Aurora had been putting off meeting with Yvette for a few weeks now. She just wasn't sure exactly how comfortable she was with it. Not that Aurora didn't believe in psychics or anything, just the whole telling someone she really didn't know all the crazy stuff she had been feeling. However if she had to listen to Shirley or Gina ask her one more time if she spoke with her yet, Aurora might pull her hair out. So finally one day she decided to just do it.
Aurora didn't really know much about Yvette other than that she lived on the corner across the street from her, and that Yvette owned a new age shop down the road. It was a nice shop. Aurora went in there a few times to pick up these really nice handmade soaps. She didn't know if Yvette actually made them or if she bought them, but it didn't matter Aurora liked them. The few times Aurora was there Yvette was either not there or in the back because she realized that she has never really seen Yvette up close or even spoken to her. So she decided that maybe she would actually just stop Yvette's house one day and introduce herself. Aurora really didn't want to go into the shop and find out Yvette wasn't there but get talked into meeting with one of the other psychics there. For some reason Aurora felt if she was supposed to meet with one it should be Yvette even though she never even officially met her. Aurora didn't really know how much all this would cost, so her plan became to stop by Yvette's house, introduce herself, and casually ask about her shop and what kind of services she offers there. This way Aurora could feel out Yvette and just how comfortable she would be spilling all her drama to her.
So one Tuesday morning Aurora saw that Yvette's car was still in her driveway, so she headed over and decided to just go for it.
Aurora was a little nervous because she wasn't really sure how to approach the whole thing. What if Yvette wasn't friendly? Or what if was just about to leave? Or she didn't like visitors? Or worse what if Yvette just thinks she is crazy? All this stuff was making Aurora almost want to run back and just forget it. However it was too late. Aurora knocked and she heard someone coming towards the door.
Aurora was very surprised when Yvette answered. Seeing that she had never really seen her up close, Aurora expected Yvette to be maybe in her forties and sort of hard looking. At least that's what she thought from the few times she saw her quickly in town. However to her surprise to woman that answered the door was around Aurora's age and rather soft looking. Actually very pretty, not that Aurora thought she was ugly from a distance but Yvette was just well prettier than she thought.
After Yvette answered Aurora quickly introduced herself.
"Hi. I know we've never formally met, but I'm Aurora I live right across the street."
"I know who are." answered Yvette. "I was actually wondering when you'd finally come see me."
Aurora just looked at her. She was a bit confused.
"I'm sorry what?" said Aurora slightly taken back.
Yvette laughed lightly, "I'm sorry that probably sounded weird. It's just your energy is like all over the place. It has been for quite some time. You seem no offense but very frazzled. A lot of people who come to 'talk' to me are like you."
Aurora wasn't sure if this was a good thing or if she should really be insulted. Instead she just stared and said rather defeated, "I really look like that much of a mess?"
Yvette actually laughed. "No. I mean you do looked stressed in your eyes, it's mainly an energy thing I am feeling with you. Please what I said wasn't meant to insult you. Why don't you come inside and we can talk."
Aurora although confused felt like this actually might end up being a good thing. So she followed Yvette inside her house. Yvette's house was a small two bedroom. Aurora was surprised at how plain it was, but then again she doesn't know Yvette, so maybe she just liked things that way. After assessing Yvette's house Aurora just blurted out everything. She completely forgot to ask Yvette how much she charged or what she even specialized in. For some reason Once Yvette said, "So what's the issue." Aurora just felt it all spill out.
Aurora couldn't believe how easy it was to talk to Yvette. It was almost calming. Maybe it was because instead of the usual "are you serious" faces she got from Shirley (which Shirley really tried to hide, she was really did try and help. But she is the natural cynic), she was getting real concern and just someone who actually looked like she was thinking about and absorbing everything Aurora said without judgement.
Once Aurora was done, Yvette looked at her for a second before responding. "Okay well that's a lot. I mean I'm not an expert on dreams or alternate reality stuff. My expertise lies in tarot cards, aura, and energy reading. I mean I can tell what I think based on just studying this field. I mean I do have a friend who specialized in dreams, but I wouldn't send you to him. He's very expensive and saying I referred you won't get you a discount."
"No that's fine. I didn't mean to throw all this at you. I actually just came here to find out about what type of things your shop offered. But then I don't know I just, I guess I needed to vent." said Aurora apologetically.
"No it's fine. I don't mind at all. Well to start off, when you are sleeping your mind and subconscious can connect to a variety of things. Sometimes we connect with energies of things that are going to happen in the future, sometimes with things that happened in the past, sometimes with something the universe wants us to see like almost a message, sometimes with things that are purely our deepest desires or fears, and sometimes they mesh all together. Do you follow? I know a lot of sometimes." Yvette said with a smile and slight laugh.
Aurora shook her head, she still wasn't quite sure where Yvette was going with this.
"Okay so based on what you told me. I would have initially said I think it was just a very vivid dream of the life you want. Sometimes our desires are so strong they create an entire reality that can play out in our subconscious. So vividly we almost think it happened."
Aurora was starting to feel crushed. Although the idea that she once really did live her dream life and now it's gone was sad, it was equally as depressing thinking that she has been obsessing over something that she really did just dream up. However she continued to intently listen to Yvette.
"But I found it interesting that certain places and your friend Danny seemed to bring out these images more. So I have a few thoughts, just thoughts. So please don't live by what I say."
"No, I know. I'm just looking for some ideas really" answered Aurora.
Yvette then continued. "I don't necessarily think that everything you saw was the future. I'm sure you've deducted that just by living everyday. I'm sure certain things already don't fit with the life you saw in your dream. I'm not going to touch on the alternate reality route because honestly I really don't enough about those theories to even give you any light into it. So I think this...'
