When In My Dreams, I Met You

When In My Dreams, I Met You

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By:  Artz SonataOngoing
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Cara, a senior Psychology student, has always been haunted by the face of a strange boy from her childhood dreams. As she grows older, the boy is replaced by a mysterious man in her dreams. Determined to understand the connection, she seeks the help of her best friend, a psychologist, to explore the meaning behind these recurring visions. In her waking life, two elusive men capture her attention, but they remain distant. Instead of feeling lost, Cara embraces this mysterious journey, knowing it holds the key to deeper self-discovery. With the support of her friend, she begins to unravel the powerful message her dreams are guiding her toward, realizing that the answers she seeks are within her reach.

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Chapter 1

Chapter One: Unforgettable Dream

A dream is also a reality, a hidden power of the mind that holds the truth,” Cara often reflected on this belief whenever her thoughts wandered back to the strange dream from her past.

As a child, Cara had been bright yet naïve when she first encountered that vivid, bizarre dream. In it, she met a boy she believed to be a childhood playmate. He was quiet and reclusive, and while the other children rejected him, treating him as though he were mute due to his shy nature, Cara saw something different in him. She understood that he wasn’t disabled or unable to speak; he could communicate just like anyone else, but he seemed to keep to himself. Something about him drew her in—something no one else seemed to notice. There was a kind of mystery about him that fascinated her, a feeling that something significant lay hidden beneath the silence. It was as if she could feel his thoughts, his pain, and his unspoken words without him having to say a thing. There was an undeniable connection between them, a silent understanding that neither of them dared to fully articulate.

The boy shyly approached her, asking if she would play with him. From that moment on, Cara became his only playmate. They spent countless afternoons together in the dream world, creating a unique bond, a bond that Cara had never experienced before with anyone else.

Whenever they played together, the boy would smile—an innocent, sweet smile that reminded Cara of the simplicity and joy of strawberry ice cream, a smile so pure that it made her heart race. His kindness was always reserved just for her, and every time they shared a moment, he would offer her candy in exchange for a soft kiss on the cheek. The affection felt almost magical, as though they were in a world of their own, where everything seemed perfect and untouched by the harshness of reality.

But one day, as Cara woke up from yet another dream of playing with him, she felt an unfamiliar emptiness in her heart. She searched for him, hoping that somehow, he would be there in the waking world as if the dream world and reality had collided. However, she quickly realized that he was nowhere to be found. It was as if he had never existed in the real world at all. Over time, Cara understood that the only place she could meet him, the only place where their bond could exist, was within the confines of her dreams.

“Cara!” Her best friend Jean’s voice rang out as she entered the cafeteria, snapping Cara out of her thoughts.

“I knew it! The library is your hiding place!” Jean grinned playfully, but Cara, slightly startled, hushed her., trying to concentrate on the romance novel she had been reading.

“You’re the complete opposite of my childhood friend,” Cara whispered teasingly. Jean rolled her eyes at the comment, a familiar gesture that signified their long-standing friendship. “Oh, come on, not now. I’m reading,” Cara warned as she returned to her book, hoping to escape into its pages.

Jean, however, wasn’t one to give up so easily. “I still can’t believe you’re fixated on that boy in your dream! He’s just a dream, Cara. Dreams and reality are two separate things. You need to get back to reality before it’s too late!”

Cara’s mind wandered back to the time when she couldn’t find him in her dreams. The pain she felt was sharp—she cried uncontrollably, and her parents had tried everything they could think of to comfort her. But nothing helped. Frustration took root, growing into rebellion. She threw things in her room and picked fights with her nanny. Eventually, her parents took her to see a psychologist.

Years passed, and Cara’s therapy sessions continued, gradually shifting from Dr. Lopez—Jean's mother—to Jean herself, her best friend, who specialized in dream analysis. Jean had evolved from being her closest confidant to becoming her trusted therapist.

Despite Jean’s reassurances that the boy was nothing more than a figment of Cara’s subconscious, Cara couldn’t shake the belief that he was real. She still remembered his face as if she had seen it only yesterday.

“You know, Jean, I think you’re the one who needs to stop reading so many stories,” Cara teased, mimicking her friend’s voice with an exaggerated tone.

Jean raised an eyebrow. “Maybe you should stop reading fiction too. It could be influencing your dreams.”

Cara chuckled and closed the book, turning toward Jean. “Jean, I’m seriously considering zipping your mouth and putting it in my pocket until you can’t breathe!”

Still, despite the teasing, Cara couldn’t stop thinking about the boy from her dreams. His face remained vivid in her memory, refusing to fade, no matter how hard she tried to forget it.

Jean had suggested that the boy might have been someone from Cara’s childhood—someone she had met in the past. But Cara couldn’t recall meeting anyone who resembled him. There was a nagging emptiness in her memory that kept her from fully understanding who he was.

“Hmmm,” Jean had said thoughtfully, trying to reassure her. “It could just be a memory from your subconscious.”

But Cara felt something was missing, something crucial to the story, that she couldn’t quite grasp.

