Kyla, the Ghost Hunter

A Rivalry Begins (chapter nineteen)

I am dazed while walking to school. I can't believe that annoying Karl is my half-brother. He said his mother died, too. Hmm….I wonder why. Is she also battered by our father?

A vehicle suddenly stopped beside me. It was Karl's limo.

 "Want a lift?" Karl said as he peeped out of the window.

 "I'm fine walking. It's too early, anyway." I answered.

 "Okay, see you at school." He said.

 That guy is so weird. I just hope he doesn't read minds. If so, he would also know that we're siblings.

 "Good morning, my lady." Jack suddenly appeared in front of me.

 "WHOA! I told you not to scare me like that", I said.

 "I want to walk with you to school today", he said.

 "Its awkward. What if people think I'm talking to nothing? They'll think I'm crazy." I whispered.

 "It's ok, don't mind me. I just want to be with you." He smiled and held my hand.

 So, you get the picture? We held hands while we were walking to school. Its not embarrassing because nobody sees him. I was so happy.

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AT SCHOOL:

"Oh my gosh, why would he give those to her?"

"She's totally not deserving"

I heard these from some students in our classroom.

As I walked in the room, with Jack, there was a crowd surrounding my table. They gave way when I came and I saw a bouquet of white roses on my table. Initially, I though Jack put it there. But when I looked at him, his face was a bit mad. Like he was saying, "It's not from me".

"Lily, where did these came from?" I asked Lily, who sits just beside me. I don't understand why she also looked a bit sad. She shook her head and said, "It's from the prince."

I can’t understand. Why is everybody whispering and staring at me. Jack was beside me and it looks like he wanted to throw away the bouquet from his sight. Suddenly, I heard Karl approaching. You can always know that Karl is coming because it suddenly gets quiet when he arrives. The only sound you would hear, are his footsteps.

"Oh, Kyla. You've received them already? Did you like them?" he asked.

"What are they for?" I asked back.

"Oh, haven't anyone told you? I want you to be my girlfriend from now on." He smiled.

WHAAAAT?!? What is this jerk trying to do this time? He's really getting on my nerves. I can see Jack was already losing his temper. He wanted to burst out when Karl suddenly said, "So may the best man win, Jack."

This is crazy. It really is. What am I gonna do now?

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At the cafeteria, as I told you before, I am the only one that could sit next to Karl. But now, he commanded me to "always" sit with him. I'm getting pissed off 'coz I can't even be with Lily once in a while.

"Karl, can I sit next to Lily?" I asked.

"Lily has companions with her. I guess it would be better if you stay here with me", he said. "If I could tell Jack to go away as well, I would.

"What's wrong with Jack?" I said. "He's my boyfriend, anyway."

I merely laughed when I saw Karl's eyes opened wide and almost spitted out his drink. I think I had enough guts to speak against him. Who is he anyway? He's just my half-brother.

"He's a ghost." He said.

"I know." I  answered.

Jack didn't handle his emotions and appeared between us saying, "Enough of this. I won't let this brat harm you, my lady. Please go now to Lily and do as you may."

I stood up and took my lunch with me. I went towards Lily and was about to sit right next to her when she suddenly stood up.

"Oh, Kyla, I just finished eating. I'm sorry. I have to go back to the classroom now. Bye." Lily said.

I haven't got the chance to say anything to her. She briskly walked back to the classroom. I really wonder what's the problem. I sat down there and continued eating my lunch while Jack was in front of me. Smiling like an innocent being.