The Cupcake Crime |✔

Charter 7 The Medium(part 1)

Natasha has always been a strong girl but what happened last night shook her to the core. Though what she saw was a dream it felt so real that now she was afraid to stay at home.

           Mostly on Saturdays the shop was run alone by Meher her assistant. Natasha was not only teaching her baking by letting her assist in work but also teaching how to run a cafe. But today was a different day, she just couldn't stay at home and she didn't want to go out. So she planned to go to her cafe. She quickly got ready, picked her stuffs and took a glance at Ish's photo frame and left for her cafe.

               When she reached there she found Meher was already working on that days order. Meher wished her and got her a cup of freshly brewed strong coffee just the way she likes it. Taking a sip of coffee Natasha said, " Thanks Meher. This is just what I wanted". Meher has been working for Natasha for 4 yrs and she knows exactly when her mood is off or messed up. Sensing something might be wrong she asked her" Natasha is everything fine with you? If it isn't we can talk." "Why do you think I am not fine Meher" asked Natasha worriedly. "No actually today is Saturday and you usually take off today so..." answered Meher apologetically. It was enough for Natasha to break down and she started crying inconsolably.

               Meher sat besides her hugged her and tried to console her and told her to speak up whatever is there in her mind. Natasha said in between her sobs, " Meher I am tired, I am just tired running away from Ish's memories (meher knew ish was nats twin sister). I know I should move on. But I can't. She is a part of me. How could I forget her. Yesterday she came in my dreams. She was scared, she told me to help her and I... and I... saw her die again right in front of my eyes. Why is God punishing me. You know whenever I see this dream I feel guilty that I couldn't stop her. My doctor thinks I am hallucinating things and  he said to stop it at once. Nobody understands me " Saying this she wipes her tears and says ,"but you know what I think Ish is trying to communicate with me and she is alive some where and I am going to find her soon."

               Meher didn't know how to console her and was about to say something but then stopped. Natasha sensed it and asked her if she wanted to say something. Meher was confused whether to say what's in her mind but then looking at Natasha's vulnerability she said, " Ok Natasha tell me one thing. Do you believe in mediums? Mediums as in?  asked Natasha looking confused. Mediums are those who communicate with souls who have departed away or are difficult to communicate with, said Meher. Natasha was shocked as she didn't know if these things really existed. Meher said, "I know you might be finding it silly.  But trust me I think you need to talk to a medium who can give answers to your questions." Saying this Meher left to finish the chores that she was doing.

                Natasha didn't know what to say. All she could see whenever she closed her eyes was Ish and  her scared face begging her to save. Natasha thought for sometime and then moved on to help Meher.

                 Saturday's was usually crowded as it was leave for everyone and since the cafe was in centre it use to attract a lot of crowd. By 6 crowd started to slow down and they thought to close the cafe.

               Before they said bye to each other. Meher said, " Natasha actually I am sorry if I hurt  you and said you to seek help from a medium. I know many do not believe in them. But... She was stopped Natasha and to her shock Natasha said, "Meher do you know someone in this field."  Freda aunt my dad's sister is a medium. She has been practicing it from  30 yrs and I am sure she can help you if you want her too, said Meher. If you want I can talk to her she stays with us near the parsi colony. Natasha thought for some time and nodded her in consent. Meher said" I will call you tomorrow once I convince her actually she stopped a little while ago when she lost her only child."
Ok said  Natasha and they bid each other bye.