Never thought I'd be in paradise!

Everything was dark. I couldn't move. There are tubes in my mouth, I wanna talk but how could I?
I wanna move my fingers but I feel like losing all my strength just to lift one of them.
I could only hear the people talking in the background. The sound of their steps to and fro. The ticktock of the clock, the beep of the monitor. Was it for my heart?
I wanted to open my eyes but I fail.
I suddenly saw a light. And who is this beautiful woman? Her face looks so radiant, she is glowing with happiness.
"Are you ready? Your family is waiting for you", the woman said. "Wait, where are we going? Why can I speak?", I was panicking when I realized I am alive and well. I got scared when I am having a conversation with a stranger.
Then suddenly, I froze. I see my body, what is that, my body? Why do I have two bodies? I am getting crazy!
"You have just left your ethereal body, your vessel. It's time for a new chapter in life. And I am your angel. I am here to guide you", the angel said.
"I haven't said goodbye to my loved ones yet! I don't wanna go!". I cried.
"But your time has come, I will give you a minute to say goodbye", she said.

I suddenly felt my body against the soft hospital bed. And I am able to slowly open my eyes!
Oh, I see a lot of dear family and close friends. I wish I could kiss and hug them right now.
I felt a hand holding me, I pressed it. It was my loving boyfriend. He looks sad but still handsome. I wish I could tell him I love him. My sisters, I never thought they'll be here. My nephews and nieces. I feel so much joy. But then my vision gets blurry, my heart stops beating. Then there was total darkness. Blank, everything was just blank.

"Wake up", a gentle voice whispers to me. I opened my eyes. "Where is this beautiful place? Why does the sunshine so brightly yet it doesn't hurt my skin? Why does the sky have lots of rainbows?", I asked myself silently. I don't know who this handsome stranger is in front of me. I finally found my voice. "May I know where am I? And who are you?", I shyly asked.
"You are in paradise. And my name is Michael". He replied.
"You see death is only the beginning of a new life free of pain and sorrow, your family should not mourn about you. You were kind, just, and honest when you were alive. You lived a good life", he added.
I found peace after he said it and I smiled. I guess I will like it here then.
Then I saw a hill full of flowers that I've never seen before.
"Can I roam around?", I asked Michael.
"Sure, this is your home from now on. Feel free to do whatever makes you happy", he responded.

And I excitedly walked towards the mountain forgetting about everything else. Then an unfamiliar voice called me from somewhere, "Finella!". I tried to trace where the voice is coming from. I don't know who they are! "We are your family, your ancestors. Welcome to paradise! We have a lot of catching up to do!", said the woman who introduced herself as my great-great-great-grandma Victoria. Then she lead us to the most beautiful place I've never ever seen in my life, a house with a gigantic tree in the middle adorned by fireflies in the daytime! There were different varieties of flowers with interesting colors and shapes. I was breathless!

We started our conversation with an introduction of who we are and that's it. I couldn't remember what happened to me, why I am here, but it's alright. And everyone was having a good time with all the good food beyond my imagination. I am at peace, happy, and excited about this new phase of my journey.

Hello mate, I hope you liked my fictional story for today. Thought I'd share something new. Let me know if you don't. And do you think there is a paradise afterlife?

Glessa

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December 5, 2021