Aurora was waiting feeling almost sick. Even though she knew Yvette was only theorizing it was still nerve wracking. Aurora knew it was stupid to be so nervous but she couldn't help it. All this stuff she had been going nuts over may finally make some sort of make sense.
"Aurora I have three things to run by you. I'll tell you the one that you'll probably like least first mainly because I'm sure you've thought of it, and it's not really all that magical. First off, stop avoiding one of your best friends. Avoiding Danny isn't going to solve anything, it's just going to make things worse. Secondly don't keep letting this run your life. What are you all of 25? You have so much to look forward to. Thirdly, You're a writer. I'm sure your imagination runs wild. Sometimes like I said before in a dream state your subconscious can connect with different energies. On one particular night your biggest happiest fantasies were running strong and it just produced a very vivid dream of exactly the life you desired. And because you are big on details and you wanted it to be real, you filled in the blanks with everyone that mattered. You know so it felt like it really happened. I mean you said you can't actually see your husband's or children's faces. A lot of times in dreams people that don't actually exist aren't clear because since they don't actually exist our minds can't make them out physically. Also those conversations with Danny, the ones you felt like you had before. From what you told me they weren't life changing. They seemed not to sound mean but like day to day. It was probably easy for you to 'imagine' what his response would be. The same goes for the feeling you get with the screenplay, he's a writer. In your dream it wouldn't have been hard for you to have him write a successful screenplay or something to fill in his story. The different places in town that evoke strong images fall along the same lines. Parents take their children to the park of course you could vividly imagine yourself with a child there. I'm sorry I'm not trying to be cynical or to burst your bubble. I can tell by the look on your face you are a little upset."
Aurora wasn't upset, just a little down. Everything Yvette said were things Aurora had thought of and hated, because it meant that she really did just have one great dream one night.
"I understand exactly what you are saying. These ideas have passed through my mind as well." Aurora said trying not to sound too defeated.
Yvette then continued with her next theory. "Okay I told you I have three ideas. So here is another. It falls a little more in the mystical idea. Sometimes" Yvette paused and smiled. "I know here I go again with the sometimes. Anyway like I said in a dream state we can also connect to future energies. Some..." Yvette laughed again and continued. "Yeah again with the sometimes. Just forget it, I'm using a lot." They both let out a slight giggle. It was good Yvette was keeping it in a way light which made Aurora feel at ease.
"Anyway what I was starting to say, is that when we connect energies of the future sometimes we see things exactly as they are going to happen and sometimes things get a little misconstrued. So maybe you did at some point that night connect with your future. Maybe a lot of what you saw will happen. However it may not happen exactly how you saw it. So don't obsess over every detail. Don't dissect everything that happens in your current reality based what you saw in your dream. Also sometimes our subconscious connects with different energies and lets us see certain things because in order for that future you saw to become a reality you have to do something. It might be a message you don't realize you got until after what needed to be done gets done. This can also apply to Danny. Maybe he is really connected to what you saw. Maybe he is actually some sort of catalyst for you. Maybe he will be a bridge of sorts that gets you that dream life. Or maybe he's just a really good friend who is just really involved with your life now and in the future. Does any of this make sense?"
"Yes. I think so." answered Aurora. Although she was still slightly confused.
"Okay so here is my last theory. If you can stand to listen to me for any longer." Yvette said jokingly.
Aurora just shook her head letting her know she wanted her to continue.
"It's not as detailed because it meshes the two. Maybe what you saw was a combination of both of my ideas. Maybe some of this stuff is going to happen and some of it was stuff you used to fill in the pieces of a dream. Look I know all of this might not have been what you remotely thought or wanted to hear but it's all I can think of. Just when you leave, please just go and live in the now. Who knows what could happen. Next year by this time you could be married and living in that dream house or not. Either way what's meant to happen will happen."
"I agree. Actually thank you. You've given some actual clarity. Um, how much do I owe you?'
"Owe me? " said Yvette confused.
"Yes. I took up almost two hours of your time." answered Aurora. Yvette looked at her slightly baffled.
"Nothing" Yvette said with a smile.
"No, I spilled all my crazy onto you and you gave me advice."
"I didn't pull out my cards or sit with you in my shop and do a reading. Which besides with the way your energy is at the moment, wouldn't be the best idea. Even when you try hard to sometimes even the cards can be swayed one way or another if your desire is strong enough. Right now yours might be. Aurora look if you want give me something you can just relax. Please you're so tense you are almost making me get all in knots. Also you don't have to be a stranger. I'm not weird and well I don't know a lot of people here. So maybe you can help me that way."
"Alright." agreed Aurora. She actually kind of felt bad for not actually trying to get to know Yvette sooner before she actually needed to. Yvette did seem like a genuinely nice person. Aurora could see them maybe being friends.
"Actually Aurora I do have one question." said Yvette.
"What?"
"In all that you said you had money, but you never said how you became so rich. Do you know?"
For the first time Aurora was actually drawing a blank. She was just there in that life. She remembers writing some books but, that was after she was living in her estate. It was so weird. how come this wasn't easy to remember?
"Honestly. I don't know. Is that bad?" asked Aurora slightly uneasy again.
"No. Just interesting. It's such a big part of it yet it's a mystery. Don't obsess over it or delve into why this is so. I can see that look forming, you are thinking it. Actually maybe you won the money or something? Do you play the lotto?"
"Um not often." replied Aurora.
"Huh, well maybe you should. Like they say you never know." said Yvette with a warm grin.
After there conversation ended Aurora left. Although she didn't have exact answers she felt a little better. She felt like she might finally be able to move past all this and just concentrate on the now. Maybe things will fall into place maybe they won't. Either way what will happen will happen and Aurora just has to deal with it.
