Ben, Fred and Patrick wearing a blithe look sauntered through the busily filled hallway with students hurrying down the canteen in pairs and groups for their lunch. Their expressions closed up, cold and impassive, everyone who saw them approaching, crawled aside to make way for them. They dare not pass close by to them if they want to have their lunch in peace.
"Hey", Patrick spoke up with a nudge on Ben's shoulder. "what do you think about that newbie in our class–"
"Yeah, do you think it's time we let him know who we are in this school", Fred added."Umm_", Ben stuttered with a brooding and calculative gaze.bang!!
someone suddenly run into Ben from behind which made him involuntary pause in his words, almost falling to the floor.
"Damn it!, who the hell is that! ", his voice hallowed through the hall which made the students using the hallway suddenly pause. The hallway went dead silent, making it possible to hear the drop of aLaura was standing at the entrance to the rooftop, watching her friend paced to and fro when Rubin walked in on her from behind."Was wondering where you left to." He said, making Laura jerked, swiftly turning in the process to meet his face just an inch away.She stood staring at him with those puppy grey eyes and the whole world seemed to froze at that moment.Taking in the sight of those shinning blue eyes, an unusual sensation raced through her heart, making it thump faster. "W–what's this feeling?" She grumbled mentally to herself.It was Rubin's first time having this close eye contact with Laura. He felt those eyes telling him something but couldn't place a hand on what it could be. Her eyes bored into him and for a second, he felt like curbing her face. To assure her he would be there for her and protect her. To tell her everything was going to be alright.A sudden scream from the rooftop brought them back to reality."Alix
IN FRONT OF THE PRINCIPAL' S OFFICEMya found it quiet difficult to get their words and voices clearly since the voice was no longer high pitched like earlier when she heard the yell." why are their voices so low", she cried as she struggled to get a better and clearer recording.Just then, a sudden touch from behind made her jerk up, dropping her books and phone in the process."Oh, no.... ", she gasped. Mr. Hansel with the boys, Ben, Fred and Patrick got tensed by the sound at the door. The room suddenly fell dead silent that a droplet of water could even be heard.They glanced at each other with questioning looks which just read, "Were you expecting someone?".Mr. Hansel instinctively spoke up, knowing well what the looks on their faces meant." I wasn't expecting anyone because I actually cancelled every meeting and appointment just to take care of
"Guess my mind was just playing tricks on me". Mya eluded, her eyes lurked around for the last time before she finally settled in her car and drove off.Ben and his friends, Fred and Patrick quickly came out from their hideout."Where did she go ". Fred cried, his eyes earnestly searched around. Ben and Patrick's gaze followed suit." Over there ", Ben exclaimed, pointing to a white corolla car, exiting the parking lodge. He swiftly sped to his car, a black Tundra, parked a few meters away from them."Quickly, get in, we got to catch up with her before we lose her". He instinctively added. " We can't afford to lose her now."A sense of rage and a wolfish, threatening glare lingered all over his face as he quickly sat over the wheel and boggled his seat belt. Patrick and Fred joined in at the back seat and they sped off with the flash of lightening.  
Ben, Patrick and Fred impatiently sat edged on as they waited endlessly in the car for Mya. Fred glanced through the car's window, examining the dense cloud coupled with the howling wind and the streaks of lightening which enveloped the hard- driving rain.It was actually raining cat and dog with basically no sign of ending soon, which made the penetrating cold weather unbearable. He huffed, brushing his palms together." How long are we gonna keep watch over here– I'm actually freezing dead over here ".He winced which made Patrick instinctively elude to prevent any further clash of words with Ben again." As long as she comes out, Fred. Don't just act like you're not aware of the outcome of this mission if we fail – just think for once".With a sharp breath, he leaned back on the seat, took a quick glance at Ben who just sat unconcerned with his eyes fixed on Mya's car and back at Fred who just let out an inaudible sigh and retu
