Fireflies
Life is treacherous, isn't it? Sometimes it makes you feel safe and secure and then the next second you're vulnerable and alone in this world.
Whoever said "you never realize what you have, until it's gone" said well. I realized it now, when both mum and dad are gone, leaving us alone and lost to fend on our own.
"It's difficult but we have to face it, mum and dad are not coming back." I said to my younger sisters, Misha and Anna.
"Don't you think it's a little harsh, being blunt like that?" my twin, Mathew said.
"It's better if they face the facts sooner rather than later" I said facing away, I didn't want them to see my tears, I had to be strong for them and for me.
"Let's move, we don't want to miss the flight now, do we?" he said to the younger twins while picking the bags.
We were going to Volterra, a small town in the Tuscany region of Italy, to live with our "supposedly" extended family on our father's side, the Donovan's.
The Donovan's were rich and quite powerful family, but they chose to live a simple life in a simple town, away from the hustle and bustle of big cities. The couple, Michelle and Thomas, fondly called as Uncle Tom by us kids, didn't have any kids of their own so they loved us like their own. We used to visit them every summer but haven't since few years due to some fall out between them and our parents. But now we were going to live with them, they had very graciously accepted us, forgetting the past.
I was pulled out of my day dreaming with Mathew announcing our arrival to the airport. He has always been very jovial and optimistic; he knew how to find good things even in the worst of all situations. Even now I could see the pain in his eyes but he was too good at hiding his emotions. I used to be like him talkative, funny and lively until that one incident that scarred me for life, made me what I am today. My parents never knew about it, it was only between us, me and Mathew.
"I have a bad feeling about this" I whispered to my twin. I always had this knack for knowing when things went wrong, even on that unfortunate day, and on the day when we lost our parents.
"What thing?" he asked.
"About us, living with the Donovan's. I feel like our lives are going to change, for good or bad I can't say but..." he cut me off mid sentence,
"You worry too much Sarah, just relax and accept it. Mum and dad wanted it you know. And I think our lives will change for good this time."
He said lying back on his seat.
"I know, I can't help it though"
"Relax, everything is gonna be alright" he said smiling.
And looking at their faces, I knew that everything will be fine till they are there with me. I ignored the dreaded feeling and closed my eyes,
But I wish I knew beforehand what was in store for us in Volterra.