One story (1)

One story
Laurel was sitting on her bed, but everything around her was still gone . She thought it was just a dream some moments ago, but now she was certain – something was wrong with her eyes . The background wasn’t totally black , there were some lighter and darker places…but it didn’t help her to get to the door .
Slowly, almost millimeter-by-millimeter she moved to the other side of her small room , watching out for the things that were lying on the ground .
“What are you doing, Laurel?” a sudden voice from somewhere behind called.
The girl turned around and saw some blue stripes waving, but soon they were gone again .
“Um, who is it?” she asked after a minute of silence, but the person who stood there was already gone.
The next noise she heard were someone ’s fast , almost running feet on the stairs that led to her chamber -room.
Soon the door opened and a warm hug followed – it was her older sister , Mary .
Laurel wanted to say ‘ good morning!’ like she always did, but something in sister’s crying voice stopped her.
“Oh poor Laurel!” said Mary, “When Elisa entered the kitchen and said you didn’t notice her, I…I just…”
And she started to cry, feeling very helpless at the moment.
Laurel whispered then, “Don’t be sad! I’m sure the doctor will help me! I feel like in a dream…it’s so…”
But she couldn’t be strong any more and soon tears overhold her as well.
Fast footsteps were heard again, but this time an older man entered the small room.
“The doctor is here , Mary!” announced Elisa and ran off to kitchen to look after the porridge soup they were supposed to have for breakfast .
“ Hello …” said Mary and the old man bowed politely back .
“My name is dr. Winchester – I am the family doctor of the Ebes who live in a castle nearby. By the way – I am your neighbor.”
Mary helped Laurel to sit back on her bed and asked if the doctor could help her somehow.
The man examined the girl and said, “Well, to be honest – these symptoms are something you don’t see vary often…”
“But she well be alright! Please ! Do something, doctor! We are poor, but I’m sure we’ll find the money for the medicine ! I’ll…I’ll find a work ! Or…”
“ Lady Mary, calm down please!”
“I can’t!” cried the girl and hugged Laurel, “She is my little sister… “
“I understand , young lady, since my own daughter is seriously ill at the moment.”
“Oh!” sighed Mary and stopped crying, “I’m sorry …”
The man shook his head and said, “It’s alright, and I understand how it feels. Now, this young miss here must be taken to the hospital and you, my dear , must go with her.”
“But I can’t! Our parents passed away when Elisa was still a baby and uncle , who’s been raising us can’t even cook ! I mustn’t leave my little sister alone !”
The doctor thought for a moment and then said, “I know ! I have a little cottage in Mellow, a village by the river Ray. Maybe it’s possible to take Elisa with me! I’m going there myself with Theresa tomorrow . She could really use some fresh air at the moment. So what you think, lady Mary?”
Both of the girls were staring at him, both being shocked by the man’s words .
The doctor smiled and Mary jumped to him to give him a hug.
“Oh, thank you, dear Doctor! Thank you so much!” she screamed.
The man seemed happy and said,” Well, go then and pack her things! I’ll be waiting here, with this young miss.”
Mary ran happily off and told Elisa she’ll be going with dr. Winchester to his cottage for a couple of weeks.
Elisa didn’t understand what was so wonderful in that.
“But Mary,” she said, “Why must I go? I can live here on my own as well!”
“That is not for you to decide!” her sister answered and so was Elisa’s fate decided – tomorrow she’ll be leaving for Mellow, away from the only family she’d ever known .