Don't cry out Loud - N.S.P (best new books to read TXT) 📗

sparkle. The cold air was less oppressive, this time something hung at the air, something familiar, warm.
“Caroline”
Caroline gasped, she froze, her eyes wide-opened.
“Don’t look back, and don’t cry out loud” It said or he said.
“Dad, daddy, is that you?” She cried. “Oh my god I miss you so much, why did you leave me?”
Suddenly Caroline’s shoulder felt cold. Something weighted it down. Out of the corner of her eyes she saw a hand.
“Don’t” he said as Caroline’s hands rise to touch it. Caroline stopped immediately.
“You fail to get over my death, you fail to be yourself again and you fail to love yourself and others” he said.
Tears streamed down Caroline’s face, “h-how c-can I” she stammered.
“Things happen in life that can scar you for a while, but not forever” He said. “Remember those who cared for you and those who love you”. “Life is a very short thing Caroline, so you should live everyday like it’s your last.” “Dwell in your past rarely, but look forward to your future.”
“But---“Caroline started.
“Ever wonder why I am still here?” He asked.
Caroline shook her head.
“If my own daughter isn’t at peace, then how could my soul rest in peace?”
The hands on Caroline disappeared, Caroline looked around wildly no one was there. “Join us” The wind howled, “join us”.
“No’ Caroline Murmured.
“Join us”,
“No” Caroline hissed.
“Join us like your father did”.
“NO” Caroline screamed.
Caroline woke up and gasped for air. Cold sweat ran down her face. She grabbed the glass of water next to her bed and drained it. Her dream was still very vivid. Caroline looked around, she was back in her room, not the piers. She took her phone and checked the time. It was 10:00 A.M; slowly she got out of bed and went to the bathroom. After she was dressed she called Damon.
“You’re up early for a Saturday morning” Damon groaned sleepily.
Caroline laughed which made Damon on the other line bolt up from bed. “Caroline, is that you?” He said surprised.
Caroline cleared her throat “Yeah, um, let’s hang out today”.
“Sheesh Caroline, I thought you’ll never ask” Damon said as he yawned.
Caroline went downstairs and saw her mother (still in her work uniform) slumped in the sofa, snoring softly. “She looked weary and old for her age. She used to be so beautiful with her flaming red hair and her high cheekbones. Now, throughout the course of the years she became feeble and languid. Caroline went to the kitchen and made her mother some tea and her favorite breakfast and left a note. Then she grabbed her hoodie and headed outside.
When Danielle woke up she felt horrible, her head felt heavy and she wavered as she walked. When she got out of the bathroom she went to the kitchen and was surprised to see her breakfast. She walked towards it, perplexed. She read the note attached to it:


Dear Mom,
I know it isn’t mother’s day, but I just wanted to let you know that I am thankful. Thank you for dealing with me for the past couple of years. I should’ve respected you and considered your situation. But from now on I will promise I will be your dream daughter and I will help you out through your bad times. You need a break mom, I love you.
-Caroline
Two tickets to the upcoming football game were attached to the note. Danielle stared at the letter puzzled. Then her mouth curved into a teary smile.

“So we’re going to the movies?” Damon asked again.
“Yes Damon, we are going to watch a movie!” Caroline exclaimed.
“What happened to Caroline?” Damon questioned suspiciously.
Caroline giggled “I don’t understand.”
“Caroline tell the truth, where is your attitude?” Damon said.
Caroline sighed “You know I realized that I should loosen up, life is too short”.
Damon was now scared “So you changed last night, the spirits did get you!”
Caroline snorted “I told you I didn’t go last night, and anyways “you only live once Damon.”
Damon stared at her, his mouth hung open.
“In that case what do you say in joining me to go to the harvest dance?”
“Okay” Caroline said as she walked.
She felt good today; the air was crisp and refreshing. The fall colors are beautiful.
Damon now stopped to take in Caroline’s response. “Wait”.
Caroline stopped, “Damon we’re gonna be late for the movie, come on!”
And with that she ran. Damon ran after her.
It was a beautiful sight; both of them walked side by side, hands locked. They talked, joked, and laughed. They felt happy, lively, and great. Remember the world isn’t only about pain; love shines the brightest among all that hurt and pain. So don’t cry out loud.


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Publication Date: 11-07-2012

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Dedication:
To my sister, who taught me the words "I can" :)