Befriended a ghost

Meet Declan Davies

Glancing at the large clock on the wall , I sighed. It was lunch hour and the maths teacher was still in class.
This is really frustrating!
I was damn hungry and my stomach had began rumbling.
"So we will continue in the next class". The teacher loud voice rang through and I sighed in relief.
At last !

As soon as the teacher left , most of my classmates rushed out of the class.
Well! I was not surprise, i also needed to get something to eat.
"Ghostie". I called in whispers , but there was no response.
I glanced beside me but she wasn't there .
Where in the world is she? I looked around the class and saw her standing right in front of the cute guy ....what is his name again?.. erm Dec.. yes Declan.....
She was staring into his face with dreamy eyes...
Is she for real!
Impulsively, I stood up in a huff and walked up to her...
"Ghostie". I called in whispers and she shifted her attention to me
"What are you doing here?" I frowned
Her eyes widened and she looked at Declan and then at me again.
"What is wrong.......I stopped mid sentence when I got what she was trying to tell me.
Damm! What did I just do? Did I just talk to ghostie in front of the hottie!
I bit my lips and swallowed hard , turning sideways to meet hottie puzzled gaze .
"I am sorry". I quickly apologised.
"Are you crazy". he huffed . "who were you talking to? who the hell is ghostie?"
"I ....erm .....erm". I stuttered not knowing what to say
"Just tell him it is D2". Ghostie said and I felt like squeezing those invisible mouth of hers.
"I said who is ghostie?"he barked .
"You have got to ask him Sasha". Ghostie urges on . "he might have a clue to it"
"Shut up". I barked at her and Declan scoffed ....
"It is obvious you are crazy"
With that , he stood up from his seat and walked past me
     "Please ask him".ghostie begged and I sighed in defeat.
There is no harm in asking!
   "Do you know who is D2?" I asked and that was it , he stopped in his track , tilting his head a little before turning back to face me.
        "What did you just say?"his voice was so calm .
      "D2". I repeated
His face turned blue in anger . "Who are you?"
   "Erm I am Sasha". I answered , my voice came out trembling
      "I didn't ask for your name". He barked. "who the hell are you?"
I swallowed hard , staring blankly at him.
           He scoffed . "I can see you are not only crazy , you are also stupid just like her"
      "What".I exclaimed in shock
     Without a word , he walked over to his seat , picked up his backpack and stormed out of the class in anger.
    What the hell just happened?
    Slowly, I looked around the class  and met the curious stares of the few persons in the class.
         A wave of embarrassment hit me and I wished for the ground to open up and swallow me.
    "I am very sorry Sasha". ghostie apologised, but her voice sounded so distant .
   Am  I really stupid? Am I really crazy? I thought within, tears rolling down my eyes .
      "Stop crying Sasha".I heard ghostie say , her voice was hoarse .and strained.
     I looked at her and saw her tears, she was also crying.
      "Please don't cry".she begged and I nodded slowly, walking over to my seat.
      I sat down and placed my head on the table, shutting my ears to all the whispering. My stomach was still rumbling but I felt so abashed to leave the class.
    "Newbie". a voice called , tapping my desk and I looked up to meet the angry gaze of a chubby girl.
    Why is she here? Did she also see me talking to ghostie? I wondered
       "What did you do to our Declan?"she snapped at me and I sighed in relief .
she is just here to ask about the rude boy !
      "And who are you?"I snapped back at her
   She scoffed. "Do you think you can seduce our Declan because you are beautiful?"
   "What the hell are you saying?"I retorted, clearly confused.
    "Quit pretending, I saw you seduce him, you even told him to shut up"
    "Is that why you are here?" I smirked . "You seem to be so Jobless"
     She opened her mouth, about to say something but stopped when Rachel stormed into the classroom.
     "Who the hell made Declan angry?"she yelled to no one in particular.
    "It is the newbie". the chubby girl answered , glaring at me .
     Like seriously! why are they all work up because of a guy!

