Novel & Cerita Open When You Cant Sleep

chapter two ‘It’s time. Come, quickly... I need you!’ The words followed him, up out of unconsciousness as he was roused from his precious sleep. Precious, for him especially as an insomniac. The time he spent in a dream state—especially these days—was few and far between, and he resented anything that interrupted it.

I wake up the next morning as early as I did yesterday. Maybe even earlier. Sleep and I have been at war lately, and I’m losing badly. No matter how exhausted I feel, my mind just won’t shut off. I’ve tried all the tricks—warm milk, deep breathing, calming music—but nothing works. Last week, my doctor prescribed me some medication to help, but even those feel like a temporary bandage over a wound that refuses to close.

Close your eyes that feel heavy to sleep. A strange feeling that enveloped the lonely night. Miss someone there? ***

My eyes opened and I blushed, “Are you kidding me, Ed?” “Not that you devil mind. That’s not what I mean. Jeez!” he grunted, “This happens very rarely. I want to sleep but I can’t, not unless somebody is sleeping beside me. I don’t know the logic. Maybe it’s because, I know someone is with me. I don’t know” “Well if you’re feeling cold, I can give you an extra blanket and wear a bloody shirt genius”

Got my earphones out, plugged them in my phone, turned on that Taylor Swift music and sleep. "We'll get started first, Dianna. Are you certain you're just going to lie down?" My head is stuck on the desk, so I merely gave a thumbs up in the air. I don't know about you, but it feels wonderful when something like this simply occurs, doesn't it? Or am I the only one who thinks so? Never worry, the light is streaming through the window and the drapes, tinting the room crimson. I finally got into the mood to fall asleep, and as I close my eyes....

It is really frustrating when I try everything, even sleeping pills, and still can not get any shut-eye. It's as if sleep is playing hard to get with me. And in those moments when I discover myself not being able to sleep, I find myself gazing at the sky, watching the moon disappear and the sunrise, it's like time stands still. The sky has this magical power to always calm my nerves and bring a sense of relief and comfort. It's almost like a gentle reminder that everything will be okay, although I know it isn’t.

Sleep eludes me, and I find myself tossing and turning, unable to find solace in the darkness. Finally, surrendering to the futility of sleep, I reluctantly rose from the bed. Glancing at the clock, I discovered that it was a mere few minutes past 2 in the morning. Realizing that sleep would remain elusive, I made a decision. The gym seemed to beckon, offering an escape from the overwhelming emotions that plagued my restless mind.

5 YEARS LATER I wake before dawn because my body never forgot how. There’s no alarm. There never is. I open my eyes to the same gray pre-light filtering through the narrow window above the bed, the world not awake yet but no longer asleep either. That in-between hour feels honest. Nothing is pretending to be calm. Nothing is pretending to be safe.

With all of my homework done, I drift off to deep slumber, temporarily getting rid of the mixed-up thoughts this day has thrown my way. As I open my eyelids, I'm greeted by the cold gusts of wind coming into the small gap of the unclosed window of the room. I wear my hoodie and then slide the window shut. I turn the lights on and then saunter out of the room. Kent is still wandering in my brain, but lesser than he did before my seemingly long nap. I look at my wristwatch and find it's still three-forty in the morning — early dawn, technically.

Maybe just my period? “Define annoyed,” I sarcastically asked. Then instead of hearing what he wanted to say next, I plugged my airpods in my ears and maxed out the volume of my phone. Thanks to the music, credits to Taylor Swift's Opalite and some random music afterwards, I was able to sleep. I was able to take a nap. When I woke up, I could already see the sky turning orange. Meaning, we're still far. I slept almost 3 hours, or so I guess with no disturbance. Thank you.