Chapter Two

I didnt go to school the next day. My eyes were puffed up from crying and i dont even feel like getting out of my bed. I kept thinking about yesterday and start crying again. I lied to dad that i was sick and refused to Facetime with him. My appearance was horrible. I have a black eye, my lower lip was swollen and i have a huge bruise on my stomach. My body is still aching from yesterday and my head is throbbing.

My stomach growled and i had to drag myself out of the bed and went to the kitchen. I made some pancakes and poured some orange juice. I opened the fridge to take a bar of chocolate only to find the whole fridge empty. I opened the freezer. Thank God!! Some ice cubes are there!! I dumped the ice cubes into my juice and slumped on the sofa. I swallowed my food and juice in one go but I was still hungry. I have to go shopping. But I was feeling really lazy to go out. So, I went through Facebook. A lot of my "friends" shit was there. But something caught my eye. It was a picture of me in the cafeteria after yesterday's incident. The caption said "Look...the hoe is back!!". And there were hundreds of comments "praising" me. I sighed and put my phone aside. I have to get out of here otherwise I would go paranoid. Hmm, it's time for some shopping.

I went to the nearest mall. I was forced to wear sunglasses because of my black eye. I took some bread, bacon, 2 cartons of orange juice, some vegetables, eggs, chips and lots of chocolate. I lazily pushed my trolley towards the counter but I felt someone watching me. I turned and checked if someone is there but found no one.

"May I help you Miss?", the cashier asked.

"Huh? Oh sorry", I apologized and placed the things on the counter.

I paid and started walking through the streets. But I could still feel someone's burning eyes on my back. I turned around and found no one. I increased my pace and instead of going home, I went to the park. I love this park because I had so many memories here.

I sat on my usual place. All my problems are left behind when I sit here. The huge tree that gives shade, the pond glistening in the sunlight, the kids running here and there and feeding the ducks; all gave me a peaceful mind. This is what I always wanted in my life - peace. All my happiness shattered after I stepped foot in high school. I know it's never gonna change but I prayed to God everyday that someday I would get a peaceful mind.

As I was thinking of al this, I made a leaf crown without even knowing. A small girl came to me after seeing the crown.

"What is that?", she asked.

"It's a crown", I said and smiled. She is really pretty. The girl has electric blue eyes, her cheeks are rose in colour and her blonde hair reached her shoulders like a waterfall.

"It's really pretty", she said with her eyes shining.

"Here, you can have it", I placed the crown on her head. "See, now you are a princess".

"I am a princess", she giggled.

"You look soo cute", I said and pinched her cheeks. She giggled even more.

"Can you teach me how to make this crown?"

"Of course". I showed her how to make it. She concentrated on my hands and after some time she made one.

"You are a fast learner", I said admiring her skills.

"Thanks. Now I can make one for Mommy", she squealed. "Thank you so much", she hugged me tightly, gave a kiss on my cheek and ran away. I was so touched by her behaviour. I have never got this kind of affection from anyone except dad and Kaitlyn.

As I was smiling at the girl running with excitement, I saw something. It was not something, it was someone. A guy wearing full black was standing far away from me, facing in my direction. His face was half covered with the hoodie. I couldn't recognise his face but I could feel his eyes on me. I stood up and started walking towards him. But before I could reach half the distance, he disappeared. I ran to the place where he stood and couldn't find anybody.

I walked back to my spot, took the carry bags and started walking home. I was thinking about that guy. What if he is a terrorist? What if he is a mass killer? What if he is a gangster? What if he wants to rape me? I shivered at the thought. I was thinking of all the unimaginable thoughts, I didn't even realise that I have reached my home. I started digging through the flower pot for the key. But it was not there. Great!! I forgot in which pot I kept it. I cursed myself and started digging through the second pot.

Praise the lord!!! I found my precious key. I did a mental dance and began putting the mud back inside the pot. While doing this, I looked up for no reason and I was stunned. The guy from the park was standing across the street, staring at me. All the unimaginable thoughts rushed into my mind. After a few seconds, he turned, glanced back and walked away. I was paralyzed on the floor. And my mind kept on repeating, "I have a stalker".

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