Episode 2: I SEE THEM
Those, who once existed just like normal beings.
But you cannot see them, you feel them.
Creeping through your bones, trappings you into their dark games and playing with your life.
You will still have no idea.
But I do. I see them, all over the place, all the time.
Art and Craft Club, 9:45 pm
Anastasia Anderson
Hey y'all!! Let's finish this all up and have some snacks!!
Juliette Lewis
Juliette here!! Guys I've changed the water, and got new brushes, do we need anything else?
Peter Dante
Nothing for now. Julie, come and help me with this portrait.
Juliette Lewis
Yes, coming!
Amelia Earhart
You don't know...
Anastasia Anderson
Are you okay, Amy?
Amelia Earhart
Oh yes, I'm alright.
Anastasia Anderson
Great! Then help me smudge this part, I'll get the new colors from Jeff.
Does Julie know that the spirit of that old woman I last saw at the canteen is sitting beside her and staring at her menacingly?
Does Anna know that the three spirits of the triplets in the neighborhood who passed away last month, are hovering around her, following her places, waiting for the perfect moment to sting her and suck her energy?
Does Peter know why he's feeling so irritated and agitated? All because some weak spirits are biting down his soul to get energy.
None of them do except me.
Because if they knew, they wouldn't have been so carefree.
Amelia Earhart
I wish I could be carefree like them....
The question I never got an answer to.
Or maybe because there's nobody to answer it.
Why do I deserve this? I don't like the feeling of being watched upon all the time.
I don't like to freak out everytime and people looking at me like I'm a lunatic.
I don't want to be confused between what's real in this world and what isn't.
They can only get the smell of rotten meat. Why am I the only one who can see the source of the smell?
I don't like those pitiful eyes, I don't like those nasty remarks. I don't like these ugly scars and wounds.
I am tired of fighting against them.
It's nasty. It's disgusting and dangerous. I don't like it.
Amelia Earhart
I'm feeling nauseous.....
My head is aching terribly.
Juliette Lewis
Ehhh.... Amy? You don't look fine.
Juliette Lewis
Wanna head back to your room?
Anastasia Anderson
She didn't look fine since the moment she got here.
Anastasia Anderson
I think it's better if you take her back to her home, Julie. Or maybe call Stella or Nancy to get her.
Juliette Lewis
It's alright. I'd better not inconvenience them.
Juliette Lewis
Come here, Amy. Let's get you back to your room.
Amelia Earhart
Thank you all..... Sorry for being such a douchbag...
Peter Dante
Hey, it's alright! We're club members and... friends! Go and take rest, I'll let you know of the progress later.
I smiled and left with Julie.
I reached my room safely. Thanks to Julie's talkative nature, I could distract myself in a while.
I sighed before entering the room.
Amelia Earhart
It's been a long day... get a hold of yourself Amelia.
I entered and found Stella and Nancy sleeping. They must've been tired.
I moved the clothes from the couch into the bucket. They'll have to be sent for cleaning tomorrow.
I sat down on the floor by the bed and stared blankly at the wall.
Amelia Earhart
That was childish of me.... I shouldn't have left like that..
But there's no point in repenting.
I've lost everyone and everything. I don't want to lose anything anymore.
Amelia Earhart
Can I ever smile from my heart?
I glanced at Nancy and Stella.
Amelia Earhart
I wish I was and lovely as bright as them...
I suddenly had a realisation.
Amelia Earhart
No Amelia, you shouldn't be like this.
Amelia Earhart
Happiness is not something you can ask for being in your position.
Amelia Earhart
Don't be greedy. Yes, being like this itself makes me happy.
Unknowingly, tears ran out my eyes.
My heart ached, my mind was blank, my head was paining, and I felt chills all over.
The more I will cry, the more I will end up exposing by weakness, my pain.
But I can't stop it. I want to cry and cry until I have no tears left to cry out.
I stopped crying at once.
I looked up at Nancy, and stared at her without a word.
Nancy Marchand
Goodness, why are you crying?!
Amelia Earhart
It's nothing, Nancy... I was just having mood swings...
Nancy Marchand
Don't lie! I know there must be something going on!
Nancy Marchand
Did someone bully you or something?
Amelia Earhart
No, noone did...
Nancy Marchand
Hold up! Where were you all this while? I was waiting for you!
Amelia Earhart
I was at the club...
Nancy Marchand
Oh, so they thought they could get away by putting all the workload on you!
Nancy Marchand
That must be it! That must be why you're crying!
Amelia Earhart
No, Nancy.. It's not...
Nancy Marchand
Don't cry, Amy. I am here for you. Stella is there for you.
Nancy Marchand
We are all supporting and rooting for you!
Nancy hugged me tightly into her warm embrace.
Nancy Marchand
You're not alone! So don't be afraid...!
I don't know why, but those simple words touched my hearts.
I couldn't help but cry more, while Nancy patted my back.
"No she'll create some mess at the club tomorrow"
"She'll try to get Anna give me a week holiday by threatening her that she'll complain about the club head for being unjust"
None of those thoughts came to my mind.
I could close my eyes peacefully, and think of nothing else.
Amelia Earhart
Well, you will never know, but the fact that I am not alone is what's terrifying.
Nancy Marchand
Huh? How is that?
Amelia Earhart
Nevermind, it's complicated.
Nancy didn't ask any more questions.
I finally fell asleep leaning onto her.
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