Murder Again [SEQUEL OF TWISTED MURDER]

Back Again

FLASHBACK

Jamila's pov

As my head forcefully collided with the unyielding wall, a searing surge of pain coursed through my skull, leaving me in a state of disorientation and dizziness. The sound of Colleen's laughter reverberated through the desolate hallway, echoing in my ears like a haunting nightmare that refused to dissipate. Joshua, the one I once loved, now stood before me, his eyes devoid of warmth and connection, as if I had become worthless in his world. It was an impossible task to come to terms with the fact that the person who once triggered fluttering sensations within me now treated me as if I were invisible as if my worth had diminished to nothingness. Lying there, grappling with the bewildering turn of events, a shot of pain appeared within my chest. Despite the circumstances, a fragment of my being still clung to the love I had for him, intensifying the ache that accompanied witnessing his behaviour. Its darkness overwhelmed any flicker of anger that attempted to ignite within me. Suddenly, a fist materialized before my eyes, hurtling towards me with menacing intent. Instinctively, I flinched, bracing myself for the impact. However, before the blow could land, Adanna, my closest friend, leapt to my defence, planting herself between me and harm's way. Her voice, trembling with fury, pierced through the escalating chaos surrounding us as she looked at Joshua dead in the eye, declaring him an imbecile and turning back to face me. Amidst the escalating commotion, the repeating sound of Omar's hurried footsteps reverberated, his voice waving the air with a sense of urgency. "Teacher!" he urgently exclaimed. In a swift motion, Colleen seized Joshua's hand, forcefully dragging him into the safety of a nearby classroom, vanishing from sight. As I cautiously navigated through the corridors of the school, my mind raced with a blend of fear and pure pain. Suddenly, a voice pierced the air from behind me. "I am far from finished with you," Colleen hissed, her hands defiantly planted on her hips, with Joshua approaching from behind. With blood still dripping down my body, I closed my eyes and braced myself.