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Chapter 11 - The Nightmare

The same night I went to bed and the window knocked, I looked at it and thought of Zion. Is it you, Zion? There was no response at all. I inquired once more, "Are you there, Zion?" When I didn't get a response, I assumed it was a cat and ignored it. I untied my hair and lied down. The lamp on the side table began to blink. As the window in my room opened wide on its own, I panicked and jumped out of bed. What the hell is going on? I became terrified and inquired, "Is that you, Zion?"

This isn't funny. I could hear a small chuckle. The chuckles became louder and eventually turned into a scream. I closed my eyes and cried out in terror. Is anyone there? Please help me, God. I yelled. I couldn't move a muscle, and then I saw my mother waking me up. Haya, wake up, wake up. I regained consciousness and discovered it had been a nightmare.

Mother was in a panic as she yelled my father's name to summon him. He scuttled up and inquired as to what was going on inside. Haya had a nightmare in which she was nearly choked. Dad said, "Talk to me, Haya." I swallowed my fear and responded. I'm perfectly fine. It had all been a nightmare. When I looked out the window, it was open. I, on the other hand, turned it off before going to bed.

I was so concerned about how and why it happened. Was it connected to Zion? Where have you gone Zion? I sobbed and mumbled. I hope he's okay. As he forewarned me about being abducted by his elders for invading humans and being harmed. Perhaps someone in his family is after me. I got goosebumps as I tried to recall the dream I had. The vocals were those of a witch, and they were terrifying.

She seemed to be bothered by me and mocked me for being afraid. Is she Zion's sister, I wondered. Is it their intention to teach me a lesson? Haya! Mother yelled, "Are you all right?" Can you hear me? She asked, panicked, as she noticed me lost in thought and staring out the window.

I'm good mom. I mentioned getting a grip on myself. I told my parents not to worry because it was all a dream and I'd be fine. I'm exhausted and would like to sleep, mother. Please do not be alarmed or worried. Father said, that's my brave daughter. Mother instructed me to recite the protection verses before sleeping.

They exited the room, and I tightened my hair and shut the window. As soon as I got into bed, I could hear the thunderclap. I spun around and dashed to the window in time to see the lightning storm. It began to rain along with the thunderstorm. I noticed the sky rumbling as I looked up. I burst into tears because I missed Zion. I hope everything is going well for you, Zion. I'm going to miss you. I walked over to my bed and took a seat. With my eyes closed, I prayed for him to be fine, and I immediately began smelling roses.

I looked up here and there. Zion, are you here? Please talk to me. Because he didn't show up, I ended up talking to myself. I was relieved to be able to smell the roses; perhaps it was a sign from him that he was fine, as I had been very worried about him. I lay in my bed and watched the rain and thunder before falling asleep to it.

I was walking down a street by myself, crying and helpless, the road was smoky and I couldn't see where I was going because it was too dark. As I walk to find my way, I hear footsteps behind me. I turn around and see no one, so I start walking faster. A growling voice whispered my name, Haya! And laughed. When I turned around, I noticed a woman following me, but she vanished in the smoke.

It's a dark roadside near a graveyard, and I can feel her footsteps close behind me. I'm terrified and in tears because I can't find my way. How did I get here? I have to return home. I sobbed quietly to myself. The scene is extremely terrifying. As I walk past the cemetery, the door automatically opens. I get scared when I hear the echoed chuckles in the background and try to run faster, but I trip over a stone and fall on the road.

My knee is injured. With excruciating pain, I lay on the road crying for help when I noticed a terrifying lady in black, who resembled a scary smoky figure, staring at me from inside the graveyard and starting to laugh. I stood up and tried to run faster and faster as she followed and overtook me. She obstructs the path and confronts me. I couldn't see her face because it was hidden behind her hair, so she started attacking me while holding me by my hair. When I see her getting closer to my face and laughing, I scream at the top of my lungs and pass out.

I woke up and saw a lady in white has rescued me, she took me to her place, and told me that I'm safe now however I need to be careful and try to avoid meeting Zion.

Who are you? I asked curiously, breathing heavily with fear, How do you know Zion? Where am I? The place looked spooky and like a cottage from a fantasy movie, I saved you from the witch and may not be there to rescue next time. She stares at me speechless and vanishes... I try to run after her for lots of answers. As my body shivers. I fall again and cry holding my knee as it was extremely painful.

Instantly I woke up from my actual sleep and realize it was all a bad nightmare. I sit up and see that it's dawn already. Sitting in my bed I cry with fear recalling the dream. It is scaring me now oh God. Why did that lady ask me to stay away from Zion? Neither is he coming to meet me. I am so worried for him.

This is the second time that I'm witnessing a bad dream which indicates Zion. I just don't know what to do, I cried in depression. I tried to get out of the bed and walk to the restroom, I lost my energy and fell down with the same knee pain. I lift up my trousers and got shocked to see a huge bruise on my knee. I remained in denial. How did I get the bruise? It was all a nightmare, how can this be? I cry as mother comes to my room. She rushes to me in panic as she finds me lying on the floor crying. Haya! Are you okay? I quickly make sure to hide the bruise on the knee as I knew if she gets to know she will lose her mind with anxiety and stress. I said I felt dizzy while walking to the restroom and fell down. Oh my baby, get up. She makes sure to take me back to the bed. I'll be a fine mother I told her getting a hold of me however I couldn't stop thinking about the nightmare and Zion.

This is going to be super scary in the future for you Haya. A voice chanted in my heart. I got scared but my love for Zion was so strong that I didn't choose to give up at any cost. I was so worried for Zion. He said that he would come to meet me but he didn't. I'm drowned gloom.