Serene's Land

Fear....

Though my eyes were closed I knew he was nearing me, I could hear him laughing evilly.

I am trembling in fear. I couldn't control my tears when i thought about never meeting my family and friends ever again. All the happy memories were flashing in my mind...My parents, Luis, Aria, Lisa... Even my wolfie and strangely even those beautiful emerald eyes crossed my mind. That's when i remembered i didn't meet my wolfie after that incident. My thoughts were interrupted when i heard a ferocious growl.

A shiver ran down my spine hearing that. Though i was scared still i had an urge to open my eyes.

I slowly opened my eyes and saw a large animal standing in front of me facing the evil man. I could see terror in his eyes. That's when i realized the large animal standing in front of me is my wolfie. Tears were rolling down my cheeks and this time it was happy tears. I knew I am safe now. I don't know why but there is a strange connection that i feel with my wolfie. I feel safe and protected around him. I know i should be scared of this big animal but all that i feel is safety.

 He is really large...larger than a normal wolf. I didn't think about this before but now when i look at him i realize that he is not a normal wolf.

Suddenly i hear a loud growl again and that's when i realize that I had been zoned out completely.

I look towards the scene in front of me wide eyed and trembling in fear seeing fangs protruding out of the evil guy's mouth and he is hissing at my wolfie. His eyes have turned into red. I have seen this only in movies. He just looks like a monster...Like a vampire. But how is that possible? Vampire is just mythical creature right? It doesn't exist in real world. Am I hallucinating? 

My head is already throbbing in pain. All this was too much for me and all I want now is to reach back home. I want to scream...i want to run from here....but I am not able to see or hear anything clearly that's happening around me anymore as i let the darkness envelope me.

"Serene...Serene...Please open your eyes.." I am able to hear a faint sob and i slowly open my eyes to see Lisa sobbing. When i look around I can see Aria and Michael whispering something. What is happening here? Why am i having a throbbing pain in my head?

"What happened?" I question Lisa looking confused.

"Thank god you opened your eyes. How are you feeling now?" Aria walks towards me with a smile.

"Michael heard a scream and came inside the woods to find you lying unconscious. And he carried you back here. We were so worried Serene. Please don't do like this again." Lisa cries explaining me and Michael is again staring at me like I am some unsolved puzzle. That's when all that happened comes rushing to my mind. The evil man, my wolfie, the fangs...God what was all that?...What happened there and where did my wolfie vanish again? How did Michael find me? I shut my eyes when a throbbing pain shoots through my head again. These questions can wait but all i need is to rest for now. I open my eyes again to see a worried looking Lisa. I hug her and assure her that I am fine, but just a bit tired from all the happenings. She sighs and helps me in getting up.

"So let’s take you home so that you can rest" Aria smiles at me. And now Aria's behavior confuses me more. She should have been acting the same way like Lisa, if not a bit exaggerated, but here she is all cool and least bothered. What has happened to her?

As I don't have any more energy left in me for another drama I try to shut my mind. I just want to forget everything for now.

We walk towards Michael's car as he offered to drop us home. The journey back home was all silent. First drop was at my home as i was really tired. I get out from the car and wave them goodnight. I had to reassure Lisa again that I am fine to get rid of the worried look from her face. 

Finally... I am back home, back to my safe haven. All i want now is to cuddle in my bed. I walk towards the stairs trying to be as silent as possible as i don't want to be questioned by my parents now, it’s not that easy to lie to them and moreover i don't have energy for facing them now. But again my luck doesn't support me.

 ”Princess you are back?" Dad asks looking relieved and I flinch, hearing the word "princess". Now I have a bad memory with the word but i can't let my dad know that. I don't want him to be tensed. I slowly turn around to face him, faking a smile.

“How was the movie? Did you enjoy?" He enquires further.

"Oh.. It was really good dad.." I lie faking a smile.

"Is everything okay Serene? You should have reached home by 9 but its already 9:30 PM.." He questions me looking concerned. I said right, it is not easy to lie, so all that i want now is to run and hide in my room.

"Everything is fine dad, it’s just I am tired...I really need to sleep." I reply trying to stifle a yawn.

"Fine, if you say so...but you know right you are always welcome to discuss anything with me and your mom. We will always be there to help you. Okay?" Dad says with a comforting smile.

"I know dad, Don't worry...I am fine.. By the way where are mom and Luis? I question looking around. Normally mom will be the one greeting me and bombarding with questions when i return home but today she is not around.

"Baby girl, it's already 9:45 PM and you know its sleeping time for Luis. Mom is putting him to sleep" Dad replies.

"Oh..."  I murmur. I missed my mom's story today. Anyways can't help it now.

"Fine sweetie, you look really tired and now you should go and rest. We will talk in the morning." dad suggested and i was more than happy to hear that, though I knew that tomorrow i will have to speak about all that happened. Any way’s let's see that tomorrow, for now; all that i want is to sleep.

"Goodnight Dad" I hug him.

"Goodnight sweetie.. Have a tight sleep" He hugs back and kisses my forehead. I smile and turn around walking upstairs to my room.

I really need to get rid of this wood smell from me first and so I decide to have a hot shower and brush my teeth. I sigh, feeling so relaxed when the hot water flows down my body. 

After bathing and brushing teeth i walk out of the bathroom wrapped in my fluffy towel and look towards my bed. God, my bed looks so inviting. I really don't want to waste any more time, changing into my night dress i literally jump into my bed. 

"I missed you too..." I mumble to my bed and pull my comforter over my shoulder and snuggle comfortably in it.

 "I just hope not to have nightmares tonight because after all these happenings there is an unsettled fear inside me now." My thoughts are interrupted when I hear my phone beeping from the bedside table but now everything and everyone can wait till tomorrow. I deserve a peaceful and relaxing sleep after all this.

 Slowly i drift into a deep slumber.