THE COIN; The Lie Meets The Truth

Act II (Tails) Chapter 6 Suzy

(*This is Callas's point of view)

[Nathalie]

: Hey Callas, want to join us at The Garden Hotel for steak and wine? My treat!"

[Callas]

Sorry, Nathalie. I can't join you guys. I'm kind of busy right now. :

[Nathalie]

: I understand bro, I wish you all the luck and strength! Let's have a meal together someday.

I look at the last text and let out a sigh. "I know what you're thinking; I should just go and join them. But I don't want to waste this opportunity with you."

There you were; your precious name carved on the marble gravestone. You know what, Suzy? I thank God that he always maintains your grave whenever I can't do it for you. I don't blame you for leaving me so soon; I should be the one to blame as I couldn't save you from that fall. I don't know why; it's been years since your death and I can't bring myself to forgive Jane. I know you wouldn't forgive her either but knowing you; you'll most likely forgive her. Why sweetheart? Why do kind people like you always have to vanish from the world? Why is life so unfair? I couldn't bring myself to meet your family face-to-face.

Wait, am I crying? I couldn't even feel those tears. (The truth is, I don't want you to see me cry.) Oh right, it's raining now. God's cleaning the dirt off your grave. You don't have to worry about me, Suzy. I'm helping Nathalie and Hannah to sue that bitch and I want to bring the justice you deserved 10 years ago.

Lightning flashes before Callas as his head starts to spin; must've been one of his vertigos. His breathing grew heavy as he stumbled onto Suzy's grave; he saw flashes of the day that Suzy died – from the campus balcony – on a rainy day. Not wanting to relive the pain again, he looks down to see her grave and lets out a chuckle.

"Heh...do you remember the day we first met?"

August 2011, M University

Here I am! I was walking through the hallway; finding the auditorium for my diploma orientation. Is it me or is M University an academy or a giant-ass maze? I can't tell where I'm going...fuck, now I'm going to be late. Blind old me was wandering about like a headless chicken until I felt a hard thud; fuck, that hurt tons. Oh crap, I need a new pair of glasses; I BUMPED INTO A GIRL! Great job screwing yourself on your first day, Callader!

"I'm sorry, I should've watched where I'm going."

"No, it was my fault. I should have been more careful."

"That makes us even then," I laughed, trying to lighten the atmosphere and she laughed. Wait, SHE LAUGHED? Who knew I was this funny? This girl....she has such a sweet smile; it makes her...cute? Wait, what the heck am I talking about? I just met this girl and I think she's cute. Get your shit together, Callas!

"I was looking for Auditorium 7 as today is my orientation." The girl replied. Hold up! She's in diploma?

"Oh, what a coincidence! I'm looking for that place too. I guess we'll be crashing into each other sometime." She laughed again. Man is it me or is that the kind of humour that she's into? Or was I just that funny to begin with? "Why don't we ask for directions and go inside together?"

"Sure," She was about to get a head start before turning to me. "I didn't get your name."

"Oh!" Shit man, where are my manners? My momma's going to be disappointed in me. "I'm Callas, Callas Callader; majoring in Diploma of Business Information Technology. You are?"