From my sleep I was disturbed by thirst, so I looked around my room for water, but there wasn't any. I made the decision to go downstairs to the kitchen to grab some water. I could hear footsteps coming from behind me as I moved across the aisle.
I cautiously turn around to check the aisle, but it is empty. I didn't pay attention because I was too sleepy to think about it and just kept walking. However, I can now clearly hear the footsteps walking toward me.
I thus pause and survey my surroundings. Suddenly, I was afraid and unsure of what to do. My body is beginning to perspire, my hands are shaking, and I am feeling tight. It appears like no air is passing through.
After some time, I start to feel so chilly that my body starts to tremble, but the sweat still pours down my forehead. There is only me out here on this pitch-black, empty night. My body began to freeze, so I find it difficult to move even though I need to leave the area.
I have no idea what is behind me, but I feel someone there.
Someone suddenly touches my shoulder, causing discomfort throughout my entire body. Despite my need to scream, nothing came out of my mouth. What is truly happening to me is that I am unable to turn my head or even move my neck.
Suddenly, the wind blows harshly until the things that surround me fell down. And then I tried to slowly move my head and saw my own face in the person behind me. Because of my shock and fear, I suddenly pulled back and clutched my chest. I am so scared! Why? I asked myself.
Who is the person behind me? The girl’s face also looks terrified and sad. As if she wanted to convey something. And then the girl with the same face as me said, “Are you happy?” with her tears dripping in her eyes. I was left dumbfounded. And then I ask the same question, “Am I happy?”.
No, I am not happy. And then realization hit me. With all the success and comfort that I enjoy, there is still something missing that does not make me completely happy. And that is a Family. I suddenly realized that I am all alone in this lonely house that I can never call it home. I am longing for love, I am longing for care, and I am longing for happiness.
I have forgotten this feeling and I enjoy the money and success from my efforts and hard work. But no matter what things and materials I can get my hands on, they cannot match the happiness and contentment that a family makes me feel. And that is what missing in me.
But where is my family? And then it hit me, I have no one. I am an orphan when I was a teenager. Both of my parents died, and I was sent to the orphanage. And now that I am already an adult, I can already build my own family. All throughout, I deprived myself of loving someone. Because I was so focused on my dream, I forgot about myself. And now, I think it’s time for myself.
The girl in front of me smile and said, “Find your happiness, it’s time for yourself. You already did your best”. I smile and nod, and then I close my eyes. But as soon as I open it, the girl simply vanishes, and I realized I was still in bed.
It's simply a dream, but it's a dream that helps me see things and realize things. I'm overjoyed, at ease, and prepared to take on the day.
This is a fictional story. I hope you did enjoy and maybe learn something from it.
