*Soleil*
What ?

I blink confused, but it is still the ceiling in my room I see. But it can't be. I cradle my head, trying to remember how I got home from the forest. Was it just one of my weird dreams ?

"Damn I am just about ready for the asylum". I mumble to myself, pulling the duvet of. My feet hits something soft on the floor. When I look down my stomach makes a backflip and I pull my feet back up with a yelp. In front of the bed is the white dress, as dirty as it can get. I try not to look down while I rumble for my phone and Call Davina.

"It's me". My voice breaks. "When are you coming over ?"

"In a couple of hours. What's the rush doll ?" Davina mumbles, sounding very sleepy.

"Nothing really.. or well it can wait till you get here. See you later okay ?"

"You sure do".

I bite my lip nervously, leaning over the edge of the bed, staring at the dirty dress. The picture of Mark scared face popping up in my head.

It wasn't a dream ! I pull my legs up to my chin and fold my arms around them..

"Pull yourself together. It doesn't have to be that bad. It was just that super full moon". I whisper to myself, rocking back and forth. There is probably a totally natural explanation to it all. Maybe a shower Will clear up my brain. Stiffly I get out of bed, making sure I don't step on the dress. I sudden hunch makes me grab the dress and throw it into the bottom of my closet.

I am getting dressed after my shower when I hear the doorbell. It is all in Your head Soleil ! I stare at my pale face in the mirror, my image staring back, not looking totally convinced. I pull my shirt on. That Sarah woman must have spiced the meat balls with something. Didn't they taste a bit weird ? There is a totally rational explanation ! I take a deep breath and go to greet a couple of my mothers friends, who has come early to help.

"Happy birthday you big girl". Michelle twittered, giving me a warm hug.

"She isn't a girl any longer, she is a young woman now". Lena corrected her, pushing her way past her friend. "Congratulations sweetie".

"I can't believe she is already eighteen". My mom came into the hallway, hugging both of them.

"Here is Your present from us". Michelle said, handing me a beautifully wrapped present.

I took it and quickly opened it, it was a brand new iphone.

"Oh wow, I can finally let the old one rest peace. Thank you so much". I say, giving them both a big hug.

"It's from Your mother to sweetie". Michelle say. "She felt bad for you that you didn't have a smartphone".

"Thanks mom". I say hugging her tightly.

"Oh it was nothing, I am just happy you like it". She mumble, but I can hear the emotions in her voice

We spend most of the morning cleaning, my mom is scared shitless that my grandmother is going to find a dirty spot anywhere, so she is commanding the rest of us around like a general.

When the doorbell rings again, I hurry out there, hearing a lot of noise and Davina's panicked voice. "Help !"

The hallway is a mess of paper plates, plastic cutlery, plastic cups, paper tablecloths and birthday stuff and in the middle Davina stands looking forlorn. "I thought I could carry it all in one go, didn't work".

"Who are you and what have you don't to my gloomy friend". I ask ironically.

"You like ?" Davina twirls making her dark blue summer dress blow out around her.

"Not sure". I say, studying her, she looks so different. "Is all that for me ?"

"Of course sweetie. For you I am willing to sacrifice myself and pretend to be a Well adjusted young woman. But I am still a rebel underneath". She pulled down the dress a bit, revealing that she was wearing sexy black lace lingerie underneath".

"You my friend is not healthy". I say with a laugh. "Maybe we should get this mess cleaned up and deck the table".

"Lead the way girlfriend".

We get everything picked up and the table set in record time. I grab Davina's arm, pulling her with me to my room.

She looks at me. "Why so secretive ?"

"Something really crazy happened at the summer solstice party yesterday". I close the door, but I still keep my voice down.

"Yeah ? Was it something for you then ?"

"Not really. Do you remember my dreams ? You know all that with the wind ?" I ask nervously. And she nods, suddenly looking worried. "Well we was just starting when the wind blew up". I bite my lip hesitating a bit. "There was a tornado and it lifted me up inside it and I heard voices. It felt just like my dreams. After it was over I kind of threatened Mark not to tell anyone and now I don't know what to do". The words come tumbling out and I am not sure they make sense.

She looks at me. "You had one to many weird mushrooms right ?"

"No mushrooms". I shake my head in denial.

"Hash brownies then, if you are not used to that shit it can fuck with Your brain". She looks a bit desperate, like she is trying to find an explanation.

I sigh. "No brownies or other weird cakes or drugs".

