Have you ever felt that you lost something important to you? Because I did. At the age of ten, when I woke up. I couldn’t remember a single memory. Not even who my parents were.
According to my parents, I got into an accident on the way back to school. They said that whoever caused the accident fled from the scene and was never found.
That is my life. I lost ten years of memories and also lost an older sister. Her name was Hannah Ambroise. According to the maids in the house, they said everyone loved her. She was bright, intelligent, and loved by everyone.
It’s unfair how we’re not alike.
“Sofia! Hello?”
After hearing my close friend, Micah Dehila calling for my name. I snapped out of my zone
“Sorry, where were you?” I asked Micah, who sighed and flicked my forehead. I groaned softly and rubbed my forehead.
“You weren’t listening to me again. How can you?” She scolded me.
“I was caught up in my own dream,” I confessed to her.
“I can’t believe it. Soleil, look, she’s not listening to me,” Micah hugs Soleil, my other close friend. She patted the back of Micah and secretly laughed at her.
“It’s alight, my child. You know Sofia. She always has time to daydream in her own world.”
The girl hugging Soleil is Micah Dehila. She has been my friend since grade seven. While the other is named Soleil Sefra. We became good friends since grade ten despite being classmates since grade eight.
As I ate from the sandwich, I made earlier this morning. I saw Micah jumping from her seat as she squeals. She pointed her index finger in the direction of the canteen doors and said.
“Look who’s here!” Micah takes her phone out of her pocket and takes pictures of the two boys. “My eyes are blessed to have these two handsome boys in this school.”
“Micah, calm down and get down from the seat. You’re going to fall,” Soleil scolds Micah, who listens to her.
Micah placed her hands together on the table and said, “At least show some interest, please?” She sighed and pushed her phone onto my face while showing a picture of the two boys.
“Micah, stop, please. I’m eating,” I told her, and she retreats back to her seat. “Anyone would call you crazy.”
“Well, that’s you. Look at the other girls,” Micah points at the group of girls surrounding the two boys who were in line. “L.O.O.K.”
“Who are they even?” I asked, then saw the worried expression on Soleil and Micah’s faces. I tilted my head, confused. I’m being honest here. I don’t know who they are.
“You voted for them during the student council elections. How can you not remember?” Micah stood up from her seat. Which caught us some attention. She apologized to them and slowly sat down. “Sofia? You’re weird. How do you not at least know them?”
“Do I have to know?” I curiously asked her, and she facepalmed herself.
“Mom or Lord, help me. I don’t know if she’s faking it or not. Where has your memory gone?” prayed Micah, who suddenly froze and looked at me with a hint of guilt on her expression. I giggled and shook my head.
“Don’t worry. It’s fine. I’m not hurt at all,” I assured Micah, in all honesty.
Micah must still think I’m still sensitive about not having any memories. But to be honest. I’m over it already. It’s just sad not remembering anything but at the same time. I have to move on with my own life.
I cannot forever be stuck in the past.
“I’m fine, Micah,” I assured her for the second time, but she shook her head.
“No, even if you’re alright with it. I’m not,” Micah scolded herself. I know she isn’t going to forgive herself, and it’ll take a while. The only way to distract her is to mention what she likes to do. Giving information about guys.
“Anyway, I’m interested now. Who are the two boys earlier?” I asked Micah, whose eyes suddenly glistened and cleared her throat.
“The one with light-brown colored hair is Joshua Hilbert. Also known as the school’s prince and student council president. To add, he is a total gentleman who brutally declines confession of girls,” Micah slouches and looks side to side. She whispers, “Even the queen bees.”
“I see. What about the other guy?” I asked, hyping Micah, “I’m sure the other guy is his best friend.”
“You’re not wrong. Wayne Duke, the childhood friend of Joshua. Also, the student council Vice President. Unlike Joshua, he is more outgoing and easier to talk to,” answered Micah.
“Have you heard of the recent rumor?” Soleil asked Micah.
“About what? Oh, You mean them being in the mafia,” Micah rolled her eyes and shook her head. “Impossible. I don’t think they are.”
“Well, you’ll never know,” said Soleil taking a sip from her water bottle.
Mafia huh? In this world, they’re considered as one of the few powerful groups. Mafias are not meant to be messed around. We’ll never know if someone is actually part of a mafia group. Since mafias are secretive.
