13 year old GIRL

I opened my eyes to see nothing around me.. It is too dark in here. What time is it? I sat on my bed, trying to figure out what had happened.. I remember that I came back from school so tired; I told my mother that I am going to take a hot shower and go to sleep for an hour. I asked her to awake me because I have a lot of homework to do. But I think she forgot all about me, and it is night already.

My hair was still wet, that mean I didn’t sleep for a long time!! Then why it is so dark in here. I called my mother, once, twice but no one answered. I shouted louder, but only the silence replied. I began to freak out. Why no one in this house is answering my calls. I feel I can't move in my own room. It is really too dark to see my own finger.

I sat there in my place hoping that someone would come and help me. My brother and sister usually are at home by this time.

I thought I would relax in my bed till one of my family members would find me!

I began to think of what happened with me during these few months. This week was the fourth week in my new school. We had to move out of our old house to this new one. I loved the other one more. I had memories in that house. Although this one was bigger and in a fancy neighborhood area, but still the old one was full of life and love.

This house is so quite and empty of any emotion of feelings. I don’t remember we had a chat or shared a laugh here. Every one of us is living in this house separately. The only meal we share here is dinner. The dullest dinners ever!!

I raised my head to look into the darkness, why is it still so dark? I suppose I should get used to it and at least can find the way to the door!!! I shouted again, louder this time but I could only hear my voice.

I stood up, and stretched my hands into the emptiness around. I was frightened. My heart was jumping inside my chest. I stepped few steps but why I don’t feel like walking. As if I am walking on the spot!!! God help, what is wrong with me? am I dreaming? Oh maybe..

I closed my eyes again, and sat down on my bed, which was cold and solid. I feel like I am swimming in the air, it is a relief. Here they are, all my friends and neighbors I used to talk to in our old place. They are all smiling to me.

How much I miss you all..
I miss my school..
I miss the way I used to walk to school and back home each day..
I miss my teachers..
I miss my friends..
I miss my family too..
Where are they?
Why they are so pale? I can't see them clearly!!
"Mum" I shouted so loudly this time.
"Yes dear" she replied laughing so loudly..
I opened my eyes, she was standing there beside me, holding my hand. The day light was filling the room.
"How many hours did I sleep?" I asked, thinking that I slept for two or more days.
"Half an hour, I was passing by your room when I heard you shouting. I came in and found you sleeping with your arms stretched in the air, and calling me, an…"
I interrupted, "that means it is still Monday?"
"Yeh, what's wrong with you" getting serious now.
"Offfffffff nothing ... it is only a dream..." I looked around but the new house is not a dream... It is real...
"Mum, why I don’t like this house and neighborhood? Even the school, I don’t have friends yet. No one is talking to me... Everything seems weird to me... Even you, my brother and sister... I hate this house... What happened to us is like a nightmare..." I started to cry out loudly.

My mum sat beside me on the bed, gave me warm hug. She had to comfort me before telling me why we had to move out.
"Sweetheart, you were born in that house, I can understand why you are so connected to everything there... But you should know that nothing in this life stay the way it is... One day anything would change… you should learn how to adapt with your new lifestyle…" kissed me on the cheek, leaving me on my bed thinking of her words…

Is it fair to keep on knowing people and making friends and then suddenly you don’t see them!!!