Adrift

CHAPTER VII

When someone shows you who they are, Believe them the first time.

Derrek lifted the buckets out from the gushing river. The water was warm and translucent. Overflowing water cascaded down the sides of the buckets. The overflow tapped onto the ground creating a path which represented his journey down the gravel path. He traveled down the path. His eyes locked onto a woman who was further down the river.

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“Uh... Hello?”, Derrek hesitantly mumbled.

Meredith turned to face Derrek. He was well dressed, and his smile was charming. Meredith realized that he must have been the man down the river. She wondered what he wanted.

“Um... Are you lost? How can I help you?”, replied Meredith.

“No, no. *chuckles* It’s just... You seem familiar.”, Derrek continued, “I feel like this isn’t the first time we’ve met.”

Derrek gazed into Meredith’s eyes with curiosity. How do I recognize her? She looked so familiar.

“Is that so? I’m sure I’ve never seen you or met you before.”, Meredith denied.