They don’t expose themselves just however they want.
“By the way. I’ve been invited to a nightclub tonight. Let’s go together,” suggested Soleil, and Micah agrees immediately. As for me, I don’t know. I don’t think I want to go. “Don’t you dare pass. You promised us this time you’ll go.”
“Fine. But just this once. Then the next time you invite me. I’m never going to go.”
“Yes, yes, our dear princess,” teased Soleil.
I looked at the line where the two guys were earlier, and it seems like they’ve gotten their food already. That makes sense since I barely hear the girls’ voices squealing over them.
Now, I know that I promised to go with them, but I never agreed to wear these kinds of clothes. I pulled the shorts down, wishing it was a bit longer. But Micah slapped my hand away and told me to stop stretching them.
“You look better like this. Good job myself,” Micah compliments herself. “I don’t understand why you don’t dress like this.”
“Isn’t there a much simpler fashion than this?” I asked her seeing myself in the mirror. I indeed look nice, but you can say I’m not used to it. A white cropped top and denim shorts. I wish Micah wouldn’t pair it with heels.
“And this is what your shoes are,” Micah lifts up a pair of black heels at least three centimeters tall.
“Do I have to wear this?” I asked her, and she nodded her head. “If I say no?”
“Then you’re breaking another promise,” whined Micah. She then points at the necklace that I wore. Which was a blue rose with thorns surrounding it. “Do you have to wear that?”
“It found it back at home. It’s my sister’s possession.”
“Oh…I see. Sure wear it on,” smiled Micah. “But just make sure not to make it visible.”
“Okay…”
I know Micah can be annoying but trust me. She’s the only friend who I can trust my secrets with. She may act like a child, but when it’s time to be serious. Her aura completely changes. I can say that it’s terrifying to see her angry.
That’s why keeping her bubbly and happy is the best option for me. Also, she couldn’t stop gaining ear to ear since earlier. I guess I’ll let this pass.
“Fine,” I said. But she’s right. I should start trying to do new things. I’m about to graduate senior high, and yet I act like a coward. “But I’m not drinking. My parents will kill me.”
“Yes, yes. Even I can’t go against your parents as they trust me,” Micah took a few steps behind and nodded her head. “We’re ready to go. We’ll meet Soleil there.”
Once we arrived at the location of the nightclub. We were stopped by a bouncer who asked for our identifications. We were both at the legal age to enter, and all we had to was show our identification cards.
“Enjoy the party,” the bouncer opened the door for us, and immediately the loud music grew louder and louder as we both walked in deeper.
We both went to find Soleil, who was talking to a few people. Micah called for Soleil, who smiled and pointed us to sit down.
“Good evening. Is there anything you both want to drink?” Asked a waiter, which made me wonder why he treated us this way. I then forgot that we were sitting in a V.I.P. area. Right.
“Margarita for me,” said Micah. Then the waiter looked at me which, I panicked.
“Uhm, the sprite will be enough,” The waiter nodded his head with a smile and went to get our drinks ready.
It’s funny to be drinking soft drinks in a nightclub. But I’m not allowed to drink. Rather, I don’t want to drink. Also, I don’t like bitter-tasting drinks after all.
Once my order arrived. While Micah and Soleil were busy chatting with other people. They suddenly stood up.
“Sofia, we’re just going to the dance floor. Wanna join us?” Asked Soleil.
“No, it’s alright. I’m going to go up and get some air,” I answered, and Soleil nodded her head and made her way to the dance floor.
“Is it alright to leave you alone?” Micah asked me, and I gave her my okay.
I walked upstairs to the highest floor and thanked you for having an open space here. I thought I would die down there. I looked at my hand watch and saw that it was just nine. I want to go back home.
I rested my arms on the railings and looked up the skies. The loud beats from the music were hearable, but it wasn’t as loud. I took a deep breath and stood quiet, not until I heard footsteps crawling from behind.
I was suddenly grabbed by my neck, and a knife was pointed to my neck.
