46 The Promise Of A Year

Years ago, in a quaint village, time seemed to slow down. Here, a story that started with love has still to be ended.

Casper, with his unruly red hair and freckled face, was the village troublemaker. His laughter echoed through the cobblestone streets as he raced barefoot with the other children. But there was one person who could always match his mischief—Lila, the girl with midnight-black hair and eyes like deep pools of mystery.

From the moment they met, Casper and Lila were inseparable. They explored hidden nooks in the nearby forest, built secret forts, and shared secrets that only childhood friends could understand.