Mya pulled up along the road; she glanced back from the side mirror at the car which also came to a halt a few distance behind her. The driver instinctively waved her over. She sighed and gave a thumbs up. Ben smirked, a roguish glare lingered in her eyes."You know what to do, Patrick" He stated and Patrick tilted his head in response. His gaze was blank and cold." Come with me, Fred" Ben called as he swung the door opened. Fred instinctively sighed."How did I even get myself into this mess?" He cried. "I'm sick and tired of all this –Can't I just have a normal high schooler's life" He lamented as he jerked down.Mya instinctively tucked a lock of hair behind her ear as she reached out for her coat from the seat next to her. She shoved it on and sighed."This day couldn't be any better " She cried as she sauntered down the car. The street was so quiet with no other passing car apart from theirs. And the only source of light was the str
Mrs Army and her family arrived at the hospital. She raced through the corridors with shallow rapid breath while Kelvin and Mr Roberts paced after her as they approached the reception."Take your time, mum– " Kelvin cried with darting eyes. " You, acting up like this might cause your pressure to raise which is dangerous for your health.""How can I, Kelvin?" She howled with a flushed gaze. "How can I when Mya is always like this" She stuttered."Kelvin is right, Amy– I believe Mya is gonna be alright. We're here" Mr Roberts added but Amy just couldn't keep her cool. She swiftly reached to the lady nurse at the reception as soon as they closed up."Hi, Miss" She greeted and the lady instinctively tilted her head in response. Without waiting, Amy queried."Please we're looking for the ward of the young lady who was brought in here some few moments ago–I mean Mya Roberts ""Mya Roberts?" She asked with a furrowed brow, not so cert
Mrs Audrey heard him moan out in pain, "Hey, are you okay? " She instinctively queried which drew Rubin's attention to the door as he struggled back on his feet with quiet a wide stance."Oh, gosh–Mum, you scared me!" He roared. "Thought you already left. I'm fine now, no need to worry. I'll be down in a minute."Audrey chortled "I've heard you– I've heard you, I'm going now. No need to get all aggressive and embarrassed." Rubin scoffed, rolling his eyes in the process as he heard his mother's faint chuckle fade away from the door, down the corridor."Huh, who's embarrassed " He wined as he briskly trod to the bathroom. " Argh!, Why is she always like this" He snarled. " Having fun picking on me, right?" He mumbled. Within the next second, the sound of the droplets of the shower could be heard as he faded in.Within the next minute, he sauntered out, his eyes earnestly lurked around as he trod over to his wardrobe. "Still no sign of he
Laura gently tucked a lock of hair behind her ear as she leaned towards the phone. She tried to pick it up but her hand just passed through it. She sighed."You can do this, Laura– " She mumbled and blew her cheeks as she took in a deep breath to keep her, calm and relaxed."Let's try again" She leaned forward with furrowed brow as she flicked her hand in reach of it but it just wasn't working out. "Argh !" She grumbled, as she aggressively run her hands through her hair in frustration. "This is so annoying! " She roared. "I'm literary going crazy now, gosh! – Why can't I just get this simple thing, done,huh? "She kept whinnying while she laid face up on the bed. Just then, Mya hastily sauntered out of the washroom which made her sat up on noticing her."Why are you so much in a rush, Mya?" Laura queried as if she could hear her speak. "Are you going somewhere?" She added as she paced after Mya who was busily getting ready. Her eyes instinctively fle
LAURA'S POVSome moments become more vivid with the passage of time and every encounter, passage, alleys, and crossroads we walked gives us a chance to meditate on our deeds– whether good or bad and how well they affected those we met on the way.Did they deserve whatever treatment they endured under our shadow of obsession, love, or selfishness?This, when reflected on in our abrupt silence– we wish for a SECOND CHANCE when realization dawn onto us, our faults and mistakes. Just the fact that our errors brought us where we're not fated to, doesn't mean we can't make corrections when given a chance.If the clock is finally turned, where do you wish we turn back to first?And once we're there~ are you bold enough to rewrite those chapters of your life?Seasons may pass but there'll still be places that can't be reached no matter how hard you try. Rather, another storm to be faced and to be weathered head-on. Loving without fear~
Tarry not towards the end,Await and appreciate,As you are now,Your sorrow and your joy,Each defines a part of you.Confining you not,To the Limitations of life.Await for yourself,Yet, a new hope,That lingers not in the tribulations of Life,Conforming one to the fraternities of it,And leaving them ajar to the cruelties yet unseen.Rather,Guard yourselves with the bleeding truth,Which suffers in it's own way,But yet still harbors great luxuries.Its tenacities are grave,But reviving to the core,Leaving no elements untouched,And no brooding unanswered.It serves as another urge,That keeps the world revolving. By Henrietta.
