Let the words flow

Dream Catcher (Short Story)

Dream Catcher.

My mother told me if I hang it on the side of my bed or at the
window near to my bed, good dreams will come to me and then I can sleep soundly , but it isn't so. Why ..? Mamma and Papa never lied to me , but why this time ..?

Its been 5 months since my parents death in an car accident . It was wednesday , we were going for outing after a long time .My father was general manager in a technological company and mother was a housewife . We were a small but a happy family and to put a cherry on the top we were soon expecting a new member in our this small family until that day . My father was driving , mamma was on the passenger seat and I on the back .

"Mamma ! papa! what should I call the baby..?" I asked out of curiosity.

Mamma and papa chuckled . "Hmmm...lets see ..what do you want to..?" he asked .

I kept thinking for a while and jumped on my seat and said.."I know..if it were a boy i'll call him little brother and if it were a girl little princess..." I was soo proud of my answer and kept smiling .

"Is that so..? my big princess..?" mamma asked giving a laugh . "Ofcourse ...they will love that...!!" we all laughed in unison.

"You sure have a good mind for a 10 yr old girl ...my darling ." papa said . We were so happy, unaware of the tragedy that was going to happen . I started singing anything that came to my mind . My mother was waving her hands like an instructor and papa was humming and suddenly........all I was able to hear was the sound of police and ambulance siren .

A truck with a drunken driver collided head-on with our car and everything soon were scattered into pieces , my family and my heart . All of us were on stretchers ,I can hear mamma 's loud cries in pain ...but papa was not moving . I was scared so I just closed my eyes and tried to dream of us being happy and soon I too lost consciousness .

A brief moment later , when I opened my eyes slowly all I could see was a big circular shaped light flashing straight on me . There was a needle on my right hand's wrist I guess it is called drip .I gently tried to get up then a sudden pain rushed in my head , I put my other hand on my temple and it was bandaged, I guess I had hit my head in that accident . After a while regaining my little strength I called for someone. A nurse came to me and asked gently if i was alright. I nodded. Then I asked her about my parents and she .....didn't answer me . I-I GOT scared . I pushed myself up and tried to get out of the room in search of them . The nurse and other people in the room tried to calm me down but how can they expect me to calm down . The expressions on their faces were terrifying , I started to scream loud ..."WHERE IS MY MAMMA AND PAPA...? WHERE ARE THEY ..? I WANT TO SEE THEM NOWWWW...!!!"

I didn't realized the tears were already dripping down my face . Isn't it amusing , even without knowing what had actually happened I was crying and shouting ..I guess that is what we call a link that we have with the ones we love dearly. I was hiccuping. Then I heard the sound of opening of the door in a jolt, I peeked to se who is there , it was the head doctor ..that's what he told me. He told me he will take me to my parents but first I have to calm down. At hearing that he will and calmed down in an instant.

The head doctor gesticulated to others to leave me and him alone. He sat next to my bed.

"I will take you to your parents but on one condition.." he paused and so was I. I was not getting a single thing he was trying to say or I should say trying to hint at me, but as I was able see my parents any condition was alright for me. He continued .

"Whatever happens or whatever you see you keep your composure okay..? Don't worry I'll be with you." saying this he stand up and put his hand forward. I, without any other thought, took it and we were off to see them. With every single step towards them my heart was beating fast ..I guess doctor also might have guessed my uneasiness and he squeezed my hand.

Now we were in front of a room, I guess it was where my parents are. Doctor slowly opened the door, with every motion of the door I was getting a glimpse of my parents. As the door fully opened I soon rushed towards where my parents were, leaving the doctor's hand.

"Mamma!! Papa!! there you are.. I was soo scared..!!" I shouted getting near to them, somewhat of a smile came to my lips. But I guess it was not for long. I was confused.. why are they not saying anything..?

"Mamma!! papa!" I shouted, moving from one bed to other. "See your big princess is here ..." still no response. I ran towards the doctor who was standing a the door .

"What happened to them.?? why are they not answering me..? they always answer but now.." I asked him pulling his coat. Tears were rolling down like a heavy rain.

He bent down upto my height and said softly.. "They won't now....they will never...I-I'm sorry.." I was stunned. What does he think of himself.? I know i'm a kid but this was going too far. This kind of jokes were not meant to tell to a kid. He should know that.

"What are you saying..? they would never do that to me.!! never ever ..you-you are a doctor right? you know how to treat them....just make them alright again... please... I beg you please.." I started to cry as hard as I could. I didn't wan to hear anything.. just my parents, I wanted them back. The doctor hugged me tight and he too was crying and apologizing.. "I'm sorry. I'm so sorry...I'm a bad doctor...I'm sorry for that.....forgive me.."

"No..please...do something please..." I knew whatever I say now wont bring them back 'cause they were gone. I can see everyone outside the room and the one inside, all were crying, each and everyone.

The very next day, we had a funeral....of my mamma, papa and the one who was never born. I tried my best to hold back. I need to be strong, I am a STRONG KID OF MY MAMMA AND PAPA.

Once my mamma told me.." My sweet Joie, do you what these stars are ..?" I shook my head as a no. "These are the people who have left this world and returned to the god.." I was confused. "Returned..??" I asked. "Yes...returned. Each and every being that come to this world have to return to his creator.. Ummm like Mamma and papa, you and we all have a papa and mamma... that is god...he is the true creator of all of us he is the one who is the father of us all."

"All of us...you mean me, you.. papa..and everyone..even that stupid Sam who bullies me..?" I wanted to know.

"Hehe..yes, he too. No one actually dies in this world, everyone just returns to the real father.. you, me, we all will.. but only thing is that we don't know when and how." she completed and gave me a kiss on cheek .

That time I didn't understand that but now I do. My mamma, papa and the baby all have become a star and returned to their father.

Now, that it has been time since that day...currently I'm living with my aunt Suzy, and her husband Harry and a girl named Lary. She thinks of me as her own daughter and so do the other members of the family. Mamma, Papa I'll find my happiness soon and come happily to where you are. I will use your gift Papa....a DREAM CATCHER. Even though now I have not fully recovered from the past and the bad dreams follow me ....one day for sure this dream catcher will work and I too will dream a happy dream about..

US.

- blare_lina (from her book 'Meaning')

-*-

Thank you!

This is really good!

Sorry for updating it so late!

Please tag whoever you want in the comment section below! :)

Please email or PM me your entries as soon as you can :)

Vote, comment and spread the word! x

Till then x