Breathe me back to life

It’s funny how sometimes you’re strangely convinced to do things you thought you’d never do in life. The moon was like a phantom-silver disc, gleaming up in the lonely sky as I lay there on my bed in my favourite PJ’s, ready to perform my daily ritual i.e. manifesting to meet the person who had once promised to stay by my side forever.I almost drifted off to sleep after tearing up those wandering annoying thoughts when someone barged into my room.“Nicholas James Hayes! What’s wrong with you? I’m trying to sleep here!” I ranted, rolling my eyes at my little brother.“But it’s urgent, Aiv!”“I don’t ca-”“Uncle Brice has invited us over for dinner, we need to go! Hurry up and get ready before mom comes in and drags you there in your Pyjamas.”“What?! Why would they invite us out of the blue? And by the way, didn’t we just meet them lik

And finally, we reached our destination. The moment I got out of the jeep, a strong sour smell hit my nose, and I almost threw up. But, a soft fresh material covered my nose and I stared back at my mother’s worried eyes. I smiled, a warm cheeky smile, trying to show her I was thankful. Two tall and lean ladies popped their heads out of a door right beside what looked like a storeroom and I quickly recognized them as our childhood neighbours.I quickly greeted my relatives and headed towards my so-called room for a week. All I could think of on my way up the stairs was taking a long warm shower. I tugged the heavy door open by its old iron handle and Bam! The same old dusty smell welcomed me. There was a thick layer of dust built up on all the shelves, cobwebs in the corners, and smudges on the windows. A tiny little spider crept up on my ankle and I yelped and banged my head at the cupboard.“Ow, that hurt!”What was

The light of dawn seeped into my room making me frown in my sleep.“Close the damn curtain, Nick. I can’t sleep! The sun rays are troubling me!”“Nick!! What are you doing? Close it!!” No response.“I’ll wash all your dishes this morning, I promise. Will you please block the sunlight for me? Pretty please?” I pleaded. Still no response. I was perplexed.“What’s wrong with my brother today?” I thought. He usually comes to my room and opens all the curtain in the morning just so he can somehow manipulate me into washing his dishes for him. He absolutely detests washing dishes and thinks it’s disgusting.I slowly opened my eyes. The sun was bright up in the sky. I looked around to find my brother, but he was nowhere to be found. I heard a familiar sound coming from the left and that’s when everything seeped in. I then realized the position I was in. I got kidnapped.I

I lunged forward and grabbed him by his arm, startling him.“Huh, how am I supposed to know that?” he asked, puzzled by my sudden action.“What? Then, how did I land here?” I inquired still intrigued and clearly upset.“Well, you’re the intruder. You’re the one who appeared here uninvited!” he retorted and turned his back to leave.“Liar! I was abducted and left at the middle of the forest and this site was the only place nearby, so I just decided to explore here.” I responded throwing my hands in the air.“So, what are you trying to imply? That I kidnapped and abandoned you in the middle of nowhere? You must be kidding me.” he sounded frustrated and shocked at my accusation. But I didn’t care. Nope,

Hop on.” Kevin said, turning back and squatting down on the ground.“Huh?” I asked confused as to what he was doing.“Hop on my back. I’ll carry you to your place. Give me the directions.” he said quietly.My mind froze and my heart beat rapidly increased.“But but…I can walk. It’s not that bad.” I said uncomfortably staring at my knee that was now swollen severely.“Just do what I say or I’m taking you back to my place.” he commanded.“No! I-I we’re almost there.” I said. It’s the first time we met. I can’t just entrust myself upon him like this. Get a hold of yourself, Aiv. Don’t believe anyone you just met. I mentally warned myself, and tried getting up.Just as I was halfway up, my ankle twisted and I bumped down on the floor again, internally squealing with pain. This is so embarrassing! I so wish I could teleport so