Return of the Clonsayee by Elaine Bassett

Author:Elaine Bassett [Bassett, Elaine]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780988931312
Publisher: I Dream Publishing
Published: 2018-10-27T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter 60

Virgil looked at the block of wood he was whittling on the front porch. He felt a gentle breeze blowing and heard the wind chimes create a melody. He stopped carving. Virgil glanced at his hands and reflected on the creation he was holding. He set the carving tool on the table then placed the unfinished masterpiece beside it. Virgil leaned back in his chair. Looking out into the distance, he stared at the carved bridge in front of his house.

Virgil decided he was thirsty. He stood and stretched his arms above his head, then walked toward the creek to get a drink from the cold box. Virgil admired the view from the bridge as he reached for the rope hanging from a pulley. The rope stretched deep into the stream that was ice cold year round. It provided a convenient way for him to keep things refrigerated. He pulled on the rope to hoist a sealed cube from the stream to the top of the railing. After Virgil opened the cube’s seal, he withdrew a container that had berry juice. He closed the box making sure it was resealed. He lowered it back into the water. Then he went back to sit down on his porch. After he drank the juice, Virgil suddenly became tired. He put his head back, rocked in his chair until he drifted off and took a nap.

He didn’t know how long he’d been napping, when he was awakened by the faint sound of whistling coming from the forest beyond the bridge. Virgil rubbed his eyes. He could hardly believe he had a visitor. He stood and straightened his clothes. Virgil reached for the walking stick that was leaning against the porch railing.

It came to life. “Who are you expecting?”

Virgil shrugged. “I don’t know.”

Virgil stepped off the porch and began walking toward the bridge to meet the mystery guest. He put on his warmest smile as he walked toward the sweet sight of company. Virgil stopped in the middle of the bridge, just in time to see his visitor emerge from the forest and wave. Virgil returned the wave and continued across the bridge still unsure of who had come to the kingdom.

When the man drew close enough for Virgil to recognize, he said, “Welcome back, Gabriel. I’m so glad to have company. This is a pleasant surprise. I didn’t expect you back for another five years.”

Gabriel looked sheepish as he said, “Well, plans change sometimes. Once I arrived home, I started thinking about this amazing place. I decided to come back to visit and explore.”

Virgil’s face lit up. “I couldn’t be happier. I’d love the company.” He looked in the direction of his home. “I’ll grab you a cold pouch of berry juice. We can talk on the covered porch.”

They walked back to the stream. Virgil leaned his walking stick against the railing. He used the pulley to bring the icebox up from the cold stream. He took out two pouches and handed them to Gabriel.

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