D.E.A.F : D•esired E•ndlessly A•fraid F•allin'

Chapter # 15 : Their Fate Maker

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[Couple Years Ago]
      “Sir , Ma’am.. we’ve arrived.”- The driver said , then a young boy stepped out of the car.
      “I Can't wait to see her..”- He whispered and rushed to his room and got ready to leave. Even with his exhaustion from the long flight , he seems energetic and really excited to see his friend.
      “Mom! Dad! I gotta go see a friend! I’ll be home by dinner!”- He yelled, rushing to the door. His mom tried to stop him yelling. “Renz! Why don’t you rest and see them tom–”- But her son didn’t let her finish. “I’m fine! I just can’t wait to see her!”- the boy responded and left. He texted his friend in advance and drove off on his motorbike. When he arrived at the meeting place , he saw his friend sitting on the grass hugging herself. He sneakily approached her from behind , the girl was startled and moved away slapping his hands away as she trembled in fear which shook him with confusion.
      “Hey.. Cee , it’s me..”- He softly says. Upon realizing , the girl jumps onto his arms embracing him still shivering continuously. “Dee!!”- She bawled in his chest.
      “What happened to you? Where did you get these bruises? These wounds?!”- He worriedly asked.
      “I hate them.. I hate all of them.. I want all of them dead!”-  Clend cried , cursing from on top of her lungs.
      “Who? Did they do this to you? Cee! Tell me!”- Klidde asked , holding her cheeks gently.
      “Dee.. I was raped.. I’ve been raped.. I was so scared.. I felt so ruined that I want nothing but to just die.. Dee , what do I do?”- She cries , trembling in so much terror. Klidde froze in so much surprise , he was lost for words that all he could do was just to pull her in his arms and hug her as tight as he could.
           They talked for a moment as she calmed down and after , Klidde escorted her home carefully so that other people wouldn't see them. When he made sure she’s safely home , Klidde went to jail the same night and paid some of the guards to let him through as well as some of the prisoners to beat up those criminals who hurt his friend. After his business at the prison , he went next to the bar and got drunk then picked a fight with some of the customers venting his anger. At sharp midnight , he arrived back home where his parents were still awake waiting for him; However , he didn’t even bother giving them time or explanation on how he came home late and drunk. Klidde just went straight to his room where he rampaged in anger , disappointment and regrets.
            The next day , he called his bandmates saying he will quit their group without telling them the reasons. He then told his parents he’ll choose the university on his own and asked them if he could have his own place to live in , which they reluctantly agreed to.
             Months have passed , Klidde finally settled into his university life living alone when he came across Chllark’s gang group. He challenges him in a duel with a deal that if he wins , he’ll join their group which he did. Since the day he saw how miserably hurt Clend is , Klidde became a rebel son who was always in a fight , never focused on his studies and would always stay distant towards other people. His focus is determined at staying strong and doing things that would benefit him , concerning his resolve to protect Clend and keeping her away from any harm. Because what he fears now since then is being incapable to do anything for the woman he cherishes the most.
[Back To The Present]
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      “It’s midnight already , where did she go..”- worriedly says Yachel.
      “Chllark , you know something.. come on , tell us..”- Vlache said. “Just wait patiently.”- He only responded.
      “I’m sleepy..”- says Dhaenne yawning.
      “Here , go to sleep and  I’ll wake you up when she’s home..”- said Stheev patting his lap while sitting on the carpet floor , she nods and rests her head on his lap and sleeps.
       “Yeah , you girls better sleep.. it’s really late and we’ll wake you when she’s back..”- Zhammes said.
      “But , where is Lily?”- wondered Chiraa. They look at one another in wonder too.
      “I remember her going somewhere while Klidde told us about his past with Clend..”- states Vriann.
      “Me too.. and she never came back since..”- Hayllor said.
      “You idiot pervert! Look after your sister properly! Instead of flirting!”- scolds Jyller smacking Stheev in the head and stood up to go find her himself when the door of the entertainment room flung open , where they saw Viviann who seemed lost in words seeing everyone staring at her intently.
