The Trial (1)

Half-heartedly, Paige went to the creek along with Kaizan and Olivia. The creek was a place where all the young ones were found hanging with each other. It was a place of bonfires, where people sat around having food and drinks and danced on continuous drum beats. The air of the place was charged and excitement was palpable. To say that it didn't affect Paige, was untrue. She liked the change. She liked that she had come out of her home where memories of Ara lingered, but at the same time, she wasn't fully feeling well. 

Olivia held her hand and tugged her to a secluded corner near the creek with Kaizan following them with a basket and a rug in his hands. Wherever they went people recognized them and bowed their heads and parted the way. Olivia chose a spot with soft grass where Kaizan spread the rug. The creek gurgled somewhere near and the cool breeze swept away the heat in the air.