"Fuck you". She turns serious. "A tornado lifted you up in the air ?"

"Davina please promise not to tell anyone. I am seriously freaking out myself. I don't know what to do and I can't really ask Mark now". I say feeling lost.

"You are really not fucking with me are you ?" Davina say, her eyes huge.

"I have really tried finding an explanation. That it is a dream and I am still in my bed sleeping. That it was a totally normal phenomenon. Maybe I am in a rubber cell wearing a straitjacket, having a psychotic break down". I look at Davina, probably looking pathetic. "And yeah I even thought about drugs in the food or drinks, but I was totally clear headed". Davina reach out and pinch me hard. "Ouch".

"Okay not having weird dreams then". She shrugs.

"Cool, so either I am flying over the cuckoo's nest or I am very good at being at the right place at the right time". I throw out my arms.

"Well I'm not an expert in psychology or anything, but I am pretty sure you are saner than I am". She glance at me. "And then.. have you hit Your head recently ?"

I shake my head. "Nope, why ?"

"Because you start to sound like me". She giggles.

I stare at her for a moment, then I start to giggle too.

"Have you checked the weather service ?" Davina suddenly asks.

I might look confused. "No why ?"

"Maybe they have mentioned something about it on their homepage".

"Of course". I grab my old phone. "Arg ! It can't open that big a page and my new phone isn't charged yet".

Davina is already tapping away on her own phone. "Oh cool, you Finally Got a new phone".

"Yeah I am actually part of the twenty first century now, Can you believe it ?"

"Hmm nope". Davina looks up from her phone. "Nothing from yesterday about weird weather in the area. Maybe they are taking the weekend of and won't update before monday ?"

"So we are sticking with the natural explanation ?" I feel a hope bloom, maybe I am not crazy.

Davina is about to answer when we hear the doorbell. From the sounds in hallway I know it's my uncle Ben and with him my grandmother. I take a deep breath looking at Davina. "Okay, no panic now".

"Who is panicking". Davina arches an eyebrow.

"I am ! So no panic and behave like everything is normal". I get up and Davina shrugs, following me.

"Sol !" My uncle Ben roars, giving me a bear hug as I enter the hallway. He sits me down, messing up my hair. "Damn you are all grown up now".

"Move you big oaf, so I can hug my favorite niece". His wife Eva Tried to move past him, and when he let her through she hugged me. "Congratulations Sol. It's so good to see you again".

My mom pokes her head out into the hallway. "Come on in, no reason to hide out here".

"Hi tiny big sister". Ben grabbed my mom, lifting her in a bear hug.

My mom slap his shoulder, giggling. "Sit me down you big oaf".

His roaring laughter drown out her complaints, and she gives in, hugging him tightly. When he puts her down she looks at Eva. "How do you live with him ?"

"Oh as long as I remember to feed him, he is manageable". She says with a laugh and gives my mom a big hug. "Thanks for having us".

"And what am I ? Thin air". From behind Ben, a very small but wide old woman emerged looking insulted.

"Of course not mom. Come on in, let me take Your coat". My mom hurriedly said. She showed the others into the dining room. Then she looked nervous at my grandmother. "Did you have a good trip".

"You live to far away and the drive made me feel sick". She just answers.

I step out from behind my mom. "Hi grandma, Thanks for coming".

"Oh there you are. Well Hello Soleil and congratulations". She gives me a short smile. "Your uncle Ben has Your present from all of us".

"Come on in mom". My mom hurriedly say, and move aside to let her mom into the dining room.

Inside my mom makes sure everyone is introduced to each other. And soon people are talking, due to Michelle and Eva being so chatty.

Our neighbour Kurt shows up with the grill and gets the food going, Ben has appointed himself barbeque reserve master, some joins Kurt outside, at leaves the gossip to the women.

Some of my fathers old friends show up. I both love and hate when they tell me how proud he would be of me. But I know they are saying it to be nice. Everyone seems to have fun, except my grandma who is sulking in a corner. But at least she isn't complaining.

This is just what I wished for, my family here, everyone happy and the food is great. I am almost able to forget what happened yesterday.

The dessert had just come on the table when the doorbell rings. Everyone looks around confused. No one is missing. I swallow. Could it be Zac returning to me after all ?

I get up and go to open. Staring confused at the three women on my doorstep, they are wearing woollen capes and have a long wooden walking staff in their hands. "You have called for us child".