It was one fine day morning. Gladys was going to her friend for inviting her to her birthday party.
"Hi there", came a repulsive yet familiar voice.
"Hi uncle John". She replied while turning back.
John was her paternal uncle. A man in his early forties, still a bachelor. People say it's his magic that scares others (especially women) in spite of his good charm. The dark magic that he masters is obviously scary. And maybe that's why Gladys' parents have asked her to stay away from him.
"Happy birthday my girl. Aren't you turning 16 now? When are you planning to invite me to your birthday party. Huh? John asked with a cynical smile.
"Well , thank you Mr John. I was about to invite you" she said with a forced smile.
"Oh, my sweetie. If not now ,then when? After you die,huh? You see, time is precious".
She was taken back. She knew that he was evil but to say something like this to a girl of 16 on her birthday was beyond evil.
But before she could say something, she got hit by something huge and fell to floor. It was a big blow and she couldn't rise. She was feeling numb. But through her half-open eyes, she saw him leaning towards her.
"I told you my dear princess ,that time is precious. It is all time.... time..... time" . His sound was fading and she felt her whole body shaking like a leaf. " Earthquake?" she thought. The word 'time' was still ringing in her ears.
" time...time..... Time is up, wake up Gladys"
"Mom?"
" Come on Gladys. It's already eight. Don't you think you have to wake up now, birthday girl?", said Lucy while pinching her cheeks.
"Aww, mom it hurts"
" Wait, it was a dream? That all was just a dream? " She let out a sigh.
"What are you doing still in bed, get up now. Aren't you supposed to go to the Carters? You have to personally invite them for the party today.Okay?"
"Yeah,mom"
" And you can spend some time with Kelly and William if you want."
"Can I?"
"But be back before noon"
"Yep" she jumped out of her bed and ran towards washroom. She had to get ready fast.
Kelly and William,the twins of Carters were her best friends from kindergarten. They live in the same neighborhood and so they are more than just friends. Especially William.
She quickly washed up , put on a green plaid shirt and black jeans, barely ate her breakfast and ran towards their home. "Earlier the best."
"Where are you hopping to, my little bunny?"
"Uncle John? What are you doing here?"
"I was waiting for you my dear."
"But how did you knew that I would be here?"
"Ain't that simple dear. I just had to play some tricks with TIME" He gave away with an evil smile.
"Time?"
" OMG. Is my dream going to come true? Is this really happening? What did he meant by playing tricks with time? Is he connected with the dream I had?" A train of thoughts started running in her mind.