Episode 8

“Abby?”

A sweet, innocent voice called out to me from inside the restroom. I looked around, and as I was about to scream, I stopped.

In front of me stood two little twin sisters, in cute little dresses and stuffed teddy bears in their hands.

An undeniable sense of purity and wonder shone through their eyes, which reflected a

a profound sense of curiosity, vulnerability, and an unguarded openness to this cruel world. Their gaze reminded me of a time when the world would be full of endless possibilities, and only sweet and pretty things.

It was as if I was swept away by these overwhelming emotions, and a sudden longing to recapture that sense of untroubled joy and carefree nature grew inside of me.

“What are you doing here, kids?” I asked.

They didn’t say anything but started giggling.

“We are worried about sister. Sister is sad. We don’t want sister sad.”

I smiled, as I bent down on my knees to hug them. Precious, little ones.

I patted their little backs to tell them that I was alright. But I don’t know why I couldn’t stop tears from falling down my face. Their little hands caressed my cheek and wiped my tears, while I cried like a baby in their warm, comforting arms.

I don’t remember how I made it home. When I woke up, I was already on my bed, my clothes still intact, and my shirt wet from all the tears.

I went to work that day feeling uneasy. My mind was clear and there were a lot of things I had to reflect on.

Firstly, I don't understand why Marianne would do something like that now that she's done it.

She is a threat to me.

I cannot treat her lightly.

She can end me anytime, but the notes have stopped for a long while now. Maybe she has regretted her decision.

Does that mean I'm safe now? There's nobody to hurt me?

Well then. I guess it's all back to how it was.

But I'll keep an eye out regardless. The enemy can never be trusted.

I picked up my little bag I had left yesterday at the party. It has been two weeks since I've been working. Every day here felt too long, and sometimes I just wanted to end things then and there.

But I need to catch hold of the evil and end it. The world will be safe that way.

I went to my desk like always. I tried waving good morning to the others, but they didn't seem particularly interested in greeting me back. They must hate me so much.

I went to get some coffee to wake myself up. I cannot work in this state.

When I returned, I found a note written on a fairly large piece of paper. It was so lame, I couldn't believe they still thought they could have their way.

When I opened its folds, I stood there stunned. I couldn't believe they had gone that far.

“I will kill you.”

I stared at the note for a solid minute. It was unreasonable how there was someone out there after my life.

I could feel everybody mocking me and laughing at my imperfections. As I sat in my seat, I couldn't help but grit my teeth and feel defeated. I was about to rip the note into pieces when I heard the chatter and looked up.

It was Marianne and her friends.

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