The silence between us was too loud. Our eyes meet. Oh God, is this a dream? If yes, then let me stay here forever. Aysel.. She stands in front of me. This feels so unreal. Before I could even say a word, she cut me off.
"Did you have a dead wish?"
"What?"
"Why didn't you fight back? That's not what I thought you before!"
"......"
What kind of reunion is this? Aren't we supposed to hug each other and say, I miss you? I didn't expect this. But that's alright. As long as I can see her. As long as she stands in front of me. I have so many questions, though.
"Aysel.."
"I know you're wondering why I suddenly appear in front of you and then save your butt from those stupid guys, and then we flew to this unknown place, and then you can see me, right? I'll answer one by one. Let's sit under the tree. My back hurts carrying you. You're heavier than I, though."
"If you want to die, say so. Even though you are."
"Your jokes are too dark, ladies."
Both of us smiling. Like we used to. This is the moment that I'll never forget. Even if it's not forever, at least you're here beside me. We walk towards the tree on the top of the hill.
"So first, I'll explain about this place. This place is called "The Garden of Aster ". The place is for a soul that has not yet fulfilled their own regret while they're alive. They wait here for decades, waiting for someone to fulfill their regret. But the living can't see this place. It's invisible to them. This entire hill.But for some reason, you can see me. You can see this hill. I think you're the chosen one."
"So you're saying that the reason you're here is because you didn't fulfill ll your regrets when you were alive?"
"Yes."
"I understand that. Tell me, Aysel. What happens on the day you disappear? I know it might be hard and painful to remember. If you don't want to, it's ok."
"Estelle.. Actually, I don't remember what happened to me. The last thing I remember is that night, right after you left, I turned around and walked away. Then it's dark. Maybe someone hit me from behind."
"I'm sorry."
"Estelle?"
"I'm sorry. It's all my fault. I shouldn't turn you down. I should have go with you. I'm sorry I can't save you."
"Hey, calm down. It's not your fault. I'm sorry. Because of my death, your life became miserable. You even tried to end yourself yesterday."
"How did you know?"
"For the past 3 months, I've been following you around. I try to talk to you, but you can't hear me or see me. I'm the one who should have said sorry to you."
"Creeps. You stalker."
"Shut up."
"What time is it?"
"It's different from the living world. One day here is 15 minutes there. So I don't really know."
"Ah, I see. It's getting darker."
"Yeah right. Ah, stay here. I'll take some food for you. Don't go anywhere. If they know you're alive, something worse might happen."
"Yeah, yeah, I get it."
The sunset. It's the most beautiful and peaceful sunset I've ever seen. It all feels like a dream. I hope I don't wake up too soon. Dear God, thank you for this ability. I'll use it to help Aysel. While I was admiring the sunset, someone approached me. A man. All I can say is that he is good-looking.
"Are you new here?"
"Me?Ah yes, I am."
"I see. I'm Clyde."
"Estelle."
"It was nice meeting you,Estelle."
"Nice to meet you too?"
"We'll meet again soon. Pardon me."
"....."
I don't know why I feel he is not an ordinary person. Is he also a soul? I can see it in his eyes. As if he knew something that I don't. And what about those words? We will meet again?
Aysel came back, bringing some fruits. Fruits that I've never seen before.
"Here, take this. It's hard for me to get this much for you."
"What kind of fruit is this? I never saw this before."
"It's a Are. Try it. It tastes like mango. This one is Barfley, and that is Kospl and Quxty."
"It's delicious. Even if its appearance is a little bit odd."
"Don't judge a book by its cover."
"Aysel.. You have been here for three months, right? Do you know someone called Clyde?"
"Clyde? You mean that good-looking guy?"
"Ah, yes, that one."
"I do. He barely talks with anyone. He is weird. Sometimes he laughs by himself. I think he has a mental issue."
"Just like us."
"Right. But why did you ask?"
"Ah nothing."
"Hm?"
"Anyways, it's already night. Is there a place that I can sleep?"
"We don't sleep here, so we don't. But I do know the best place for you to sleep."
"Where?"
"Follow me."
I follow Aysel to this "best place". It's on the edge of the hill. The field of Aster
This is not the best place. It's a comfortable place. If I lay here, I can see the sky full of stars. It's beautiful.
"Do you like it?"
"Yes. I wish I could stay here forever."
"You better not think about that."
"Why? I like this place.Unlike the current world"
"......"
"Why? Did you not like it here?"
"I don't know."
"....."
I slowly closed my eyes. It's comfortable here. But I'm scared. If the next time I open my eyes,This world will disappears. I'm scared that Aysel will leave me again. Dear God, please, The next time I open my eyes, Aysel is still here beside me.