The Silent Flower

It was silent until the sudden sound of voices came to ear. What is this? could it be…no it couldn . It would be impossible; its been too long. Soon a loud bang was all I could hear, then came…. people? How was this possible was I dreaming? how could they have found me? What do I do should hide? As my breathing became uneven, I sat chained against a brick wall. Soft tears seeped down my face as I was staring at the people in front of me.

Not even knowing what they plan to do to me, I was still happy, that at least someone found me. (Thank you) I have softly spoken in the back of my mind as I drifted out of consciousness letting the darkness consume me.

”Who is she ” ”Shes the- ” ”Shhhh~ look shes waking up! ” Voices clouded my ear as I slowly opened my eyes to a bright gleaming light pressed agent my face. (W-Where a-am I?!) ”Oh, you
e right, someone go get a doctor ” I heard another yell. Lightly panicking scared of whats to come I frantically looked in all directions. Soon a tall man came running in.

”Hey, Im Joe, and Im with the police, would you mind if I ask you a few questions? ” Joe asked breathing Heavily with saddened eyes, but no tears showed. You could tell he wanted answers but didn want to come out to insensitive. I wanted to answer his question but when I tried to speak nothing came out. Not a whisper, not even a sound. I looked at him mentally asking for help but all he returned was a very confused yet unknown expression.

I couldn tell much of what he was thinking about, but I hope he doesn think Im ignoring him. Small little tear droplets fell once I realized I most likely won be able to speak again…ever, what happens to me now?

”Whats wrong?! ” He panicked at the scene in front of him. Not knowing how to respond I formed my fingers to look like an X and gently placed them against my lips to symbolize that I couldn speak. ”Oh, ok that makes more sense now ” He sighed in relief with a light grin placed on his maturely structured appearance.

(Yay, he understood) I thought while showing off a small plastic smile. ”Can you write? ” He questioned with me nodding in response. ”Thank goodness, I was worried for a second ” He laughed while reaching out to look through his bag for something I could write with. ”Is this, ok? ” He asked handing me a pencil and a piece of notebook paper. (Thank you) I mouthed happy I can finally communicate in some way. Now looking down at the paper all I need is to pray he can read my handwriting…its been a while.

After some time, I finally thought I did a decent job I mean I didn write much but still.

Soon I finished and quickly handed it to him hoping he could read my childish handwriting. Then with a soft giggle, he began reading. ”Where am I? Is that what you wrote? ” He asked while looking towards me unsure,

and with a returning nod he began to look happier if that was even possible. ”You
e at a Hospital In New York ” He responded, looking at me smile slowly fading. Im not from here! Why am I so far away from home!? I wanted to cry, to show off all hidden emotions but I knew nothing good would come to it. I know hes a good person, but I can stop the evil thoughts that tell me otherwise.

If only I didn make that stupid choice a while ago…. a few years back…If only

”Hello, you still with me? Youve been spacing out a lot over there ” He chuckled, ”You ok over there? ” He asked again while gently tapping my shoulder to get my attention. Not expecting the sudden contact, I wiped my head towards his direction so fast I about thought my head was going to pop off like a Champagne cap. Trembling Beneath his gaze.

Quickly grabbing the notebook paper and pencil to respond I soon began to wright. (Yeah, sorry about that I was lost in thought for a moment) ”Oh ok If you need to talk about anything let me know) He gave a small smile while grabbing his things. (Where are you going?) I wrote, ”Im going to go back to the station, it looks like the doctor is here so I should probably get going. I wanted to stay and ask more questions, but my time is out, sorry! ” He replied while pointing towards the door.

”But before I go heres my card give me a call if you need ” He smiled while handing me his business card that gave me all the information I needed. (Thank you) I quickly wrote and showed him before he got too far away.

*Knock, Knock* Taking a glance towards the door I spotted an older male that looked about early 50s holding a thick clip board, I was kind of spooked at first to be honest, but the more I looked at his elderly appearance the more he reminded me on the old man off the KFC label. Causing me to give off an unnoticeable giggle before he entered through the doorway. ”Glad to see you
e awake! ” The man smiled while closing the door all the way, showing off his Australian accent. Not knowing how to reply to his words I just returned a polite closed eyed smile.

But behind that smile I was terrified, there was and still always be a part of me who wants to run away and find a place to give me somewhat of a peaceful mind, But I can there would be no point, I can continue to be scared forever. I have to be strong Ive been through a lot worse than this. Theres always a light at the other end of the tunnel my mother used to always tell me before she passed away. So, I need to stay strong…for her.

While keeping on a plastic smile, I looked up facing the old man who keeps inching closer by the second holding this tool that Im assuming is safe…I mean I only saw them in movies… Tensing up I eyed the poor man until he was just a foot away.

”Now Im going to place this by your heart, and I want you to take a deep breath in for me ” He instructed, placing the cold metal thing against me. As I was taking a deep breath in, I could soon feel my lungs quickly expand calming me in a way. Taking a deep breath out I looked up to face the old man hoping he was done for the day.

Not wanting him to stay any longer. ”Don worry Im almost done! ” He Chuckled making eye contact while collecting all his things before leaving the cold room closing the door behind him. with a slightly loud click.