Dji by Tom Raimbault

Author:Tom Raimbault
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: fiction, romance, fantasy, gypsy
Publisher: Tom Raimbault

Chapter Six

Melanie patiently waited at the edge of her driveway for a few minutes until the bus could finally be seen in the distance. As it neared Melanie's driveway, the flashing lights were activated. The stop sign was extended to warn motorists that a child was boarding the school bus. The door opened and Melanie climbed up the stairs.

"Good morning!" greeted the bus driver.

"Hi..." answered Melanie.

"Everything okay?" he asked.

"No, not really."

"Try not to worry. Things will get better." reassured the bus driver. "Go ahead and take your seat."

Melanie did as ordered, and the bus rolled off for the next stop. While traveling, the driver glanced at Melanie through the rearview mirror with his Gypsy eyes. Upon returning his gaze on the road, he began singing one of his mysterious Gypsy songs that—just like all the others—were in an unrecognizable language. But just as with all the other songs, Melanie knew it was directed at her, and even knew the meaning. The message urged that she remain patient, and keep her head up in these trying times. It reminded her that she was a Gypsy, and that she could not lose touch with her dji—the lively energy that is shared within Gypsy culture; the spirit, the heart, emotions, courage, and awareness of being liberated to do and be what one wants in life.

About ten minutes later, the yellow bus pulled into the drive of Melanie's high school. Immediately all the kids stood up and exited; everyone that is except for Melanie. As far as she was concerned, Melanie was running away with Pias to be his Gypsy bride.

With the bus seemingly cleared of all the high school kids, the driver stood up and walked his way towards the back of the bus to quickly clean up before making the next round. But what was this? Melanie remained sitting in her seat while eagerly looking up at him.

"Is everything alright, honey?" asked the bus driver.

"Yes..." Melanie nodded.

"Did you forget something at home?"

"No, I don't want to go back there. I have everything I need."

"You sure?"

"Positive!"

"Well then you better get to class!" urged the bus driver.

Frightened and confused; Melanie quickly stood up, dashed off the bus, and made her way inside the school. Maybe it wasn't time, yet. Maybe he needed to do some preparations before abducting Melanie. Maybe that was the meaning of the song that he sang which urged Melanie to remain patient.

***

The ride home from school was uneventful. In fact, the bus driver seemed disconnected from Melanie. If she didn't know any better, he was beginning to have second thoughts about abducting and inducting her into the Gypsy culture as his bride. He didn't even bother to say goodbye as Melanie exited the school bus.

Usually when Melanie walks in the door at home, she is bombarded by questions from Mother about school as she inspects Melanie's school bag. But today was different. Oh, Mother did ask Melanie if she had homework like she usually did.

"Do you have homework?"

"Yes, Mother!"

"Well see how much you can get done before we leave.

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