Beyond Illusions: A Journey to Clarity

It was an early morning, and the doorbell rang continuously, disturbing the tranquility of the three friends’ flat. No one stirred inside the three-bedroom apartment. Moh, one of the flatmates who was rudely awakened by the persistent ringing, became increasingly frustrated as his companions failed to respond. Determined to put an end to the disturbance, Moh reluctantly made his way to the front door.

As Moh swung open the door, his irritation peaked. Two delegates, dressed in formal black suits, stood before him. Perplexed, Moh questioned their incessant ringing. One of the men calmly explained that they were from a credit card company and had come to seize his belongings as he had failed to repay a credited amount. Moh was taken aback, asserting that he had received no prior notice regarding this matter. The delegates claimed to have sent multiple notices, none of which had received any response.

Without warning, the delegates forcefully entered Moh’s home, barging into his room. Shocked and fearful, Moh followed closely behind, desperate to stop them. However, his attempts proved futile. Helplessly, he called out to his flatmates, their names echoing through the apartment. They rushed to his room, bewildered by Moh’s distress.

Moh passionately explained the delegates’ intrusion, pleading for their assistance. In response, his flatmates were puzzled, assuring him that there was no one in the room and his belongings remained untouched. Moh’s heart sank as he watched the delegates continue to pack his belongings, invisible to his friends’ eyes. Doubt crept into his mind, questioning his sanity. Was he experiencing hallucinations? Was there something wrong with his brain?

He knew he needed to visit a psychiatrist to address his apparent brain abnormality. The following day, Moh sought solace in the company of his close friend, Maya, at a peaceful park. Sitting on a bench near a serene lake, Moh confided in Maya, recounting his experiences and fears of perceiving delegates who didn’t exist. Maya listened attentively, recognizing the gravity of the situation. She comforted him, suggesting they visit a psychiatrist together, but first, she proposed a different approach.

Maya advised Moh to interact more frequently with others and surround himself with people. She believed that living alone in his current apartment might be exacerbating his hallucinations. Encouraging him to seek a fresh start, she proposed that Moh move to a new house and share it with flatmates, offering him a chance to experience a supportive environment.

Written by : Prakhar Gurawa