Cristabel woke up from sleep. The pink wall clock shows 1 in The morning. Ah, seriously… sighed Cristabel. Again she heard The voice, for The umpteenth time. “Cristabel… Cristabel…” A woman's voice was heartbreaking, making The long-haired girl tremble all over. It had been 3 days since she had been hearing that voice. If The previous day Cristabel would just brush away The voice, go back to sleep and ignore it, it's different today. It is enough. The girl who is familiarly called Abel cannot stand being ignored anymore and has no manners because she wakes people up in The middle of The night.
The white blanket with pink lace that had been covering her body, now she pushed away, and slowly Abel stood up. Sneaking even though she was in her own room. To be honest, Abel wasn't that brave. Since earlier, her heart was beating very fast and her forehead was wet with sweat. Not. Not only today but also with previous days. when that voice started calling out her name. she's scared.
What was strange about The voice, when Abel woke up, her voice would disappear. If she falls asleep again, her voice will appear again. The absence of The sound made it a little difficult for Abel to guess where The sound was coming from. She was silent, remembering The exact place that had been The source of The sound. Ah! Window! Abel remembered very well that The voice came from behind The window.
Now, a pink curtain was in front of her. For some reason, instead of being afraid, Abel became even more curious and annoyed. Bravely, without thinking twice, she spread The pink curtains covering The window. Shows The dark atmosphere of her side yard. The closed window, she opened it too. But nothing, Abel didn't find anything. Just a dark atmosphere, also The sound of crickets and cold air. Suddenly Abel was surprised, as soon as The cold air touched her arm. Hurriedly she closed The glass and curtains and retreated back to The bed. she kept thinking, what The hell. her heart was beating fast again, beads of sweat slid from her forehead.
Knock, knock, knock .. "Abel?" a familiar voice startled Abel. "Are you okay, son?" Abel breathed a sigh of relief that had been choked up earlier. she was sure it was her mother's voice. "Yes, Ma. It was fine anyway." "Okay." The sound behind The door vanished, along with The sound of distant footsteps.
Instantly Abel realized. Why didn't she tell her mother about The disturbing voice? With steady steps, she approached The white door that was to lead him to her mother. Gradually Abel's fear faded. Replaced by faith and courage.
And .. unexpectedly. One word that crossed Abel's mind when The door to her room opened was "waw", Then "great", Then "extraordinary". But Then it hit him. What is her?? The family room that should be seen when The bedroom door is open is replaced by shady trees. Maybe acacia, resin, or pine. I don't know, Abel doesn't understand The type. But what Abel understands, The previous living room didn't look like ... like 'her'.
Shocked, amazed, confused, Abel walked over. Slowly headed for The living room-neutral-forest with a variety of plants. Actually, Abel wasn't sure, what kind of scene in front of him could be called a 'forest', a normal forest for sure. Because The situation here is really far from 'normal'. Shades of pink? Is it here? Is here a tree with fruit like coconut but wide leaves? I don't know ... if she is a dream Abel wants to wake up quickly.
Wait .. Abel stopped in her tracks. If she is a dream… a dream… a dream… means that one thing Abel has to do in order to return to The real world is waking up. Yes, wake up! But how?
"You, do you want to return to reality?" Geez, that voice again. Abel pranced, twisted around looking for The voice. "Who are you? Can't reveal your form? You know, something like that is really rude? ” silence. No answer within minutes. Abel is starting to worry, what if she gets stuck here? What if she can't get up? What if it's a nightmare… a nightmare forever.
"Nightmares are dreams too." Abel was surprised. her gaze swept around again, more alertly and thoroughly. "To end it, you have to face it. Face it, bravely. " It's useless. Abel was tired of searching, The results were nil. The voice may indeed have no form. "What do I have to face?" With a slightly trembling voice, Abel dared to ask. she is tired. Want to get back to reality soon.
"What you have to face ..." was exactly what she expected. The voice answered again. Good strategy, Abel. she thought. "Your fear." Abel widened her eyes. Before she could speak, her body immediately fell into a hole that suddenly appeared from under her feet. she screamed. The hole swallowed him up! How is her… thought, Abel. her eyes were closed. The wind blew against her face and scattered her hair.
Before long, The wind stopped hitting her face. she landed on something soft. Abel opened her eyes. here was a familiar atmosphere all in pink all around him. Abel sighed, finally. I felt like crying when The door was knocked again and a familiar voice appeared again. "Abel?" Mama. "What's wrong with you, honey?" and her one is Papa. Abel was very sure. Without thinking she went straight to The door, opened it wide and found… her mother's father. Yes, Abel was sure it was Mama and Papa. But .. Their faces .. Their faces… brown hair with green eyes and sharp teeth. Abel screamed. "You're not my mama papa !!!" With fear running through her body, Abel shouted. "What The hell are you Abel, she is Papa." That sentence never made her fear disappear. Without thinking Abel ran, ignoring The fake parents who kept shouting her name. House. her time The atmosphere changed to just like at home. There are no thick trees or shrubs.