      “You! Why would you leave in this kind of situation? Can’t you behave for once?!”- yells Jyller angrily as the others were mesmerized in their thought , thinking how he acts like a worriedly angry father  towards his rebellious daughter. So, they couldn’t help but laugh their heart out on that ridiculous idea. Which of course pisses him more in annoyance.
      “Where did you go , huh?!”- yelled Jyller as his friends kept laughing.
      “I.. I just.. um.. went to the restroom but then I suddenly thirst for a tea so I went and drank some at the kitchen..”- stutteringly explained Viviann making up an excuse so hide that she went to cry by herself.
      “You should have inform us!”- scolds Jyller. The others kept laughing , so she glared at them.
      “Come on , Viviann, you should sleep as well..”- said Klidde tapping on his lap.
      “But Clend..”- worriedly she says but Klidde interrupts her saying. “I’ll wake you up.. come on..”- grabbing a pillow and  placing it on his lap. Viviann nods and rests her head on his lap.
      “When did the two of you get close?”- asked Stheev , glaring at him.
      “That’s between us..”- teases Klidde that annoyed Stheev. And so , the girls slept while the rest stayed up waiting for  Clend. Yachel who slept at Drache’s lap and Chiraa leaning on Zhammes shoulder. The boys tried their best to stay up but failed and fell  asleep and none was left awake.
            Couple hours later , at midnight when Clend arrived back home and the security mechanism turned off , the first thing she did was to search where her friends were and saw them sleeping soundly. She went upstairs to get some blankets to cover them all. She smiled faintly watching them sleep then took pictures of them with her phone , then she whispered. “I wish.. soon.. I could hear all of you say that you love me.. say how much I mean to all of you..”- She then went to her room and cried silently by herself.
            After calming down , she took a bath and changed clothes then went downstairs to prepare breakfast for it was already five at dawn. Although it was an eventful day for her , she didn't feel tired or either drowsy and didn’t even sleep even for a minute. From the kitchen she could hear Stheev , Deeland and Hayllor talking in their sleep , for she left the door of the entertainment room open , hearing it made her giggles as she cooked. Her anxiety fades  for a moment and she feels so happy.
            Because of the delicious smell , one by one they woke up in wonder where the blankets came from and where the appetizing smell was coming from. Upon realizing that it might be Clend , they all  rush to follow where the scent is to check if it really is her. After reaching the kitchen , they saw their friend cooking quietly.
      “Clend!”- They called. She turned to them and greeted them. “Oh , good morning guys.”- smiling at them like nothing strange happened last night.
       “Don’t ‘good morning’ us! Where did you go , you idiot!”- scolds Chllark.
       “What did you do?”- Klidde asked.
       “What time did you came home?”- Vlache and Vriann followed in chorus.
       “That smell so delicious..”- Deeland says without a care and focuses on the food while the worries and questions keep filling up the room such as.
       “Why did you leave?”- Zhammes glares with worry.
       “We are so worried!”- said Hayllor.
      “Why do you have to locked us in?”- Dhanne yelled.
      “That was terrifying!”- vent Viviann.
      “What’s with the letter that you suddenly behave weirdly?”- seriously asked Stheev with him crossing his arms. Clend ignored their questions and smiled only with her lips but her eyes reflected an indescribable pain and sorrow as she said.
      “I Love You , Guys.”
         Upon hearing it , they were left speechlessly staring at her in wonder and then hugged her with an urge to comfort her. Spending that one night might be short but it was enough time to make them closer to one another. Close enough for them to share their feelings and begin to worry for each other. Enough to turn their rivalry into a miraculous friendship , leaving their indifference behind and opening up to one another. It was the most amazingly memorable moment in their life for they realized how fortunate they are to meet “Their Fate Maker” who unfortunately was shrouded by pain , sorrow and terrible unseen scars.