27/06/2026
The Dream of December 25th
On December 25, 2025, a young man named John woke up in a house filled with the sounds of his family—his mother, brother, sisters, and their children. But John’s mind was elsewhere. He was thinking about his beautiful girlfriend, Sofia. They had met at the "Summer Blaze" festival on November 30, and he missed her with a deep ache. They spent the morning texting, exchanging "Merry Christmas" wishes and pouring out their love for one another. At that moment, everything was perfect.
John went to help his sister cook Christmas lunch.John sister Sensing his mood, she asked, "Why are you so quiet? You must be thinking about her, right?" John smiled and admitted he missed her, but he knew she would return to him soon. After cooking, he retreated to his room with food and a drink, gets the and started eating alone while staring at photos of Sofia, lost in his feelings.
Suddenly, the dream shifted. It was now December 24, 2024, and John was cleaning his room when he heard a voice at the gate. It was Sofia. She had arrived early to surprise him so they could spend more time together. They spent the day wrapped in each other's company, watching movies and catching up. The love between them was undeniable.
The next morning, they dressed in their best to go to the mall. John wore a sharp black tuxedo with white Air Force sneakers; Sofia was stunning in a strapped dress. As they walked through the mall with confidence, the dream took a dark turn. Two bodyguards intercepted them, pressing a gun to Sofia’s neck. They were forced to meet a man named Jack Brown and his associate, Sam.Jack introduced John as "Lanes," a major player in the business, but it was all a deadly misunderstanding. John, wanting only to keep Sofia safe, played the part of a professional businessman. While in the bathroom, he discovered the "business" was drugs. He was terrified, knowing he was just a regular guy, not a criminal. When he returned to the table, he was shaking. Sam noticed his fear and realized John wasn't who they thought he was.
Violence erupted. As Jack and Sam’s men began shooting at each other, John saw his opening. He grabbed two heavy gym bags and Sofia’s hand, sprinting through the shops to the back exit. They managed to hail a taxi and escape to the safety of home.
They stood in the quiet of the house, breathless. They thought the bags were full of drugs they would have to destroy, but when they unzipped them, they found stacks of Money. They were rich. But as the adrenaline faded, John’s strength vanished. He collapsed to the floor.
Sofia screamed as she saw the blood soaking his tuxedo. "John! What is going on? Open your eyes! Please don't leave me!"
John looked up at her, his voice failing. "I’m sorry, babe... I love you."
Sofia sobbed, clutching him to her chest. "Please don't say that! How will I raise this child alone?! Babe, I’m pregnant!"
The shock of her words hit John like a physical wave, and in that moment of ultimate sacrifice and love, he woke up. He went to take a bath, the echoes of the dream still haunting him.
The End
