Chapter 33

Zara's POV
I accepted the glass, but my mind was still stuck in the dream I had just gone through. How strange everything that had happened was, from the appearance of the mysterious woman to the talk about aliens and threats to humans. It felt as if it was all so real, but when I thought back, I doubted its truth.
Should I tell Orion about my dream? Fear and worry surfaced within me. On the one hand, I wanted to share everything, but on the other hand, I was afraid he would think I was crazy or too carried away.
“The dream… it felt real,” I said slowly, hesitantly. “There was something bad, Orion. About aliens taking human ova…”
Orion seemed to listen seriously, not immediately interrupting. “You know, dreams like that can be a reflection of what’s on your mind. Or it could just be your imagination,” he said, trying to explain.
“But…” my voice faltered, “the dream was so vivid. Like I was really involved in it. I felt threatened and had to fight back.”
“Zara, maybe this is all because you’re stressed or anxious. We’ve been through a lot lately, and your mind could be affected,” he answered softly, but my heart still felt heavy.
But there was something inside me—an urge to believe that the dream was more than just a fantasy. Maybe there was a message waiting to be revealed. “But if the dream is real, then what should we do? What should we look for?” I asked, quietly but firmly.
Orion looked at me deeply, perhaps seeing the determination in my eyes. “We can learn from it. If there are ideas or other things we need to be aware of, let’s go about it wisely. Let’s not let the dream distract us from reality,” he said, reassuring me that we could get through this together.
With the glass of water still in hand, I felt a determination growing inside me. Maybe the dream, strange and frightening as it was, would trigger something bigger. We would face reality, no matter how challenging it was, and be prepared for any eventuality involving whatever threat might come.
Today, I was finally allowed to go home. It felt so good to leave the hospital after days of feeling cooped up in this sterile and monotonous room. However, during my stay, there was one thing that made me curious—the whereabouts of Dr. Leo. He never showed up after his last visit, and even when I went home, I hadn’t seen him again. “Where is he?” I thought to myself as I packed my things.
Being outside the hospital and feeling the sunlight on my skin lifted my spirits. “Zara, your parents said I was asked to take you home,” Orion said, with a reassuring smile as he approached me.
“Thank you, Orion. I really appreciate it,” I replied, feeling comfortable in his presence. “And thank you for taking care of me while I was here.”
He nodded, his eyes showing concern and care. “Don’t be late to say thank you. I’m glad I was here for you. Now, let’s go home and think of this as a new beginning,” he said, encouragingly.
As we walked out of the hospital, a mixture of relief and curiosity filled me. It was nice to be home and feel free after so many days of being locked up in silence. But it also made me wonder about something else—what happened to Dr. Leo? Was he busy? Was there something else going on with my treatment?
We headed to the car, and as Orion opened the door for me, I couldn’t help but feel grateful for his support. We started the drive home in a warm atmosphere, soft music playing from the radio creating a pleasant atmosphere.
“While you were in the hospital, I thought about what you said about your dreams,” Orion said suddenly, turning to me to make sure I heard him.
“Oh? What were you thinking about?” I asked, initially just passing it off, but now my curiosity was piqued.
“It’s nothing important, really. It’s just that maybe we could find out more about what’s going on in this town. Who knows, maybe your dreams have a deeper meaning,” he replied, his voice sincere.
I paused for a moment, and the idea sank into my mind. “You’re right. There may be things we haven’t agreed on and look into further,” I said, feeling refreshed by the idea that we were not only going home but also preparing ourselves for what might come after.
With the pleasant journey home with Orion, I felt more prepared for what lay ahead. The longing to return home and see what was around me gave me new strength to face the next challenge.
Even though Orion is no longer who I am, I also can't believe that he is a good man. I think I have to reorganize my heart. I don't know if I should focus more on the problem I'm facing. I will find out about my dream last night. I am very sure that there is indeed a problem happening right now.
"Are you still thinking about your dream?" Orion asked.
"Yeah, I can't get it out of my mind. But is it possible that aliens are coming to Earth?"
"I don't believe that either, Zara."
I sighed. This is so strange.