Fate's Design

Chapter 3

The day passed on, as Neil, Olive and I had finished hanging out. I really had a good time, reuniting with my cousins and talking about our careers. I wish it could last longer, but we had our lives to attend to. Sadly, we had to part ways, and the twins had to leave for England again. But I would understand. Besides, a lot of people are gonna need their directing skills.

As I was left alone once again, I sighed, thinking I'd have to go back home. I almost forgot the fact that Taylor and David were left there. I wonder how they're doing...

I held on to my coffee as I sipped, walking by the streets. I shouldn't disturb them, they might be having a good time. I looked around the buildings. It was so silent. Where are the people here? It's creeping me out!

My thoughts were interrupted at the sound of rapid footsteps coming close. Turning around, a chill ran down my spine. Now I'm scared. What's going on?

"Run!"

I blinked a few times to realize what word was called on to me. I blinked a few times to stop daydreaming. I blinked a few times to see a masked man standing in front of me, our distance a meter apart. His green eyes were looking into mine, wide and glistening. For once, my heart kept its beat at a fast rate. More rapid footsteps were heard from far, and his head turned to the direction. I didn't notice that he held my hand tightly, then he pulled me to start running.

"Hurry, they might find you too." He caught his breath in between words, clearly tired and pressured. I managed to let out a few words, totally blank and confused.

"What? Me?"

"Talk later, run now." He concluded. I gave in, catching up with his speed. Damn it, he's fast!

Several minutes later, my legs were exhausted from the chase, but I couldn't stop. I might get caught, as what this boy had said. Suddenly, something came into me. I felt dizzy while running for a long time, and my vision got blurry as I looked around, still holding his hand. I felt weaker, my speed slowing down. I could tell he noticed, because the last thing I heard was his voice, concerned at me.

"Are you okay?"

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My head was spinning around, throbbing in great pain. I couldn't even think for a minute. Even a second. What's happening to me now?

A few moments later, I found the answer to the question. I looked around, seeing cream-colored walls that were squeaky clean, a sofa that I laid down on, and a couple of boxes with miscellanous written on it in a certain penmanship that I found cute. I'm still confused...

It took me a second to find out I wasn't alone. A door swung open, and a masked man entered, holding a bowl. But why did he seem so familiar?

I blinked a few times to see a masked man standing in front of me, our distance a meter apart. His green eyes were looking into mine, wide and glistening. For once, my heart kept its beat at a fast rate. More rapid footsteps were heard from far, and his head turned to the direction. I didn't notice that he held my hand tightly, then he pulled me to start running.

"Hurry, they might find you too."

Oh...

I finally remembered, but I was curious to know his face. Only his shining green eyes were on my mind, that I started to get desperate to see his face.

Then, seeming like he read my mind, his hand pulled the black mask from his head. As he pulled it out, locks of brown hair were seen, and his hair was messed up overall. Oh...

"Are you okay?" His deep voice echoed through my ears, as he turned around and looked at me. His face was one that you wouldn't stop looking at, and I was doing it right now. His eyes flashed with something I couldn't quite decode yet, but I was sure that we stared at each other for a long time.