…I’ll really miss him…

I don’t want him to ever leave my side… but I guess, he will be happy up there I heaven where mom and dad is….many say it’s a really great place. I believe strongly about that as well. I really wanted to go to that place and see mom and dad there and just really, never leave that place

I was about to get some food for Sterling, so, I took his empty and dry dish plate and went to the kitchen.

As I was going to the kitchen, I bumped at Matthew, and he fell on the floor. So I helped him up.

He accompanied me to the kitchen.

I observed that he’s a bit blue today. I’m pretty sure it’s about Sterling. Even though he’s only known Sterling for only a short time, he probably loved him that much already. It’s a bit sad for him too. To love someone that much when you have known each other only for a little time and now, he’s gonna leave you alone forever and he won’t come back…ever..

We reached the kitchen and managed to get some broccoli and beef steak. Believe me or not, those are left over from Mellinton’s meal. She doesn’t want broccoli on her plate because she thinks it’s disgusting. Even though there was a big piece of beef steak, she thinks that the broccoli ruined everything. So she threw it away and we just happen to take it instead.

As we were about to return to sterling, there was a group of mysterious kids. I said mysterious because I feel different upon just walking pass them, and I haven’t seen them before and the mother superior hasn’t made any announcement about them being here. It’s not like her to give an announcement late. Before we notice anything, she would always early with giving them to us before we even move a muscle. She’s a psychic nun I must say. But really, they are very mysterious indeed.

“Hey, have you heard of the magical Dream Box?” one of them said.

“No! What is that?”

“It’s really nice! You should try it out!”

At first, I thought that it was some kind of book they were in to or some make-up kit.

“ It’s a magical box that makes your dream, wishes and desires come true…” a familiar voice says….

I looked around to see who said that, and so did the mysterious kids. But, there was no one around but me, me, and….. Matthew…

“It’s me… I said that…” Matthew claimed

“Matthew?” I muttered out of confusion

Then the mysterious kids ran away and their screams just echoed through the hallways.

I just tried ignoring what happened just then and we continued to Sterling’s shelter without saying a word.

Then, we returned to Sterling’s place and gave him his beef steak and broccoli. And he really liked it.

And a question just slipped from my mouth…

“Matthew, what is the Magical Dream Box?”

He stared blankly at the ground after I asked him.

I pat his back and repeat my question but he answered…

“Like those kids say, The Dream Box really is very wonderful. The Dream Box only comes to those worthy of it….the ones of pure heart.”

“What does it even do? What’s so special with it?” I asked.

“It’s the special jewelry box that grants your wishes. But your wish will come true for only few days. And you only get one wish to come true.” He replied.

“Then how do I get my wish to come true? Where is this Dream Box? How do I even get this Dream Box? Why do you even know this Dream Box existed?”

“I have a lot of things to explain to you. The Dream Box can be obtained if you know your wish is pure and not about self-enjoyment. To call the guardian of the Dream Box, you first gather your most valued treasures which are jewelry. Then the Guardian will reveal herself to you.” He said.

“Why do you know all about the Dream Box? Tell me the truth! You are scaring!” I exclaimed.

“I am different from any of the other kids you have just seen. I am sent to you as the Guardian has told me. Now make your wish…” Matthew said with another voice synchronized with his.

I took the golden amulet that my father gave me at the night before he died.

Suddenly, the amulet glowed and shined like the sunrise.

Matthew somehow changed into something…

Matthew turned into the Guardian of the Dream Box.

I gasped in shock and said, “Matthew…you’re the guardian of the dream box after all?”

“I am Morticia. The Guardian of Dream Box. Matthew, the boy whom you have said is only an illusion to see who you really are and to test if you are truly the one mortal whom the Dream Box chose. “

So, it was her voice. She was the voice that was with Matthew just now as he revealed himself.

“Matthew said that you sent him to me….”

“That is true what he said. But he is only an illusion. I have only sent an illusion to you to guide you to the Dream Box because this is your destiny. For you are one of the chosen ones.”

“So that means….you did this to Sterling just so you could make that stupid box happy? You’re a monster!” I cried out.

“That is not how it is child. Your beloved Sterling has indeed befallen into this state. But this is not what the Dream Box has desired. The Dream Box only wished to help you for whom you became the Chosen one because The Dream Box has seen your pure heart and as Matthew has said, the Dream Box only chooses people whose wishes are pure. You happen to be one of them.”

“Then why is Sterling like this?”

“That I do not know…but I only wish to help you and your Sterling. So I am giving you a chance to have a wish. And I know what your pure heart says.”

“Alright then…if making me have my wish come true will make you pleased, then….I wish for Sterling and I to be happy and live with mom and dad in a peaceful paradise forever!”

She bowed down her head and nodded.

And she said with an echoing voice, “Your wish is granted…”

A beautiful light went across the room.

Then the room was overcome by the bright light.

After that, so many things flew across the room.

It was as if I was transported to a place of bright beautiful light

Then a watch, a nautillus, seaweeds, octopuses, pocket watches, and many beautiful gems flew pass me aggressively.

I was flying swifter than a swallow or an owl in the winter

I soar up high through the clouds

And taste the vapor of the atmosphere. Such a wonderful feeling it really is.

But a mollusk’s shell hit me directly at the head. I think it’s another nautillus. I can’t really tell anymore.

Then I stopped my flying and started falling at a broken point. I was like a comet as I fall from the sky after a mollusk shell hit me.

Then gently I lay and landed on soft cotton grass.

I fell asleep.

I have no idea how long I slept on that cotton soft grass.

But I woke up.

I woke from a certain presence of a creature.

I felt it come nearer and sniffed my hair.

I woke up.

I sat up to see that creature.

I saw a creature of thick Golden locks. It seems as if I have recognized this being…

“…S-Sterling?” I stammered and said in wonder.

The creature barked and panted and jumped at me and started licking my face.

So it is. The creature was Sterling, my golden dog.

Then I hear people calling my name.

I glanced to the direction of where I have heard it from.

I saw a man and a woman with jolly smiles on their faces.

I feel like as if I have known them for a very long time.

I stood up.

“….Mom…Dad….?..”

The woman ran to me and welcomed me with a welcoming embrace.

The man did so too after.

Tears flowed out of my eyes.

“Mom! Dad! It’s you! I’ve missed you so much!”

A soft and tenderly voice of a woman says, “So have I, my dear. I have loved you so, my dear child.”

And a caring voice of a man followed, “Now, we’re here in paradise. We can finally live together as a family once again.”

And Sterling gave off a loud and joyful bark.

And I have reunited with my family.

My wish was fulfilled.