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Chapter Thirteen: Hazel

Chapter Thirteen: Hazel

I sat in an empty parking lot thinking about the plan to see Max. Everything seems to be in order because Jill will be the one in charge of the distraction. She invited The Script to take part in our plan. Jill’s mom is actually one of the producers of the band so it was easy to contact them. Thank God, I have a friend whose parents are big time.  

I wrote my plan down. It’s not that complicated and if it is done according to schedule, everything would be perfect.

Plan:

5:45- I would barricade the door of the guard house because all the security is in there. Blocking the doors and making sure everything is in order for the plan.

6:00- The band will arrive on the lobby. They would approach the front desk and ask if they could play a few songs. Of course, the girl would say no but they shouldn’t take no as an answer. When they finally convince her, their equipments would be brought in.

6:30- They should be playing so loud that everyone would leave their stations and see the mini concert.

6:40- After playing a few songs and everyone is now distracted, I’ll go to the ICU to see Max.

7:00- Exit the ICU. The band would now be leaving because for sure the security already escaped their prison.

When I was done listing the plan, Cody approached me. I have no time for this, I thought.

“What do you want?” I said harshly.

He lifted his hands like he surrenders then said “Okay, okay….I know you wouldn’t listen to anything I say but I’m going to say it”. I looked away from him. He’s right; I don’t want to hear any word from him.

He continued, “I just want you to know that your plan may not…” I cut him off.

“I don’t want to hear anything from you about my plan!” I stood up shouting, good thing no one was there to hear our argument. “It’s going to work because I thought of it!”

He backed but regained his confidence and said, “So you think, just because you thought of it, it would instantly work?” He didn’t give me any time to answer him. “It’s not always like that Hazel. Have you ever thought of what would happen to you if you were caught?” Honestly, I never thought of that but I have to say something.

“Why are you such a pessimist? He’s my brother for God’s sakes. I haven’t seen him since the day he was hit by a car! My last word to him was “I want to live my own life!” that sentence hurt him and the whole reason why he’s here” I paused for a while to catch my breath. “I just want to make things right first. I don’t even know if he would ever wake up” That hit me. I don’t know why I said it but a part of me says it could be true. “At least if I could just see him before its too late, I’ll tell him that I’m sorry, that I never wanted a life without him, you know? Because what if he could hear me somewhere, somewhere where he should if he’s going to stay or not, maybe I can make him choose stay. Life would be unhappy without him” as I said these words, tears streaming down my face. Cody tried to reach to me but I just backed away.

“I need some time alone” when I said this, he nodded and left me in the empty parking lot.

Do I still have time to stop Max from totally leaving me? Please, give me more time.