She was staring at her reflection on the mirror. This was one of her favourite comfortable outfits. A black sweatshirt that reached till mid thigh and shorts that was covered by a hoodie paired with black ankle boots. Her dark curly hair was made into a messy bun with small hair strands falling on sides of her hair. A small chain that she never took off as it was given by her mother.
Her hazel brown eyes, and her golden tan skin was something that always stood out.
She was taking herself out on a date, she wanted to eat her favourite foods today. And in the evening the plan that they have been looking forward to, they thought that this day would be best. At first they thought about a seven day trip with Aaron, his younger brother and her. But as things got twisted, the plan got cut short into a dinner.
The weather was nice as she went outside, it was not so warm or cold. She would feel the breeze touching her skin.
She loved this feeling.
She went to one of her favourite cafes, and drank some coffee and bread with omelette and potato fries. She felt her taste buds got blessed with the taste. She spent some more time in the cafe as she sat and stared at the kitten that comes daily to the cafe. There was a little pillow given to him. He would climb and sleep there till the cafe would close.
Then she went to a bookstore, one the way she bought herself a chocolate milkshake. As she went inside, the scent of books spread through the air. The shelves were in the height of a two storey building. She went to take some of the new collection of books,and went to the reading space area. The reading space area was different. There were long benches that looked like a tree trunk. Tables also had the structure of wood. On the walls there was a circular seating niche with wooden textures.
She went to sit in one of the niches. There were pillows arranged. She took one and lied down as she started reading the book.
The alarm tone made her realise that time had passed a lot. She paid for the book and the reading time and went outside to have her lunch. She went to an Italian restaurant for lunch.
She got carbonara and lasagna along with sparkling water. She would always die for it. She would feel the soft texture of cheese and the different flavours. She took a bite and enjoyed it slowly. All her focus was on her food. After eating the last bite, she could feel the burning sensation that was both irritating and enjoyable was she drank the sparkling water. She felt satisfied and full. As she placed her hands on her tummy, she would feel her small belly.
Food was something that she always had enjoyed. When she was in stress food was the first thing she could eat to get a little better.
After lunch she took a walk, she would feel the little breeze that touched her skin, the sun was cruelly on top of her, but the trees that covered the either side of the pathway provided shelter for her.
She went and sat on one of the benches nearby, her thoughts drifting her past. She thought of all the things that had happened till now. Without even her realising she drifted into sleep.
She had a strange dream.
She saw her mother and father talking to each other. Their faces showed horror. They were looking at her with sadness and pain.
We have to protect her at all cost" she heard her father saying to her mother
We have to escape from here" she heard her mother voice
They were wearing some strange clothing that she couldn't quite understand.
Then suddenly a loud voice was heard
We have to find a way" she heard her father whisper in panicked tone
Then she felt a strange white light engulfing her as the sound became loud
She woke up. This was a strange dream she thought to herself. But everything felt so real. The ringing startled her. It was Aaron reminding her of the dinner.
She didn't realise that this was just a starting