Rewind

Chapter 2 - A New Friend

My conversations with Mark was going smoothly, until Mrs. Bonnet came in and took over the class.

"Kids, because it's almost break time, I just want to inform you that the 2nd Female Bathroom at the 3rd floor is now forbidden to every student in this school. To anybody that're willing to go there will surely receive a detention and a negative mark on their behavior, Thank you," she said.

Forbidden. That's the only word that i could catch. Why would they forbid the students for going to the nearest bathroom in the 3rd floor? My first idea was the bathroom might just got renovated. But in the other hand, my mystery-addicted-mind said that there is probably something fishy going on inside the school or something. And, it already happened in the3rd floor...

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"Mark!"

"Yeah?" "Umm, can I join you to the canteen? Apparently I know no one here but you, so... can I?" I asked. God, my face is literally red right now. Is this the effect for running to fast or did I just got goosebumps because this is my first time being kinda close to a guy I never met before? I better calm myself down right now, otherwise he will suspect something....

"Of course." Pweh, he said yes. Thank god I don't have to go to the canteen alone like a freshman geek.

So, he guided me to the canteen because the location is a bit deserted. The canteen is only half-opening, not many things already available in there. I ended up just buying a drink because the food corners are a little bit "unhealthy"-looking. I had to sit with Mark because there's no other place.

"Suzy..." "Yes?"

"Why did you choose me as your friend? Don't you know me?" he asked. Being a little bit confused, I just answered. "Well, I think that your personality is cool and I never had an experience being friends with guys. I also didn't think that you'll accept me as a friend, Mark."

"Okay, then" he said. "Huh?" He pulled my hand and running fast. I was shocked. Where could he be taking me? We ran until we arrived in front of a house near the school. It has no company, and it says 'FORBIDDEN' at the front door. I have no confidence about going in, so we just stayed outside. I don't know what's his intentions about going here, but I think I'll just wait for his explanation.

"In the legend, there was a famous family lived in there. They killed themselves because of their economy problems. Some legends said that one of the member of the family ended of getting provoked and killed all the family members in exchange he will get thousands of dollars. Sadly, he committed suicide because he missed his family. In the end, the house became empty for years and never got company. People never paid attention to the house anymore, and the house got abandoned," He said.

"Wow, you sure know this stuff." "Of course, I like mysteries and legends, don't you?" he smiles. I didn't respond. He already know my moves when it comes to investigating. He is really sharp. But then, there's something weird going on in my mind. My heart can't stop beating. The way he told the legend was quite creepy, it gives me goosebumps and fear. Even though i'm a fan of those mystery stuff, i'm never excited if it comes to scary legends and cold cases.

But the most bizarre thing is, THIS PLACE.

I think I already know this place, but i don't remember. At least, It's quite familiar, I guess. But I never even been here before. This is the first time i've been here, and it's only because this is the first day of me transferring to this school and seeing the place. Weird....

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"Suzy!" I whisper came through my ears. "Yes?" I replied.

Turns out, it was a teacher. He glared to my face with a stick in his left hand. Mark whispered to me, "You were half asleep in the first hour of his lesson." I just nodded and forced myself to sit back and looked at the teacher. He is probably the most scariest teacher i have ever met. His name is Adolf, like Adolf Hitler. He is indeed look like him. Even acts like him. I just feel my fist is about to hit him because his looks made me want to hit him. But nevertheless, he is my teacher and i have to respect him.