The Light's Shadow

Philip Bottenberg as Vittorio Stanzolio ~Vittorio~ Present- December 22nd, 2035 Vittorio and I are sitting on the couch together. I am showing him some of the garbage. This is better known as the original version of this book. He keeps telling me that the original version is okay. But right now I’m going to show him the evidence. This will prove to him that it’s awful. "Okay. So basically, you think that the book you made sixteen years ago is terrible. However, what I see right here looks fine to me. I think you’re just overreacting," Vittorio says after skimming through the third chapter.  I look at Vittorio as if the man is blind. I know that he is not actually reading the book. It's nice that he is sparing my feelings, but he is wrong. "Well, since you say that I am overreacting, then you must be right. But why don't I just read one of my excerpts out loud?" I propose. 

Ram Boneh as Johnathan Rabinovich ~Johnathan~ Present February 11th, 2036 Johnathan and I are talking on the phone. I laugh as he complains about the food in the hospital. So today, I am going to his workplace during his lunch break. And I'll surprise him and Abdullah with my homemade lunch. I park on the street and walk into the building. Abdullah and Johnathan both work at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Abdullah is a doctor, and Johnathan is the head counselor. I have never been on the premises before; I hope that they weren’t busy.  I ask the receptionist about Abdullah’s office, and she tells me that it is the first door on the left. I'm surprised that it's that easy. While walking down the hall, I start seeing a few patients and staff. Some will wave. Others will merely ignore me and go on with their day. Seriously, how come no one is asking me questions? As I app

Hamid Fadaei as Abdullah Alvi ~Abdullah~ Present- April 3rd, 2036 I'm nervously standing in front of John's house. The invitations in my hand are the only reason why I feel butterflies in my stomach. After being with Vittorio for over a year, we are finally going to get married in three months.  I ring the doorbell and wait nervously. I hear someone come down the stairs. But I'm shocked to see that it isn't Johnathan that opens the door, but instead, it's Abdullah.  "Hello, Christine, how are you doing?" I smile as I physically relax. For some reason, Abdullah always makes me feel at ease.  "I'm doing fine, thank you. Um, where is Johnathan, exactly?" "Oh, John is sleeping at the moment. Yesterday was a bit hectic. Anyways, come in. I was making tea." I nod my head and walk inside. I immediately take off my shoes and follow Abdullah into the living room. He goes i

Past- 19th September 2032 I woke up feeling more tired than I did before I went to sleep. It has been twenty-nine days, five hours, and twenty minutes since I found out that I was pregnant. I haven't even told Stan, John, Calvin, or Jessica yet. The guilt, as well as the bump, has been growing with every day going by. The bump doesn't show until the second trimester, but I can still see every change in my body. How can I be a mother when I cannot even keep myself in check? I have always wanted children. And I know that I'm completely prepared to have them. I have enough money to raise my child and I love taking care of another child. But I only want them with my future husband once I settle down. What about Stan? We've never had the discussion about him wanting children or not. I didn't even have the chance to ask about settling down. Does he even want to get married? Or is it that he would rather be with someone that isn't me. I sin

Past- 21st October 2032Jessica is sitting across from me inside the coffee shop. A month had gone by since I told Stan about the baby. And I now feel like I am ready to tell my best friends. I'm deciding to tell Jessica first and then Johnathan. I feel like she will not take this as well as Johnathan. Jessica is still in her ballet dancewear because she recently finished teaching her class."Why did you invite me here, Christine?" Jessica asks in curiosity. I try acting offended at her question. She rolls her eyes and chuckles at my childish behavior."What are you talking about, Jessica? Can't I treat my best friend in th