What kind of situation am I in? Since when were knives allowed inside a night bar? I looked at the knife pointed onto my neck and gulped."Release me," I ordered though I knew he wouldn't listen."That necklace. Do you even know what that is?" The man asked me. Judging from his voice, he didn't sound young but some from his thirties."I don't. It's something my sister owned," I calmly answered the man. While my eyes wandered, trying to find a solution way out."You're sister? What is her name?" The man asked, making me wonder why he was invading my privacy."You don't need to know," I scoffed. "Rather, what makes you think I'll tell you?""Young miss, your life is on the line right now.""You're right. However, my privacy is important," I stated loud and clear, which made the man tighten his grip around my neck.I winced in pain and noticed I was slowly being choked by the man. I thought it was the end of me not until the door
It has been three days since then the incident had happened. Trust me when I told myself to forget about it. I couldn’t. I couldn’t help but feel bothered by the necklace.I stood in front of a memorial picture of my sister, who looked exactly like me when I was younger. I removed the necklace off my neck and placed it in front of her.“Just what is this?” I asked her.The young girl brightly smiling in the picture was my older sister, Hannah Ambroise. Since we’re siblings, it’s natural to look like each other.I stared at the necklace and wondered why it was so important that even strangers asked me about it. I haven’t heard from father since he hasn’t been home. The same goes for my mother.Well, without them, I don’t think I can live a luxurious life. But they’re lucky I don’t like spending their money. Since it feels like I’m wasting their hard work, spending on useless thi
I guess life is unexpectedly a mystery. In a world where mafias ruled the underground. While the businessmen ruled the overworld that even the government couldn’t control them. Tuesday 6:30 am I woke up earlier than usual, and I didn’t know why. I was sitting on my bed while scrolling through my feed, seeing the same usual boring thing except for the recent news about a murder in an alley. Do people kill each other just for money, for justice, or for fun? Well, what can I say? We’ll never know since human nature is like a snake. I stood up and prepared myself for the day. I have to go to school today. I don’t want to keep Micah and Soleil worried about me. Since I didn’t read their messages yesterday.
“Care to explain what I saw earlier?” Micah nudged my arm with a cheeky expression. “What? Isn’t it normal for classmates to talk to one another?” I answered back. “Since when did you guys become this close?” Soleil asked me as she tended to her fingernails. “I left home earlier than usual. I didn’t expect them to be in school this early, too,” I truthfully answered her. Which is not entirely a lie. “Not really,” said Micah as her brows rose, and she pointed her finger at me. “I won’t ask anything further. But if one day. You become close to them. Don’t forget me.” Soleil and I laughed at Micah for being overly dramatic. Not in a hundred years will I ever ditch Micah and Soleil. Then a group of girls stood by our classroom doors and called for Soleil. Micah and I looked at each other than at Soleil as she walked towards the group of girls. Micah moved to sit beside me and whispered. “Why is she talking to them?” “I don’
As I walked to our table. I heard the voice of Soleil laughing with another group of girls. When our eyes met. I gave her a smile and waved my hands at her. But she ignored it. It doesn’t feel right at all. Soleil, I don’t understand why you’re treating us this way. Unless because you’re sick about Micah, and I don’t stand out as much. I placed the tray on the table and grabbed a spoon of mashed potato. Then shoved it into my mouth. Another tray was placed on the table. I looked up and watched Joshua sit beside me. “What’s wrong?” He asked me. I looked away from him and questioned myself for staring at him. “Nothing.” “I see,” Joshua took his seat and began eating his lunch. “Are you always this quiet while eating?” “Hmm, you can say it became a habit. When I eat at home, it is completely silent on the table,” I awkwardly laughed. “Which is why I prefer being in school rather than at home, alone.” I never thought much about it.
