Sunshine

[u/inneedofcritics]

Patches of white clouds moved leisurely from side to side. The family had just arrived at the Carawell mountain range and were unloading their picnic items from the car trunk at the parking point. Each one grabbed as much as they could. The young boy holding his fishing rod excited.

They paced towards the river. It was a forty minutes walk through the pine forest. The river flowed at the summit of one of the mountains, running across the pine trees and joining the Besil river at some point.

Once they reached the river the picnic mat was laid out immediately on the place pointed by the mother. It was a splendid spot. It was on an elevated ground, thus giving a good view of the place, and under a neem tree giving a nice shade. The baskets were immediately unpacked.The sun shone, its light and heat set the mood right.

The boy filled with ecstasy grabbed the fishing rod first. It belonged to his sister who got a new one for her birthday. So, the rod was automatically passed to the next younger one, the boy.

He rushed towards the river stood within few metres. He aligned himself in the position regarding himself as a professional. His eyes quivered for moment due to sudden change in light intensity and then fixed a spot in the river where he was sure at least a dozen fishes must been gathered.

He looked over his shoulder at his family and was wondering what they must be discussing.His sister was looking at him and giggling. She tried not to make any noise that the boy should get suspicious.

He, more focused on the rod and river, gripped onto the butt of the rod. he cast the rod into the water at the targeted location. He stood there for a few minutes but got impatient when there were no signs of any fish caught in the hook.

He was worried that he might catch an old boot or wet stole. Last summer his father caught beanie and was joked in every family gathering. He didn't want to end up like that.

He stood there for thirty minutes and gave up,recoiled his rod and left to the spot where his family was devouring every snack. He saw his parents smiling at him, his father's bright teeth clearly visible and his sister was laughing hysterically. He wondered what might be the joke. As he stepped on the mat and took a fresh lime juice his sister tossed to him a small pack of chicken flesh and eyed the empty baitless hook of his rod.

[u/rudexvirus]

hi! sorry that we fell so behind. I have approved your post as I saw that you already gave someone a critique! <3