The Book Ghost
At the Library.
There's something ruffling even as the library has closed and everyone has left, the time is ten pm.
Dylan(Ghost)
Where am I still on the same page for hours? I can't seem to concentrate today. But it's a lot better now than back in the day. It was so noisy unlike now. I love the library at night, I have it all to myself.
Scans some more books quickly and hums to himself.
Dylan(Ghost)
🎵" He said let's get out of this town. Drive out of the city, away from the crowds"....hmmm..mmm mmm🎵( Taylor Swift Song)
By now it's midnight and the pile of books near Dylan is growing in height.
He sit still without any movement and focuses on the books rapidly opening the pages and making flap sounds as he turns the pages, occasionally a thud is heard as he puts down the books he finished going through.
Dylan have been in this library for over three days now and he still haven't found a satisfactory answer.
Dylan(Ghost)
I swear, I'm getting to it I know I am. I know what I am searching for I just don't know where exactly it is.
Dylan(Ghost)
I've done this before in my years of experience. This is nothing for me, Oh the privileges that comes with being a ghost.
Dylan(Ghost)
I don't have to eat, sleep or rest and I can have the library all to myself without a card or a permit.
Dylan goes on reading till daylight with the moonlight and a little dim light from the street that stole it's way into the Library.
At Leonore's house
Leonore lives with her mom in Y city. She's a English Professor at the Literary & Performing Arts University at Y city.
Leonore(Professor)
Mom thank you for the dinner. It was delicious as always.
Avalyn(Leonore's mom)
You're welcome :) my dear daughter.
Avalyn(Leonore's mom)
How was it today at the University?
Leonore(Professor)
Tiresome, but lovely day.
Leonore(Professor)
I actually finished my Article I've been writing for three months.
Leonore(Professor)
I've submitted it and I have high hopes for it.
Avalyn(Leonore's mom)
Wow that's awesome...My daughter always shines.
Avalyn(Leonore's mom)
I'm so proud of you...despite me not being able to provide better for you.
Leonore(Professor)
Don't say that mom, You've done so much for me. Now it's my turn you take rest and I'll do everything for you.
Avalyn(Leonore's mom)
(smiles..)My dear you've grown up.
Leonore goes for a shower.
Her phone lights up as she receives a text. It is from her best friend Celestine.
Celestine(Leonore's Bff)
Nora..How'd it go?
Celestine(Leonore's Bff)
The Article?
Celestine(Leonore's Bff)
Submitted yet?
Celestine(Leonore's Bff)
I'm dying to read it. Tell me...why are you ignoring me?
Celestine(Leonore's Bff)
Hey...
Celestine calls 📞 Leonore thrice...and it is unanswered.
Celestine(Leonore's Bff)
Fine...call me as soon as you're available.
Leonore comes back fifteen minutes later.
She sees the next messages and gasps...
Leonore(Professor)
😯...She must be dying to know.
Celestine(Leonore's Bff)
(Picks up) Nora..
Leonore(Professor)
Tina..I was in the shower.
Celestine(Leonore's Bff)
Yeah, I figured.
Celestine(Leonore's Bff)
How was the Article?
'Polaris of my life'.
Leonore(Professor)
It was awesome...even I was impressed with myself until,...
Celestine(Leonore's Bff)
Until?
Leonore(Professor)
I saw there were a lot of candidates who signed up for it.
Celestine(Leonore's Bff)
Wow...but I'm sure you'll get it.
And you love competitions, I bet you're excited about it.
Leonore(Professor)
You know me so well, Tina.
Leonore(Professor)
But, this time it means a lot more than the competition. It's about my mom, her life and how much grateful I am for her.
Celestine(Leonore's Bff)
Yeah...I know..after all it's her biography. I'm glad you're able to write about her. I could never be able to put my thoughts in words as you did.
Leonore(Professor)
Thanks, Tina.
Celestine(Leonore's Bff)
So, any interesting information I should know? How's Allen & you?
Leonore(Professor)
Allen? He's good, I mean he teaches well.
Celestine(Leonore's Bff)
You know what I'm saying.. Nora...
Leonore(Professor)
I'm not into him...nor is he.
Celestine(Leonore's Bff)
Yeah, yeah says everyone before they announce to the world they're tying the knot.
Leonore(Professor)
No way...there's no possibility of that sort between us.
Celestine(Leonore's Bff)
Ha, ha very funny.
