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Empty Space PATIENCE OF HYRIA
I am living in a studio-type apartment so I can see everything I have.In normal circumstances, I usually saw everything too much that it overwhelmed me.But now…I saw nothing, too much that I fail to recognize my room…Is this what you call a nightmare after a nightmare?Or did someone rob me?I scan the room again just to be sure I wasn’t mistaken, but my eyes failed me.I saw nothing but the man sitting on the floor like a prince that even I can fall.But I am irritated right now to appreciate his very existence.I don’t know where I would start.Do I have to start about me crying on his shoulder or me being a sacrifice or my things that got lost?I guess I have to start at…“Where are my things?”“What things?”“My thing’s, the table there, my plates should be there and my… my used clothes that you might see everywhere.”I can see how shocked he was, but can you just answer me.“I put it outside because they are uncomfortable in the eye. It also stops me from moving freely. Why d
Empty Space AN INNOCENT MAN
It’s almost three in the afternoon when the cleaning started and Hyria’s things are back to their normal place. Thanks to Shier’s effort it is well cleaned.“Come sit here” Hyria pat the space beside her on the sofa and then Sheir moved to sit beside her. “You see that box?” He nods and I smile while opening it. When the television opens, Shier almost jumps in surprise.I never knew that keeping your laugh is tiring so I just slip.“Hahahahaha!” I just laugh to my heart's content. I cannot help it, even if he is awkwardly surprised by it, it just took him a second to adjust and come toward the television.“The people are inside the box! Why they are there? I mean the human is inside that box.” “We, humans call it televisions, where you can see everything you want to see.”“Do you want to eat?” Hyria asked him while I moved to go to the kitchen.“No, I don’t need to eat anyway.”“You have to try some things in this world so when you go back to heaven or your home you can tell
Empty Space A DIFFICULT TASK
NADIE’S P.O.V.I used to go out and see people at night when darkness is everywhere.That is the time I felt safe.However, I never knew that there will be a day that I stand in the afternoon sky where the shadow of the trees hid me from the sunlight.I am not allergic to sunlight.It’s just that I live in the dark for too long that being under the sunlight gives me a foreign feeling.It’s as if I forgot the feeling of living with the bustling noise of the people, the honking of the cars, people walking on the street, chatting as if there is no tomorrow.I felt so exposed, that I was naked under the afternoon sun.But what can I do?My legs moved to step on the trunk under the wings of the tree leaves. This is the only thing I can do so no one will notice me.But why?Why are they going where a lot of people are headed?Can’t Hyria go to a place where few people come?I can not protect her if there are a lot of people.I sit when I saw Hyria in the crowd with Shier.They are currently
Empty Space EXCUSES
Hyria's P.O.V"Am I wrong?" All I can see is the mask in front of me as if it was looking right through me while hearing those thoughts.I was stunned. Somehow, it felt like a big slap on my face.I know that leaving that man is the most cowardly thing to do right now, however keeping him threatened me and comfort me at the same time. I don't know how he does that.But his hostility catches my attention and with that face of him. I shiver at the sight of that coldface.Yet, he surprised me with his adorable childlike innocent act.My guilt puts a weight on my shoulder while I was cooking for him. I can still remember his amazement and smile of satisfaction while eating the food that I made.I tried to teach him everything I know from the time I'm with him.I know that it is not enough, but what can I do?I was threatened by the fact that If I do not do this hastily then I can not do this ever again.Nadie was taken aback by the thought of Hyria.“You…”“You love him?” Hyria rolled
Empty Space THE NIGHT SKY
Shier's P.O.VIn the short time that I am in this world, I was amazed at how they evolved in the present day.I also confirmed things from a bunch of theories in the books that I read. One of those is the different aura of the human. When I visited the human world long ago, it was faint, almost that my kind didn't recognize it.The aura of a human represents a different kind of color however there are ways to recognize if people are having trouble or happy in their life.Happy and contented human tends to have a brighter aura while those who are having troubles have a darker one. Though it’s just a hunch base on their memory when I touch the shadow-like aura that lingers around their bodyWhen I am looking down and saw people. I am amazed that it resembles the sky above after the last glimpse of the sun. Where darkness spread in this vast land and only a few who is shining brightly despite the lights of the town.If this phenomenon happens in the past. There is no way that we are gonn
Empty Space SLEEP
“Ever since I was born, they said that I am unlucky. "My mother died by giving birth to me when she was perfectly healthy. Then my father’s business goes into bankruptcy and didn’t take responsibility or even care for me. At least that’s what my untie says.” When I open my eyes I saw the very man who approach me in the park. My eyes wandered and all I can see is a familiar place again, where everything is black. While he is sitting on the floor with those sharp eyes looking at me. If only looks can kill, I would be dead by now.However, if you are gonna look deeper his eye expresses desperation, anxiousness, and exhaustion. I am curious about it. What happens that you look very tired? It is as if he is ready to… “My untie, the third sister of my mother adopt me.” My eyes blink twice when I heard his voice. I guess my head wanders again.To my surprise, a big screen just pop up in front of me and I saw a familiar woman. The one who pushed the little boy earlier.“ Well, I guess
Empty Space STRUGGLE IS REAL
Nadie's P.O.VI wanted to hear her side, but our current situation made it impossible.My ear becomes sensitive.That time, I heard something fast-moving vehicle approaching our way.My eyes catch a glimpse of a bicycle moving fast towards our spot. In one swift move, we luckily avoid it.The bicycle crashed into the tree while the man who drove the bicycle jumped in time and rolled to the ground.“What the---” Hyria said in shock with her eyes wide openWhen the time she can move and realize what happened, the man is already standing up on the ground.While I discretely vanish into thin air and go into a different dimension. Luckily the last light of the sunsets fades.“Are you ok?” Hyria asked and walked towards the man. “Oh, I am okay.” The man said while brushing off the fallen leaves stuck on his shirt.Not long ago, after an accident happened. I heard a crack sound and saw a branch of trees that was about to fall at any moment. I move fast and push her away.“Whoa! Are you ok
Empty Space STOP RUNNING
HYRIA'S P.O.VShock is an understatement when I saw a pair of red eyes surround us.I know that I am unlucky. But I never thought that it might come up to this point.It's as if my unluckiness leveled up in a short span."They are not harmful, right?" Hyria asked Nadia.After that, they saw a little squirrel stumble on the branch of a tree and fall.But I never saw the body of the squirrel reaches to the ground.I can not help but swallow my saliva.Hyria showed me a paper with the words written as..."I guess it is."I look at the paper that is stuck in Nadia’s hand. The wind blew as paper struggled to be free from Nadia's finger.All I can think of is...Is that it?I mean, how are we going to escape from this mess.Do you have any plans?Can you do something?Just, please...Anything...The vein in my neck is already visible due to the pressure of expressing my thought. But I can not put it in words."I will go back to him, just please do something," I whispered with such urgency a