Same Story

The basis of this story is to convey how a baby would interpret the world, by using only two words per sentence. I wish to convey multiple emotions through simple yet profound combination of words.

A boy. A girl. Random park. Quiet day. They meet.  Eyes lock. They know. They talk. They play. Forever friends. Childhood friends. Time passes. Puberty Happens. Awkwardness increases. Shyness increases. Blushing increases. Hormones increases. Crushing Increases! In love. He asks. They date. High-school lovers. Broke-up sometimes. Dated others. Deep struggle. Much sadness. Couldn't separate. Missed counterpart. Mended it. Eventually graduated. Letters arrived. Different universities. Sad day. No party. Packed bags. Said farewells. Moved on. Serious regret.

Years pass. Military boy. Doctor girl. Both single. Secretly alone. In pain. Miss another. Letter received. High-school reunion? Both accepted. Time passed. Reunion Day. Girl there. Beautiful dress. Reminiscing memories. Rejecting ex-boyfriends. Suddenly, bang! Girls screaming! Doctor needed. She answered. Crazy outside. Everyone stunned. Car accident. Blood everywhere. Miracle Happened. One survivor.

Flash forward. Eyes open. Hazy view. Typical ceiling. Random stuttering. Faded voices.

Nurse: You okay?

Nurse:  Understand me?

Nurse: Doctor, help!

Doctor: I’m here.

Doctor: What’s wrong?

Nurse: He’s awake.

            Eyes open. Mind awake. Finally awake. Glances around. Suddenly stops. Eyes fixed. Beautiful girl. Mouth opens. Confusing mutter. Awkward Silence.

Doctor: Say again.

Military: Can’t be. That you? Meet again. Found you. Been forever.

Doctor: Give clipboard. What’s name? Oh Gosh……

            Walks backward. Shivering hands. Tears pour. Awkward silence. He raises. Serious pain. Walks slowly. Wipes tears. Suddenly, smiles. Mouth opens.

M: Don’t cry. I’m here. I’m sorry. I’m idiot. Should've turned. Not left. Loved you. Big mistake! I’m sorry. Missed you. Never same. Felt alone. Never leaving. Not again! I promise.

            She blushes. Embraces him. Leans in. She whispers.

Doctor: It’s okay. I’m here. Terrible mistake. ……Love you.

            She backs. Foreheads touch. Hormones raise. Heavy breathing. Heart pounds. Sound silence. Time slows. Lips moist. Memories flood. They kiss. True love.

            Time passes. Marriage day. Expensive wedding. Doesn't matter. Both happy. Both nervous. Both ready. Both say. I do. They marry. Shouting joy. Throwing rice. Happy parents. Party hard! Reception crazy. Chaotic time. Stuff happens. Honeymoon time! Both awkward. Both inexperienced. Both unready. Doesn't Matter. They learn. Got comfortable. Had sex. Accident happened.

Condom broke. Pills useless. Baby coming. They panic. They yell. Blame everyone. Freaking out. Hatred lurks. Stuff happens. Calmness occurs. Both scared. Decision made. Baby birth. Time passes. Had baby. A girl. Young blonde. Beautiful eyes. Like universe. Sharp cries. Like mother. Both happy. Right decision. Conflict, over? No, never. Struggle continues.

Time passes. Old daughter. Six years. Military Father. Doctor Mother. Both successful. Big house. Very wealthy. Always busy. No time. Child alone. Has Nanny. She cries. Wants Mother. Wants Father. Never happens. Always busy. Nanny distracts. Park time. She plays. Lonely, sandbox. Silent swings. Falling leaf. Suddenly, noise! She turns. Sees someone. Getting closer. A boy. New friend. They play. Childhood friend. She’s happy. Temporary happiness.

Stuff happens. Political fights. Rising tension. Troubling times. War declared!

One day. Letter arrives. For father. He opens. Drops down. Knees dirty. No tears. Courage time. Shows wife. Immediate silence. No words. Silent sadness. He packs. Heads downstairs. Sees wife. Sees daughter. Hugs them. Kisses them. Makes promises. Heads out. Door closes. Fading sounds. Daughter confused. She asks.

Daughter: Where’s daddy? Why sad? Mommy cry? No cry. I’m here.

Doctor: It’s okay. Daddy’s strong. War’s nothing. He’s courageous. Like you. Be strong. He’ll return. Love you.

            Stuff happens. Time passes. Letter received. Mother opens. She falls. Cries non-stop. What’s wrong? Father dead. Sudden ambush. Base attacked. No survivors. Brave death. Remember always. Tears gone. Pain hidden. Approaches child. She says.

Doctor:  Guess what? Daddy’s happy. Misses us. Loves you. Stay strong. He’ll return. Wanna play? Let’s play?

 Something’s wrong. Red eyes. Shaking hands. Stuttering words. Heavy breathing.

Daughter: Okay, Mommy.. I strong. I promise.

            She’s confused. Doesn't matter. Mommy’s playing. She’s happy. Mommy’s not. Fake happiness. Secretly mourns.

            Stuff Happens. Time passes. Letter arrives. Mother opens it. Called in. Doctor’s needed. Many wounded. Troubling times. She packs. Makes plans. Kisses daughter. Says farewell. Door closes. Daughter alone. She’s confused. No daddy. No mommy. No parents. Only servants.

            Time passes. Letter arrives. Mother’s dead. Hospital bombed. No survivors. Daughter’s old. Fourteen years. Daughter understands. Finally understands. She’s lonely. She’s depressed. She’s strong. She fights. Endures on. It’s fine. She’s rich. Family fortune. Still alone.

            School starts. Attends school. Hides pain. False smile. Friend’s know. Can’t help. Eat alone. Sits alone. Suddenly, noise! Looks up. See’s someone. A boy. Brown hair. Nerdy glasses. He sits. Offers cookie. He’s concerned. He says.

Boy: You okay? Remember me? Childhood friend. I understand. I’m sorry. I’m here. No worries. Everything okay.

Daughter: I’m fine. I remember.

Heart pounds. Cheeks blush. Light shines. Eyes open. Soul awakens. Sadness disappears. Depression replaced. He laughs. Tells joke. She laughs. Eyes glimmer. Legs cross. Mouth changes. She smiles. Happy smile. True smile. Real smile.

Boy: Un momento. Try this.

 He raises. Comes closer. Arms stretched. She’s scared. She thinks. What’s happening? Grabs hair-tie. Pulls out.  Hair falls. Naturally straight. He says.

Boy: There, perfect. Just perfect. Look better. Hair down.  Absolutely beautiful. Now, smile.

            She smiles. He smiles. Hormones raise. Hearts pound. Eyes locked. They know. Time passes. Same story.

Reviews

[Rana]

The idea in itself stands out and it was surprising how a complete story could be narrated this way. Would've been fun to write. It's creative and easy to read. The way the last two words hit was amazing, great climax, perfect application of the title.

[Marie]

What you did here is very interesting. Quite a challenge.

[bcAloria]

Is this a good or bad interesting?

[Caroline Hart]

What a fun concept. You executed it beautifully! Well done! :)