Seeing The Unseen

Every day after school, Devon stood across the road, waving at the traffic lady in the station. She'd always wave back, a crinkled-eyed smile gracing her face.

"Who are you waving at, Devon?" his mom asked, looking across the empty station.

Devon pointed with a sunny smile. "The traffic lady!

"What traffic lady?" his mom asked, furrowing her brow in confusion as she looked in the direction he pointed.

"She's right there," Devon said with a smile, his finger still outstretched towards the empty station.

His mom knelt down, her brow furrowed. "Honey, are you seeing things again?"

Devon insisted, pointing again. "No, Mom! She's waving at me!"

Concerned, Devon's mom noticed the woman behind them shifting away, whispering to her child.

"Devon," she said softly, "let's not point in public. It might make you seem different and no one would want to play with you at school."

Devon's shoulders slumped. "Okay, Mom."

"It's alright," she reassured him, taking his hand. "Come on, let's go home."

As they crossed the road, Devon stole glances back. The traffic lady kept waving, a silent wave only he could see.

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Devon quickly dashed upstairs to his room as soon as they arrived home.

Take a shower, change and come to the dining, Bek said loudly as Devon heads up to his room.

“Okay mom!” Devon shouted as he cautiously closed the door, slung his school bag on the bed and looks across the room, he had a frown on his face.

“Dad, are you still hiding from mom?” He asked gently as he looks at his father who is sitting on a chair across the room.

He grinned and extended his arms and said slowly, “come here boy”.

Devon happily ran across the room and into father’s arms, He picked Devon up and held him in the air as he slowly spun around.

Devon can be heard giggling happily, he set Devon down and Devon exclaimed excitedly. “Again!” As he jumps.

“Shhh…” He said with his finger on his lips as he glanced at the door. “Lower your voice or your mom will hear us” He said quickly to Devon.

Devon quickly gave a nod, he had a broad smile on his face as he jumps excitedly with his hands reaching out to his father. “Again!” He chanted almost in whisper.

He smiled and quickly grabbed Devon, lifting him up and spun him around.

The door bursted open and Bek stormed in, she hesitated, her gaze fixed on Devon who is seen standing on the bed, staring back at her innocently.

Bek quickly scanned the room, hoping to find anyone but it’s just Devon.

“Devon, who were you speaking to?” Confused Bek asked quickly as she squinted her eyes.

“Huh?” Devon said innocently as he turned to his father but he’s nowhere to be seen.

Devon’s eyes widened in disbelief and he whispered hastily. “I was singing”.

“Singing?” Bek looked incredulous as she quickly scanned the room again in disbelief.

“This is not the time to sing, go shower and come down for dinner” She said quickly as she turned to leave.

“Yes mom” Devon said as he climbs out of the bed and quickly heads to the bathroom.

Bek gently closed the door as she exits, she paused while holding the door handle and exhaled tiredly, “what was that? Am I imagining things?”

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