Jamais Vu

Jamais Vu - Chapter 1

"Hello? Is this thing on?” I say as I set the black Canon camera up. Adjusting the lenses in just the right position.

“This is Lila, age 9, here to report that mommy got a job today!”

I say as I run up to embrace my mother in glee and excitement.

It’s been a long time since there was an income coming in, so this was a blessing.

“Mommy works for the government, sort of like a secret agent!” I figured it was pretty cool for my mom to be an agent like in books and movies. Going undercover, fighting bad guys.

Well, at least that’s what I imagined.

“Lila, that’s enough,” My mother says, knocking me back to reality “Remember what I said? Not to tell anyone anything. What I do is top-secret, okay sweetie?”

she says in a gentle voice as she touches my shoulder softly.

I replied with “Okay” I was disappointed, I wanted to share the big news. It’s not like anyone would even see the video, it’s just for me to watch.

Maybe I’ll keep memories on the camera for future me. “I guess this is goodbye,” I say with a smile and then proceed to turn the camera off.

I grab my camera and prepare for a video. I don’t understand why a sense of nervousness overcame me. It’s not like I’m in front of a crowd, it’s just me and my camera.

I take a deep breath, letting the air flow in and out.

I hold the camera in my hand this time. And ‘click’ I turn on the camera.

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“Hi, this is Lila, age 11. I guess it’s been a while since I last did this. I suppose I was feeling lonely"

"Mom got new hours at her job. She now works for 12 hours; she leaves right before I go to school and comes back at night"

"I made a new friend, his name is Nino and he’s really cool. He even comes to my house to keep me company! It’s like I’m no longer lonely!”

I say with a warm smile

“He says he’ll become the world’s best DJ which I’ll only believe it when I see it”

I cross my arms and puff my chest jokingly.

The doorbell rings, and I turn my head quickly towards the door “That must be him now!”

I can’t help but smile when he’s around. I smile with even the thought of him. He makes life…happier.

My cheeks become rosy and they feel warm, kind of like how I feel inside.

“Future Lila, I hope you stay happy forever with Nino. He’s the only friend we have. He’s all we need” I turn the camera off.

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“This is Lila, age 12. And today we’re recording with Nino!”

I intertwined my hand with him to lift it in the air.

“Hello!” Nino says, “I’m Nino, the world’s best DJ!”

“Oh please!” I interrupted.