In response to STEEMITEDUCATION HOMEWORK, I made another short story for everyone to enjoy. I hope you learn something and have fun at the same time. So, here it goes.



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My Imaginary Friend

Hi... Call me Kazu... I have always been alone in this world, ever since my parents and my younger brother died of that horrible car accident. Sometimes, I feel so bad for surviving alone. I thought that it would have been better if I died with them.

I am 23 years old now. It has been 10 years since the accident. At the age of 13, I stayed with my grandma but now that I’m capable, I decided to live by myself. I still visit grandma from time to time in the countryside,though . I owe her a lot!

Although I was with grandma during that time, I sometimes felt alone. It was difficult for a 13 year old city boy to suddenly lose his family and live in the countryside. Every day was a struggle until I met someone.

I was wandering in the woods behind grandma’s place when I met this boy. He was about my age and he told me his name was "Oji". We talked and played together. Every afternoon, we meet in the woods and I tell him about my activities at school. He was so eager to listen to my stories. I never felt alone anymore. He encouraged me to do my best at school and also to follow my dreams. He even told me how I should value my life, because not everyone is given a chance to live. We were both young, but I wonder why he had a really wide and deep perspective in life.

One time, I invited him over at grandma’s for dinner. He was in two minds at first, but I insisted. When we arrived, I was in shock when I saw grandma’s tears.

“What’s wrong, grandma?” I asked.

Grandma didn’t bother to answer, instead she kept staring at my friend, “Jin? Is that you?”

“Jin???” I thought to myself while trying to remember where I heard that name.
“Jin, it’s you right?” Grandma continued... “My son, please answer me...” she begged in between her sobs.

”Aha!” I now remember. He’s my dad’s younger brother who went missing in the woods when they were young. ”Wait... Is he my uncle?” I asked while watching grandma and Jin alernately.

“I’m sorry... mother...” Jin finally answered. “I’m sorry for leaving you very early. I didn’t intend to slip, get lost and disappear forever that day. Please forgive me, mother.” He begged.

“Oh.. My son.! There’s nothing to be sorry about. I just felt really sad when you left, but it wasn’t your fault. Nobody was at fault that time.” Grandma opened her arms asking my friend... my uncle to go to her embrace.

When they embraced each other, a bright light shone above Jin. “It’s about time for me to go, mom.” He said. He then looked at me, “Kazu, remember everything I told you, okay? I’ll be seeing your grandpa and your family now. Take good care of your grandma for us.”

With tears in my eyes, I answered, “Yes uncle Jin. Don’t worry. I won’t do anything reckless and I will take care of grandma. I will always remember you, grandpa and my family. Goodbye uncle.”

When he finally disappeared, I hugged my grandma.

“Thank you, Kazu. From now on, let’s take good care of each other.”


Ten years flew by fast. I’m now working in one of the big companies here in the city. I wanted grandma to come live with me, but she wanted to stay in our house in the countryside. So, whenever I have a holiday, I always do my best to visit her. When she misses me, she also comes to my place in the city and cooks for me. She’s still very strong at the age of 80. It really amazes me.

Ten years... it has been that long, but everything is still fresh to me... That once in my life, I had an imaginary friend... who was my uncle Jin.


THE END


@tegoshei

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<sup>PS: In Japan, Oji/ojisan is a term you use to an older guy or an uncle... That might be the reason why Jin introduced himself as "Oji".


PPS: It's almost halloween, so I decided to make a story with a supernatural theme.</sup>


That'd be all for this homework, I hope you enjoyed and learned something from the story.

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Let's all value the gift of life!

Thanks a lot for dropping by!
Love lots, @tegoshei