RUBIN'S POV“If only wishes can come true,I have one or two or maybe a few,And they're all about you.If only wishes can come true,I have a banquet of wishes,And they're all to flourish your life.A life well laid to wipe away tears from your eyes.A life filled to bring satisfaction to your soul.If there be any more wish,I will wish you the whole world,Just for you to find satisfaction in your soul.”Rubin's thought echoed as he scanned from his phone, up into space as if to reverse time~ as if yearning for a time loop to reset every moment which had passed. Just then, a figure caught his attention as he glanced out of the car's window.“ Laura...? &
Balancing herself with the help of her sister, Laura nodded, clenching onto the small bag Rubin had left. " Yes, I'm good. No need to freak out." She managed a smile of which her red, bulging eyes just gave away the uncertainty and lingering flashes of memories which kept popping unanswered questions into her mind." Sure...?" Mya pressed but Laura's answer just remained the same with a nod." Hey... is everything okay ?" Amy queried just when she closed upon them, taking note of the scene that seem unpleasant and alarming." Yes, mum... you know I hate the scent of hospitals~ I guess it had begun its effects on me after the numerous stay here. Can we go now?" She answered as she took her seat in the back and pulled the door shut. They both stared while she fidgeted for a few seconds before finally calming with her head leaned back against the seat.Amy sighed, worried and heartbroken by whatever her daughter was going through. Noticing the effect Laura's s
Alixies finally made it out of her coma state after an endless week of undetermined fate~ everyone had just hoped she survived without any assurance at all. This revelation had brought pure joy and jubilation to both Laura and Alixies' families. With the news, Laura was the second to rush to her ward in her wheelchair after her mother had hurried home for a few stuff."Alixi...." She called from the doorway as she rolled over. For a second, Alixies couldn't believe her eyes~she thought it was just her ghost but then, on a second thought; Rubin wasn't with her and again, the wheelchair and the hospital garment she was in." Laura.....?" She called in a near whisper, her eyes widened in disbelieve. " Is...that...you, Laura?" She asked with teary eyes and Laura cheerfully nodded with a broad smile." Yes... Alixi, it's me..." She answered. With that, the two bundled in a heartfelt hug as they clenched unto each other~ sorrow and joy mixed up and they burst in
With the swift rasp from the door which spontaneously swept off the silence hovering the room, Rubin glanced back at the door, balancing his gaze with no interest at all, and intuitively spun back to what he was doing on his PC. But the knock persisted, which finally came with his sister's loud call." Come on, Rubin... It's me, Annabel~ Open the door, please... " She echoed but he just remained unbothered, sticking glued to his seat. As if on an impulse, she gingerly added. " Hey, let's talk... I know this is about her~ I mean your ghost friend."With the mention of Laura, he paused on his work and stared over his shoulder for a brief second with a thoughtful gaze before screeching back the chair as he jerked off it with an exhausted and frustrated sigh.Peering through the little hole of the door, he scanned at his sister who stood impatiently, waiting to be admitted so to clarify his doubts of his mother tagging along. Rubin pulled the door open j
He nodded and what first came into Laura's thought was Alixies~ not remembering much from her ghost life, yet she found out she'd risked her life saving him. Those unfortunate moments were clearly printed in her subconscious mind ~ shooting a questioning gaze at him, she asked." Have you already met Alixies ?"His lips pursed in despair while his gaze spontaneously traveled down to his feet as the question rang in his ears. " Not yet" Ben answered, a sigh escaping his lips as he jerked his head back up to take a glance at Laura whose expectant gaze was still fixed on him." Actually... I'm~ "He paused on an impulse and then continued again. " I'm here to ask for a favour..... If you don't mind." He stuttered and Laura's gaze thoughtfully scanned his with a lifted eyebrow as she straightened her back up the pillow which had supported her all along.A sudden silence engulfed the room as she reflected on her thoughts for a while before
Ben's condition wasn't as bad as Alixies except for his bandaged leg after the bullet was taken out; he was just fine. The doctor had asked for him to stay for a couple of days so to check its progress of which he had been subjected to a wheelchair for the time being. After the doctor had excused himself, leaving him with his stepfather, Ben asked." How is Alixies?... Any news?" His calm gaze spontaneously fixed on Drake who noticed the guilt, fear, and nervousness which lingered in his eyes~ the fear of losing someone dear to your heart and the guilt of being the cause of their pain. This was like a new part of him which he had never seen before." Oh, um...yeah" He stuttered. " She made it through the surgery " With this, Ben instinctively flung his legs off the bed as he reached for the wheelchair and settled in. Drake stared at him with flickering eyes as he spontaneously closed in." Hey...hey, take your time~ where are you going?" He intoned with an attem
WARD 212 Beep... Beep... Beep..., the monitor finally normalized, reading in its weave-like lines indicating Laura's lifeline as she eventually opened her eyes. Her chest rose and fell softly and her breath was like a fog in the oxygen mask." She's awake..." A nurse joyfully cried and every one of them cheered."Great job, guys " The doctor hailed. Amy who was all along, peering from the glass panel with Kelvin, hugged him in tears~ it was tears of joy."Our Laura finally made it, Kelvin... She eventually won the race" She cried with a chuckle, almost like a person with a mental ailment. Kelvin couldn't help than hug back, his joy weighed into tears." Yes, mum~ I told you, our Laura is a fighter" He added. They both watch her oxygen mask taken off by the doctor and they smiled." Laura?... Can you see me?~ Raise a finger or blink if you can" The doctor said to Laura who just stared at him without a word. She spontaneously lifted a finger and everyone gleamed