On the Other Side

Next Move

Liby

By the time I get home, my mind is occupied. I didn't know what to do. As I looked outside by my window my mind wandered, what will happen next? Honestly, I was very nervous and scared. I didn't know what kind of creature I was dealing with. I am nothing compared to them, but I have to try. I need to tell mom about it, but would she believe me ? I guess there's the only way to find out. I went downstairs and found mom in the kitchen. " Mom, I have something to tell you", I started. " What is it Lib?", She asked. " I know where's dad", I said. By that statement my mother froze. " What do you mean ?", She asked . " I know it might sound crazy, but it's true. Dad is in Caria, a magical place in Grandelbrooke, that's why we can't find him", I said. My mother was speechless, she was looking at me with an unreadable expression. " You know what honey, I know you missed your dad very much and I do too, but maybe you should relax. Stop reading books for the mean time and maybe focus on your social life, go out with your aunt or with me", she said, hugging me. " But mom! This wasn't my imagination or a made-up story, I want you to believe me", I said. " Honey, I believe in you, but I need you to relax for now or clear your mind at least, Okay?", She said. " Okay", I said. I have no other option but to agree. I can't win this argument because it seems unrealistic and I have no proof, but maybe she has a point that I need to clear my mind.

That night I couldn't sleep. I'm starting to overthink what might happen. I scanned my journal and read my past entries. I always review my journal whenever I'm stressed, lonely or I need some time with myself.

Journal entry #25

I know you're not okay and that's normal... Just let yourself feel the way you feel right now.

Journal entry #26

Someday you'll find your answer...

Journal entry #27

Just keep moving... someday you'll get there.

I didn't know where I got these words and what I'd been through during those days, but these words, I found hope in them. I wonder what dad is doing now... If he's okay or does he eat properly every day or will I still recognize him? For the first time, I ran out of plans. I always plan ahead of time, but now I don't know... I didn't know what path I am heading, but I hope it's for a happy ending.