Natasha's Memories
My life began when I was practically dead, right after an accident on a frozen lake while skating with my parents, I felt that the air in my lungs had given out. Submerged falling slowly, sinking. Until I felt a force pull me to the surface, it was my father, just him...
I wake up in the hospital surrounded by doctors and nurses trying to revive me, in the window across the room my parents saw me in that state.
Days later, I'm discharged from the hospital, I promised myself I wouldn't go near water again, a trauma. I carry it with myself and no one has any idea that fear is necessary, until the day they witness death.
"Honey, it's okay. Let's go home now. said Veronica from the backseat with Natasha lying on her lap.
Lilian was in the crib, sleeping peacefully, my mother carefully positioned me on the bed. I relax my body and fall asleep, when I wake up it was night. I get out of bed slowly and observe Lilian who was still sleeping. Kiss your face affection.
I go down the stairs in silence, watching the light coming from the kitchen. So I sit on the steps to listen to the conversation of my parents who spoke softly.
"It's not the first time we've lost her. Veronica said
"You think I don't know, it's been bothering me for years. Frederick said.
"All these years terrible things happen to Natasha, remember Halloween?
Halloween, the day of my near death
It was halloween eve, I was helping dad to clean the house, we were having a costume party the next day, I was excited for that. We didn't celebrate Halloween for years. This would be a good opportunity to meet family and friends.
"Daughter, get me the pumpkin— faced bowl.— Veronica said
"Okay mom. say
I went to the kitchen to get the bowl, before everything happened. I carefully pick it up, holding it tightly in my hands. The floor was slippery from the wax Dad had been using, and as I walked across the room and headed straight for the door, I slipped and bumped my head, breaking the bowl in my hands. There was blood everywhere.
— Natasha! shouted Frederick
— My God, come on let's go to the hospital quickly! exclaimed Veronica
I spent Halloween day in the hospital with my hand bandaged, with stitches on my forehead and surrounded by sweets, candies and lollipops all over the room, with baskets and huge balloons. Written — Improvements".
"It nearly scared us to death.— Veronica said
"Sorry Mom. Natasha said
"It wasn't your fault, it was an accident. Frederick said
"Yeah, but it's over now.— Soon, we'll be home soon. Veronica said
The doctor appeared in the room, greeted everyone there. Especially Natasha.
— Happy Halloween, how is our little witch today? asked the doctor wearing a Halloween pumpkin design tie
I am fine. said Natasha putting thousands of sweets in her mouth
— Daughter, one at a time. Veronica said
"Parents, can I talk to you for a moment?— asked the doctor
Yes of course. Frederick said
"Natalie, watch TV while we go talk to the doctor, okay?— Veronica asked
I watched the Halloween special on television while outside, something very bad happened.
— What's wrong doctor, is there a problem with Natasha? Veronica asked
"I'm afraid so. replied the doctor
"What could it be, something serious?— Frederick asked
"I wouldn't technically say something like that, your daughter has a gene in her brain, an anomaly that over time could spawn multiple people. said the doctor
"A personality disorder?— Veronica asked
"Exactly, it's quite rare and we're not sure she has or can acquire it. Over time, it may disappear or activate. As long as she doesn't pass, suffer and witness traumatic events, everything will be fine. I recommend only psychoactive drugs so as not to develop in your mind.
"She's only seven years old. said Veronica holding Frederick's hand
— Some children start to develop these experiences earlier, Natasha is safe, as long as they strictly follow the medication protocols. said the doctor
— You can leave it, doctor, we will go. Frederick said
"I'll refer you to one of our specialists. said the doctor
We returned home the next day, my parents had been silent for the entire trip, I knew it would be difficult for them to live with a mentally ill person. But I was pretty sure that wouldn't change how they felt about me.
"Are we going to the ice cream shop?— suggested my mother
"Nice idea. I answer
— How lucky! We are a few kilometers from one. Frederick said
I ordered a huge chocolate ice cream, with chunks of white chocolate bars, colored sprinkles and whipped cream. That was by far one of the most fun days, after which we went home. Aunt Suzanna was with Lilian in her arms watching television, in the armchair in the living room in front of the fireplace.
"I'm glad you're here.— said Suzanna
Suzanna was a tall young woman with red hair, just like Natasha's. She wore a red scarf around her neck, a long— sleeved orange shirt, dark blue jeans, and knee— length ankle boots.
Lilian went into Veronica's arms, while Suzanna leaned over to speak to me.
"And then champ, ready for another?— suzanna joked
— No way, Aunt. laughed Natasha
We all went to the kitchen to prepare lunch, Frederick was cooking something on the stove, with the pots in the cupboards, we could only see him putting spices inside them.
"Why don't you go play upstairs Natalie? Veronica asked
I can? Natasha asked
"Of course, just don't break anything. replied Veronica
"Or break it, whatever. said Suzanna
"You are terrible Suzanna Scarlett. Veronica said
"How are you sis?— asked Suzanna
Tired. answers Veronica
"Veronica, you hardly ever rest. said Suzanna
— I can't, I need to take care of the girls. replied Veronica — And who will take care of you, if not yourself? asked Suzanna "I know, but...— replied Veronica.
— Leave Natasha with me for a few days, so you can rest. said Suzanna — He is well. agreed Veronica Years later...
On my twelfth birthday, my parents throw a surprise party for me. They had taken me out for a burger and fries at my favorite restaurant in town. Then they took me downtown, to play at the amusement park, one of the attractions had a carousel, in the shape of aquatic animals, I went on a mermaid with a strange name. I won several toys at the park's famous gambling games.
"Well, I think it's about time we went. Frederick said
"Wait, I haven't won anything for Lilian yet. Natasha said
"No need, dear. Veronica said
— I make a point. said Natasha
In one of the attractions, there was a baseball and several bottles on top of each other. The objective was to knock them all down without exception, I used the math in my head and aimed at the center of one of the bottles, the middle one that was right under the center one. When I knocked over the first bottle, they all went to the ground, I got a giant purple octopus with a funny hat, I handed it to Lilian who let out a cute laugh.
"Thanks, Natalie. said lilian
— You're welcome my love. Natasha said
I quickly go up the stairs, stop in front of my parents' room, normally the door was not open, but that day it was half open. I push slowly and enter, it was very spacious the room had a bathroom inside it. I decided to go through Mom's things and I found something very mysterious.
An ax necklace made of gold and silver, placed around my neck, gleamed in the mirror's reflection. I hear voices approaching, so I hide in the wardrobe.
"I'm going to pack Natasha's things. Veronica said
"Okay, I'll wait downstairs. said Suzanna
At the same time that my heart was beating fast, the air was getting denser, after all I was locked inside a piece of furniture with little space to breathe. I try not to think about it for now. I bend down and close my eyes and wait.
Ready! All in order. Veronica said
Veronica lifts the blue rolling suitcase, dragging it over the gray velvet and rug. Leaving the room, causing Natasha to open the wardrobe falling to the floor with several clothes on top of her.
"I won't do that again. thought Natasha