SimmedUp Magazine - Issue 14 - October 21

She enjoys an afternoon of wandering
around the old ruins, finding all of the
places she used to hide when she was a
child.
On her way home as the sun starts to set,
she notices a flock of birds in an old
hollowed-out tree, she remembers singing
to them when she was little. So she tries it
again.
The little creatures seem to appreciate
the song and she enjoys their company.
She arrives home at dusk, to find another
local standing on her stoop. She
introduces herself and he reveals himself
to be Derrick Moody, one of her
Grandfather’s closest friends. She invites
him in and they reminisce about the old
man until Star realises how hungry she is.
She politely shows Derrick to the door,
asking him to pop round whenever he
likes and heads to the fridge. She is sure
she remembers Michael stuffing
something into the fridge while she was
chatting to her other neighbours, and sure
enough, she finds a delicious looking
homemade cottage pie. She heats it up in
the oven and settles down to the most
delicious meal she has had in days.
Feeling satisfied that she has done a good
day's work on the farm, and explored some
of the village, Star heads for bed with
hopes for another fine day tomorrow. She
is really hoping that those chocoberry
bushes she saw earlier will be ready for
harvest!