That evening, Cara returned home from class, still holding the book she had been reading. She was in her senior year of studying Psychology, and Jean, five years older and a professor at the same school, had always been her mentor, guiding her in both her personal and professional life.

“Mom, I’m home!” Cara called out as she entered, tossing her backpack onto her study desk. She collapsed onto her bed, still in her school clothes, mentally exhausted.

As she closed her eyes, her thoughts drifted back to the boy in her dream—the one she couldn’t forget. She had tried so hard to leave him behind, yet his face lingered in her mind, impossible to shake.

Dream Sequence:

Where was she? The place felt strangely familiar, but she couldn’t quite place it.

She had thought she was home, but something felt off.

Wait a minute… this was a dream.

She recognized the playground—a place where she had once played with the boy, years ago. Strangely, nothing had changed. The seesaw and the slides stood just as they had in her childhood dreams.

But this time, there was someone else—a man standing with his back turned toward her. As she approached him, she felt a surge of recognition. Was this the boy from her past?

But as she neared, his face remained a blur. The closer she got, the more his image faded.

She woke up with a jolt, her heart pounding in her chest. Was that him? The boy from her dreams? No, it couldn’t be.

Yet, the doubt lingered. Who was the man in her dream?

“Hello, dear,” Jean’s voice echoed in her mind. “I need your expertise now. My unforgettable dream is back.”

