Rainbow Leaves

Chapter 7

September 20th, 2016

     As soon as I get home, I go straight to bed. Therapy really drained my energy. Right as I am about to fall asleep, I hear a text. I wonder if it is Ally, I feel bad for not responding but I don't feel like talking to her. I think for a moment and finally decide to see what she wants.

Ally: I understand that you don't want to talk to me Autumn, but I am your best friend. Remember I am always here to talk if you need me. I am worried about you and I don't want you to fall depressed, maybe you should breath a little at the rainbow tree.

Autumn: I'm sorry for not responding, but I really feel like being alone... but just so you know, I am fine...

Ally: You don't sound ok -_- I think seeing the rainbow tree would be good for you, do you want me to drive you their?

Autumn: No, please don't, I am really tired anyways.

Ally: Nope, Im coming over now, brb

Autumn: If you come over, I won't come with you -_-

      I turn off my phone but just when I am about to sleep, I get awoken once again. The doorbell rings, I did as I told her I would and stayed in bed, she repeatedly knocked on the door and rang the doorbell for about 2 minutes. After that I heard the mail slot creak open and close and I hear her car leave. I walk to the front door and I see a note.

                      "The rainbow leaves will always follow you on your journey"

     I reread the note several times trying to really think about what it meant, even thought the note was pretty straight forward. I tape the note to the frame of my bed and finally fall asleep to no interruptions. Tonight I had a dream. I dream I am in my old house, with my family. Everyone was happy and joyful like they used to be. Except for me, I was crying on the floor in the living room with my family staring at me.

Mom: Honey, why are you crying? Today is your birthday, you were so exited to offically be an adult.

Dad: Maybe she is just overly joyful about the big step she is taking.

Daniel: Why sissy sad? Will presents make you feel better?

    I eventually stop crying and Daniel gives me the same card he did on my birthday in real life, but inside, the card said "Did the rainbow tree give up on you?"

Autumn: Thank you so much, I love it.

Dad: Now it is time for your real gift

Autumn: ...

Mom: You don't seem really exited to get your gift, what's wrong?

Autumn: ... You... You just don't understand...

Dad: You can tell us anything, We will understand, do you not know that?

Autumn: Well, I guess I might as well, this is a dream after all.

Daniel: What do you mean a dream?

Autumn: The truth is, I know what will happen, I know I won't get to see you again after this, I love you so much, more than anything. I wish I got to see you in real life at least one more time, when I saw you in the hospital, I just couldn't stand seeing you like that, WHY DID I HAVE TO LIVE AND SUFFER THROUGH THE PAIN?!? WHY COULDN'T I BE THE ONE WHO DEALT WITH DEATH?!? NONE OF YOU DESERVE TO BE THE ONES DEAD WHEN I'M THE ONE WHO KILLED YOU!

Mom: Honey, what are you talking about? I have never seen you so depressed before.

                                The Rainbow tree will always follow you on your journey