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Author’s POV

Evan took that coin in his palm very carefully. It was like someone landed him a treasure to guard and he will do everything to protect it. In his tiny palm that coin was settled like a queen on her throne. He walked past his mother and when he finally found himself in front of the fountain only then he took a breath of relief.

He threw that coin into the fountain water. As he saw people around the fountain wishing by closing their both hands together, he did the same and closed his eyes. After making his wish he ran toward his mother.

Seeing her son running toward her with a broad smile on his face, she opened her arms to take her son into her embrace. Back in his mother’s arms he giggled sweetly and innocently. she asked him about the wish, but Evan with a chivalry expression said firmly,

“This is a secret between me and the Goddess. I will not tell anyone, otherwise my wish will not be granted.”

Emily shook her head. Both mother and son get ready to go back home. Walking hand in hand talking and laughing, they were in their own bubble. Giggling of both mother and son made an auspicious environment that can melt any person's heart. When they walk past the fountain Evan turns to have one last glance of the fountain. And when he saw the fountain, his eyes shine bright like diamonds. He glanced at the fountain until they turned left to exit the park. when the fountain was no longer in his sight, only then he turned his head back straight.

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Author's POV

Evan was murmuring while sleeping. Then suddenly the barking of street dogs made him wide awake. Sudden howls scared him to death. In an instant he sat back at the bench, Evan was shocked to realize that he was sleeping on a bench in the park. All alone in the middle of the night. He recollects himself. He remembered all the incidents that happened to him, the scam, crying, cursing, exhaustion and the dream of his mother.

“Mamma” he murmurs.

A hint of sorrow couldn't go unnoticed. His parents were a very loving couple. They dated for two years, got married and after years of medical treatments finally Emily gave birth to Evan. For her Evan was like a wish who the goddess of the moon herself granted her. That’s why she loved him so much. For her Evan was her angel whose shine lit up her life.

Evan's father, Alex as professor he has to carry a perfect image. he always had a serene expression that made him look like a cold man. He does not express his feelings too much. He didn't talk much, only if necessary. Lack of communication made a drift between father and son. His fathers discipline and rules always made Evan suffocating. He makes sure Evan never skips his school and extra classes. When Evan got third rank in ninth standard Alex reprimanded him for not being at first rank. Alex advised him to concentrate on his studies instead of playing and wandering around with his friends.

His mother always plays the role of the bridge between father and son, but sometimes her interference frustrates both men. Many times Emily gets scolded by Alex for spoiling Evan. Eventually they end up quarreling themselves. Sometimes Evan feels guilty for his mother, who was doing her best to ease the tension between both of them.

But when Alex scolded Evan's friends saying 'stay away from Evan. Stop spoiling my son and let him concentrate on his studies.' he distanced himself from others. He devoted himself to studies. And fulfill his fathers all desires. No matter how much he despises. He played the role of a good son for his mother. But his desire to be an actor made his efforts in vain.

Memories of his parents give him both warmth and sorrows.

He got up and put his hand in his pockets to grab his phone. when he saw the time, it was two and half, he cursed again this time himself.

Evan’s POV

‘“Damn it man, how come I sleep here?”

 “Shit”

“At this hour it will be difficult to have a taxi. what should I do now? Damn it. Now I have to walk on the streets to go home. Why am I so unlucky? whhaah”

I look at my surroundings. There was no one, and the rays of the moon made everything visible.

"Wow full moon uhh"

At least I can take my steps without worry. The silence of the night was scary. Then some street animal's howling made the chill run down my spine. My whole body shivers.

“Man, why now?” I cursed again.

“It’s useless to cry over spilt milk, I better go back home soon.” I whisper.

I walked toward the park's exit,, but my feet stopped on my way when I heard the sound of water. I follow that sound. As if that sound was calling me toward her. Soon I spotted a huge water fountain. It was very beautiful. Dazzling water falling down the fountain.

The full moon highlighting the background and falling water shines as if diamonds are falling down from the sky. The sight was so memorizing. I was attracted by The scene. I walked toward the fountain. Closing our distance. I sit down on the edge. In an instinct I raise my right hand to touch the water. When the tip of my finger touched the water, I felt the chillness of water running through my veins. It felt like that water was healing my sorrows. I was playing with the fountain water. Then suddenly someone pushed me into the water.

when I slipped in the water, I saw a woman. Her hair was shining so brightly. it felt like the moon itself landed on the ground. I was unable to see her face. Everything shines too bright. I couldn’t bring myself to open my eyes. All I could remember was her giggling. A sweet and soulful voice that made me think if she is even a human.

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