Reminiscence Of A Dreadful Past
Episode 1
The rain drops slammed against the windshield of the car. The rain curtain was so dense that it was almost impossible to distinguish the road. But Nadia could remember precisely every stone in every path of that old town
Nadia Nilsen
Seems like nothing has changed here...the weather is as welcoming as always
As the houses of Riverford appeared to get closer on the bumpy road, Nadia's stomach became slightly upset remembering the last time she visited the town
Nadia Nilsen
Is hard to believe that 10 years passed since I was here last. This town seems to be frozen in time...
She took a brief look at all the melancholic shops and the rusty signs. The rain intensified as Nadia got closer to the entrance of her family's farm
The lights of the police truck of the old Sheriff Drake Johnson, parked in front of the house, were barely noticeable under the heavy rain
Nadia Nilsen
I'm still not prepared to face this...
She said to herself, with a knot on her stomach as her body started shivering to the sight of the crime scene tape covering the entrance of the house
Nadia Nilsen
Come on...you gotta face reality and stop running away...
She jumped out of the car after gaining some courage. Feeling the big cold raindrops pouring all over her body as knives, increasing the pain on her heart, she walked to the entrance of the house
Just after a few steps the figure of an old fat guy ducking under the tape made her heart skip a bit. The old Sheriff Johnson was now staring at her with wide open eyes, breathless after the physical effort made
Sheriff Drake Johnson
Well, well, well...look at that! The youngest of the Nilsen is back in town!
He pulled her under the porch roof and embraced her warmly, making Nadia shed tears that mixed with the raindrops on her damped face
Sheriff Drake Johnson
What a shame that this is not a pleasant visit, my dear
He said catching the tears with his thumbs. Nadia smiled sourly to him
Nadia Nilsen
I couldn't even say goodbye to them, Drake...
All the strength she gathered to reach the town that she swore never to return to seemed to leave her body, making room for sorrow, desperation and guilt, that finally broke free uncontrollably
Nadia Nilsen
I wish I hadn't been so proud...I should had called them...this wouldn't had happened if I....
Sheriff Drake Johnson
Hold your horses right there! This is not your fault and there is nothing you could have done to avoid this, Nadia
Nadia Nilsen
That's true but...at least they would know how much I loved them...
Sheriff Drake Johnson
Oh, they knew, trust me. And they now can hear it directly from you as well. They will always be with you, taking care of you
Sheriff Drake Johnson
Whenever you feel like...talk to them, as they listen. They are now a part of you, they will live in your heart and your memories forever
He said with a wide smile, trying to calm her down, while Nadia's eyes, filled with tears, wandered all around the facade of the house. She blinked several times to clear up her vision, just to turn around and offer him a weak smile back
Sheriff Drake Johnson
Come on, I'll take you home with me. You can't enter this place yet. There is a lot of investigation left to do
Said the old Sheriff walking towards their cars, but Nadia's body paralyzed after hearing those words
Nadia Nilsen
Investigation? What kind of investigation is needed? You told me it was an accident!
The old man sighed and wrapped one arm around her shoulders driving her away from the door entrance. He stood there at the edge of the porch, eyes fixed on the floor and then back to Nadia
Sheriff Drake Johnson
Nadia, I...I couldn't say it to you...at least not on the phone
Nadia Nilsen
Drake...what happened to my parents?
He made a long pause that gave Nadia goosebumps. His eyes couldn't hide his pain and worry, he was visibly affected. When he appeared to regain enough strength to speak, looking back at Nadia.
Sheriff Drake Johnson
Stuart and Martha didn't have an accident, they...they were murdered
Episode 2
The smell of apple pie woke Nadia up. As she opened her eyes she noticed that the fluffy pillow under her head also emanated a familiar scent. She looked around, and even if she couldn't remember how she got there, she knew exactly where she was, even if the decoration was completely different
Nadia Nilsen
Out of all the places I could wake up at...it needed to be this one...
She removed the blanked and noticed that she was now wearing a t-shirt that brought her nostalgic memories. She looked out the window to find out she has been sleeping the entire afternoon
Nadia Nilsen
Riverford sunsets will always take my breath away
The sound of rushed steps brought Nadia out of the hypnotic trance of the nuances of the sunset. She looked over her shoulder to the door to find a familiar face. Her heart started beating fast as she looked into his clear blue eyes.
She finally said with a shy smile to the nervous young man that was staring at her with a goofy smile that immediately got sour as he approached to her and wrapped her with his strong arms
Damian Johnson
Nadia, I'm so sorry. I couldn't do anything to help them...I just...
Nadia Nilsen
It's ok, Damian. I know you would had done anything for my parents
She said as she rubbed his back, letting her brain assimilate all the emotions that flooded her. Damian let her go keeping his eyes fixed on hers while cupping her face in his big hands
Damian Johnson
Are you ok?
Nadia Nilsen
To be honest I don't know how am I supposed to feel right now. It's a lot to process...I think I even fainted
She sat down slowly on the bed as she made an effort to remember what happened after she got the news. Damian sat right next to her without hesitation
Damian Johnson
Yes, my dad told me. You scared the crap out of him by the way. He couldn't wake you up no matter what he tried
Damian Johnson
He was barely able to get you in the truck. But he managed it and bought you home immediately. He said you not only became a beautiful grown up young woman but you definitely got heavier.
