Fireworks of Memories

MeshiiKyonn
Nov 5 · 9 min read

Prologue

“Memories are like fireworks that flashes until the light fades, but the fragments are still there”

Fireworks of Memories

My name is Paul ,and in this world I have a childhood friend named Christa. Me and Christa did a lot of funny things and we were happy. Until the day she moved out without saying goodbye. My happy days were now over without her.

2 years have passed, First day of middleschool without her, I introduced myself, I messed up and resulting for me to be alone until one girl approached me and asked me if we can be friends. Her name is Lisanna, Lisanna has a kind heart, she even shares her lunch with me. Every year this city holds a fireworks festival, me and Lisanna often go to the festival. The festival always holds in January

Another two years had past this was my last year in middle school and im excited for high school because im looking forward for middle school hoping that i wont be feeling lonely anymore but Lisanna is an exception. Before our graduation unexpected fireworks festival was held, the mayor wanted to celebrate it before the coming election. Lisanna heard about the news and me if she can go with me. ​When I was about to leave my house passing through the streets I heard that Christa is coming back, I felt so happy that tears of joy were pouring out from my eyes, but then I remembered Lisanna was waiting for me I wiped my tears and left to meet her at her house as planned so we can go together to the Festival

We had lots of fun and she even treated me. When the fireworks are starting, Lisanna and I ran fast to the fireworks area and it started.

At the middle of the fireworks festival Lisanna said that “Memories are like fireworks that flashes until the light fades, but the fragments are still there. Paul, I’ve like you since the day I met you, it was like a love at first sight, I approached you and we became friends, My feelings grow when im with you and I think about you every night”

I was a fool, lowest of low , because I said that “Lisanna, You’re so honest, but there was someone I already like”

after I’ve said that tears from Lisanna’s eyes fell down, she hugged me and told me that “Paul, remember what I’ve said earlier about fireworks? I said that because I have a brain tumor and I don’t know if I will remember all of the people that I love, the people who value me. I love you and I need someone to love me back so that I can cherish those memories even though its for a short time, it’s ok too if we fake our relationship at least we looked like a couple. So Paul please!”

She hugged me tighter than before but still I refused again, Im really rotten to the core and ran away from Lisanna leaving her alone in the festival.

The next day

It’s now our graduation and I haven’t still see Lisanna, I regret what I did to her last night, I might really hurt her feelings.

Days have passed and Christa finally moves back next to our house. I can finally see her again. When I visited their house I suddenly regret entering their bathroom at that time she was changing and preparing to leave her house heading to my house because she was supposed to visit me. She slapped me and called me an “Idiot”. It was the first time she slapped meand I was happy, Im a fool right?

Hours have passed and she came to our house with her parents and had dinner with us. We talked to each other all night and I also said sorry for opening the bathroom door without knocking, Our families are planning to go to a trip tomorrow.

The next day we had gone to the beach. Christa was not wearing a swimsuit but a beach dress. When Me and Christa was walking at the beach to buy some shaved ice. Something cut her skin in her legs. I carried her and given her a first aid. I could see her smiling face while carrying her

We went home at 6pm
summer vacation was finally over and I felt how time flies so fast.
First day of highschool with Christa,
I failed again at introducing my self
not like last year, exactly opposite happened I gain many friends in highschool. Me and Christa caught up what we missed being far away from each other which made a stronger bond between us.

Winter season came and the fireworks festival will be held tomorrow.

Christa agreed to go with me to the fireworks festival tomorrow,
after hours of waiting,
I finally saw her walking through the shrine in her beautiful Yukata,
her beauty made my heart beat faster.

We ate and had fun in the festival
enjoying the night we cant miss watching the dance performance
I was tall guy and she was kinda short unfortunately she can’t see the performance because of the crowd
I laughed at her and she looked at me with an angry eyes and a pout on her lips she looked cute that made me smile and ended up lifting her so she could see.

The main event finally came and at the same time at the middle of the fireworks, it drops of rain fell on us and suddenly it rained so hard
we ran fast and held hands I can’t stop smiling while that moment happened between us, my house was nearer than hers she decided to stay, my parents were out which means we have the place all by our selves

While Christa was taking a bath, I brewed coffee and cooked noodles for us. 20minutes have pass but Christa haven’t still gotten out of the bathroom, Im starting to get worried about her so I peeked at the bathroom, When I peeked at the bathroom I saw her lying on the floor unconscious. I don’t know what to do so I covered her body first and called her and my parents. We rushed her to the hospital and she was confined. When she woke up she called me and told me she wanted to talk..

Christa said that she had diabetes and the reason she moved here was because that the medications here were more advanced. I was sad because she had a sickness and the reason she moved back here was for her medications not because of me..

“Spring is coming, I want to see her well soon.”

The next day, When I was walking at the park to buy Christa some flowers and fruits, I bumped to someone and it was Lisanna, Lisanna asked me “Do I know you? You look familiar” I saw her happy and well, I pretended that I dont know her and said “I think so too”. Lisanna’s boyfriend dragged her away from me. I started walking again to the flower shop and the fruit store. I bought the fruits and flowers for Christa and headed to the hospital. When I went inside her room she said she wanted to talk to me..

Christa said that “Paul, I want you to listen to me, I love you Paul. Remember to stay happy because your happiness is also my happiness. The real reason why I moved back here was because I wanted to see you again. I dont want you to be sad. Stay happy for me okay? Tears suddenly fell down from my eyes and I said that “No Christa, dont say that. It’s like your losing your hope to live. I love you too since we were just little kids, you were my first love” I held her hands and also said “Christa, Don’t give up because I haven’t given up when I was waiting for you to come back, Christa we still haven’t finished watching the fireworks” Christa said “Paul, If there is someone whom I will invite to watch the fireworks again, It would be you. I really love you”

Paul shouted out of sadness “NOOO!, CHRISTA DONT LEAVE ME!”

At the same time when Christa died

Lisanna and her boyfriend fights because her boyfriend dragged her away from an important person. Lisanna said “Kyle!, Why did u dragged me away from that guy, I get the feeling that he can bring back my past memories, Kyle why dont you even understand me a bit!?” Kyle replied that “Okay then so be it! Our relationship is now over!”

When Lisanna was sleeping she dreamed about Paul and about her Past memories. Lisanna woke up with anxiety and confusion and realized that the guy on the park was Paul.

The next day, Paul told to his mom and dad that he will transfer to study overseas and live with his auntie because he had bad memories here in Japan, Paul’s mom and dad understand him well and accepted his request. After 2 hours, he is now sitting on the plane’s seat, The Pilot said that the plane will take off in about 10 minutes. Those bad memories forced him to make a choice to study overseas and forget about everything and start a new life.

At the same time Lisanna was rushing to see Paul at his house, when she visited Paul’s house Paul wasn’t there so Lisanna asked Paul’s Parents where did Paul go, Paul’s parents said that “He already have gone to the airport to study overseas”. Lisanna quickly ran to call a taxi to head to the airport. Unfortunately there was a traffic so Lisanna got off the taxi and ran towards the airport, When Lisanna arrived at the airport, The plane already Left 5 minutes ago.

After 7 years

I’ve already finished College and head back to my hometown in Japan. When I got home I told my mom that I will go visit Christa’s grave. I went to buy flowers and went to Christa’s grave, I payed respects and prayed for her.

When I was walking home

I saw a beautiful woman with a happy and sad smile at the same time.

We even crossed roads and I had a feeling that she was looking at me.

The train passed at the railroad

When it passed the woman was already gone and then I began to realize that the woman was Lisanna..

The End…

Story made by: MeshiiKyonn

    MeshiiKyonn

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