Young Writers Society

am from Georgia. Georgia (saqarTvelo) is also earthly paradise. I have lovely family, like other Georgians. My family owns Big Company and often it’s necessary to fly abroad for business. I am going to retell you the true story about one business trip.

My business trips were very long and have not seen family for 3 months. I missed them so much. I also missed my friends, relatives and of course Georgia. At last I set into plane. “That’s great”-I thought-“It is 21 may, the birthday of my brother. I’ll make a surprise.” They didn’t know anything about my arrival.

There were five or six hours till landing, so I was lulling to sleep. The plane shook once or twice. It was because of wind. “No matter” I thought.

”I shall see my family after hours, that’s great”- I was very happy. The plane shook several times more, but I already slept.

The plane land.

“At last”- I said gaily-“I’m home”

There was no car expecting for me, that’s because I didn’t warned anyone. I set in the tax with some other women and went home. But we didn’t walk much; there was traffic in the streets. So I decided to go by subway.

“How much?”-asked to tax driver

There was no answer. As it seems the decision was on me. I took five Georgian lari and stretched out to him. But he didn’t take it.

“Is not it enough Sir?”-I asked, he hanged his head. We didn’t passed long way, so this money was enough, but as it seems the driver did not sgree with me. Well, that day I was very happy and wanted others to be happy too. So I took 20 lari and put on the chair.

“Here it is Sir”-I told and went out from the car.

I felt great pleasure walking in the streets of my home city. My country really looks like a paradise, especially in spring and summer. It was sunny day; the air was soaked with a smell of flowers and leaves. Beautiful parks were full of young people. Some of them played ball, others were sitting with on the benches with girls. I saw one handsome roller boy; he looked at me and approached very fast.

“Look out”-I cried and jumped to other side. He smiled a little and grew speed.

“Idiot”-I said.

Finally, I came at home. My home is big and beautiful. I tried the guards not to see me. If they see me, surprise would frustrate. Lucky me, no one noticed how I entered into the house. There were many guests in. As it seems my brother had feast. Suddenly, I saw my Mother and Father sitting on the sofa.

“Mama, mama”-I cried and embraced her. She didn’t move. There were tears in her eyes. “Mama what’s wrong “– I asked. No answer.

“Daddy, what’s wrong with Mama” but still no answer. They listened to one stranger was talking with them:

“Mrs. and Mr. Margals we are very sorry. The air trip number 573 felt down. Because of strong wind, we can’t reach the place of catastrophe.” – He said.

I freeze…. It’s not possible. No, it can’t be true. What that stupid man tells. As it seems he mistakes.

“Mama, mama I’m here”-I cried loudly and jumped-“Mama, Daddy I am right here, can’t you see me?” – I cried louder and louder.

“My daughter can’t be dead”- said my Mamma-“No, she can’t be dead” Mam cried out hysterical. Suddenly, I understood why tax driver didn’t take my money, why the roller boy couldn’t see me. And why my parents were crying. They thought I was dead. I can’t be dead, because I see them, I am with them.

“Mamma, I am here. Don’t believe him Mama, he is lying, I am alive, Mama, Daddy look at me, Mamma….”I cried so loudly, that even deaf could hear my voice. I saw Mama’s tears falling on her new red dress. Tears were as red as dress and everything was red like blood.

“Mama, mama”- heared own voice.

“Doctor, she is waking up”- someone’s worried tone said. I opened my eyes with great difficulty. The nurse was looking at me.

“How are you Miss Kate?”-she asked

“I think fine, what happened? Where am I?”

“Don’t worry, everything gonna be ok, you are in hospital. Your plane had emergency fly over”- she explained-“you hurt a head but not too much, danger already passed”.

“Mam, where is my Mam?”

“We could not call to Georgia Miss Kate; the storm destroyed all lines. Now I think the telephone works. If you want, can make a call by yourself”-and she gave me the telephone.

You can imagine the joy and happiness, after this phone call.

After two days I flied to Paradise. Oh, no, I didn’t die; I just went at home in Georgia-earthly paradise.

Do you know, what the most strange is? After getting back home, I told Mam about my dream. She said: “Kate, that day I was in new red dress”.

Strange ha?