I picked up the chair Soleil pushed to the ground. Then looked at Micah, who was rumbling mean words. Micah couldn’t forgive Soliel and the truth to be told. I couldn’t either, but unlike Micah, I was reminded to stay cool-headed. Micah looked at me and asked, “Can’t you get angry, or aren’t you mad at all?” I softly laughed as I didn’t know how to respond to her. “Well…I am angry. But we’re in school. I can’t just lash everything out,” I tried answering her. “You should get angry more. I don’t like the fact you always stay calm in everything,” Micah looked away from me and pulls out a black notebook from her bag. “I didn’t want to do this, but she’s now in my death notebook.” I guess this is how friendships are. There will be those who aren’t genuine at all. No, I’m actually at fault. I should have known what kind of person Soleil was. But her acting was too great that I didn’t notice. “Micah, did you ever noti
You don’t have to stay with me,” I covered half of my face using my notebook while Joshua continued to stare at me. If he continues to look at me like that. I might find things a bit complicated. “It’s alright. I told you having a change of space can help when it comes to studying,” chuckled Joshua. No, it’s not alright at all. If any of the famous girls see me together with him. There is a million chance something terrible might happen to me. As much I admit it. Joshua is handsome. His facial features are just something other boys don’t have. It didn’t look like the typical masculine or cold-looking guy. Each expression he made looked gentle, and not a single fierceness was hinted at. At this point, studying for the test would become pointless. The distraction is too much for me to handle. How, no rather what. What am I doing? I must have looked like a fool or a random fan experiencing this unexpected fan meeting. “Sti
I woke up with a terrible headache. The back of my head was aching as if I got hit by a brick. I stabilized my vision before looking around the area. Where am I? The ceiling was high, and there were barely any lights around me. I struggled against the ropes around my arms as I tried to remove the rope. But every time, I struggled against the rope. It would burn my skin. I hissed as I felt a burning sensation around my arms. I stopped struggling and instead continued to observe where I was. It smelled like gasoline, and I could hear the sounds of waves splashing onto a wall. If I put it all together. I'm sure I'm near a seaport right now. I don't understand why I'm here, but there must be at least some way to get out of here. "You're awake?" I heard a deep voice ask from behind. I didn't bother to look who it was since I was slightly frightened. "W-who are you?" I stuttered and acted tough, which was a complete fai
“Dinner is now ready. Everyone go to the dining room,” called Randy, who walked out of the dining area still wearing his apron. “Yes, finally,” rejoiced Eric, who pulled me as he led me to the dining room. Everyone sat down on the longer sides of the table. But on the other hand, I sat in the middle facing them. Eric forced me to sit in the middle seat, which was not comfortable at all. Either way, I might have to get used to it soon. “Do I have to sit here?” I whispered to Eric, who nodded his head. “It’s a must since you’re the head of this house currently,” Eric whispered back to me. I guess this doesn’t leave me with any choice but to sit here. I sniffed, smelling an incredible aroma flying around the room. What is this smell? It smelled like roasted chicken marinated with rosemary and other herbs. Also, am I seeing my favorite drink sitting in front of me? How do they know that I’m addicted to this drink? I did n
My father just left me like that. He left me with nine guys who I don’t really know. Asides from the fact that I know at least four people now. The nine guys stood in a horizontal line in front of me, and I didn’t know how to start a conversation. I wish someone would start since I’m not that sociable. “It’s nice to meet you, young master. My name is Blake Stones, the leader of the group. If you need anything, please feel free to ask me. Though I think you wouldn’t since you at least know Joshua and Wayne.” I looked at Blake, standing tall with a brotherly-like smile. I have a feeling that I will grow close to him. His eyes looked attractive that I somehow wished I had those pair of eyes. Then another man stood out of the line. This time it was a beautiful man with shoulder-length black hair. Why do some men look a lot prettier than other girls? And his hair. His hair looks a lot healthier than mine. “My name is Randy Winhear
While I walked down the stairs, looking down at the first floor seeing familiar faces that included Sian, Jiang Yuan, Joshua, and Wayne. While the other guys who stood beside my father looked younger than I was. My heart was beating fast that I had to tell myself to calm down. If not, others might laugh at me, hearing my loud heartbeat. I don’t know if I looked presentable enough. To be honest, I wanted to look good since there were many guys. But at the same time, I told myself not to over present myself since I want to be myself. As I stepped onto the first floor. I sat right across from my father, who was drinking tea. It was as if he had been waiting for me since earlier. But I know what kind of person my father is. When he gets nervous, he drinks tea. I’m glad I am not the only one who was nervous. “Father, please explain to me what is happening,” I told him calmly and praised myself as my voice did not tremble.
