Elvira's Letters

Chapter 5

A new day came and I decided to catch Marjorie. As usual, she poured water into my glass, but this time I honored her with my presence. She was so shocked that she dropped her glass. She didn't know what to say. In fact, neither do I. Marjorie and I stared at each other in silence. The woman leaned against the cupboard and swallowed hard. I just stood there staring at her with deadly eyes. For Felicia's sake what was she doing with that water. I wanted to force the truth out of her with my unbearable silence. Provoke her to respond. It was obviously hard for her.
Elvira... it's... not what you t-think, - Marjorie began, horrified.
Oh yeah? It's just that I don't think anything about it. -  I lied, wanting to put even more pressure on the woman.
Really? - Marjorie replied.
Yes. But now that you've started, why don't you explain to me what's going on here! - I said firmly. Let her know I'm in charge here.
Eh.. I'm sorry, Elvira. I know. I shouldn't have, but Felicia and I had no choice. You see... Felicja used to be a therapist and a psychologist. She diagnosed you... Your behavior is not normal and your symptoms indicate paranoia. Elvira.. please understand, I'm worried about you. I want you to live well with me, but with your illness it will not be easy, so together with Feliciya we just want to help you. -  Marjorie said quietly.
Help? Without telling me? What kind of help is that then? Besides, now my fears have come true even more. You can't trust anyone in this world! - I screamed and left the room.
I had many bad thoughts. I wasn't sure what to do. All I knew was that Marjorie and Feliciya were up to something. A plot against me. I had an idea. All I had left was to run away. I couldn't live in a house where people were plotting against me! I went to the spare room to plan my escape. The room was on the first floor, so escaping through the window was out of the question, and going out hanging on blankets was a thing of the past. Besides, I wasn't 12, I was 27. All I had left to do was leave the house. But I couldn't do it through the door because someone would hear me. So I planned to leave the window in the living room open. Dusk came and I slipped out of the room. I silently walked down the stairs to the living room, where I left the window open. I hesitated for a moment about my decision, but I decided that it was the right one. One two Three! I was already outside. Yeah. I didn't think what to do next. I decided to go ahead. There was a forest in front of me. Dark forest. I started talking to myself.
Elvira, you are 27 years old, what are you afraid of.. After all, that will be better than staying with people who are plotting against you. Paranoia.. phew! Who came up with it anyway. I feel great and my fears are always right. Hi! Elvira, are you talking to yourself? haha! WHAT WAS THAT!?
I heard a sound from behind the trees. I got very scared. It was dark and the sound seemed to be getting closer to me. I fainted. Unfortunately, I hit my head on a rock. I woke up in a hospital bed. Someone called an ambulance. It was early, so it wasn't Marjorie. She's still asleep at 6.30. The doctors stood bent over me. They checked if I was alive. Probably. I don't know what they do there. They put something on my head to stop the bleeding. Started. They wanted to take me for more research. Oh no. No research. It was a conspiracy. Definitely! I didn't want any research. I started screaming and getting away from the staff. I almost managed to escape from the hospital, but at the last moment the security closed all the doors. I was trapped. I started to panic even more. I didn't know these people in aprons. They may have been doctors, but they might as well have been mad scientists who wanted to perform twisted experiments on me. I started running down the corridor until I reached its end. Then I realized it was a very stupid move. I got teased from a taser. It hurted, so I was sure they wanted to hurt me. They locked me in a room. They did some research on me. They managed to do it. And then they were stuffed into a room that seemed soundproof. Excellent. I can't even run away. That was the first time I appreciated Marjorie. The woman took care of me like no one else. No one here will take care of me like that. Even though the woman conspired against me, she gave me a home that no one else could give me. I was torn. Living with Marjorie, who conspired with Felicia, or living in a mental institution. What was worse? I couldn't decide. I cried because I was finally in a no-win situation. Nobody really knew where I was. Nobody could help me. Hours passed and I stared at the wall. I had nothing else to do. Suddenly someone knocked on the door. It was.. Feliciya! For the first time in my life, I was so happy to see this woman. Her image caught my attention. She looked different than usual. Her hair was pulled up in a tight bun and looked neat. The complexion was visibly smoothed. Even the clothes seemed prettier. I rubbed my eyes to make sure I wasn't dreaming. didn't dream. Felicia looked wonderful. She smiled at me.
Elvira. I'm not going to talk about how you got here. I only came because I'm really worried about you. I know you don't trust me, but I also know I can't change it. I want to tell you that you can always count on me. - Feliciya said without losing her smile.
Felicia.. I'm sorry that I didn't treat you so well before, but I still resent you for the conspiracy with Marjorie, but I have one request now. Get me out of here. - I replied quietly.
I can't.. I don't have the right to practice, I can't do that. But I'm sure if you behave well, they'll let you go. Also please. Keep your suspicions and fears to yourself, if you reveal them you will stay here longer than you want. When you get out of this hospital then I'll talk to you in a more professional way. I know I shouldn't be helping you out of a place that's supposed to help you, but to be honest, you're just going to go crazy here and nothing will help you. - Felicia said.
We chatted a bit more and then I said goodbye. I took her advice to heart. After all, I didn't want to be stuck in the hospital, right? The woman was a sorceress! Everything went according to her plan...