Free Creatura by Nely Cab Page A

want you to suspend the medication for these next couple of days and see how you feel without it okay? The dizziness might be a side-effect of the medication and I don’t want it to affect you in that way—especially not at school.”
    “Okay, Doctor Jameson,” I said gleefully.
    “Call me if you experience insomnia or more dizziness. Here’s Andrea again. Take care.”
    “Isis?” Andy was back on the phone.
    “Yeah, I’m here.” I said looking at the magnets on the fridge searching for the pizza place’s phone number.
    “So you’re okay then?” Andy wanted to be reassured.
    “Fantabulous,” I replied.
    “Okay. That’s all I wanted to know. I’ll text you later. We’re about to eat dinner.”
    “Okay,” I said ending the call.
    I turned my phone’s ringer on and started dialing the number to the pizza place. Before I was done dialing, another incoming call interrupted me. I didn’t recognize the number but I decided to answer anyway.
    “Hello?” I answered.
    “Miss me yet?” A male voice was on the other end.
    “Who is this?” I ran to the front door to make sure it was locked and peeked out the window.
    “Have you forgotten me already?” He laughed.
    “David.” I recognized the voice and sighed. “How did you get my phone number?”
    “While you were busy calling me obscenities in the car this morning, I dialed my own number from your phone.”
    “Hmph!” I smiled while trying to sound bothered. “I apologized for that already.”
    “Right. I was wondering if I can I ask a favor of you?”
    “Is it illegal?”
    “I’m being serious.”
    “What is it?”
    “Do not tell my mother what method I used to sedate you if she asks.”
    “I’m assuming you just had that discussion she mentioned earlier?” I was more than sure I was right.
    “Yes. It did not go over too well, and I certainly did not tell her about that… incident.”
    “Can I ask why she got so upset?”
    “I divulged some things that she did not want to hear.”
    “Oh,” I said not wanting to pry more. “I’m sorry you argued with your mom.”
    “No worries.” His voice was serene. “Well, I won’t keep you any longer, and thank you for the favor.”
    I opened my mouth to stop him from hanging up, but then realized what I was about to do. What if Nyx was right about what she said and David did have a little crush on me? I’d be flattered, but that would be it because nothing else could ever come of it.
    “Okay,” I said remembering his venomous kiss.
    “Goodnight, my lovely.”
    “Night,” I said, a little saddened the conversation was so brief.
     
    I finally got around to ordering my dinner. I decided not to wait up for Claire, fearing the insomnia would set in again, but I did stay up a bit late. There was nothing to be afraid of now. I was happy I wouldn’t have to take the pills.
    I noticed my journal lying on my desk, beside my laptop. I read the entries I had previously written and decided my journal should continue; maybe one day I’d write a book.
     
    Journal Entry 5, 9:59 P.M.
     
    Reality is not as it seems. You are real—skin, bone, tissue and blood. In but one brief day I’ve succumbed to your wit and charm only because of the virtues you were born with. I won’t fall deeper into this fascination, for it would be taunting an ill fate.
    Tonight, I won’t dream of you because I know what is right and the difference between life and death. Good night, dream boy. May you give me pleasant dreams.
    * * *
    The sun’s rays snuck in through my blinds. I slept quite well without the pills. I was tired from having such a long Friday. I guess experiencing anxiety, fear, nervousness and excitement all in one day had really taken a toll on me. I didn’t even remember dreaming.
    I took a quick shower, but remained in my pajamas. I checked the time on my mobile and found it was really early to be up on a Saturday morning.
    I crept into my mother’s room where she was still fast asleep. “No