But you should really reconsider him, he's good a good pay, the looks, he's into books like you, outstanding, outgoing..which compliments your Introverted nature, he's competitive & also a family man. He flirts with you, compliments your lip shade and acts a lot different to you. I can see that. What does he lack? Really.
Oh yeah! he's even gentle & considerate always on the look out for you...
Leonore(Professor)
Aren't you reading too much into this. I'm sure he's just being nice to a colleague & friend. And moreover he flirts & compliments everyone, I guess..& I'm already used to it.
Celestine(Leonore's Bff)
But he's so fine...If I were you.I would have taken hold of him by now. Grab him tight & claim him before someone else does that.
Leonore(Professor)
There's nothing to be claimed...plus he's not a possession.
Leonore(Professor)
I'm telling you, you're hallucinating. He has nothing towards me.
Celestine(Leonore's Bff)
Ok, let's agree to disagree.
Leonore(Professor)
How's it going with your work?
Celestine(Leonore's Bff)
Ugh!! Fine..Can't you ask about something else? And don't forget to send me a copy of your article. I want to be the first to read about it.
Leonore(Professor)
Oh! OK. I've sent it.
How's it going with Phil?
Celestine(Leonore's Bff)
I got it. You know how long Ive been waiting to read this. Though I'm not a fan of academic stuffs. I'm sure It'll always intrigued me as your works always does.
Leonore(Professor)
Thanks..You know me. I don't like showing my unfinished work to others unless I'm satisfied.
Celestine(Leonore's Bff)
Yeah, you always did that and kept me waiting for months on end.
Celestine(Leonore's Bff)
Phil..We weren't on the same page :).
Leonore(Professor)
:) What about George from the firm?
Celestine(Leonore's Bff)
Nah! He's fine. Not for me.
Leonore(Professor)
Oh! Girl you're choosy.
Celestine(Leonore's Bff)
You know me ;).
Celestine(Leonore's Bff)
It's going downhill.
Leonore(Professor)
Oh, tell me about it.
Celestine(Leonore's Bff)
Well, he's a mamma boy..sort of.
Leonore(Professor)
Ah I see.
Leonore(Professor)
No wonder, she kept him busy during your dates.
Celestine(Leonore's Bff)
Can't be called a date, It was just a meet up.
Leonore(Professor)
Any new interests?
Celestine(Leonore's Bff)
There's someone.
Leonore(Professor)
Do I know him/her?
Celestine(Leonore's Bff)
Nora...It's always a 'he', from now on.
Leonore(Professor)
:) I know(2×)...my bad.
Leonore(Professor)
Who's he?
Celestine(Leonore's Bff)
A business rival.
That's all I can tell you for now.
Leonore(Professor)
Okay waiting for the stories.
Night falls, both falls asleep.
At the University
Literary and Performing Arts University, Y city.
Leonore takes a few morning classes and goes to the library to search for materials she needs for her ongoing research.
Literary & Performing Arts University, Library.
Leonore(Professor)
Where have I kept that particular book I'm in the middle of reading.
She gasps as she notices a silhouette a few inches away from her but sees no one.
Dylan(Ghost)
Wait...did she notice me or was it the books?
Leonore wonders to herself if she heard something or was hearing things.
Leonore(Professor)
(Keeps herself busy searching for her book).
She finds her book, she has hid it in between some other irrelevant subjects.
Leonore(Professor)
Found it!
Dylan(Ghost)
So, that's where it is...I was searching for the same book. No wonder I didn't find it. She hid it in her own place.
Leonore(Professor)
( thinks..Did I just hear something again? Ah! I must be day dreaming...)
She sits down to review the material she found.
Dylan follows behind her...Leonore makes a slightly turns behind & continues...flipping the pages.
Dylan(Ghost)
(Bending over to Leonore)
Not this page, turn over to the next few pages..
Leonore gasps & is surprised to see a man sitting in front of her.
Leonore(Professor)
( drops her book hastily)
Oh! I didn't see you.
Dylan(Ghost)
Do you see me? (waves his hand).
People around her looks at her in an odd manner.
She turns to him confused...to see only outlines of him. Other than his outline, he is blur, a blur figure..that seems to be nonexistent.
But he was there right in front of her.
Leonore(Professor)
(picks up the book)
Dylan(Ghost)
You can see me right?
Leonore(Professor)
( ignores him)
Let me see what's interesting...flips her book.
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