Story Chapter 3
In her dream, she was furious like a troubled Shrek, breaking and growling her anger against anything her hands could find. She looked around her, she had no idea what room she was in.Then came her mother.
"What are you doing?"
Her mother asked.
She knew it was her mother. The same familiar voice she heard several times in her dreams.
"What do you expect, mother?"
She responded with anguish in her voice.
"I gave up everything for him! I had a promising career, and a beautiful life until he came into my life!"
Before she could add more, her mother interrupted her.
"But it was you who changed first!"
She was startled with her mother's words. She did not expect them. But she continued talking.
"You need to wake up! Wake up!"
It was a strong wake up call from her mother that in her real life, she shook up and woke. She was breathing hard when she did. She went to look for a glass of water, drink and put herself back to sleep.
The next day, she unlocked the door of the store. The day passed like a normal day for her, doing her mother and wife responsibilities, only this time without saying a word. Her husband came and left. She did not have any idea where and the least she cared about it.
In Ika's mind stayed what she dreamt about. She had been thinking what her mother meant. Her mother died before her twins were born.
When her mother still lived, she had been her guidance counsellor. They had a good relationship. She could be herself with her, without worries about her change of moods. She was patient and understanding. But terminal ailment took her life away that devastated the family. She stayed in the country after she died, while her father and brothers preferred to live abroad.
It was her mother who taught her about God. She used to come with her to church. They prayed together, lit candles during birthdays and special prayers. Once again, she found herself inside the church, missing her so much.
Praying to God to let her understand her mother's message, she decided to stay seated for a while after praying. She heard a couple whispering to each other on the chair at her back.
"Let's get married."
A young man's voice whispered.
"I don't want to. You might change."
The young woman responded sweetly.
"What are you talking about?"
A question that sounded irritated from the man, then a deep breath came from the woman.
"Your attitude. Now you're sweet and kind. Someday you might change."
There was a minute of silence between them. Then the man spoke again after another deep breath came from him too.
"How about me? Should I not worry that it might be you who would change?"
Another silent moment.
Whatever the young woman might have responded, Ika was not able to hear it. She suddenly burst into tears.
The couple was interrupted by her. She caught their attention.
"Are you okay? Is there anything we can do to help?"
The young woman asked her as she caressed her back.
To be continued...
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