I woke up one morning to Sabrina’s shrill voice from the next room. It seems she had a nightmare.
I scrambled out of bed and hurriedly went to Sabrina’s room. It’s a good thing that she doesn’t lock it. The only times she ever locks it is whenever we have guests staying over. And those times are quite rare. As much as our parents are warm and welcoming, they value our privacy too.
Sabrina was still moaning when I found her, tears rolling down her cheeks, and hands clutching at her blanket. She was in a fetal position and my heart ached at the sight.
I went over to her bed and gathered her in my arms.
“Ssshh..It’s okay, Sab. I’m here. It’s okay.” I reassured her, softly rubbing her back. I did so until her sobs turned into sniffs and hiccups.
“Breathe, Sab.” I told her. “Inhale—Exhale” I urged her to do so. She did for awhile until her hiccups subsided.
I pulled away a moment later. “Ready to talk?” She shook her head and just snuggled closer. I sighed. I laid down the bed with her. “Close your eyes, Sab. Don’t worry. I’m here.” I whispered and she nodded.
We stayed that wait for like years when it was only thirty minutes. And finally Sabrina pulled away and sat up on her bed. I looked at her, making sure she’s okay.
“A plane crashed to the sea at night.” She started, frowning.
Sitting up on her bed, I held her hand and squeezed it, urging her to go on.
“Mom and dad weren’t on that plane.” I breathed out after she said it, not realizing I was holding my breath in the first place. The thought of having our parents in any kind of accident sent fear all over my body. “I wasn’t there.” She bitterly smiled. I did too. It was a good thing that she wasn’t seeing herself in that way even in her dreams. “But—you were there.”
Now that gave me a shock. My face might have shown the shock I felt so I quickly masked it and just nodded.
I smiled slowly. “Well, it’s a good thing that it’s just a dream, right?”
She looked at me as if she was in doubt. I knew why. Sabrina has always been intuitive. Even if she acts so childish, it doesn’t change the fact that she’s been right so many times. It’s like she sees visions in the form of dreams before it actually happens in reality. However, I know that if what she dreamt came true, then there’s no escaping it. I can’t start evading planes now, can I?
“And you said that it crashed into the sea? Thank God for Swimming classes, then!” I grinned. Her eyes widened a bit and she giggled.
“Yeah—it’s a good thing that you’re the best swimmer in town.” She said, now smiling.
“YeP!” I said, popping the P. “Now come on, let’s get ready for school. We still have thirty minutes. I’ll just make a sandwich so we can just eat it on our way there.” I said, leaving her room.
“Okaayy!” She shouted from inside. I heard her footsteps and I knew she was already rushing.
I got my towel from my bedroom and took a shower in the bathroom and brushed my teeth afterwards. Since I was in a hurry, I didn’t bother to put shampoo on my hair, just the conditioner would do. It’s a good thing that I took a bath before going to bed last night.
As soon as I got out, Sabrina went inside the bathroom. I glanced at the clock and it’s twenty minutes left. I hurriedly went to my room and put on my clothes. I decided to wear white tank top, blue hoodie and ripped skinny jeans. It’s still February so I got to wear something to keep warm. After drying and brushing my hair, I pulled it up in a messy bun.
