trouble and I couldn't find them. Only a week ago, I found out where they are staying.” Mr. Michael said miserably.“If so, you are going to meet them after a long time? I think, this Christmas is going to be unforgettable for you and your family. Have you bought them gifts.” I don't understand why I care so much about Mr. Michael's family. Something was grabbing me. I was eager to go with him and visit his family but it's only 15 minutes before I meet Mr. Michael and how do I take this right to him? If he thinks something wrong about me? 

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Dark Forest Fairy Mercy page 17

With so much joy, he forgot to shake my hand. I smiled, “Where are you going? I will drop you.” Before hearing his answer, I opened the door and waited for him because it was really hard for me to stand in that snow. When he got in the car, I closed the door.“Why are you doing this to me?” When I sit in my seat, Mr. Michael asked suspiciously.“I have seen you somewhere before but I don't know when and where..” I struggled in confusion.“No one has seen me here for 17 years.” Mr. Michael replied suddenly.“I don't understand any of your answers but I'm sure. I have seen you.” I kept thinking about him.He smiled without saying a word.“Well, Where do you want to go now?” Finally I asked before starting the engine.“After a long time, I am going to visit my family.” He answered clearly.“Where they are right now?” Suddenly, I don't know where it came from that the curiosity to know about his family.“In the dark forest.” He replied with no emotion on his face.

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Dark Forest Fairy Mercy page 16

He turned in shock. “Did you talk to me?” He asked skeptically, raised his eyebrows and it stunned me.“Of course yes. What am I crazy about talking to myself?” I was irritated by the way he behaved.“I can't believe it.” He smiled in surprise.“Can't believe it? what?” Now I was confused and disgusted. “You don't understand it. Anyway, I'm Michael.” He said cheerfully.“Kevin.” I extended my hand to him.“How is this possible?” I could hear him muttering to himself.“What's possible?” I asked impatiently.“You don't understand my situation and I can't say.” He mumbled again.“Yes. I don't understand anything and I don't know why I'm talking to you.” I replied in confusion and also I don't want to leave him there.“I don't know how to express my happiness. Great to meet you, Mr. Kevin.” He said brightly.

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Dark Forest Fairy Mercy page 15

A middle-aged strangerAfter enjoying the movie, I dropped my friends in their place and I was driving the car to get back to my home. Ever since I was 12, I have been thinking about my father's detective office and I was ready to do anything to get that office but still not sure what to do.Even though I was thinking about this, my focus on driving the car did not dissipate but suddenly I was panicked and stopped the car when a 45-year-old man was crossing that road thinking of something. At the speed I stopped the car, I jerked forward and dashed back to my seat. If I had hit him, he would not have been alive. I opened the door fast without delaying even a minute and went to him angrily.“What do you do? If I thought for a moment to stop the car, you'd be dead.” I shouted at him furiously but he looked worriedly at me and then turned his gaze on the snow-covered trees.“Hello!” I waved my hand before his eyes. “Look at me. I'm asking you. You are deaf?” My anger and tension were expressed in words. 

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Dark Forest Fairy Mercy - page 14

“This is not fair, Kevin.” Hannah hated the response I told Christie.“What he did was really good.” Rob encouraged.“Which is a good thing?" Hannah asked furiously. “Only then I will get a chance to talk to Christie about my love.” Rob said, gazed at Christie again.“Don't expect her to love you if you do this.” Hannah groaned.“I have hope that she will love me.” Rob insisted.“We will see that too.” Hannah also did not end this fight.“Always you both are fighting for something like this.” Amy said boredly.Watching their fight, I do not understand what to say. After a while I started talking, “You two listen to me first. There is no such thing in my mind as taunting her. I thought this should be cleared.” Everyone was staring at me in silence. “I never had such a feeling on her till now and not anymore.” I shook my head. “She should not waste her life thinking about this and you both are fighting without understanding it.” At last I convinced them.“Stop it , guys. Movie is going to start.” After a while Jake   interrupted.After hearing what he said, we all went inside to watch the movie. I was already under the stress of not getting Dad's detective office and I came here to relax my mind  but this fight is not new to us.

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Dark Forest Fairy Mercy - pages 12&13

“What?” I turned my head to look at what was going on around me.“Christie’s waiting for you.” Hannah whispered in my ear.“Accept her love, Kevin.” Rob spoke for her. “She's like an angel.” I know, he likes her very much. “Many girls have told you their love and some of them have even put a curse on you. So many girls are mad at you but you haven't found your angel yet.” He finished in disgust.“Well let it be. Do you have any plans? Amy, tomorrow is Sunday. What are we going to do?” I distracted them.“No. Not yet.” She smiled bleakly.At that moment, Christie stepped towards us. “She's coming. She came near us.” Rob grumbled as he looked at her. “Rob, no.” I shook my head. “Hey,” When Christie said in a mild voice, I turned back to look at her directly.“Hey,” I smiled gently.“I must remind you.” She said, looking into my eyes.“You have to remind me of what?” I asked suddenly.“I'm waiting for you.” She blushed.“Why are you waiting for me? You don't have to.” I replied quickly.“You may have said this after thinking well.” She demanded again.“I know what I'm talking...” I said.“Maybe oneday you will understand my love. Until then I will wait for you. Bye.” She smiled serenely.“Such a day will never come into your life. Don't waste your  time. Bye. See you again.” I tried to conclude.

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