-Aktan Come on son, we will be late for your session. Hurry up!
-Okay, mom, I'm coming.
I said, but going to the psychologist every week was getting tiring. Dr. Zerrin was a wonderful person, both smart and charming, but I wasn't very happy with my situation. I would soon be 17 and I still couldn't deal with my dreams. Of course, for them it is a dream, for me it is literally a completely different life. Anyway, this was a good thing for someone like me who was confined to crutches. After all, I had a strong and healthy body in my dreams. But here, although I should normally be confined to a wheelchair due to osteoporosis, I chose crutches instead. Because sitting wasn't my thing, you see.
-Finally, my son. It seems like you slow down more and more every Saturday.
-Oh, my Sultan, let's go.
I sat in the front seat of the car and put my crutches between my legs. During the short twenty-minute drive, I leaned my head against the window and closed my eyes. I was planning to travel quietly, but I never expected that I would be able to fall asleep. Of course, if there is sleep, can it ever be dreamless?
I opened my eyes sleepily. My body was very tired. The reason for this may have been carrying stones for the construction of the palace during the day to earn a living. I could hear my mother and father breathing peacefully in the bed right next to us. I was lying on the floor with my sister.
Suddenly something caught my attention. The shadow seemed to be moving. While I was trying to make out sleepily, I could only distinguish two red eyes. Of course, at this point, I surrendered to fatigue and fell asleep again.
-Aktan, Aktan, son, come on, how can you sleep even on this short road?
As I slowly opened my eyes, I thought it was a dream again.
-I'm upset, mom.
-Come on, son. Of course, we were late again. Let's not keep you waiting any longer, Dr. Zerrin lady.
We got out of the car and started walking into the historical building we were standing in front of. Luckily, Zerrin's room was right on the ground floor. Dr. who saw us. Ms. Zerrin's secretary, Ms. Berfin, immediately stood up and said:
-Dr. Ms. Zerrin is also waiting for you, Mr. Aktan.
-Thank you Ms. Berfin.
I said and knocked on the door and entered when I heard the voice coming from inside. Dr. Ms. Zerrin was standing waiting for me with a slight smile:
-I was just starting to think that maybe he wouldn't come today. But how happy I am! You came without even giving me a chance to feel sad.
Dr. Ms. Zerrin had been following my situation for about 5 years. He always listened to me with excitement and did not think I was crazy. Okay, the others didn't look at me as if I was crazy, but I could see their pitying looks on me. And I was really glad to tell him about my dreams.
-I'm sorry for keeping my favorite listener waiting.
-So you like to tell me the most. I wonder who your other listeners are.
-Actually, I don't tell my mother anymore. I only have one friend from school. I'm telling him.
-I hope you can introduce me to this friend one day. So, what did you experience during the week we didn't see each other?
Dr. Ms. Zerrin did not just dismiss my dreams as dreams, as others did. He accepted them as my second life and supported me.
-Actually, there is nothing much different. I am dying of exhaustion because I carry stones to build the palace during the day. When I come home in the evening, after being exposed to my sister's mischief for a while, I fall asleep on my own. So I wake up. You understand what I mean.
-I am often jealous of you, Aktan. I wish I could live two lives like you. Maybe one day I won't open my eyes at all.
-You also know that this is not such a great thing. While people dream of wearing angel wings and flying in the sky, I see myself living under conditions more difficult than the world I live in now.
-But you have the healthy body you always wanted, right? As I said before, dreams reflect our subconscious.
-Yes, but it's a little tiring to see this every time I sleep. Every time I sleep, I open my eyes to a different world.
-So, what happens during short sleeps? Do you see it the same way again?
Dr. I was not conscious of my short dream in the car until Ms. Zerrin asked this question.
-Actually, I lived while coming here.
-How?
-I passed out a little while in the car. And I had a dream again, albeit briefly
-Yes, I am listening to you?
-From my dream, I open my eyes sleepily at night and see shadows moving. Two red eyes in the shadows look at me and I fall asleep again from exhaustion. So I wake up.
-So you see it in your short sleeps too. Two red eyes... So, is there anyone in your life who is your enemy? Or it doesn't matter in your life.
- Hmm ... it's not there, after all, we are a poor family, but I can't say it's not there either, after all, my father owns a big company and there are definitely people who are angry with us. But I have never witnessed such an event.
-So you're saying no. I think instead of seeing angel wings in your dream, you see two red eyes.