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46 Chapters
Chapter One: Unforgettable Dream
A dream is also a reality, a hidden power of the mind that holds the truth,” Cara often reflected on this belief whenever her thoughts wandered back to the strange dream from her past.As a child, Cara had been bright yet naïve when she first encountered that vivid, bizarre dream. In it, she met a boy she believed to be a childhood playmate. He was quiet and reclusive, and while the other children rejected him, treating him as though he were mute due to his shy nature, Cara saw something different in him. She understood that he wasn’t disabled or unable to speak; he could communicate just like anyone else, but he seemed to keep to himself. Something about him drew her in—something no one else seemed to notice. There was a kind of mystery about him that fascinated her, a feeling that something significant lay hidden beneath the silence. It was as if she could feel his thoughts, his pain, and his unspoken words without him having to say a thing. There was an undeniable connection between
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Chapter Two: The Strange Man
“You mean, this time it wasn’t a boy, but a grown man? Did you see his face?” Jean asked, curiosity dancing in her voice.Cara sat quietly, trying to gather her thoughts before responding. “I didn’t. I was about to see his face, but then I suddenly woke up. I tried going back to sleep to continue the dream, but I couldn’t return to it. I was frustrated, Jean. It felt like something important was just out of reach.” She let out a soft sigh, her tone heavy with disappointment.Jean’s voice took on a playful, almost teasing quality. “I think your childhood playmate just grew up into a man. Maybe it was him! Can you imagine? Your dream is unbelievable! But then again, maybe it’s just absurd. It couldn’t happen in reality… unless he’s real. So, don’t mind me, I’m just throwing ideas out there,” she laughed, trying to lighten the mood.Jean was joking, but she had a point. It didn’t make sense that the boy from her dream could grow up into a man in real life. Maybe it was just Cara’s mind cr
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Chapter Three: A Piece of Puzzle
Cara was back in reality, sitting at her usual desk in the classroom. The mundane noise of chatter and the rhythmic tapping of pens on paper filled the air around her, but her mind remained far away. It was just a dream, she repeated to herself, her eyes unfocused as she stared at the blank notebook in front of her. A dream isn’t real. She clung to the mantra, trying to calm the rapid beats of her heart. She had to move on. She couldn’t let herself keep obsessing over it. She had to believe it was nothing more than a figment of her imagination, an illusion created by her mind. And yet, despite her reassurances, the image of the man from her dream still lingered, vivid and unsettling.At lunch, she sat in her usual spot in the cafeteria, absentmindedly stirring her food. The noise around her felt muffled, her thoughts scattered. That’s when Jean slid into the seat across from her, snapping her out of her reverie.“Hey, dear! What’s up?” Jean greeted her with a bright smile, not noticing
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Chapter Four: The Picture of Him
She woke up feeling mesmerized, a sensation that was far from ordinary. It wasn’t just a dream; it was a memory she couldn’t forget. The strange kiss he had given her before she left her dream was vivid, haunting, and genuine.She could still see his face clearly in her mind, questioning her, as he moved closer. She felt his hand gently touch her face. Her breath caught when she saw his face inching toward her, and then, as if pulled by some magnetic force, his lips brushed the tip of her nose. A second later, his lips descended on hers, soft and intense, like a lion devouring its prey.He paused, his warm breath against her ear. “This is the thing I wanted to give you before you leave. Remember me, and I will live in your heart forever.”Cara could still feel the lingering effect of that kiss, even though she had awoken from the dream. She tried to convince herself it had been just that—only a dream—but somehow, it felt like something far more real, something that couldn’t be erased.
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Chapter Five: A Dream to Remember
"This is for you," the boy said, his voice light and filled with an innocence that Cara found both endearing and unsettling. He extended his hand, holding a piece of chocolate, and his eyes sparkled as if this small offering meant more than just a simple treat. "I want to give you this because you're the only one who enjoys playing with me."Cara's heart fluttered, and she couldn't help but smile. The boy’s kindness, his pure joy in the moment, reminded her of a simpler time in her childhood. She hadn’t thought about it in years, but suddenly, she was transported back to that moment—the memory clear as day in her mind. Without thinking, her impulse was to kiss him on the cheek in return, a gesture of affection that felt as natural as breathing. She did it without hesitation, her lips brushing his skin in a soft, innocent way, her heart warming in the process. She pulled back, smiling, her cheeks flushed with warmth. He smiled back at her, his eyes alight with the same joy, and in that
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Chapter Six: Paradise in City
"Where are we going, Mister?" Cara asked, her curiosity piqued by the odd, meandering path they were walking down."So, you’ve decided to call me Mister, huh?" He smiled, his tone light, but he ignored her question altogether, as if recalling the last time she’d given him a nickname."Nope! Answer my question first," she insisted, her voice firm. "Where are we going?""I’m calling you Mister because you’re too mysterious to have a proper nickname. Why bother?" She explained herself, though the words felt unsatisfying, overshadowed by his hypnotizing charm.He didn’t respond to her words directly. "We’re here," he said instead, flashing her a sweet smile. Without warning, he stopped walking. Cara, still holding his hand, looked around and was immediately struck by the stunning beauty of the place.This was no ordinary place. It was like a paradise. At first, she hadn’t noticed, too focused on the man beside her. But now, as she let her eyes wander, she realized just how magical it was.
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Chapter Seven: In Between Two Strange Men
“Hey, what are you staring at? Do I have something funny on my face?” she asked, her voice playful but filled with a hint of curiosity. She had noticed him gazing at her intently, a soft smile playing at the corners of his lips. His expression was distant, as though lost in thought.“Did I ever tell you that you’re incredibly pretty?” he responded, his voice genuine and warm. "I was just admiring your face earlier. Honestly, I’ve been drawn to you since the very first time we met. And even now, you still captivate me."His words were direct, without any hint of pretense, as if he had no fear of expressing his feelings. It made her feel both flattered and a bit confused. Could he really mean it?She tilted her head, trying to process his words. “I want to believe it, but you’re just a dream. Aren’t you? But thanks anyway,” she said, her voice tinged with sadness. The reality of the situation hit her once more. She knew she was only dreaming. This connection, this feeling she had for him
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Chapter Eight: Hide and Seek
She arrived at school, clutching the red rose the little girl had given her. It felt fragile in her hands, almost as though it were too precious to be real.Lost in thought as she approached her locker, a voice suddenly interrupted her reverie. “If you leave that pretty flower in your locker, it might wilt.”She turned quickly, startled by the sudden interruption. Standing beside her locker, leaning casually against the wall with his cap tilted low over his eyes, was the guy from the other day—the one with the ripped jeans and a carefree, almost aloof attitude. His face was hidden behind the cap, just like it had been in class, but his voice was unmistakable. It was the same guy, and yet, the more she tried to make sense of him, the more he confused her.Before she could react, before she could even ask him what he was doing here, he pushed off the wall and, with a slight smirk on his face, disappeared into the crowd of students without another word.Cara stood there for a moment, unsu
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Chapter Nine: Iced Coffee for Sleepyhead
Could he be the one occupying her thoughts? Is that even possible? Why on earth would she dream about him, of all people?As those thoughts tumbled through her mind, the man himself was lost in his own thoughts. He remembered the first time he’d seen her — in the park, where a strange little girl had convinced him to buy a flower for her. He couldn’t shake the image of her, and neither could he understand why she had stayed in his mind for so long.The thoughts were interrupted by the familiar sound of his roommate, George, pulling him back to reality. “Hey, buddy, aren’t you asleep, or are you having wet dreams?” George’s voice was loud and teasing, cutting through the fog of his mind.He grabbed his pillow and tossed it directly at George’s half-moon face to shut him up.“No, I’m just calculating my allowance for this month. You know, budgeting my so-called great expenses,” he lied, but in reality, he was just a careful spender. His excuse was a cover for the chaos in his mind.Once
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Chapter Ten: The Lost Puppy
"Fuck! Where the hell did he go?" His grip tightened on the steering wheel as he cursed under his breath. His thoughts raced as he drove back toward the university, heart pounding. He had to find Chippy. The little guy had slipped away from him earlier, and now, he was nowhere to be found. He had driven through the streets, retracing his steps, desperate to spot any sign of the small brown poodle.He pulled his car to the side of the road with a screeching halt. His eyes scanned the area as he mentally mapped out the places he had already checked. Then, he saw them.There, in the distance, just beyond the gates of the university, he spotted her.Her.She was holding Chippy. His little pet, his responsibility. His eyes lingered on the way her fingers gently stroked the dog’s soft brown fur. His breath caught in his throat, but his instinct told him it wasn’t the right time to make his presence known.He froze for a moment, watching them, a battle raging in his mind. Part of him wanted t
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