The Bad Dreams
1080 Words
"Good morning!" Anna greeted me when I reach the dinning room.
"Good morning too, Anna," I replied.
"I'm almost done preparing the table, just sit down sister," Anna said.
"Where's Leo? Didn't he come out yet?" I asked.
"Maybe, he is still sleeping," Anna replied.
"Okay, let's just eat first," I said and Anna already sat on her chair.
"I'm so hungry. Hehe!" Anna said while putting some food on her plate.
"By the way, I have to go out later. We will go shopping at 4:00 pm in the afternoon, is it alright?" I asked.
"Of course, I'm so excited to go out for shopping sister," Anna replied even her mouth is full of food.
A few moments later, I'm already in my old house.
This is the house where I was born, grow up with my sister and experience a lot of sorrow and joy. When it was burnt and Joylene was gone, I rebuilt it. All the photos, frames and awards displayed was gone but I rebuild this house exactly the same as the old one. It's my only memory left with my parents and sister. They maybe not perfect but I really love and treasure them. I'm hoping that one day, we will meet here again together even it's impossible. Im wondering if where is Joylene now, how she looks and what's the kind of life she is facing? Was she happy? Did she completely forget me? Will we ever meet again?
"Good morning, Miss Claire," Joyce greeted me when she opened the gate. Joyce is the cleaner of this house, she is living here alone. She is a very hardworking woman, she have two children and she's a sole parent too. His husband already died and her daughter is in first year college now while her son is already 3rd year college. I really salute her for being a responsible mother and doing everything just to provide the needs of her Children.
"Good morning Joyce, how are you here?" I asked while we are going inside the house.
"I'm alright, Miss. No one visits here except my children," Joyce replied while following me.
I sat in the sofa and told Joyce to sit down too. "Isn't it boring here?" I seriously asked to her.
"I'm a hypocrite is I say, not. Honestly, it's boring here Miss Claire and I don't have much to do. I'm trying to enjoy working but after I finished everything, back to boredom. But don't worry, my son and daughter are calling me often if they don't have class," Joyce explained.
"That's good," I replied. I talked a lot of things with Joyce before I decided to go home.
I found Anna in the living room watching the TV. She's sitting while her legs are crossing above the sofa. Anna is watching a funny anime and she seems to be enjoying.
"Hey, dear. How are you here?" I asked and put my hand bag in the center table.
"I'm very fine. Where are you from?" she asked. "I'm sure in your old house," Anna said.
"Why are you asking if you are already sure of the answer?" I asked and sit beside here.
"Nothing!" Anna replied.
"Mhmm! Where's Leo?" I curiously asked.
"Leo again? He is not out of his room yet," Anna replied.
"He is not out? You mean he never went out since the morning?" I asked.
"Yeah! Maybe he is very tired," Anna replied while still concentrating on the TV.
"It's almost twelve at noon Anna. Why didn't you check him?" I worriedly said and hastily went to Leo's room.
"He is old, why are you so concerned?" Anna shouted.
I knocked the door but no one is answering. Then, I find out that the door was locked here outside. "Who locked it?" I murmured while opening the door.
"Leo?" I called when I opened the door. I found Leo sitting on the bed and meditating.
"I don't know how to open the door," Leo said while still on the same position and closed eyes. I simply smiled on what he said.
"I'm sorry, it is locked outside that's why you can't open from the inside. I guess, Anna did it and I'm so sorry," I replied.
"She really don't like me. I can sense it," Leo said. "She's not your biological sister, right?" Leo asked.
"You are right but I love her like my true sister," I replied and Leo opened his eyes. His eyes was so beautiful.
"Do you like to eat?" I asked.
"I can't eat mortal foods often," Leo seriously replied while looking at my face.
"Is there a dirt on my face?" I curiously asked and softly wipe my face with my hands.
"No. You are so beautiful," Leo said that made me blush. I immediately look back to hide my face.
"I will let Anna send you some clothes. If you need anything else, we are just outside," I said and immediately went out of the door.
"Thanks!" Leo replied.
"Anna, did you lock the door of Leo last night?" I curiously asked.
"Hahahaha!" Anna laughed.
"Do you think it's funny?" I seriously asked and turned off the TV.
"Sister, I'm still watching," Anna complained and pouted in front of me.
"I thought you are going to make peace and offer friendship to Leo? Why did you do locked his door?" I asked.
"I'm so sorry sister. Please don't be angry with me. I wake up in the middle of the night and get some water in the kitchen. I came up into a mischievous plan to lock Leo's door. I'm so sorry!" Anna explained. "But, he can shout so that we will know that he needs help," she added.
"You already know that he needs help. Why bother to shout? You little brat. I didn't expect you to become like this," I said and grab my bag. I go to my room and took my cellphone. I ordered a complete set of boy's clothes for Leo. Then, I lay on bed and everything went black.
"Hello, anyone here?" I shouted. I'm in a Mansion and it seems that no one is here.
"Hello?" I keep on shouting while walking around. Then, a familiar girl suddenly appeared in front of me. Without any words, she thrusts her sword toward my tummy. I spit blood and heard a voice.
"Claire, Claire? Come back now, Claire!" A voice of the guy said from nowhere.
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