Chapter 6

"I'm home" I announced as I walked towards the sitting room. A maid walked up to me and collected my school bag. I mouthed a 'thank you' to her and walked briskly away from her. "Daisy", I called but got no response. I walked up the stairs and opened her room's door.

I entered the room and found her sleeping peacefully on her bed. I stared at her for some minutes and decided not to disturb her nap. I left her room quietly and entered mine which, of course, was opposite hers. I saw my backpack on the reading table. It's a good thing the maid didn't touch any other thing. They're just the way I left them.

School was fun with my two awesome friends and Nancy never crossed my path till we left school today. I dropped my school uniform as I put on my bathrobe. I entered the bathroom, prepared the bathtub and entered it after removing my robe and undergarments. I immersed myself in the cold water and then closed my eyes to release the stress that I've been through in school.

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I sat down in the living room with Mom and Daisy. Mom was busy with her laptop, trying to get some office work done while Daisy was busy playing with one of her toys. I also had my phone with me and I was playing games as well but the news that was read out by the broadcaster caught my attention. I raised my head and focused my attention on the news and its headline.

'Reporting live from Webster's Corporation' the reporter started. "A natural disaster has been noticed in some parts of Hillsland and the government has declared that the inhabitants of that area should stay indoors till further notice. All schooling, trading and other activities that are to be held outdoor are hereby suspended." The reporter continued. I turned to face Mom while the reporter continued with the news.

"Mom, recently natural disasters are taking over. Though the government is not able to detect the cause of such strange disasters that does not look natural, but they're trying their best to protect the people. What do you think, Mom?" I enquired. 

"Well, dear, those disasters looks natural but everyone is sure they're not so the government and the medical team do not know the cause and it's death for the victims. They can only supply aids and place curfew."Mom answered thoughtfully. I nodded and turned to face Daisy. "Hey baby girl, what do you think?" You may think it's insane to question a five-year old girl about the strange happenings but the few days that I've spent with her proved to be surprising, to know that sometimes she reasons like an adult.

"I don't know what to think about that. I only know it's not natural. It's caused by something and someone." She answered without even taking her eyes off her toys. She's at it again, indirectly passing her message. I smiled and pat her on the head. She looked at me and smiled as well. I stood up, said my goodnight and left for my room.

On entering the room, I closed the door and went straight to my bed. I laid down to sleep but couldn't get my mind off the news. It has to be natural, why should a disaster be unnatural? "Could it be that there are supernatural beings who cause disasters just like I've always heard and read about in stories? No, it can't be. Those are just fictions...they are not real. How can they exist? In what form?" All these questions streamed through my mind. I was confused and worried. This so called disaster is claiming a lot of lives. 

"Arrgh!" I screamed out of all a sudden when I was having a lot of unanswered questions running through my mind. This is driving me crazy." I muttered under my breath and laid back again. I picked up my earpiece which was lying carelessly on my bed. I connected it to my phone and I chose a song from my music library. Few minutes later, I was dozing off so I stopped the song and closed my eyes.

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It's a new day! I covered my mouth as I yawned. I stood up, entered my bathroom and had my morning routine. Exactly 40 minutes later, I was about to leave the house and go to school. I kissed Mom goodbye and also hugged Daisy. "Be safe" I heard her say when I was about to get out of the house. Few minutes later, I got to school.

"Good morning" I said to everyone's hearing and few students responded while some of them were busy with their assignments and the rest were busy discussing. I dropped my backpack, brought out some books from my locker and then prepared to sit down after I cleaned my seat. "Booom" someone made a vibrating noise behind me and I turned back to see Steve. "Good morning" he greeted with a smile and I reciprocated. He asked me some questions which had become a routine and I answered. Few minutes later, Janet joined us.

A teacher entered before we could continue out lengthy talk. The students settled down and we had our class. Lecture upon lecture, teachers kept coming in and out till it was recess period. We all left the class and head to different places. Steve, Janet and I went to the cafeteria for lunch. We got our meal and sat down.

"Melanie, do you know the recent headline?" Steve asked. "About the natural disaster?" Janet asked, showing lack of interest. Steve glared at her and she shrugged. "Yeah, I find it strange to know that people assume it's not naturally caused." I said. "So what do you think?" Steve asked. "Though it might sound insane but I want to believe it's caused by some sort of supernatural beings. You know schooling and all other outdoor activities were meant to be suspended some weeks ago". 

"I was so happy we wouldn't come to school for weeks until the government decided to call it off when they saw that it has reduced." Janet said.

"Lazy girl" Steve whined. "That's the point. The government think the rate of occurrence for these so called disasters had reduced which I think is wrong. It might be the beginning no one knows." I emphasized. Janet shivered a bit. "That sounds creepy" she said. We ate our food and I noticed Steve had become unnecessarily quiet after I said it might be the beginning. 

After school, I got home in less than one hour 'cause I was kinda eager to be home. Mom was not around and I realized she took Daisy with her. The maids already made food and my table was set while I was away in the bathroom. After what I would call dinner, I sat down in the living room to listen to the news. Most of headlines were for the disasters. Then the entertainment news surfaced. I was happy when I saw my favorite artiste, Susan Lee.

"The famous pop singer, Susan Lee made it known through her agency that there would be a meet and greet event for fans. She said she would be using this opportunity to sympathize with the survivors of the ongoing natural disasters and most especially her fans. She said the event would give her fans the opportunity to relate well with her. The event would be coming up on Sunday by 5 o'clock pm at the National Stadium." The reporter said. I screamed loudly that I got the maids, standing nearby, scared. I quickly apologized for my silliness. I was so happy that I would finally get the opportunity to meet Susan known as Suzy. I only have less than two days before the event. I ran back to my room. I called Janet. She has always been my event partner.

"Hey babe" I greeted cheerfully. "Hi" she replied. "You sound excited" I said. "Didn't you listen to the news?" She asked and I pretended not to know. "Why? Is anything wrong?" I asked, trying my best not to laugh as I imagined how disappointed she would look if she was here. "I thought you called for the same reason. Suzy is organizing a meet and greet" "I know" I finally admitted, smiling. "what? So you were fooling me?" She half yelled. I burst into laughter. "I'd punch you in the tummy if I were with you." "I know you would. So are we going together?" I asked. "of course. Bye....I gat to go. I'm called." She hurriedly said and as I said "bye" she dropped the call. I sighed as I dropped the phone.

As I was about to stand up, I saw the luck band Daisy gave to me. I picked it up from the table beside my bed. I stared intently at the wrist band, it looked somehow unique. I don't think I've seen any wristband that looks like it. I've never worn it but I think I'll be wearing it the day of the 'meet and greet'. I might be lucky to have a quality time with my Suzy. The luck band might just work quite well, one can never tell. I dropped it again and I brought out a novel to read.

T B C ...

What do you think about this chapter guys?

A lot of coincidence are in this chapter. You won't believe I've written this chapter even before this Corona of a thing started. I've started working on this story since last year. And reading this chapter, one might think I used this pandemic as a writing guide but I didn't.

Well who else is excited about the fact that Melanie's Suzy has a big role to play in the development of the story? We're about to go on the twists and turns.