A Bone Fire

I saw that there were many people sitting on the ground near the beach. There are also houses that are built in rows. Children were playing with the sand. They were building castles. Also, I noticed there were grocery and clothing shops there. Children were running on the beach.

I was just standing there, staring at them. Where did they come from?" I asked.

Emma pulls on my right arm. What do you mean? They have been living here since we were born." I then looked at her. I think you should let my hand go. If Elias saw you with me, it would create a problem for you," I said while looking at my hand.

Meanwhile, all the people turned their faces towards me and started clapping. They are all smiling. As I was looking at them, I laid my eyes on Alberta and Robert, who were also among those who were cheering for me.

They were in a pleasant mood. I was just looking at them in astonishment. In the meantime, Robert walks up to me. How is the surprise? Do you like it?" Robert said this while hugging me.

Hmm... " I smiled and hugged him back. So, all of this was an act," I said. Alberta also comes to me and hugs me. She then kisses me on the forehead and walks away. I pressed my lips together. "Umm, so you are not angry at me anymore?" Robert puts his hand on my shoulder.

How can we be angry with you for so long? You are my eldest son and my favorite. Robert said it with a smile. And anyway, it was not your fault for what happened. That was all because of confusion. I have said it right."

Robert was staring at me.

Meanwhile, Emma asked Robert, "Now, can I borrow him from you? I want to show him something. "Yes, you can. Thank you for helping me make this possible," Robert said.

You’re welcome," Emma replied. I started walking down with her. I saw a woman standing in front of a shop. Who is she?" I asked. Emma looked at me. Which woman are you talking about?" Emma asked while rubbing her forehead with her right hand.

"The woman who is standing in front of the hardware shop?" I asked. Oh, Emma looked in front. Her name is Holland Chamberlain.

Short and slight with cream skin, she has an average feel about her. She has slanted, light brown eyes, small ears, a square face, and thick eyebrows. She has short, curly brown hair. She has angular hips and average-sized feet.

"She is a widow. She is living alone here. She is a tailor. She does not own a shop, but she works from home," Emma said.

We go ahead and sit on a small rock. I see a man lying on the beach. He was wearing sunglasses.

Coltish, with pale skin, has really tough feelings about him. He has a wide set of brown eyes, curved eyebrows, a round chin, and small ears. He has knee-length, frizzy, dark brown hair. He has long legs, a long neck, and small hands. He often wears fabulous clothes that are mostly light-colored. He is usually seen wearing a stethoscope.

Who is he?" I asked. Emma looked at me. His name is Layton Moreno. He is a psychiatrist," Emma said while picking pebbles on the ground. I looked at her. So, there is a mental institution here?" I asked.

You are very naive. No. But many people here have mental illness. So, it is just a doctor who treats illnesses. Emma said while throwing rock I the beach. Hmmm... where is the doctor who treated me?" I asked while getting on my feet.

Umm.... I told you he was the only doctor in town, and he also treated you. I think you should thank him because you are alive and well," Emma said. In the meantime, a man comes to me.

Tall and lightly built with rosy skin. He has sunken, droopy black eyes, thin eyebrows, and defined cheekbones. He has very short, dull brown hair. He has spindly legs, narrow shoulders, and large feet. Hè often wears immaculate, matching clothes that are mostly earth colored. He is usually seen wearing a distinctive trench coat.

Hi, how are you doing?" He asked. I said nothing; I was just staring at him. He moved his right hand forward to shake my hand. "My name is Hughie Barnett. I am glad you are okay," Hughie said. I took one step back. He is wearing an eye patch, and his hand looks like it is burned.

Emma suddenly grabbed my hand. Where are you going? " I looked at her. Who is he?" I asked. You do not need to be afraid of them. You do not remember; you used to work with this at the power generating plant." Emma said.

‘What?" I said, walking passing the man. " Emma follows me. Where are you going?" Emma yelled. I turned my face towards Emma. You think I am so stupid. How can there be a plant to generate electricity here? This is a small island. And I was working there!" I yelled.

Emma grabbed my right arm. "What made me so angry?" He just came to talk to you. You see those four boys standing there at the juice stall. They have been staring at you since you came. And a few minutes later, you will get uncomfortable with their actions," Emma said. They are your friends.

No, they are not my friends. If I had friends, I would have remembered. I spoke. If they are my friends, then why don't they come to me? Why don't they talk to me?

Emma looks at me. Because they are scared. Also, they care about you. They do not want to hurt you. Emma nodded her head. I say to Alberta to take you home. I suddenly moved forward and grabbed Emma's hand.

I started laughing. I was only talking to you. You got angry." Emma started walking in front. Hadwin Reed and Kylen Carter are your best friends. I want things back to normal, "Luke." Emma whispered. By what name have you called me? My name is Daniel. I said, and Emma laughed, seeing me. So, I have also said Daniel only.

Hmm... I thought you called me by a different name," I said. Emma grabbed my hand. Jason Durrant and Mateo Goldman also want to talk to you. Actually, I do not want to talk to anyone else. Why don't you just tell me more about those people living here?" I spoke.

Afterwards, Emma took me to the bone fire. We stand next to the fire. Emma was looking at me with a big smile. I was just staring at the fire. Emma was called by another girl.

Short and diminutive with pale skin, she has a respectable feel about her. She has hooded, grey eyes, ears that stick out, a big nose, and plucked eyebrows. She has mid-back-length, wavy, dark blonde hair. She has a long neck, wide feet, and narrow shoulders.

Hi, my name is Paula Kirk. Can I borrow her for a minute?" Paula said. I looked at her. Umm... of course," I said. Emma walks away with her.

I remained there, and a minute later, I glared at the photo, which was burning in the bone fire. I walked up to the fire and took out the photograph, then realizes that it is the driving license of some guy. As I was staring at the half-burnt picture. Someone grabbed me by the neck from behind.