CHAPTER HUNDRED-TWENTY-FIVE*Every day is a nightmare at Brighton College.*"Nothing much is going on. You're just in an anxious state. You need to calm down. Do you sleep well? Are you having a sleepless night. ?" Mrs Hope asked as she retrieved the medical thermometer from her underarm and went to the back deck and rinsed her hands under the running water.She dabbed a clean towel over her damp hands and slumped in the seat across the table with a deep sigh.Hannah gulped.Sleepless anxious nights had been her close companion lately. All thanks to the monstrous trio that kept making her life a living hell. Plus, she had no friends. She would often stay awake battling with her troubled thoughts all by herself and then put on the fake mask of a happy kid living her best life in school to her parents.For how long will she keep up with this facade?It's only a matter of time...and at all costs, the mask must not be removed let alone crack a smidge So no one must know. Not even her teac
CHAPTER HUNDRED -TWENTY-SIX*That place reeks of suffering and menace*The last person that she had expected to meet up with was her dreadful nightmare, the Big trio!!!!They were already waiting for her at the far end of the hallway that led to the backyard of the school.Anastasia was amongst them and she didn't seem pleased at all.While the other two, Amber and Arizona were smirking at her with an amusing smile curling up their lips, Anastasia was snarling at her like a cornered tiger.A tiny smug smile lifted the corners of her lips slowly as Hannah triumphantly recalled she was the cause.Yeah, feel a little pain, a little kick in your ego. Even just a little bit is okay.Feel insulted and humiliated even a weeny bit.As a return ticket for all the hell, you let loose on me. It's even far worse what they did to me but seeing how worked up and flustered Anastasia was, brought a smile to her face.Eventually, they will pay heavily in due time. Just you wait!Besides, she doesn't e
CHAPTER HUNDRED TWENTY-SEVEN*The last thing she wants is to add fuel to the burning fire*She watched how Allan deteriorated from a healthy robust happy boy to a lanky skinny dishevelled miserable boy.The big trio did it but the school authority concluded in its investigations that there was no correlation or link that points to them. Therefore, declared them innocent.Everyone knows that the big trio did it.But no one dares say so. Everyone was scared of those girls.They were like the Alpha and Omega of Brighton College.There are speculations that there is a possibility that the school headmaster is on the payroll of amber parents. This may be true considering how quickly the case was closed down and suddenly disappeared into the thin air.Allan couldn't seek justice and was ultimately kicked out of school. To the fulfilment and happiness of the monstrous big trio.And now Amber is threatening her the way she threatened Allan.She had better act smart and witty.How could she r
CHAPTER HUNDRED -TWENTY-EIGHT*Would telling someone actually save her though?*Her heart slammed against her ribcage violently as she fought silently to keep her breathing manageably normal to hold the conversation and avoid rousing any suspicion from Mrs Hope.Mrs Hope swept a calculating gaze over her silently.Shit! What gives now?She balled her hands into a fist to hide the swollen finger which resulted in far much worse pain than before.She grunted softly and puffed out deep breaths."I assumed you should be at Mr Abel's office currently. Why aren't you there yet?" She quizzedOf course! She was already headed there when these monstrous domineering Big trio decided to get in the way. As always.But if she had said that to Mrs Hope in presence of her bone of contention, the big trio, she would be toast!Instead, she bit her bottom lip furiously and forced a lump down her throat.She inhaled sharply as she strived to fix the words in her head.Damn! What would she say that would
CHAPTER HUNDRED-TWENTY-NINE*The appointment of suffering and mystery.*Damn you damn you damn you!!!!Someday I will pulverize you!You will pay for everything you have done!Someday huh....?Will that ever come through?Hey now. Now is not the time to think about that.Mrs Hope cleared her throat loudly."Alright if you say so, girls. Now hurry along for your biology class. I'm sure Mrs Harper is already in class. While Hannah can be excused to see Mr Abel. Now hurry along Hannah so you can rejoin the class. Understood?"She said with authority."Yes, Mrs Hope!" They said in unison.But I'm sure amber was just mouthing the words not like she was actually saying it.Amber can be so full of yourself. She has this condescending aura surrounding her, making her believe that no human being on earth could measure up to her standards."Hurry up, what are you waiting for?!" Snapped Mrs Hope.Amber smirked at Hannah pointedly and mouthed 4.30 pm. Then turned to force a wide smile at Mrs Hope
CHAPTER HUNDRED -THIRTY*For the first time, she meant it*Janice's face fell."Why? " her brows furrowed in confusion and worry."Is something wrong?"Hannah laughed nervously and waved her hand frantically in the air."Of course not! I am more than thrilled to have you teach me, Janice but unfortunately I just suddenly remembered that I have an early appointment with my parents around 4.30 pm. I got to go. I'm sorry. Maybe next time.". Hannah said ruefully as she scratched her arm nervously. "Oh, well in that case you can get the notes tomorrow I guess..." Janice said hesitantly as she rubbed the back of her neck gently. Her hazel eyes narrowed in a steady stare at Hannah suspiciously.Hannah forced a tight-lipped smile at her."Thank you for your help. When is the assignment due?""Um... Next week, Wednesday.""Great! I've got plenty of time to copy down the notes and you can teach me tomorrow I don't mind." Hannah said grinning widely.Janice didn't seem pleased. Her brows knitte
CHAPTER HUNDRED -THIRTY-ONE*Maybe this is a bad idea*The once sunny and colourful afternoon suddenly transformed into a dark and gloomy late afternoon.The firey ball was shrouded in the dreary clouds and blackbirds dotted the sky as their hoarse cries echoed across the sky, tracing chills down her spine: the Caw! Caw! Caw! The birds made her nervous and anxious as she scurried down a deserted forest.Good lord! This place gives me the chills!The dark clouds are ominous and creepy making her shudder in anxiety.She hugged herself closely.This is the worst time to have forgotten her thick sweater at home. Oh well!A strong breeze whistled with so much force that she nearly tripped and tumbled down.Thankfully, she caught a truck of trees for support and staggered to regain her balance and continued her journey into the deserted forest. The more she went, the more she feels like running back home and calling it quits.Maybe she could lie that Mr Abel saw her and insisted on dropp
CHAPTER HUNDRED-THIRTY-TWO *A meeting point of suffering and misery*The creepy warehouse came into view as she approached the depth of the forest. The tall eerily canopy trees swayed in the gentle chilly breeze. The hair on the back of her neck suddenly stand on end in anxiety and fear of the unknown as frantic eyes flickered to the entrance metal door.The warehouse was a dilapidated building with trees encircling the building like a nest safeguarding an egg."It has a strange aura to it that I can't quite grasp. I'm not sure this was where I came to the last time. It is just so different and weird. I can feel it in my bones." Hannah muttered to herself as she hugged her body closely, shivering with cold and apprehension.She glanced over her shoulder to see where she came from but she couldn't tell at all. It was as if she was lost in the woods.What if that's the case and she can't make her way back?!No way!!And even if she decides to turn on her heels and scamper off for her