Chapter 12

I spotted Victor standing by the entrance of the quiet cemetery, his presence was not mistaken even from a distance. He had on a faded blue cap that seemed to match with the blue sky, and a well-worn leather jacket placed over his shoulders. The jacket has seen the test of time, much like the gravestones that surrounded the environment.

I walked closer, and I had so many feelings inside of me, anticipation, anxiety, and hope. Victor had witnessed many burials and farewells in this environment and as I got closer I could almost notice his concern and curiosity, the unspoken questions hanging and waiting to be asked.

I’ve known Victor for a long time now, since our school days when we were just two kids with big dreams and even bigger imaginations. We used to spend our afternoons playing behind our houses, pretending we were brave adventurers.

Since our school days when we used to share the same desk and dream about the adventures we’d have when we grew up. We were i