Two years later, on the night of her 19th birthday, Salwa received an unforgettable gift. This gift is the starting point of all the events that will happen in her life. That day, was a tough and stressful day. She only wanted to take a rest after all the things that happened at her school. She cleaned herself, changed into her pajamas, and rested her body on her warm and comfortable bed. She covered her body with a warm blanket and hugged the mysterious plushie that she found in her locker room after her afternoon class that day. She did not know why, but she wanted to sleep with that plushie so badly. For once, she falls into a deep sleep. Forgetting all the burden on her body, and accidentally missing her birthday night that day.
She didn't know for how long she slept, but one thing for sure, she slept for a long time. At least that is what she felt. The ray of the sun that touches her face softly is so warm that makes her want to sleep some more time. But the itchy feeling on her face and the chirping sound of the birds make her wade awake. It's just strange for her since when her dad has a bird, and how can her warm, soft, and comfy bad become so itchy?
She opened her eyes, and she found that the plushy was still in her arm, but the pillow and the blanket were not there. Of course, she did not sleep on her bed either, but she slept on the lush green grass, which was surprisingly comfy for her to sleep on. It's also a surprise for her to find herself calmer than ever, even though she has just woken up in a completely different place. But one thing she noticed; someone was watching her from a far distant tree.
Salwa PoV
I opened my eyes. I did not know for how long I slept, but one thing for sure, I slept for a long time. At least that is what I felt. If it is not because of the itchy feeling and the chirping sound of the birds that make me wide awake, I would like to sleep some more accompanied by the warm ray of the sun that touches my face softly. It's just strange for me. Since when my dad has a bird? and how can my warm, soft, and comfy bed become so itchy?
I opened my eyes, the plushy still there in my arm, but the pillow and the blanket were not there. Of course, I did not sleep on my bed either. I slept on the lush green grass, which was surprisingly comfy for me to sleep on. It's also a surprise for me to find myself calmer than ever, even though I just woke up in a completely different place. But one thing I noticed, someone was watching me from a far distant tree.
"um.. hello...?" I tried to greet him. But there was no response.
"Hello? Nice to meet you... Sir?" I tried once again, but no, there was no response. It feels uncomfortable to be left in silence like that. After waiting for a few minutes, I got up from my spot and walked closer to him. The closer I get, the clearer his figure becomes. He is a tall man with a strong built body. I would believe it if he said that he works in the military. His jaw was not that sharp, it's quite plumpy and squeezable for me. But somehow he gives out a dignified aura around him. He is cold but warm at the same time. I don't really know either, what is the reason behind that warm sensation. But for sure, that warm sensation is the sole reason I want to know more about him.
"Hey... " I tried to speak to him again. I did not expect any reply this time either. I just kept walking toward him, but surprisingly, this time he responded.
"Let's meet again later, honey..." He replied and stopped hiding from behind the tree. He smiled softly and gave me sad melancholy eyes. Once again, I was confused, and before I opened my mouth to ask once again, he was gone, engulfed by a flash of blinding light from behind him.
"Wha-What does that mean..." I mumbled to myself. All of it was too sudden for me to understand. Before I knew it, my surroundings became monochrome. There was no other noise, the only thing I heard was the sound of my alarm clock ringing.
