Is it normal to feel sad because others are? Brianna and Caroline said that it's called sympathy and that it is normal to feel it, especially after what happened.
It was saturday evening, I just got home from doing homework with my friends when I heard the news about the incident.
Daniel is a good person, and although maybe he did not think that I am close to him, I've always liked his presence and I feel comfortable when he is around. So when I heard about the accident that almost caused his life, I almost lost my hope in my own life too.
I've waited here for almost a month, to be beside him on the seat in his hospital room. I mean, I go home, but whenever I'm not doing school or the works, I would be here all the time. His parents thanked me for keeping my eye on him, although I think it would've been better if he is awake and thanked me himself.
(Dialogues)
Brianna : I think I should go home by now. It's already past 3 and I haven't had my lunch.
Caroline : Take care then, be careful on your way home *smiles at Brianna*
Brianna : Oh come on Carol, my home is just like a few hundred meters from here. Even the school is just a step away from my house. It's like my dad can't stop simplifying everything on my life. Oh....and what about you Annie?I didn't realize she called my name for a couple of seconds before I put my eyes on her and told her that "I'll stay here like usual Brianna, take care on your way home" while waving my hands at her. After she leaves the room for a while, Carol asks me if I want to accompany her to buy some food because she is hungry, well I'm not surprised since she is hungry everytime anyway.
Carol : "Hey um, Do you think he will be back??"
Me : "Who? You mean Dan? He will recover. I am very sure of that."
Carol : *sighes* "Your optimism lifts me up sometimes, I'm glad that you are the way you are Annie"
Carol said while she smiled at me. She soon waves her hands at me also because her parents are probably worried about her also.
Well, sometimes I am jealous. I wish my parents would be here and be worried about me. Makes me hate about cars and motorcycles. They always take people's life who aren't careful enough. When Dan's parents told me that they were very sad because of the accident, I can feel what they are afraid of. I know how it feels like to lose someone you care about all so suddenly. I wished I could say something meaningful or at least something that sounds supporting to them, but sadly I am terrible at words and I'd rather stayed silent than to ruin things.
About what Carol asked to me, to be honest, I am not so sure myself. I know that hope exists and sometimes miracle happens, but I also know the bitter truth of reality and how miracle choose to dissapear sometimes when we wished upon it.
*Sudden light flashes upon my eyes*
Me : "Aaaaa"
*I said as I am terrified*
??? : "Don't be scared."
I tried to open my eyes and saw a....fairy? I thought they don't exist and is only a fictional person with the lazy purpose to make a character progress or wish be granted easier in fairytales.
Me : "Are you....a fairy? Or maybe a spirit?"
??? : "You can say I am a fairy. My name is Celeste. It's nice to meet you Annie!"
*She smiles happily to me*
Me : "Oh..uh I am also happy to meet you Celeste! My name is...wait how did you already know my name????"
Celeste : "Let's say that it is a fairy's magic hehe."
Me : "....."
Celeste : "Now, for the purpose why I'm here...tell me Annie, do you have a wish?"
YOU ARE READING
A wish from Annie.
Short StoryA tale about a young girl who wishes upon something mattered for her.