Bruuukk… Abel fell. Again. she forgot that her living room had a carpet. And when she stood up, The atmosphere changed. she found not The sofa and guest table, but brown chairs and tables and The atmosphere of The class. Oh, now school. Thought Abel. her is The class. she is sure. Abel walked to her seat. Number three by The window. As usual, sitting here a man, Abel's age, read a book with glasses hanging over her nose. "Rizki ..." Abel smiled with relief. her best friend from kindergarten was still exactly like before. No fur or green eyes.
she patted The bookworm lightly on The shoulder. For some reason, every time you meet Rizki Abel's feelings calm down. Rizki turned her head. But unlike what Abel imagined, Rizki, who usually smiled happily when Abel arrived, now just stared at him blankly. Without The slightest expression. "hey? Rizki? " Abel started to panic. "What happened to you?" Rizki still didn't answer. Instantly her face changed. A sneer crossed her face. "You, I don't know, with people who bully Their own sister." Abel was surprised. What The hell ... bully? Sister yourself? "Wh..what do you mean, Ki? Bully? I didn't bully anyone! ” "Yes. You didn't bully him physically. But you hurt him. " Rizki's cold voice stabbed him deeply. Abel really doesn't believe it, Rizki, who has been her best friend, The longest-lasting friend for years now doesn't care about him. It wasn't anger that was in Abel's heart. But fear. Afraid, if Abel loses Rizki. Afraid, if she lived alone without friends.
Unable to hold back tears, Abel ran out of The classroom. her feelings are chaotic. Parents, friends, let alone later ?? Tears rolled down her cheeks. she ignored The voices calling her name. Abel is dizzy. Really disgusted by all of her. If she is a dream, for The umpteenth time, Abel hopes that she will wake up quickly.
"Sis Abel?" a voice stopped her. Abel didn't remember hearing that voice. her voice was soft, melodious and somehow made Abel stop running. The walk got slower and slower, and before long it really stopped. Abel turned her head. she was sure The source of The sound was not far from him. Her guess was right. A girl a few years younger than Abel stood, right in front of The large mirror who had been here for some time. Abel widened her eyes, realizing who The girl in The mirror was. "Sister Abel?" The girl spoke again. Abel was really shocked. That girl… can talk? she accelerated The path, towards The girl who was dressed all in purple.
Abel wanted to scream. But strange. What happened to him? she has opened her mouth as wide as possible, but to no avail, not a single sound came out of her mouth. Could it be… Abel was crying again. her heart hurts. It hurt so badly… she fell to The floor, her legs seemed unable to support her weight. her tears continued to flow, her eyes were hot, her heart ached. Abel didn't know what to do. Complete had all fears manifested.
"Sis Abel .. don't cry." The girl who was in front of Abel now sat beside him. "I love my sister. Sister will not be alone, I will always be here for you. " With wet eyes, Abel looked at The little girl in front of him. "Bhita," she spoke silently. she hugged her sister tightly. That's right, her younger sister… The younger sister was deaf since she was a baby. Little sister, whom Abel had been embarrassed to admit. Little sister, whom she hated because Mama and Papa seemed to care more for Bhita than Abel.
Abel continued to cry. she realized now. Know what it feels like to be unable to talk. How difficult… how bad… Abel knows now. "Sorry, Bhita ... I'm sorry sis ..." if Abel could speak, maybe those words she would never stop saying. Bhita, who had been hugging him, now looked at Abel. her eyes were also filled with tears. “Bhita, you have never hated you. In fact, Bhita often hopes that Bhita can tell stories with her aister, chat with others, and so on. " Abel was still sobbing. The guilt piled up very much on her head. she looked at Bhita. Regret because so far she didn't learn sign language so she could chat more with her younger sister.
Then Abel remembered something, she remembered studying it several times. A long time ago ... a long time ago. her wet hands were now practicing sign language, shaking and afraid of being wrong. Seeing that, Bhita smiles. she is beautiful. And just realized that she looks a bit like Abel. Bhita brought her lips to Abel's ear, she whispered. "I forgive sister. And I, dear sister. " Those two sentences really calmed Abel down. she stopped crying. her eyes were closed .. warm that she felt comfortable too.
“Abell !!! Want to sleep until when !! " her time, her one voice really made Abel jump. Again she fell. The umpteenth time. her buttocks hurt and her eyes are glare. "Cristabel !!" and again, The sound was getting creepier. "Yes ma, Abel wakes up." Suddenly, Abel was shocked. Very, very shocked .. her voice… came back!
Hurriedly she opened The bedroom door. Family room, living room, all back to normal. "Abel? Let's have breakfast. " A man was standing right in front of her. Shocked Abel, yet again. "Papa ..." and her time, without green hair and eyes. Abel Then hurried to The dining room. she found Mama pouring milk, with shoulder-length hair and brown eyes. Gosh .. Abel sighed. Everything returned to normal. Looks like I really had a dream. Thought Abel.
And here, sitting in The chair opposite Papa, The little girl just like in her dream, munching on brown bread. With a beaming face and a happy smile, Abel approached The girl, hugging her tightly. The girl she hugged was shocked, Mama and Pap were The same. "Bhita ... later learn with my brother, let's or play a game together, or whatever ..." Abel was still excited. her chattering. Mama and Papa smiled. Bhita felt very happy even though she didn't understand what her sister was saying. "Abel ..." Mama reminded, that Bhita could not shear. "Oh yes Ma, Abel is too excited. What do you think about Sign language for speaking like that .. ”Papa and Mama laughed. "Wow, do you want to learn sign language?" asked papa. "What do you want!" Abel's eyes lit up immediately. "Wow, what a coincidence. Sis Eva just came. "
Before long, a woman with an elegant appearance came into The room, greeting Them one by one, starting with Bhita and finally Abel. "Hi, Abel? Did you sleep well? " The woman smiled. Abel was surprised. That voice ...
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