I don't know how long it's been since we were at the hospital, but It's already 8pm and my parents had been calling for me. I'm just glad that they're not mad at me for not telling the truth. I mean, how could I tell the truth? It just doesn't feel right. So I lied to them, saying that I was visiting a friend. It's not really a lie though, but still... I can't help but think what will happen now.
Will everything go back to the way it was? Or is it falling apart now? Does Nicholas hate me? What should I do? I haven't told him about what he saw that night with Nolan... I don't want him to get the wrong idea.
I was deep in my thoughts when I suddenly heard the door opening. Nicolas and Nolan came out of the room looking like a mess, and it seems like they're fighting. They both look dispirited. I don't know what to do next.
"Is everything... okay?" I manage to ask as I walk to them.
Nicolas was silent. Avoiding eye contact. Why is he doing this now?
"Um... he's now sleeping... sorry to trouble you, Rose.. uh.. maybe it's best for you to go home now. Your parents are probably worried about you." Nolan said while scratching the back of his neck.
"Oh... that's good then... I told them I was visiting a friend, so there's no need to worry..." I was unsure about the situation right now.. but it seems like they're telling me to go home.
Silence.. it was awkward, but maybe I really should go..
"I guess I should get going now... I'll see you guys around..." I was hoping that Nicolas would say something since he told me earlier that he'd meet me, but why isn't he saying anything? I bid my goodbyes to them and walked to the elevator. I really hope Noah gets better soon. And it seems like Nicolas really doesn't want to talk to me...
I was thinking about calling my mom for a ride, but I just remembered my phone battery died a while ago... Disappointed, I sigh frustratedly as I walk to the nearest bustop, hoping that I could at least get a ride. It felt weird suddenly when I realised I was being followed.
"Hello there, Can you please help me?" A man suddenly popped in front of me, smiling weirdly. I don't have a good feeling about this. This encounter seems a little suspicious...
"Um.. what is it that you need help with, sir?" I tried my best to sound polite since I was scared that I might get kidnapped if I told the man to scram... Since I noticed there's nobody around .. let's just hope he's not some serial killer. Hopefully
"Ah, you see... Have you seen a kid around 8 years old? My daughter was supposed to be here 8 minutes ago, but I don't see her anymore. I was hoping that you'd seen her. Have you?" the man asked truthfully. Okay, at least he's not so scary now since he's looking for his daughter.
"I'm sorry, but I just came out of the hospital. I don't see anyone here with that description." I apologise to him as he looks like he's really worried.
"Ah, if that's the case, then... Would you mind if I asked for another favor?" He smiled. This man is weird. Is he not worried about his daughter and now asking for another favor? I'm starting to feel uncomfortable.
"Um.. I don't know if I could be any help... Why don't you try looking for the security guard? I'm kinda in a hurry, so.." I tried my best to make an excuse so that I could leave, but the man suddenly grabbed my arm and looked at me sternly.
"Hmm, but miss, I want your help." He smiled. Okay, that man looks wicked I seriously should get away from here. "I really can't believe how dense you could be. Do you really think that I'm looking for my 8-year-old daughter?" He chuckled. I seriously need to run from here.
I tried to break free from the man's grip, but he just pulled me harshly towards a car. It seems like someone else was sitting there smirking while looking at us. What did I get myself into? I yelled for help but the man put something over my mouth and I started to feel dizzy. Everything started to look hazy.. I started losing consciousness.
I really don't want to die here.
Before I could react to anything, the last thing I heard was "how much do you think she would sell?" And then everything went black.
I can't help but feel useless. Why am I so powerless? Why am I being dragged to someone's car and I can't even do anything about it? My whole body feels numb. It feels like I was given something to prevent myself from staying awake. That was the time I really hoped to be home. I wish to be in my room. I wish my family was here. I wanted to cry so badly.
I wanted to meet him. Nicolas
"Can you hear me?"
Voices. I heard people talking. I can't bring myself to speak. Why? I tried to scream, but no words came out. I can't feel anything. Is this the end for me? What a sad life that it turned out like this...
"Wake up."
"Please..."
"Can you hear me?"
"Rosa."
I was glad that I got to hear him calling for my name again, even in this situation. I guess it really wasn't a bad life, huh? Wait, or maybe I'm already dead?
"Don't leave me, please."
Hearing him say those words really makes me happy. I'm glad that he still cares, though I never get the chance to tell him everything. It was a good life indeed.
If I could say those words to him right now, I would, but I can't seem to bring out my voice ...
"Stay with me."
It's funny, actually. I was the one who ruined everything, yet he keeps coming back and saying that he doesn't want me to leave him. Well, I did recall him telling me to go away though... I wonder what face he is making right now? It would be fun to tease him.. it's just disappointing. If I really died then, it was all just regrets.
If only I could go back to the way it was.
𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐛𝐞 𝐡𝐞'𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐟 𝐰𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐞𝐭?
Thinking about it again, I wonder when I started liking him... Everything just happened so fast that I didn't realise I was already falling too hard for him... I'm really glad that he actually likes me.
I just... don't want this to end like this.