The Man From Dream 82

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I could feel the humid air sticking to my skin; the soft brush of hair on my face. I was lying on my stomach. I could feel the grass underneath the cloth where I was lying. My eyes blinked heavily.

Four heavy blinks later, I decided to close them.

I could feel the gentle touch on my cheek again. A finger softly brushed against my lashes. Then it traced the bridge of my nose, down to the corner of my mouth. It gently brushed my lower lip.

"You're safe with me, Anna." The voice said and I felt a gentle kiss on my cheek.

DREAM 55

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"I understand your concern, Kristina." Dad says. "But just try."

Dad doesn't seem comfortable about the idea na sa cafe namin ipagpapatuloy ni Dylan yung session where he'll try to trigger my dreams. Mas pabor siya na sa ospital namin gawin. He wouldn't understand me anyway. Not unless I tell him why.

But I won't tell Dad. I won't tell any of them.

"Okay," I say to him. "I'll try."

"Kris, you know Dad's only concerned, right?" Kuya Jonas says to me.

"I know." I say with a smile. "That's why I said okay." I continue eating my breakfast.

Kung alam niyo lang talaga...

Kung hindi lang sana kayo OA mag-react, edi sana sinabi ko na sa inyo.

"Just try, honey." Mom tries to persuade me. "Kapag ayaw mo pa rin, Dad will let you do what you want." She gives me a sweet smile.

I just smile in response.

After breakfast, we went our separate ways. Dad said he'll see me at the hospital. All I did was smile. Kuya Jonas offered to drive me sa cafe pero I declined. Mom kissed my cheek before I left.

"Good morning, Miss." Maye and Marie say in unison.

"Good morning." I tell them with a smile. Pumunta ako sa likod ng counter saka nagsuot ng apron.

LUCID seems to be doing great so far. Because of the weather, maraming tao ang napapadaan sa cafe. As usual, sa umaga mas maraming customers. Sa hapon, marami namang customers pero take out nalang kadalasan kasi sa hapon din kami nagsasara. Ayaw kasi nila Kuya, Mom, at Dad na naabutan ako ng gabi. Kahit napakalapit lang naman talaga ng bahay namin.

You're safe with me, Anna.

I can feel his touch again. The way he gently traced my face. His lips gently landing onto my cheek.

"Excuse me?" A teenage girl waves her hand in front of me. I immediately shake my head and grasp on to reality.

"Yes?" I ask her with a smile.

"I'd like some cappuccino," she says. "Extra cream with some chocolate chips."