The Visitation
She comes out of nowhere.
One minute I’m alone; the next, she is speaking to me in Spanish. A beautiful young woman about my age, mid-twenties, with my mother’s chin and dark-honey hair much like my own.
“No habla Espanol,” I tell her.
“You will. My grandfather will teach you. Tomorrow your life will change and mine will become possible.”
“Tomorrow I dine with my friend Roderigo, who has brown eyes full of smiles. Just like yours.”
“Dear Abuela.” She tenderly touches my cheek, then waves good-bye, disappearing through the multi-hued door hovering in mid-air above my garden.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleClever story Julie. I love the concept of time travel; it’s one of the genres that I like to explore in my writing, and love to read. My favourites are Diana Gabaldon’s ‘Outlander’ series and Jodie Taylor’s ‘Chronicles of St Mary’s’ series. I have learned far more about history in those than I ever did at school.
Thank you so much, Carrie. I also love the concept of time travel, especially the idea of meeting special people when they were young. I also want to say that I am very happy to be part of this talented, exuberant group of writers! I’m working my way through all the published stories now – it will take a while to absorb all these goodies!
Hello and welcome Julie. They said that Warp Drive would be impossible, and I remember someone saying, if you can imagine it, then it will become possible. This is a true story of my mother’s mother and her son George. He was a greaser on the Titanic and she woke in the middle of the night to see him up to his chest in water. He came to say goodbye to her,… Read more »
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleThank you so much, Eric, for the warm welcome and for sharing the story of your own grandmother. There is much more to the universe than we will ever know – it’s a wondrous place! I hope your grandmother was comforted by her son’s farewell. Love seems able to transcend time and place.
The Universe is indeed an amazing place Julie, and to think we have been chosen to spend our short life here, is also a privilege.
What a lovely idea Julie! Excellent!
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleThank you, Dipayan!
You’re welcome.
I’ve always found stories of time travel fascinating Julie, one of my favourites is ‘The Time Traveler’s Wife’. Your story certainly fires up the imagination. A really enjoyable read.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleThanks so much, Linda. I am not familiar with the book you mentioned. Who is the author? One of my favorites is “The Venetian’s Wife” by Nick Bantock. You might really enjoy that one as well!
Hi Julie, the author is Audrey Niffenegger. There was also a movie starring Eric Bana and Rachel McAdams. I’ll definitely seek out ‘The Venetian’s Wife’, sounds interesting!
The idea of time travel is interesting. Good write, Julie.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleThanks so much, Lotchie.
Your’re welcome. Looking forward to reading more stories from you.
A lovely story to puzzle over and enjoy. Can you share which of the lives is in the present day, or is that asking too much of a secret?
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleThat’s a good question, Susan. From my particular view point, they are both in the present. One has already been born and lived in the physical world for twenty-plus years, and one is still in the spirit world, as yet unborn, but dropping into the present to make sure she will have a future. Is that convoluted enough? Thanks so much for reading and puzzling over the story! What more could a… Read more »
I want to join with Eric in welcoming you to this wonderful family of writers. You are already one of us! I love your story. It only took me three readings (yes, I know I am slow) to go from confused, to intrigued and finally to the great “aha-moment,” when I clearly could see all the facets of your wonderful story. My mind went to a favorite book of mine (also a… Read more »
Thanks so much for the warm welcome, Christer. I love this site already! I haven’t read “The Child in Time”, but I looked up your “Halloween and Beyond” story and really enjoyed it. Your little character Tim had a much more memorable and profound experience than the trick or treaters! I look forward to reading all your stories and commenting, when I have the time.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleSuch an interesting story this is. Nicely done, Julie!
Thanks so much, Katy!
You’re very welcome, Julie!
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleJulie, this is a lovely story. I particularly like the line “Tomorrow your life will change and mine will become possible.” You said so much in a few words. Great story.