He tried to reassure me by laughing, but for some reason I was still uneasy.
-Our session is about to end, Aktan, is there anything you want to tell me?
For some reason I sensed a desire in this question, but….
Ms. Zerrin .
-Are you sure, Aktan?!
-No, Aktan. Uhhhhh
-It's like an outdated joke, right?
-I really have nothing else to say, Dr. Ms. Zerrin, that's all.
With a sigh and a disappointed tone:
-Okay, Mr. Aktan, you can leave.
trippy atmosphere when he opened the door for me . My mother was waiting for me in the waiting room. When he saw us coming out the door, he immediately came towards us with quick steps.
-Hello Dr. Miss Zerrin, how are you?
-I'm fine, Ms. Zümra, how are you?
-We are fine too, thank you sir. Do you have a minute or two?
-Of course, go ahead, Ms. Zümra.
-Aktan, go to the car, I'll be right back.
I said "okay" and started walking towards the car. Just as I was walking out the door, I turned to look at my mother, but what did I see? Dr. Ms. Zerrin was laughing brighter than before, shaking her head and talking to my mother. There was no trace of his previous appearance.
My mother came immediately when I got in the car and said:
-I wonder what Mr. Aktan's plans are today?
Fortnite all day .
-It's the computer again, son! Go and travel to different places, son.
-Mom, let's not get into the same topics again...
-Okay, okay okay
Surprised, my mother cut it short and we headed home. When we got home, I immediately went to the playroom and called Asaf :
-Bro, what did you do? I didn't keep you waiting too long.
-Where are you son? What time is it? It's literally past noon.
-Sorry bro, the usual stuff again.
Asaf was my best friend at school, my only friend. Unlike me , he had a sporty body, and he always looked out for me. We have an unrequited brotherly love. So much so that I wanted to give him many things as a gift, but he always turned me down. He only had one request: it was for a part -time job, that is, to use my father's connections to enter. That's why my father loved Asaf very much.
-Okay, come on quickly, I'm waiting for you.
I turned on my latest version console and entered the game . While we were playing games, we continued our conversation.
-Thank you very much for the console. I will definitely pay my debt.
He was talking about the console I got him for his birthday last week. He wanted to turn it down too, but he said, "I bought it for my own sanity, not for you!" You keep falling out of the game all the time, you make me sick!" I just persuaded him by saying.
if you say something like " I owe you a debt" again , I'll come and beat you up! We are brothers! There is no such thing as debt between siblings.
-Seeing you kicking, believe me, there is nothing that makes me happier than this. Well, tell me, how is the other Aktan, what is he doing?
-There's nothing much different, he's just carrying stones. But the other day he found something strange like a necklace. And the moment he touched it, it shattered into pieces. Do you know how happy he was ! Because I found something valuable.
-What was it like to call it a necklace? Aghghg damn zombies ! Come pick me up! I'm disgusted with those tube tubes.
-And don't sleep in a game! You die immediately too. I don't remember much, there were faint marks on the circle.
While playing games, one did not notice how time passed.
-Bro, I have to go. I have a little work to do, see you again tomorrow.
-To where? I thought we were going to wake up tonight! It's just 5pm, we agreed with you until 5am.
-Sorry bro, I have to go to work.
free this time . Good luck, see you later.
I turned off the console and walked towards my room. I was going to take a nap. Even playing games could tire me out. Sometimes I wish I could work hard but have a healthy body.
I went to my room and it took me no time to open my eyes and close them.
Two red eyes were moving like black smoke. He was heading towards my parents. It was like he was searching for something. When he noticed that my eyes were open, he stopped for a moment. And he tried to say something in the form of a humming sound that I didn't understand. He attacked my parents again, I tried to get in front of him, but he passed over me like smoke.
My mother and father were surrounded by black smoke. They were making noises as if they were in pain. But I couldn't do anything. When I tried to touch them, the smoke suddenly turned into stone and prevented me from touching them. After a while, the fog dispersed and disappeared. And the surroundings were drowned in silence, as if nothing that had just happened had happened.
After taking a piece of fire in my hand and looking around carefully, I thought I was probably dreaming because I was tired and went back to bed. After all, I would continue carrying stones in the morning. I kissed my brother, covered him up and went back to sleep.
I got up from the bed at the sound of my mother's voice:
-Aktan my son Aktaaann ..
-Sir, mother!
-Come on son, change your clothes! We are waiting for you below.
