Universes in His Head
Written by: paperwaster
By T.M. Riddle
Diana has never wished or even prayed that her brother would be different than he is. She leaves that to other people. Raymond seems content enough as he is and that is enough for her. It doesn’t bother her that he doesn’t speak to her; it’s not personal, he has never spoken a single word to anyone. They go to museums and planetariums. These places are quiet and cool, quiet without many people most days. Raymond seems to like Van Gogh and the Pilades, but Diana was never entirely sure of that.
Once she tries to stare at Starry Night for as long as Raymond does. It gives her a headache, but when she closed her eyes she could see the painting as if her eyes were still open. For the first time, Diana feels as if she understands what Raymond is trying to do. She asks him, “You’re trying to carry this around in your head, aren’t you?” Raymond doesn’t answer. She buys him a postcard of the painting and puts it up in his room so he can look at it whenever he wants. Raymond doesn’t seem to care much about going to the museum after that.
They still go to the planetarium. Diana has friends there and they watch the stars spin and Raymond looks at universes in the huge telescope undisturbed. It is at times like this that Diana believes that his mind his full of stars, universes, even galaxies. She wishes she could be there with him.
Wow… this has that sad, longing feel. That feeling of wanting to really be there with someone, meaning much deeper than just being there physically. But he’s distant as the stars… loved it
Echo to THREE. I loved the fact that she understands her brother and celebrates him for who he is.
Its a blessing to have someone like that by your side. It makes the rest of the world bearable.
Thank you so much for posting here. You’re awesome.
Really nice work. Liked the way it unfolded and that hopeful tone at the end.
Oh…twang at hearstrings…great writing though…
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profoundly moving – so full of love – a peek inside the most beautiful of relationships. i really like this one.