The black car comes to a screeching halt. He sees Sarah's body fly off the road and then crash back down with a soft yet horrifying sound. Sarah's wide lifeless eyes stare at him as if wanting some answers. His eyes fly open, his body jolting upright on the bed. His eyes are bloodshot, his breathing heavy. He hears Sarah's sweet voice coming from downstairs. "Kai. Come here, you're not going to skip breakfast today. Hurry up!" His eyes slowly soften, and he smiles. How can he ever live without hearing her voice calling to him every morning? "Coming" he responds. He splashes cold water onto his face, the splash taking away the lingering sadness from his dream. He walks down the stairs and sees Sarah sitting on an already set table, his favorite sandwich catching his eyes. He sits beside her and smiles. Sarah smiles back. "Come on, hurry up, eat; you're gonna be late for work." He shakes his head, taking a bite. "I'm not gonna go to work," he says, his voice tired. "Have to go to Mom today, she called....why aren't you eating?" Sarah smiles, ruffling his hair "I've already had my fill". His phone rings, "Mom" flashing on the screen, stopping their small talk. "Kai, dear, when are you coming? Should I send d..." Kai interrupts. "No, Mom, that won't be necessary. I'll be there in an hour". True to his words, he arrives at his mom's place in an hour, leaving Sarah alone in their home. He told Sarah to come with him, but she didn't. She said she had to get a lot of household chores done. His mom opens the door, her warm face making him smile. His mom embraces him, but he is too consumed by his worries about that dream to notice a tear trailing down her cheek. "Mom, I missed you". He says as he follows his mother inside, the door closing behind him. The evening soon rolls on, though he feels like only a few minutes have passed. He has only laid down on the couch for a few minutes, hasn't he? His mom's pleading voice breaks through his thoughts. "Kai, stay with your papa and me tonight." He hesitates, torn between her pleading eyes and his lingering fears from the dream. He calls Sarah, but the phone is going to voicemail every time. His panic comes back with full force and he barely says goodbye before he leaves. His mother watches with worried eyes, her son fading into the dark. Kai stumbles into his home, his panicked eyes searching for Sarah. His eyes freeze. There she is, sitting safe and sound. His face fills with relief and he rushes to her, hugging her desperately. Sarah asks worriedly, "Woah there, what's wrong?' Kai smiles faintly "I was worried, why didn't you answer your phone?' "Sorry, I will answer your call next time, I swear" Kai pulls back from the hug. "It's okay.' His tired eyes are filled with love. "I'm gonna go sleep. " Sarah smiles "I'll join you in a minute. Go!" Kai kisses her forehead and goes to bed, not bothering to change. In just a few minutes, sleep claims him. Again, somewhere along the night, the black car comes to a screeching halt. He sees Sarah's body flying off the road once again for the 30th night. Downstairs, his half-eaten sandwich on the dining table is left waiting to be cleared the next morning by the housekeeper.