     I stared blankly at Racheal as she walked up to me.
     "Sasha. Is she saying the truth? Were you the one who made Declan angry?"she asked in a rush
   I shrugged. "I guess I am the one"
    "But why?" She queried
    "I didn't mean to, i was just asking him a question but he flared up".I explained
    She stared at me quiet for a while and then chuckled
    "That is the way he is , he is so rude"
"Oh". I faked a smile
   "But what are you in class" She continued. "aren't you hungry? "
   "I am , but I don't know the way to the cafe"
    "Oh dear! I am sorry for not checking on you".She apologised , making me smile lightly
"Come on , let us go" . she dragged me up from my seat and  took my hands into hers as we walked to the cafe .
I smiled knowing ghostie was following behind me.

      The cafe was so big and classy and I looked around in awe .
"I will get the orders , go and sit with Cory". Racheal said , pointing to a table at the corner in the cafe .
"Alright". I dipped my hand into my pocket to bring out some few dollars but she was quick to stop me.
"The bill is on me"
"No I have enough money".I insisted
Pleaaaassse, Just for today . She pleaded.
"Fine". I agreed and walked up to the table, sitting down beside Cory .
"Hi Cory". I greeted
"Hi".!She responded , trying not to meet my gaze
"Is this still about the necklace?" I asked , but she ignored me .
I smirked. what is so special about the necklace? why did Declan flare up when I asked him about
D2! why did he say I was stupid just like her?
I turned sideways to Ghostie to see her staring at Cory's lunch....
I smiled
Don't worry D2, I won't stop till I find out what happened to you .

Declan Davies

After leaving the class, I walked hurriedly through the long hallway , tears rolling down my eyes .
I just wanted to be alone , I just wanted to go home .
"Declan".!a familiar voice called but I ignored it  and kept on walking until I got to the taxi- station.
Without wasting time , I flagged down a taxi and got into it
"Petra estate". I called and the driver nodded, driving off.
I leaned on the car seat as my mind drifted off to what happened in class.
D2! how did she know about her? Who the hell is she? Why does she even have to remind me of that pathetic looser?
She is just so strange. I mean what kind of girl talks to herself, only a strange and crazy one.

The driver soon got to the estate , parking out in front of my house ;I paid him and alighted
I walked to the front door and pushed it open.
Entering the sitting room, I met my mum sprawled up on the floor, bottles of liquor scattered all around her
Damn! I bit  my lips in anger.
Seething with rage , I reached into my backpack for my phone and dialled her therapist number .
she picked up on the second ring .
"Hi Declan". She greeted first and I huffed
"What happened? Why did you leave my mother all by herself? "
"I am sorry Declan but I had something important to take care of". She apologised
I scoffed . Is she for real?
"Do you mean my mother is not important ?"i asked in a huff
"No Declan you need .... I hung up on her before she could spill up more nonsense.
"Damn her and her therapy". I cursed aloud.
I rushed to my mother and bend to hold her
"Mom". I called gently, staring at her as she mumbled some things inaudible words
I smiled sadly and carried her up in a bridal style as I climbed up the stairs to her room.

The door to the room was slightly open so I used my leg to kick it wider; then I walked in and placed her gently on her bed.
She stirred a little and I smiled.
"I miss you mom"
Pulling up her covers , I leaned over to peck her and walked out of her room , closing the door gently.
I walked into my room and sat down on the scattered bed.
I was feeling weak and unhappy at the Same time . I reached for the pack of cigarettes and lighter which was on the table beside me.
I pulled out a stick of cigarette and lit it up
I inhaled the smoke and pull a little of the smoke in my mouth ,removing the cigarette from my mouth, I blew the smoke out .
I kept on smoking but  still , i felt frustrated and empty so I pulled out my pot starch from underneath the bed.
Opening it, I brought out a rolled up marijuana and lit it up.
Inhaling just little of the stuff brought me all the happiness that I want
I inhaled more of the stuffs and smiled when the image of a girl with black hair flashed through my mind.
"Daphne". I muttered before drifting off to sleep.

*
TBC