I was heartbroken, betrayed and abused by the people I trusted. My life became a mess. A great revelation gives me an opportunity for a fresh start. To leave behind the pains and sorrow and start afresh. I grabbed it and never regretted it. Life was...
Everyone in the room gasped. They were probably shocked as to how I remembered the name. I remember asking Davis the name of the person we are going to see, his response being 'You'll know when you get there'. I honestly didn't know what made me say that name but now that I did, it gave me confidence. I stared at the man in front of me and asked boldly. "Are you Damian?" He smiled at me. Tears were dropping down his eyes. He looked happy so I imagined it was tears of joy. Whatever the case may be, I was beginning to feel uncomfortable with all the staring. The man walked closer to me. Our bodies were almost touching and asked softly. "How do you know that name?" I blushed and looked down. I was embarrassed about what I'm about to say. Who wouldn't? "I used to dream about him" I replied softly. He looked interested and smiled at me encouragingly. "Can you tell me about your dream?" he asked. I honestly didn't want to. It seemed too private to tell a stranger. But he didn't look like someone that'll take no for an answer. So I narrated. "It's really weird. I saw a younger version of me in the play ground. A young boy was sitting on the floor. Both of us had our hands in mud, I think we were trying to build something. A man and woman was sitting on a bench talking to each other. It seems I got tasty and I walked over to the boy and called him Damian. He shrugged me off and I decided to get the water myself. I don't remember much after that" When I was through, he was smiling at me. He caressed my cheeks while smiling at me. What's with all the smiles? I thought. He suddenly pulled me to his arms and began saying while crying. "You are the one! You are really the one! At last I've found you." I didn't hug him back. Don't criticize me. What did you expect? I'm freaking out. None is making any sense. I thought I remembered something but it could just be my imagination. He pulled away from me and looked me over. My face was scrunched up in confusion. My legs were aching from standing so long. He led me to a chair and sat opposite me. "I know you are confused but I'll explain everything" He said. I nodded at him, signalling for him to continue. "My name is Damian and I'm your brother" He said softly as if speaking to a child. I looked at him confused. What the heck is he talking about? Then it clicked. Damian! My dreams! My brother.
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Karen's pov
I woke up to the sound of my alarm ringing. I rubbed my eyes before sitting up on bed. Thank God the incident with Mia happened on a Friday. So I had the entire weekend to think before resuming school today. Though the thinking didn't do much good. To say my life has been bad since Mia found out about Aiden and I would be an understatement. It has been fucking hell. My once perfect life was now a big joke. When I was got back home that day, I had gone straight to Mia's room but it was empty. No surprise there. Later that day, my mum had told me dad left us. As if my day could get any worse. I had stomped back to my room, sat on the floor and cried my eyes out. Now back to the present. I swung my legs from bed and stood up from bed. I walked straight to the bathroom and stared at myself in the mirror. Two days rest did not do any good. I looked terrible. Red blotches surrounded my eyes. My face looked swollen from all the crying and my throat felt blocked. I sighed and squared some toothpaste onto my tooth brush. I brushed my teeth quickly and rinsed my mouth. I wasn't in mood for a bath so I settled for a quick shower. I felt a little bit better after the shower and quickly dressed myself in some tights and a hoodie. The hoodie reminded me of Mia. I shook the thought away and no time for tears this morning. I wore my black sneakers. I didn't bother with my hair, I just tied it in a messy bun.
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(Karen's dressing. Ignore the model)
I picked up my backpack and walked downstairs. The house was quiet so I assumed mum had already left to the hideout. I picked my car keys from the coffee table and walked outside to my car. I threw my backpack to the passenger's seat and got in the driver's seat. I peeled out of the driveway straight to school. I'm not ready to face Aiden again after the cold way he treated me but it needs to be done. We need to have a serious talk. He needs to know he can't use me and dump me. I won't let it happen. And we need to talk about Mia. That bitch is ruining all I worked for. I regret befriend that tramp. She's the reason for all my troubles. And I'll make sure she pays for it.
