02 - Unknown Presence

After balling my eyes out. I started to open my books and laptop to begin working on my activities. I don't care if my body ache like sh*t, I need to do my task at school to get out of this hell of a house.

That's why I'm working hard on my studies, this is my only chance to get out of my miserable life. I want to have my freedom. I want to smile and be happy again. I want my life to be mine so that, no one will hurt me, ever again.

I began reading my activities and answered it peacefully when I suddenly heard a thud on my door. I look towards my door and saw Esha checking on me. A tray of dinner on her hands.

"Hey.." Esha whispered before closing the door. "I brought you dinner. I know you didn't eat anything yet so here you go" she said softly before placing the tray beside my laptop.

"Thank you, Esha. What am I gonna do without you here?" I said before sighing. She immediately pull my head on her stomach and caress my hair, gently. I immediately hug her waist and bury my face on her stomach.

"I really am sorry, Rir---"

"Esha? where are you, young lady!? It's already past midnight! You need to rest for your shoot tomorrow!" Mildred shouted before opening my door.

"EWW!! DON'T TOUCH ME!" Esha push me away from her the reason I fall from my sit to the floor. "I told you to clean my room but you didn't!! I'll tell this to mom!" Esha shouted like a little brat but I know inside her, she's cringing.

She turned around and saw her Mom looking at us satisfied with a big wide smirk on her face.

"Well, Well? Why aren't you cleaning my daughters room? and how dare you touch her?" She walked towards me before grabbing a fistful amount of my hair, yanking it upward.

"I'm sorry! I didn't mean to! I'm just busy about my activities at school!" I shouted back while looking at Esha who looks so guilty.

"Let her be, Mom! I'll let her clean my room tomorrow. I'm already exhausted so." she said before exiting my room.

"You should do what Esha say or I'll hurt you more" Mildred whispered, slapping my cheeks before leaving, closing my door behind her with a loud thud.

I stand up, dusting myself off before sitting on my chair again before sighing deeply. I look up at the ceiling, blankly staring at it, when my phone vibrated.

Sissy 🌺:

I'm really sorry, T-T

^^^^^^Me: ^^^^^^

^^^It's okay don't worry.^^^

I placed my phone on the table when it vibrates again. I didn't respond to it. I shut my laptop down and take a quick shower. After taking a shower. I wear my pajamas, turned off the lights before laying on my bed.

I stared at the ceiling blankly. I'm pissed but I don't want to feel this. I'm not mad at Esha but at the same time I feel like I should be. She's my only friend but I think she really can't sacrifice her mom for me.

Esha is a model for teen magazines. The reason her Mom loves her. She never attended school. She don't know how to read nor write. Her Mom do that to her, to manipulate her life. I wanna save her, but how? I can't even save myself.

*BANG*

I jerk up when I heard something banging inside my closet. I got curious but stayed at my spot.

*THUD*

Something fell somewhere. I immediately look around but darkness seems to be more darker.

"Who's there?" I asked quietly and calmly. No one answered of course.

I stayed still, getting ready on what might happen.

I waited patiently but nothing happen.

I look around my room one last time, checking if I can already move safely before getting out of my bed to turn on the lights.

"How are you?" I was about to flick on the lights when someone whisper softly on my ears.

I immediately flick the lights on before turning around but I didn't saw anyone behind me.

His voice sound soft, deep and velvety giving me goosebumps when I heard him whispered. I looked around my room but I didn't saw anyone.

I'm not afraid of him. I'm pissed off actually. I wanna sleep so bad, I'm exhausted and the night is the only thing I can enjoy alone and peacfully but here he is, disturbing me.

"Can you please leave me alone?" I asked but no one answered.

"I'm exhausted and restless, can you please stop bothering me or else" I said angrily before turning off the light, stomping towards my bed. When something tugged on my arm, stopping me from going anywhere.

"Or else what, Baby girl?"

I didn't saw anyone infront of me because of the darkness but my other hand flung forward to slap whoever the f*ck is touching me. I don't know what happened but I didn't feel anything when I swing my hand but it's clear that someone is holding my other arm right now.

"Are you a ghost or you're just short?" I asked sassily.

"Are you curious?" He asked again.

I touch the part where he is holding me but I didn't feel anything.

"What the? What do you want?" I asked him.

"Are you willing to give me anything I want?" he asked again.

"Why would I do that?"

"Why are you asking then?"

I kissed my teeth before yanking my arms away from him walking towards ny comfy bed when I bump into something.

"Wha--"

I looked up and saw red glowing eyes looking at me intensely. I screamed loudly but there's nothing coming out, It's like I am mute. I hold my neck, panicking on why does my voice are gone. My eyes meets his eyes once more.

"Sleep tight, Baby girl" The last thing I heard before darkness consumed me.

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