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Chapter 2---- Home?

Dedicated toBear232

Hazel's POV

The flowers and that  front bench was the happiest sight I've seen so far.

Home at last.

Lots of things has changed, everything feels foreign as I walk up the short stair to the door.

I can't wait to see the expression on my parents and Beth's face when they realise I escaped from the hospital. It would be hilarious but then, the doctor can check up on me at home.

I hate hospitals and they know that.

The place is dark, except for the bright street lights shinning dimly across the street. I was about to knock but then I saw a bell and pressed it.

A bell? Seriously? Mom hates that thing and where the hell is that beautiful pot of roses that always was so welcoming ? Mom would rather shot dad in the head than remove that vase.

No answer. I press the bell again and wait. It's past midnight so they're asleep probably.

This feels creepy.

A distant dog bark could be heard and the air is so chilly. I'm freezing! Come on! Somebody open up already. What if a cop walks by and finds me in this shit hospital attire, barefooted and with a bandaged head?

And if a neighbour sees me, they'll think I'm the famous ghost of that crazy lady who is said to have died in a mental hospital after decades of abuse from her husband. And now haunts the streets at night for her bloody husband.
She murders anyone she see in cold blood.

Mom?! Dad! Bethany!!!
I press the bell non-stop and I hear the shuffle of footsteps from inside.
Finally! I sigh in relief.

The door swung opened by a... teenager?

He screamed his head off and I scream too. The Fuck? He slams the door shut and I hear him calling for his mom and dad as he runs obviously upstairs.

Who is that?

I press the bell again and again.
" What do you mean by a ghost and have I not told you not to answer the door at midnight?" A loud male voice says as it approaches the door. I don't recognise the voice. The door opens slightly and I stare back at the slightly shocked bald man gaping at me

" who the Fuck are you people?"I  ask in sheer annoyance
" who the Fuck are you?" The man asks back with a  hint of a threat. I see the teenager who opened up earlier cower in fear as I peeped over the man's shoulder.

He closed the door further, his body shielding my sight.
" Okay look, I'm Hazel and this is my house. I used to live here with my Sister and my parents; the Dawns??. I just uhmm kinda... never mind but where are they? You know them?" I asked desperately.

If truely I've been in Coma for the past five years then damn, I'm Fucked. But I'm hundred percent sure this is my house.
The man's face softened as recognition settled in his eyes.

" look I'm sorry okay but I bought this house from Bethany Dawn four years ago after she lost her parents" he said calmly

" Wait what?! Bethany is my Sister and what parents died? How? When?"

Shock and tears blurred my vision. I don't understand what's happening!
" look I'm sorry okay but this is no more your house. And I can give you her address but you look like you're from the hospital?"

I ignore his question and wipe my tears.
" I'll appreciate it if I get the address. "
The man nodded and left. I think he took too long getting the address and plus, did I not hear him tell his wife to call the cops?
Taking the sheet of paper from him I dashed away and didn't stop.

He kept yelling "hey stop!"

Stop for the cops to catch me and take me to an asylum?? Fuck NO.

I ended up at someone's back yard. Several dogs were barking from the previous houses as I dashed past.

Finally stopping, I breath in and out sharply. My head hurts like someone hammered it. And I feel cold and dizzy. Damn, I miss the hospital beds already.

I wonder how 'run away' nurse's face would look like when she realise I run away this time.I smile at the thought.

Is that a... oh Lord!

I run towards the dry line in the next house and pull a trouser and a t-shirt.  The trousers were for ladies but just a bit oversized. It'll do. I spot sneakers definitely my size and pull it on, thankful for the warmth.

Discarding the hospital attire, I look at the address and make my way down the streets.

I'm tired and hungry but I can't relax. I have to find Beth. And what the hell?! My parents died? No that's not possible.
Fuelled by a new energy, I make my way down the dark street into the direction of E/w1212 street.

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I stare at the mansion infront of me, is this really the address? Or the man browned me?

Maybe the cops are waiting to catch me once I walk up those gates?? I won't risk it. I'm dead tired yes, and my head wants to burst open but I have to do this, I have to. I looked up the wall at the back of the mansion, I can climb in, I've always been the silly kind, doing just the opposite of what my parents tell me.

So petit a petit, I climbed up the wall... wait WHAT if there are security men there and they shot me? Or worse bull dogs!

Too late.

I fall off with a loud thud, hurting my head..... the pain was excruciating!

" Gaddammit!!!!" I yelled and cussed, immediately regretting it. I bit my lips to stop me from screaming in pain. I listened silently for any sound but nothing came. I should stand up and move on but I can't. My whole body hurts and I'm drained of all energy.

So I crawl up in a ball and... sleep.

Tiana ❤️