A Promise Unforgotten

The Dark Alley

How could things have gotten this far? I forgot all about that promise.... And now, I must pay the price for making such a promise.... I can't believe this... I'm such a coward... Just because of my horrible decision... Why did I have to make that promise!! It's all my fault why all this is happening!! I....I just can't do it.... I would rather die...I would gladly die if it means that I don't have to do this anymore...but that person......that person will not only kill me....but my entire family will be slaughtered.... Especially my wife... My most beloved... Why..

I can barely remember what had happened that night. All I know is....That person was a girl. She threatened to kill me and my family if I don't fulfil my promise.... I....I can't forgive myself  for making such a promise.... I was so scared....and alone... I was a coward.. And now... This promise will forever haunt my life... I don't know what to do when the time comes... When I have to do "It"...

My name is Ash. A few years ago, I was attending College. I was 18 years old, had good education, and a wonderful loving family. I wasn't very popular during my high school years but... I still had a lot of fun and friends. 

Apparently, my popularity had rose sharply for some apparent reason. I guess its because of the fact that they don't REALLY know me. Only some of my closest friends know who I truly am and how I truly act. Which makes them wonder how I reached such popularity.

There isn't much to life to me. I'm single because I haven't fallen in love with any girl yet...except for one. I used to have a crush on this really cute girl. Lets just say her name was....Kairi. I had a huge crush on Kairi. So much as I have gotten so far as to calling her "perfect". Of course, I didn't tell her my feelings or anything since I was obviously too shy.

Once I was able to impress people, and made a lot of friends. Cool friends, I kinda had a boost of confidence. So I went to Kairi, talked with her for a while, and I asked her out.

Things....didn't go so well from there, as I was coldly rejected. No reasons, no hesitation, just a plain, loud enough for everyone to hear "No.". I was, of course, heartbroken, and it bothered me a lot, it took so long for me to get over her. And from there on....I never wanted to experience love again. Now, I reject love, as it is a painful reminder of my past.

Well, that's enough about me and my past. The present is what matters. Well... Right now, I'm with my group of friends just chatting and laughing about stuff. It was getting late so we eventually had to leave and go back home.

I was smiling like an idiot while walking back home because of how funny and corny the jokes were. People might be thinking I'm some weird guy smiling and chuckling for no reason. I finally got over the jokes and was able to reach my neighborhood. On my way, I spotted an abandoned rabbit. It was so cute, and it was out here all alone at night. Its probably from the "wild" or whatever you call it.

"Hey!!! A rabbit!! What's it doing out here all alone, come here little fella!"

and of course, the rabbit was startled and hopped away. Feeling sorry for the rabbit, I went and followed the rabbit where ever it went. It was getting darker and darker and the air seemed to get colder and colder...

"I have a bad feeling about this.... Uhm.... I better get back home before something bad happens."

On my way back, I heard terrible shrieks and cries from people who aren't even here.. It was getting louder and louder... Soon.. I heard a loud scream with someone yelling "No!! Please don't do this...No!! Stay back!! Stay away!! Somebody!!!!!! Anybody!!!!!! Please!! HELP!!!!! No...No...NOOOO!"

The screaming and pleading got softer and softer....until there was nothing but complete silence... I was scared... I...I couldn't move... But I forced myself to move. I took a step forward and heard glass shatter, and a groan from an old mans voice, followed by a scream...I forced myself to move, telling myself that I might actually get killed here.... Suddenly, I heard footsteps... It sounded like it was coming from behind me...