The Accident

The day was quiet.. I could barely concentrate on my novel as well as almost anything else. I was tired and could barely keep my eyes open, but I couldn't sleep.

I stared at my typewriter... I couldn't get her story out of my head.. how did she know? how could she have known?.. I need to stop scaring myself, the kid probably has a wild imagination.. I rubbed my eyes, sighing, then looked at the clock... 21:37pm.. she should be home soon. I just need to stay away for a bit longer.

I stood up and walked to the kitchen.. Coffee might help.. I stood there, waiting for the water to boil.. soon the kettle started to whistle... I took it off of the heat and prepared a cup of coffee. The aroma of coffee was wonderful. I was calmed by the bitter sweet taste of the coffee. It was always my favourite part of working at home.

After a little while later, Satrena came home. "Good evening, love. How was your day?" I said walking to her. She was silent.. then she suddenly hugged me. "Darling, what's wrong?" I asked concerned, she was never like this. I was about to ask her again but she spoke before me, "Did you hear? About the family..." "No.. Is that what's upsetting you?" she nodded against my chest. "The parents went missing and the one of the two daughters were found bleeding out.. The two girls are at the hospital now... It's awful.." she said.. I was speechless... "Satrena, it's alright.. The two girls are safe now, okay? Please don't worry about these things.." I was never good with comforting people.. She nodded.. We stayed like this for a few more minutes..

When we stepped apart she seemed to have cheered up a bit. She's over emotional sometimes but I love her non the less. "Hey, Satrena. How about you get dressed so I'll make us dinner." she looked at me. "You can cook?" she teased. I stayed quiet... I can cook.. She laughed a bit then she told me she was joking. She went up to our bedroom and so I started with the dinner.

After a while dinner was finished and I didn't burn a thing. Satrena kept teasing me about it. I just wish I could protect her... I just wish I was strong enough..

"Nathy? Why so sad?" she said. I looked up and shook my head. "It's nothing love." I said and smiled. She looked sceptical about it but she just said okay.

After dinner, we didn't have much to talk about considering the dreadful silence... "Nathy, I'll wash the dishes tonight." she said and before I could even react she took the plates to the kitchen. I was about to say otherwise but she gave me that look... she wasn't going to let me do it.. I sighed in defeat. Then I stood up and walked upstairs, "I'm going to the study room so... yeah I'm there if you need me." I said and walked into the room... It was silent... to silent..

I never came here to work, I came here cause I felt safe here... but lately.. not so much.. I stumbled a bit, feeling light headed. Seems I'm still shaken from this morning.. I sat down at the table. I was tired again.. wonderful. I reached for my sketch book and flipped through the pages until I found an open one. I took one of the old pencils and started to draw...

a little girl, pale white skin, dark brown hair, eyes as black and empty as the void...

Who is she...

I jumped out of my chair, tossing it over as I spun around to see what was behind me... nothing.. I'm just tired and paranoid.. But I still felt like something was watching me... But from where?

I decided enough was enough and I left the room, telling Satrena I was headed to bed and so I went to go to sleep... When will this end.. Was I going insane?.. No, I just need sleep. that's all... I laid down, the bed was comfy... Just cold...

The shadows peak from beneath us... people say our shadows are the doors to our souls... Does that even make sense? It doesn't matter...

Where are you?..