UnSeen (Part I)- Short Story

February 05, 2024

UnSeen (Part I)- Short Story

Day 1

My eyes succumbed to the morning light and unsealed themselves. I bent my head. Sniffles' leg lay on top of mine. Gently pushing it aside, a sigh released from my mouth. Sniffles, unbothered by the thrust continued to hit his snores as usual. Carelessly, my arm flopped out and ended up on top of the bedside table. Clasping my finger around a rectangular object, my arm reversed back and brought it in front of my face.

"If you're up, get ready soon or you'll be late to school." Calling out, Mum cleared away.

"Yes, Mum!"

Whipping my leg up and down, I used the force to spring myself out of bed.

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"What have you been up to? Dad inquired, pushing a glass of milk on the table my way.

"What do you mean?" I brought the rim of the glass up to my lips.

"Careful! It is hot.......

.....I mean you woke up today. All by yourself. That is a miracle." He chuckled

I pulled out a chair and hastily sat down on it, "Quit teasing, Dad"

"HAHAHA! Okay! C'mon! Drink your milk. I've got to drop you to school."

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I slammed down the heavy canvas bag on the chair. Sniffles perked his ears up and twisted his head.

"Yes Sniffles, we are going to the park. C'mon."

"BARK! BARK! BARK!" Sniffles woofed happily.

Jogging with leash in hand, I paced up to Sniffles' speed.

After a few minutes of a raised heartbeat later, I stopped; hands on my knees, panting for breath. Sniffles stuck out his tongue.

"C'mon, boy. It is time to end our walk." I fished my phone from the pocket.

Click

Snap

Trick Ting!

Uploading to Instagram

Pleased with the on-screen notification, a small smile formed on my lips. I tugged on the leash.

"C'mon! Break is over. Time to go home."

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Day 2

My eyes peeled open. I noticed Sniffles wasn't on my bed. Whipping my leg up and down, I leapt out of bed.

"Up again all by yourself, hmmm?"

"Hmm, what?" I looked up briefly, noticing an unjolly face meet mine.

"I said, you got up by yourself again."

"Yes. Yes, I did. " My eyes stayed glued to the screen.

"Strange."

"ALRIGHT!" Dad clapped his hands loudly, "C'mon time for school."

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Day 3

Woohoo!!! Sunday, free day!

Whipping my leg up and down, I leapt out of bed and buzzed straight into the kitchen. I picked up the rectangular phone piece again. Skipping quickly through some notifications on the notification bar, I clicked on the music app and played the pop album stuck on the recent.

"What are you doing?" Mum inquired, bustling in.

"Making jam biscuits."

"Oh cool. Make some for me too, will ya?"

"Sure......

....oh mum!"

"Yes?" Mum replied, stopping her exit halfway.

"I was invited to a party yesterday. I will be going there this evening. I'll be back late. Is that okay?"

"Umm okay, alright. But be back before your dad and I come back home."

"Okay!!"

"Okay! Have fun." She waved and left.

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I set down the plate in hand. The biscuits, edging, consoled themselves back again on the reverse slant. Picking up the pen set beside the diary, I opened the first few pages. The sheets fluttered in the wind, at first, but gave themselves up to their vanquisher. I flicked through a few more pages and folded down the notebook at the right spot.

Dear Diary,

Today is Sunday. I woke up early again today. I have been waking up early for 3 days and I have no idea why. Something in my dreams haunts me and before I can account it, my eyes are open. It is upsetting but waking up early has been beneficial for school. Speaking of school, Ryan. Yes, the dreamy Ryan and Sarah invited me to a birthday party this evening. I don't know....

Ting!!!

Oh! What the hell?

WHAT? Blocked? Why?????

Angrily, I cut out the last sentence of the entry.

Dear Diary,

I have just been uninvited to the party. This sucks! I didn't even do anything mean. Why me? Is everybody else still invited to the party or did Sarah cancel the party for everyone? I am so mad right now. I am going to go on a walk with Sniffles. See you later.

Goodbye.

Ryena

Hostilely, I shut the notebook. It slapped and went quiet. Coldly, I pushed the chair back and let my legs lift me from the ground.

"Sniffles? Sniffles! Where are you?" I called out loud to the pup.

"SNIFFLES!!"

A pair of dainty legs trotted meekly over to mine.

"Woof"

"Oh, there you are Sniffles. Let's go for a walk. I've missed you so much."

"Woof Woof!"

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Dear Diary,

Today has been a dull day. I went on a walk, but it failed to lift my spirits up. It could have been so bright and lively day had Sarah not uninvited me to her party. I bet everyone is having so much fun right now. I can't live with it. Look at me, I am a 100-year-old lady, going to bed early. Who goes to bed early? Only old people. I haven't even lived my Sunday yet. Even mummy and daddy aren't back from their outing. How can I sleep this early? I guess I could always watch TV if I want to, but nothing interesting is on this time of the night.

Goodbye,

Ryena

I turned around and switched the chair to my bed. Lying on my abdomen, I plucked out the phone from my pocket. Curiosity drove the cat and once again, I found myself on the Twitter rabbit hole again.