Short story
Emma and the Lychee Orchard
At the edge of Emma's secret world, Duda led her dear friend into a lychee orchard she had kept hidden for years.
It was Duda's treasured little secret.
Warm sunlight filtered through the branches. Small red lychees glowed softly among the leaves, and a sweet fruit fragrance filled the whole grove.
Emma followed the scent deeper into the orchard.
Duda peeled one lychee and gently placed it in her palm.
Emma took a bite.
For a moment, she said nothing.
The flesh was tender and juicy, wonderfully sweet. Beneath the red rind, there was pure joy.
Then Emma smiled. Soon she reached for another, then another, eating lychee after lychee without pause.
Duda watched her with a grin. She understood perfectly.
Precious treasures were never meant to be kept alone. When shared with dear friends, wonderful flavors become unforgettable.
That was the day Emma fell completely in love with lychees.
