"Ringgggggg"
"Ringgggggg"
"Ringgggggg"
My alarm was screaming in my ear, all I want to do is close my eyes and drift off into the peaceful abyss of sleep, & yet I've been up for an hour now, unable to find the peace I'm longing for. I rolled over to turn it off as I stood up & stretched my hands over my head.
All I could remember from my dream was talking to Lilo, she was about to teach me the "ancient ways of our people" as she would call it, and then my alarm went off. Damned alarm that dream was actually getting interesting, and I feel like I have no choice to believe that Milani was telling the truth when she told me I was going to change. Especially after the events of last night & my dream which I still have yet to rap my mind around.
Who is Theo? And what the fuck was going on with the ripples yesterday?
I need to figure out how to get in contact with Milani at will, because this whole dreaming and being in another reality situation every night is getting to be to much, what happened to my regular dreams of eating pizza with a guy who's face I don't know or having my own cupcake wars show dedicated to me and chocolate? I miss those days, although being taught the ancient ways of "my people" by an ancient willow tree spirit is definitely one for the books.
And what did Lilo mean by our people? Am I really from Meriandi? Does that mean my parents could be alive? And why did they send me here? Who are they really? And who am I?
Running my hands down my face, I realized I've just been standing here for a while with all these thoughts running through my brain, I feel like I need a water break.
I walked to my kitchen around the corner to get something to calm down my nerves, chamomile tea will do the trick, I put the tea pot on the stove and decided I'll get ready for school while I wait for it to be ready.
Today feels like tomboy chic is the vibe, I picked out some grey sweats with "ur fantasy" spray painted in red graffiti font on the right leg, yes I made them, and a white cropped tank top over a black sports bra. Now for the jewelry, I chose stacked gold chains, a few rings, and crystal bracelets.
I heard a loud whistle as I clasped the last bracelet around my wrist.
That tea is going to be amazing I already know it.
I made my way to kitchen to pour myself a delicious cup of tea, and then head out to school.
"Byeeee Lunaaa" I gently yelled to my cat who I couldn't see but I know can hear me.
I wasn't running late this morning, I actually believe I left the house a little early which is odd for me, usually I sleep in as much is possible. I just can't stop thinking about last night. The ripples on my skin, in my vision, and the pain. There's no way that that experience was a figment of my imagination, and thank the gods for Ria.
I hope I see her again.
If it weren't for her I don't know if I would've made it home. The pain was so immense, I've never felt anything like it and I hope I never have to again.
The burning sensation of the tea cup in my hand was very comforting against the slight chill of the crisp morning air. Mornings in New York have always been a little less nice than midday, I guess it's the same every where, but here it feels a little bit more like a slap in the face to start your day.
I caught a glimpse of myself in a glass window of a random shop and nearly dropped my cup. I didn't look the same. My once aurburn fro was now the color of liquid copper, it looked like it was ablaze, and it had grown significantly longer now it was reaching below my shoulders.
How had I not noticed this? Was I really that tired this morning that I hadn't noticed my appearance has literally changed? Just as Milani said it would...
I'll just add this to the list of weird things happening to me this week. I was still gawking at myself in the shop window, the pedestrians near by must think that I'm crazy but I could care less, hell with what happened to me yesterday, their thoughts might not be that far off. Though I would be lying if I said I didn't like this new look on me, I look badass.
Still a little shook I continued my walk to school as I do every morning when I felt called to enter a shop called "Crème de la Crème". I pass this store everyday and yet today I felt as if I absolutely had to walk in, so I did. Too my surprise the shop was entirely eclectic and nothing but charming. It was so cute and I wouldn't know wether to call it a thrift shop, record store or even a metaphysical shop. There were tables lined with crystals and jewelry, shelves decked out with figurines, sculptures, records, and even instruments, as well as clothing racks and mannequins with what I would guess to be custom crocheted fashions that I could definitely see myself wearing.
Why have I never came in here before??? This place is amazing! It feels like home, I definitely will be coming back!
"Grand Rising, Love can I help you find anything?" Asked a voice that was all too familiar and that I hadn't expected to hear again so soon.
I whirled around from the shelves I was looking at to look in the direction of the voice I had heard, to stand corrected at my thoughts of it being Ria, what are the odds of all shops that this one was hers?
"Ria? Crazy seeing you here!" I smiled in response to her question.
"Ahhh Cleo? Right? are you feeling any better? You sure did look like you were going through a lot last night." She asked with genuine concern on her face, it felt odd having a stranger show care for me, but comforting nonetheless.
"Yea it's Cleo & actually I'm feeling much better, and thank you again for helping me, is this your shop? It's pretty fucking dope." I said still in awe of the universe I just stepped into.
"Of course girl & yes this gem is all mine, I opened up a couple months back actually, never been happier" it sounded like there was a little sarcasm in her response but I chose to ignore it, maybe this shop was more stressful than she was letting on, but then again why would she let her guard down with a stranger? I know I wouldn't.
Ria was a sight for sore eyes, if anything she looked better in the light. Yet there was this far off look in her eyes, maybe she didn't know how beautiful she was or maybe she had been hurt in the past.
"That's dope sis, I love too see fellow sistas chasing their dreams and aspirations, and I hope for nothing but the best for you but I gotta bounce & I will definitely be coming through more often. this shop is sick, you done found yourself a brand new regular!" I said with enthusiasm as I waved and headed towards the door.
" Thank you Cleo and for sure stop by anytime, it was nice seeing you again!" She yelled in response.
Sometimes I can't believe how small this world is. Maybe there's an intricate design to the way of our lives, I felt called to enter that shop that I pass every other morning, but today was different. Had I not followed that gut instinct I wouldn't have seen Ria again. I guess everything does happen for a reason, and I can't help but wonder what ours will be.
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Fantasía"Alis Propiis Volat", She flies with her own wings. My Name is Cleo Omari, and I like being alone, there's just something about being able to be in touch with myself and knowing who I really am without interference from anyone else, that's just brea...