Damian Johnson
I think he is right...
Damian Johnson
Not that part about you being heavy!
Damian Johnson
But I'm not saying that it would be bad to be heavy!
Damian Johnson
I mean...there is nothing wrong with having a heavy bone structure right?
Feeling that the biggest dork, he smiled nervously trying to meet her eyes in search of reassurance, as she giggled shyly looking around the room trying to avoid eye contact
Nadia Nilsen
Seems like your taste have changed during these years
She said with a playful smile as she pointed at the pink flowers wallpaper that covered the entire room.
Damian Johnson
These? Nah, it was my mom. She decided to redecorate around and since this is not my room anymore...well, she took it over and turned it into a guests room
Nadia Nilsen
How do you expect me to believe that when the bed smells after you? This flowery pillow smell tells a different story
Damian Johnson
Well, I couldn't sleep after what happened last night at your parents farm...so I came here...
An awkward silences filled up the room after horrible scenarios of what could had happened to her parents the night before appeared one after the other inside Nadia's mind
Damian Johnson
It suits you
He said after a few seconds to break the silence and got her effectively out of the spiral her thoughts were drowning her to
He smirked as he pinched the old blue t-shirt with a rodeo pattern. She smiled and frowned with curiosity
Nadia Nilsen
Was it you the one that changed my clothing?
Damian Johnson
Actually...
Episode 3
A woman laugh could be heard from the entrance of the room, and Nadia knew exactly who it belonged to. Lindsay, who was for her as a second mother, came bearing a food tray with one slide of her famous and locally awarded apple pie
Lindsay Johnson
Do you really think that he is able do that? Come on, he might be my son but he's got his father's genes.
Lindsay Johnson
Untying a bra is definitely more difficult for him than building a barn with his own hands. He hasn't even had a girlfriend yet
Damian Johnson
Awesome, thanks for the awkward and needless comment, mom
Lindsay Johnson
Oh, stop complaining and help me with this!
She growled as she gestured the young man to grab the tray. He stood immediately up and with skilled moves turned on his own and placed the tray over a drawer nearby
Lindsay Johnson
Now, come here, my little sweetheart!
Nadia stood up and ran straight into Lindsay's arms. That heady homey feeling she thought she would never feel again was infusing her in that big and long hug, like a battery recharge
She tried to say something but no words came out of her mouth as she tried to refrain from crying
Lindsay Johnson
Don't worry, my child. We don't have to talk about it right now
Lindsay Johnson
Listen, you can stay here all you want, this is your home. Damian brought your car and got your luggage out. I will hang you clothing in the closet after dinner
Lindsay Johnson
I'll get you a towel so you take a warm and relaxing bath
Nadia Nilsen
Thank you so much, Lindsay. I don't know how to pay you and your family back
Lindsay Johnson
You wanna pay me back? Finish that slice of pie and go tell the hateful Greta Wilson that is the best apple pie in this world!
Nadia giggled as she left the room yelling and cursing her baking nemesis
Nadia Nilsen
And there goes the hurricane Lindsay!
Damian Johnson
Yeah, she is still the same. I'm not sure if that's actually good for me though
Nadia Nilsen
So...is it true?
Nadia Nilsen
What your mom just said
Damian Johnson
Nadia, you know my mom. She talks a lot about things that she...
Nadia Nilsen
So you had a girlfriend then?
Damian could feel Nadia rummaging into the depths of his soul with her emerald eyes
Damian Johnson
No, I never had a girlfriend...
Lindsay Johnson
Ok, here is the towel!
They gave a quick step back when they realized how close they got to each other. Lindsay entered the room holding a white towel that she gave to Nadia
Lindsay Johnson
Now, go and shower. Damian fixed the hot water pipes a few days ago so you can fill the bathtub and stay there as much as you want. I'll go and get dinner ready
She turned around to look at her son
Lindsay Johnson
Is your highness honoring us with his presence for dinner tonight?
She said with a sarcastic and flowery tone of voice
Damian Johnson
Well, Nadia hasn't eaten your special meat stew with smashed potatoes in more than 10 years, if you cook it for her is gonna be hard for me to say no to such honor
Nadia Nilsen
So now you are trying to take advantage of the situation?
Damian Johnson
I'll try my luck!
He answered with a playful smile that made Nadia's heart jump and Lindsay chuckled
Lindsay Johnson
You better not get used to it. Now get the tray down, Nadia better eat my apple pie as a dessert today. No one is allowed to decline it, not even her
Damian followed his mom out the room, turning around briefly to offer Nadia a warm smile. She could feel her face getting red behind the towel, but the feeling didn't last long. The thought of her deceased parents made her feel guilty and uneasy
Nadia Nilsen
I cannot believe that someone could had really killed my parent...who could do something like that?
Suddenly the sound of an explosion broke the silence
Nadia Nilsen
What was that?
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