When I opened my eyes and heard the heart monitor beeping. I knew that I had been asleep for a while. I remembered everything that had happened—and thinking about how I almost died scared me to death. I grasped onto the bedsheet as I thought I almost died back there. Everything was still clear that the words J told me still lingered in my ears. “Daughter of Harrison, not just a businessman, hiding me all these past few years. Is there anything my father is hiding from me?” I muttered to myself, staring at the ceiling. I gasped aloud and sat on the bed, looking around the room. Where am I? It doesn’t look like the hospital room. It’s more like a house, and the room was bigger than mine. I detached the IV needle, and my foot met the cold black marble floor. I walked towards the glass pane that was as tall as the wall. I touched the glass pane and looked down to see a flat green grass. On the side, there was an infinity po
I woke up with a terrible headache. The back of my head was aching as if I got hit by a brick. I stabilized my vision before looking around the area. Where am I? The ceiling was high, and there were barely any lights around me. I struggled against the ropes around my arms as I tried to remove the rope. But every time, I struggled against the rope. It would burn my skin. I hissed as I felt a burning sensation around my arms. I stopped struggling and instead continued to observe where I was. It smelled like gasoline, and I could hear the sounds of waves splashing onto a wall. If I put it all together. I'm sure I'm near a seaport right now. I don't understand why I'm here, but there must be at least some way to get out of here. "You're awake?" I heard a deep voice ask from behind. I didn't bother to look who it was since I was slightly frightened. "W-who are you?" I stuttered and acted tough, which was a complete fai
You don’t have to stay with me,” I covered half of my face using my notebook while Joshua continued to stare at me. If he continues to look at me like that. I might find things a bit complicated. “It’s alright. I told you having a change of space can help when it comes to studying,” chuckled Joshua. No, it’s not alright at all. If any of the famous girls see me together with him. There is a million chance something terrible might happen to me. As much I admit it. Joshua is handsome. His facial features are just something other boys don’t have. It didn’t look like the typical masculine or cold-looking guy. Each expression he made looked gentle, and not a single fierceness was hinted at. At this point, studying for the test would become pointless. The distraction is too much for me to handle. How, no rather what. What am I doing? I must have looked like a fool or a random fan experiencing this unexpected fan meeting. “Sti
I picked up the chair Soleil pushed to the ground. Then looked at Micah, who was rumbling mean words. Micah couldn’t forgive Soliel and the truth to be told. I couldn’t either, but unlike Micah, I was reminded to stay cool-headed. Micah looked at me and asked, “Can’t you get angry, or aren’t you mad at all?” I softly laughed as I didn’t know how to respond to her. “Well…I am angry. But we’re in school. I can’t just lash everything out,” I tried answering her. “You should get angry more. I don’t like the fact you always stay calm in everything,” Micah looked away from me and pulls out a black notebook from her bag. “I didn’t want to do this, but she’s now in my death notebook.” I guess this is how friendships are. There will be those who aren’t genuine at all. No, I’m actually at fault. I should have known what kind of person Soleil was. But her acting was too great that I didn’t notice. “Micah, did you ever noti
As I walked to our table. I heard the voice of Soleil laughing with another group of girls. When our eyes met. I gave her a smile and waved my hands at her. But she ignored it. It doesn’t feel right at all. Soleil, I don’t understand why you’re treating us this way. Unless because you’re sick about Micah, and I don’t stand out as much. I placed the tray on the table and grabbed a spoon of mashed potato. Then shoved it into my mouth. Another tray was placed on the table. I looked up and watched Joshua sit beside me. “What’s wrong?” He asked me. I looked away from him and questioned myself for staring at him. “Nothing.” “I see,” Joshua took his seat and began eating his lunch. “Are you always this quiet while eating?” “Hmm, you can say it became a habit. When I eat at home, it is completely silent on the table,” I awkwardly laughed. “Which is why I prefer being in school rather than at home, alone.” I never thought much about it.
“Care to explain what I saw earlier?” Micah nudged my arm with a cheeky expression. “What? Isn’t it normal for classmates to talk to one another?” I answered back. “Since when did you guys become this close?” Soleil asked me as she tended to her fingernails. “I left home earlier than usual. I didn’t expect them to be in school this early, too,” I truthfully answered her. Which is not entirely a lie. “Not really,” said Micah as her brows rose, and she pointed her finger at me. “I won’t ask anything further. But if one day. You become close to them. Don’t forget me.” Soleil and I laughed at Micah for being overly dramatic. Not in a hundred years will I ever ditch Micah and Soleil. Then a group of girls stood by our classroom doors and called for Soleil. Micah and I looked at each other than at Soleil as she walked towards the group of girls. Micah moved to sit beside me and whispered. “Why is she talking to them?” “I don’