Morning
It was a little noisy today.When Amelia went downstairs she saw her father trying to find something in the drawer. Things scattered on the desk .
"Dad what are you doing, do you need something?"Amelia asked half asleep.
"Yes ...uh ,Amelia do you know where I kept my old keys "
She frowned " keys I think you might have left them in your study room "
He froze for a Moment
"Yeah I think I might have left it there last week "
A minute later He came back with the keys.
"Dad you are forgetting things nowadays "
He said quietly
"yeah.... a lot of things are going on in my mind these days,"
He added"By the way I forgot to mention yesterday I am really sorry I need to go on a trip for 2 days i will be back the day before your 18th birthday "
"Oh! All the best dad "
She said brightly
She thought it looks like an opportunity is knocking on my door now I have got enough time to explore the oak tree and find the truth.
"...You look far too happy won't you be missing me "he said trying to look a bit heartbroken.
"Of course I will miss you dad!"
"I know sweetheart, I am getting late now bye take care and ....don't go outside the house the weather is not good nowadays or ask your friends to come here to live with you .. "
"Ok I will see if anyone is around ...
After all we have just completed our schooling and every one is enjoying their holidays."
"Good take care and I had made your favourite breakfast eat it before it gets cold"
" Thanks dad love you "
" Love you too my little Angel "
The house felt unusually quiet once her father's car disappeared down the road.
Amelia stood by the window, watching the trees moving gently by the morning breeze.
"Two days..." she murmured. "That's enough time."
She hurriedly freshened up and ate her breakfast.
Once she returned to her room she took the feather in her hands.
She said quietly
"Maybe firstly I should find if that oak tree is really the way to the world I see in my dreams"
The feather glowed faintly"Are you trying to tell me something again"
Her gaze drifted toward the garden - the same direction where the oak tree stood in the old forest. A strange pull stirred inside her, like the tree itself was calling her name.
"Are you trying to tell me that oak tree is the gate"
Amelia took a deep breath and stepped closer to the window, her eyes fixed on the oak tree.
The mark on the wrist felt warm again.
"It's calling me ..." She whispered "I have to go maybe I will find some clues during this search about my family...and me"
She grabbed a small backpack, stuffing the map, feather, and locket inside.
This time Her heart pounded-not from fear, but from a mix of anticipation and excitement.
As she went to old garden backdoor she saw there was a huge lock on it.
She looked at it quite shooked.
"What! Why is it locked?"
She thought.
The oak tree is at the edge of forest from here. If I went from the main gate it will take quite long to reach there from other way.
She whispered " I wish I could unlock the lock somehow"
Suddenly her locket glowed and the lock broke.
She looked at it quite in shock."woh!!..."
Suddenly a familiar voice came from behind
" What are you doing here"
She froze
( To know what happens next and who called her read my story thank you)