Chapter 2: Dreaming
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That night I was having a nightmare, and it was so real. I knew I was dreaming even inside of it.
Nothing I know about can explain this.
I was inside a game.
I was the leader of the whole rebellion group that was standing against the tyrant that ruled this world of devastation, or so they told me.
There were guns, like in the Resident Evil video game.
There were lasers, bombs, fire, and blood everywhere, and all for a freaking clock!
People died cruelly and all for a heavy clock? I felt a girl die in my arms and it seemed we were close because I was sobbing uncontrollably.
Then I woke up.
I was so disgusted; I felt so sick right now. I wanted to go on and puke. And then suddenly I just felt much better. Better than I had for months.
Not feeling dizzy because of the TBC.
I felt good, empowered. Then I felt so sleepy I couldn’t enjoy it any more…
When I woke up again, Malena was next to me.
She seemed mad.
“Good morning traveler,” she said with an irksome tone.
“Good morning, what are you doing here?” I said groggily.
“You don’t remember? You are crazy, you know that?” She said while scratching her head.
“Just tell me…” I said annoyed.
“I found you climbing the trees of the backyard. You can’t do that kind of stuff, and you know what that may do to you? Do you want to keep risking your life like this?” She said, clearly containing her worry and frustration. Just as if it was my choice to do something I had never been interested in, like climbing trees.
“You are joking, right?” I answered, incredulous of her accusation.
“No, silly girl! You are lucky it was me who found you and not Fred, Mike, or Mom… Especially Mom.” She said her concern and warning were evident.
“Yeah, thanks” I said. Still processing what she was saying.
“Well, we are going to the hospital to check on you. Moreso if you don't remember doing it. Get up, get ready. NOW!" She said as she got up from the floor next to my bed.
“Malena don’t be so dramatic!” I muttered. Still not wanting to get out of bed.
“I’m not, I just want to check everything is okay. Please just get ready, and I missed school to take you.” She said as she started to walk out of my room.
“Sure, I don’t think it’s necessary but ok…” I said mainly to myself.
She took me into my doctors office. They drew blood upon arrival. And after about an hour of waiting for the analysis to be done, the doctor saw me right away. Thanks to my mother's connections we didn't have to wait for days to get the results.
While we were waiting, we went to the hospital's restaurant and waited.
We were in some far place, of course. It made everybody safer.
There are people with illnesses like cancer whose immune system definitely couldn't handle contracting what I have.
Dr. Larose came to us in the middle of the hall and told us that he had really good news. So we followed him eagerly to see what the news was.
“Ok here is the deal. Your analysis showed that you are recovering way faster than we originally considered. As if you were half done with the treatment. If this keeps up the way it is, in one more month, two tops you’ll be cured. If that's the case we would be monitoring you occasionally, just to ensure it stays that way." He said with true joy.
“Really?" I gasped.
“Those are great news doctor, but how is it possible?” Malena asked, still very weirded out by my actions and now my sudden recuperation.
“Truth is, we don't know. Simply, her labs portray her system as if she had been more time in treatment. We need more time to find the accurate answer.” He said. As baffled as we were.
“So that means I’m going to be able to go outside more calmly? Can my friends visit more often? Can I go to crowded places? When I would be able to go back to school?” I threw the questions at the doctor, just eager to get my life back.
“Yes, Yes, Yes, and I would prefer to decide after studying the results a week from now. If you can come 2 days from now so I can do another check up that would be great” He said, closing the folder that had my lab results.
“Great, thanks doc…” I said beyond static over these news.
“Ok, so do you think we should tell my mother doctor?” Malena asked, doing her best to be the grown up out of the two of us.
“If you give me a second, I’ll call her. This is really good news. But you know I won’t tell her about the whole tree thing. Confidentiality and all. I just need you to trust me, ok, Violet?”
“Sure doc. always. Thanks, so if you find anything you will tell me, right? I just want to be informed also, and I will be good I promise” I said wholeheartedly.
“Ok so everything is set, you can keep going” He said, while walking us to the door.
“Sure, I think I can get to my last two classes, if we hurry up” at the moment Malena was saying that to me, a text came in. I looked at the sender and it was Marcus to my surprise because although I had his information, I didn't give him mine, nor had contacted him.
Good morning,
Just wondering how you are feeling?
Hope you have a good day…
Hopeful to see you soon…
I immediately blushed after reading his text. But had to quickly recover so I could answer my sister.
“Don’t worry, sis, it seems that I can go, right? I want to see my friends and they will pick me up. They are like 15 minutes from here” I lied, trying to get out of her controlling thumb and running towards my precious freedom.
“Sure, let me talk to them, and I will go on my merry way.” She said nonchalantly.
“What you don’t trust me?” I said a little undignified.
“Yes, I just want to be sure they get that you need to get to the house first” She said exasperated now.
“Forget about it, it’s too early, anyway, I remember Addie had an exam today…” I tried to recover from my obvious lie with another.
I don’t know what was I thinking, he won’t pick me up, it’s like… I’m not that crazy, so just let it go, let things happen, don’t put your hopes up…. I kept telling myself. I have such a disturbing mind like I have a lot of voices, a lot of me-s talking all at once. And today was even more heightened.
“Ok then, let’s go, thank you doctor, and see you soon,” Malena said as we walked out of his office.
“Hope you both have a good day” The doctor said with a smile on his face.
“You too… Doc. You made my whole year!” I answered with an even brighter smile.
The doctor started a low laugh. I think this made his week too. Normally doctors feel good giving good news, but Doctor Larose truly cared about his patients. Also, I don’t want to brag, but well, he cares slightly more about me than any of his current patients. Maybe it was my age, maybe it was how rare this TBC case was, or maybe his genuine love and care for my mother. Regardless, I noticed his different care. I have seen him in action with other patients over the years, and I can just tell that my health miraculously getting better truly made him happy.
Malena took me to the house, gave me the analysis, warned me to take care of myself, and left.
I was finally home, alone, the nurse was on her way, I know. But, well I enjoyed these moments more than anything.
I was so happy, relaxed, frantic.
I know I beat death in this battle, and he knew it.
I was so enthusiastic I screamed so loud the whole house echoed my voice for some time.
I felt relieved, and let myself fall to the carpet floor of my living room.
I think I never enjoyed any other moment as much as I have this one.
My mom called to see how was I doing. I heard in her voice the same happiness as I was irradiating. You could notice she was still concerned.
The call was fast, and I was glad. I felt normal again. I feel I can breathe again.
Then I texted Marcus letting him know that he was a wizard or something, because he messaged me as I was getting the news I was a person again.
Then I shared the good news and my happiness to Addie, telling her everything from the magical treatment called sleep climbing trees.
Then I sent one to Jack that was so funny well.
Funny for my crazy group of friends. I shared the news and told him that we were going to be able to have a fall wedding. That we were going to be able to kiss again. Mocking our fake kiss before this nightmare started.
I don’t talk to anyone like I talk to Jack, and it felt good to have that safety. To be able to say outrageous things, and having someone following along my insanity.
The first to respond was Addie;
Congratulations!
I’m so happy! The moment
I get out of school we will
Be there, I already talk to
Jack and he Is frenetic!
Love you, baby girl.
Death is so mad whit us…
AND your tree climbing skills!
We will celebrate!!
Be prepared, love you…
See you in about 2 hours…
The second was from Jack, like a second after Addie's
YES!
I knew you could do this!
Be there in two hours,
You rock!
Celebrating time baby,
And of course, October sounds good?
6 months to get everything perfect?
See you and think about it!
The last text to come through was from Marcus…
I’m on my way…
- Writer
