"Wait not yet, don't leave me please, waiiit!"
Suddenly a name popped up in my mind. I don't know how but I just knew that it was her name. With as much power I could muster, I screamed her name while I fell deeper into the black hole, hoping to prevent her from leaving me.
"Sheeerrrraaaa!"
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~End of the dream~ *Still Rose POV*
I woke up with a jolt, sitting up straight with a hand on my beating heart. My breath was deep and fast while my head felt a bit dizzy and confused about what had just happened. I felt a weight on my shoulder, slowly I checked and saw that it was a hand. I looked at the owner and saw the girl that had run after the girl who looked like a model.
'What was her name again, something with E...mm… O right it was Emma.'
She looked nervously at me.
"Um... I'm sorry that I woke you up, but you were crying, I didn't know what to do. I thought that I should wake you up" She looked at me apologizing. Looking down at my hands, I could feel the tears form in my eyes and flow down my face.
'Shera'
I didn't know why, but that name made my heart wrinkle in pain. Something in me said that she was my older sister, even though I have no memory or proof of that.
Suddenly a hazy picture of a woman came to my mind. The women were stretching her arms to me like she wanted to embrace me. On her face was a kind smile, I wanted to see more of her face but couldn't because of the black wavy hair that shielded her face. The hair danced around her like wildfire and reached her waist.
I heard my name being called by the same voice from the dream. Feeling hollow and sad because of the dream.
'I want my memory back.'
I felt the right side of the bed dip a bit, It was Emma with a tissue box. She had a kind yet sad smile on her face and offered me the tissue box. I took one and wiped away all remaining tears.
"Thank you," I said while trying to give her a reassuring smile, but I think it came out more like a grimace.
"You are welcome."
"Um, I don't want sound clingy but do you want to talk about it." Emma said a bit nervous.
I was about to open my mouth when I remembered both Shera and the man's word about being cautious about whom I should trust.
'Should I trust these people or not… I don't really know… but I have a feeling that I can trust them.'
"Eh but you don't have to if you don't want, it's just that I have read, that it feels better if you do and… and…"
I think Emma saw my unsure expression because she started panicked and tried to explain her reason. Making me calm down a bit.
" [Chuckling softly] I'm sorry but it's just, you looked like a scared rabbit" I couldn't stop the soft laugh and smile to take over me because of her cute and adorable behavior.
"At least I finally made you smile. You look so much more beautiful when you smile"
Emma said with a happy and prideful smile. I felt my cheeks become red, because of the compliment. Glancing at her one last time before looking at the tissue in my hand, I determined that these people are trustworthy or at least to some extent.
'Not to forget that those people saved me too.'
"Emma was it, right?"
" Yes, but you can call me Em if you want, everyone usually calls me that. If it's not too much to ask can I call you Rose?"
"Yes, you can Em, and about the reason why I cried is... I think I dreamed about my sister, who appeared in my dream. I couldn't really see her face or remember who she is, but I just know that she is... is my sister and… and…"
I couldn't say anything more because I began to cry uncontrollably again. Emma came closer to me and embraced me even though she was smaller than me in body size,
"Oh Rose I'm so sorry, if I knew, I wouldn't wake you up, I should have just waited until you woke up by yourself." She apologized.
I broke the embrace and looked at her. In her eyes lingered sadness.
"No it's alright, you didn't know," I said reassuringly to her.
We smiled at each other.
'Even though I said I trusted them, I should wait with saying the whole truth.'
"Um... Rose weird question but do you um… want to become my friend." Emma asked me shyly with her quiet voice and her gaze down. Looking really adorable.
'Huh friend, my first friend'
"I would love to be your friend if it's okay with you" Both of us began to laugh because of how we both looked like two hyped kindergarten kids who just made their first friend.
"Sorry if I made you feel awkward, it's just that I am not good with talking to others because of my shyness and my brother. He is really protective of me and who I talk too and doesn't let many people come near me. So I only have a few friends, including the group." Em explained her sudden proposal of becoming friends.
"I'm fine with that. I'm sure your brother does that to protect you from harm. I think he is a good brother."
I could see why her brother would be so overprotective. Em was the definition of pure and kind. It was a bit weird how I just determined that someone else was pure when I didn't even know what kind of person I was.
'It's only the knowledge that is about me, that's all fuzzy, the rest is as clear as the sky.'
"Thanks, Rose it means a lot."
"Any time my friend"
We both laughed again.
"Ok now that we are friends, let me guide you around the house, or do you maybe want to first take a shower and change clothes," She said a bit hyped like a kid on Xmas eve.
"Um, can I maybe clean myself first?"
"Of course you can, that's the washroom and I have already put some clothes that should be your size and some new undergarments," Em said while she pointed to the door at my side.
When I removed the blanket, I noticed that I was wearing the same dress from that dream.
'Or was that really a dream *sight* it felt so real.'
I started to think about my meeting with my "sister" and the unknown man.
'Not to forget about the key... wait a minute where is the key!'
I put a hand to my chest feeling something under the fabric, assuming that was it. I stood up carefully making sure that my leg would not collapse under the sudden weight. Emma then showed me to the washroom, a huge and fancy washroom I might add. Even showing me how to turn on the water and using the shampoo and all.
"I will wait outside, just call me if something happens ok," She said standing by the door, I gave a nod, and she closed the door.
I took off the long dress and threw it in the laundry basket.
Taking a look at my reflection in the mirror, I saw a stranger. The girl was beautiful with her oval-shaped face and big eyes with pointing ends covered in thick eyelashes. Her lips were ripped red, looking alluring. She had long black hair that cascaded likes waves around her making her look bewitching. But her black eyes that were filled with sadness and emptiness, ruined it.
The feeling of disgust overcame me and I looked away. My eyes landed on the key, it was the same one from the dream.
I took the key in my hand and examined it. The key was majestic, looking at it now you could see the importance radiance from it. Not wanting to make Emma wait anymore, I released it and walked into the shower.
I opened the water, letting it freely wash over me. Thinking about everything, I could feel a black hole slowly making a place in my heart. It felt so empty, not knowing who you are or where you are from. I shook my head and remembered that Em was still waiting.
It felt good rinsing myself from all the dirt and leaves. Shutting the water I walked out and wrapped a towel around myself. Looking at the clothes she gave me, I was a bit happy about the selection.
Putting everything on and pulling my hair to one side. I made sure that the key was well hidden under the shirt before I checked myself one last time and walked out.
Emma was laying on the bed when I opened the door. She hastily stood up and looked at me with an approving face.
"You look wonderful in those clothes. If you are finished we should probably start with our tour"
I followed her out of the room into a long white corridor.
"This the western side of the house, where all the guest rooms are."
She said while glancing my way to confirm that I was listening which I responded with a nod.
She showed me many places and talked about the people living there. But I wasn't really paying attention because I was so caught up in my thoughts. So many questions and so little answer.
"Rose..." Em called out for me. We had stopped in the middle of the corridor with Emma now standing in front of me.
'When did we stop?'
"Huh?"
"So you weren't listening after all."
"I'm sorry I didn't me-"
"It's okay I understand, you must be uncomfortable and nervous with so many new people and not forget that you must have tons of questions."
I was shocked that she knew exactly what I thought.
"You are quite easy to read you know."
I felt my cheek heat up in embarrassment and my head hangs low to hide my glorious face.
'So embarrassing! Am I really so easy to read.'
"If you want, you could ask me any questions, I will answer them to the best of my ability"
I nodded in appreciation.
"Thank you"
"You welcome."
I thought about which question I should ask first and choose the one that had been eating my brain since I woke up.
"Who brought me here... what I mean is who found me?"
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