Truth Beyond the Veil Chapter 12: Chapter 11: ‘something big’

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Spring, 8:01; Location: 32, Rozna Dolina Street, Ljubljana, Europe; “Nooooo, I don't wanna go out today!” The cute voice belongs to a little girl, around 7 or 8 years old, with deep chestnut-colored hair tied into two twin ponytails, and a sweet, innocent face that now looks aggrieved. Cut... tak… tak... “No, you have to”, an angry voice of a woman, who has the same hair colour, sounded. She appears to be in her late 20s. From the interaction, it seems she might be the mother. Cut... tak... tak.... "Mommy plewse…, you remember I told you that something big will happen? I am sure this will happen today!" TAK... A man, in his early 30s, of moderate height, with dark black hair and a face that resembled the little girl, came out of the nearby room, after listening to the commotion while tying his tie, in time to hear the sharp sound of a knife hitting the cutting board. Both father and daughter flinched a little. He looked at his daughter apologetically and spoke, “Un... Mira, I think you should listen to your mommy.” “But, but... Daddy!” She looked at her father with teary eyes, to which her father looked at his wife. But he met with angry eyes that made him feel pressured. “I said NO, and NO means no, today is your exam... so if you don't want to get smacked, get ready before my cooking finishes”. After delivering this ultimatum to her daughter, she looked at her husband, who was about to open his mouth to say something. “And you!” the mother’s voice sharpened, “How dare you try to defend her! She already bunked around 5 classes, saying this” “Ugh,” he said, unable to help, and again looked at her daughter. His gaze met his daughter’s pleading eyes, but he could only offer a sympathetic shake of his head. “Even Daddy will not listen to me." Mira dejectedly sat on the sofa again. “Daddy wants to listen to you, but...” He looked at his wife's angry eyes and decided not to say anything. Mira watched her father, who was her only reliance, fall under her mother's stare. She felt her entire world collapse. She clutched her head and closed her eyes tightly, as if she were under a lot of stress. Suddenly, an electric jolt seemed to course through her. She shot up from the sofa, nearly tripping over the coffee table, and almost fell over if not for her father’s swift hand, catching her from behind at the last moment. “Ouch...” “Whoa… little lady, I get you don't want to go, but if you hurt yourself to get out of it, your mother might hurt you more than you might yourself.” Mira's father wiped the sweat from his forehead as he put her back on the sofa. “No no no, not that!” Mira cried. “I have an idea! Switch on the TV! Didn't I tell you something big would happen? Switch it on! It will show.” “Mira, there is a limit to my patience... go and get ready.” Mira's mother's voice came from the kitchen as both the father and daughter pair trembled a little. “Darling, why are you getting angry? Our cute daughter is just throwing a little tantrum; she might have had a nightmare last night... let's switch the TV off for a little.” Mira’s father tried to solve the problem through peace. “I get it. But this is too much!! How many times had this been? And why are you standing here? Aren't you going to be late?” “It's okay, sometimes being late is good.” While saying this, Mira's father switched on the TV. [Today's weather update: Today is a good day, with sunshine dominating the forecast. There might be a slight chance of drizzle in the evening, followed by a short break, my colleague will be discussing the new drug which is said to increase life span…] “See, nothing at all… everything is normal, now be a good girl and go to school before your mom explodes.” Looking at the news, Mira’s father sighed in relief. “No… how can it be…” “It must be a nightmare, look nothing— huh?” He felt his vision turn black instantly. He held Mari tightly with one hand and started to rub his eyes repeatedly. “... I can't see anything.” “Honey, I can't see anything too…