- What do you mean by " - ruz ", mother?
My mother with a smile
-Come on son, just be quick.
Saying this, my mother left my room. So I got up from my bed. First, I washed my face and went to the clothes my mother had left for me. There was a slight formality to the dresses. Okay, normally I wear a shirt and trousers, but this time the colors looked a bit formal. White shirt, black jacket, yes it was on the jacket. And pants. Anyway, I didn't question it much, after all, since our guests were from the upper classes, I often dressed like this for my father's work.
I got dressed and headed towards the elevator. The doors opened and I walked in. I pressed the 1st floor. The elevator opened immediately into the hall. With a "ding" sound, the doors began to open slowly and what did I see?
-Happy Birthday Aktan!
Their voices and writings were everywhere. It's weird that I forgot my own birthday.
I was suddenly speechless, I was so happy to see everyone.
Asaf: Dude, you are so sleepy too, you turned us into trees.
Me: So that's why you left the game early...
Dr. Zerrin: Happy birthday Aktan! I was upset because you didn't invite me in the morning, but thanks to Zümra Hanım, she invited me too.
So he expected me to say this in the morning.
Me: Sorry, it was a surprise for me too.
Oh my god, was this who I thought he was? Isn't it my bestie Berrin, with whom I have a platonic love ? She came to me floating like an angel in her white and dusty pink dress.
Berrin: Happy Birthday Aktan!
Of course, I was surprised: Thank you, Berrin! I'm so glad you came too!
Naturally, only Asaf knew my feelings towards Berrin. The room was grinning mischievously right next to me.
There were my teachers and a few more of my father's co-workers. Everyone came one by one and congratulated me on my birthday, and it was time for the cake. A cake arrived with 17 candles on it. Everyone was gathering around me and clapping their hands together, chanting "Happy Birthday Aktan". Suddenly everyone became silent and;
My mother: Yes, my son Aktan, make your wish and blow out the candles.
It means wish, huh… I wonder what I should wish for? There was so much to wish for. I was too lazy to tell them all one by one and made only one wish: "That my life would change and become fantastic."
After blowing out the candles, it was time for the gift part.
Asaf: Buy it bro, see if you like it?
He gave me the box the size of his fist. I opened it with curiosity and inside was an expensive watch. I looked into Asaf's eyes and silently gave him a "why was there a need for something so expensive" look. And I said "thank you buddy " with a smiling face. I started receiving gifts from everyone.
Berrin bought a bracelet. It was compatible with the watch, I think they bought it together with Asaf.
It's Dr.'s turn. He came to Zerrin Hanım. Oda came with a small box in his hand. I opened it with curiosity and inside was a ring with a strange yet familiar pattern on it.
Dr. Zerrin: This symbol is called "Flower of Life". It contains the secret of the entire universe.
I thanked him and extended my hand towards the ring. As soon as I touched it, I found myself in a strange environment.
There is no earth, no sky, everywhere is open but what is in front of my eyes; One was the part where I received a gift, the other was the scene where two red eyes were staring at me.
The part I received the gift from suddenly collapsed on the ground in ecstasy and everyone started to gather around it.
I thought to myself, "What is going on here?" , where is this!" While I was saying this, a notification window appeared in front of me, just like in games.
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THE FLOWER OF LIFE WAS OWNED.
CONDITIONS OF USE: YOU MUST BE 17 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER.
DESCRIPTION: IT GRANTS THE ABILITY TO LEARN ALL THE SECRETS OF THE UNIVERSE.
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CONGRATULATIONS, YOU HAVE THE NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS
TALENT:
SECRETS OF THE UNIVERSE (BEGINNERS)
IT WAS OBTAINED.
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-What are these? I think I'm dreaming again.
Then another notification came.
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A SECRET OF THE UNIVERSE HAS BEEN LEARNED.
YOU HAVE REALIZED THAT YOU ARE ONE SOUL IN BOTH MEDIUMS.
CONGRATULATIONS.
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A SKILL WAS LEARNED.
ASTRAL AWARENESS: SINCE YOU ARE AWARE OF YOUR TWO BODY, YOU CAN NOW CONTROL BOTH ANYTIME YOU WANT.
CONGRATULATIONS
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A SKILL WAS LEARNED.
ASTRAL OBSERVATION: YOU WILL BE ABLE TO OBSERVE WHAT IS HAPPENING AROUND YOUR BODY ANYTIME YOU WANT.
CONGRATULATIONS
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