The News

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by AnnaLoves777

by AnnaLoves777

A week passed. I was at home preparing a special treat. I called Paul over for lunch.

After setting the table, I went to watch TV. Usually I'll watch the National Geographic channel and my other favorite show was Tom & Jerry.

That day, I decided to watch the news. Clearly I couldn't make myself to get interested in watching the news.

Every time I watch the news, I get depressed. My favourite novel was just sitting beside me. I grab the book and as I was flipping the pages to find my favourite chapter, I heard the news reader spoke something about an earthquake.

The news caught my ears. I increased the volume to be able to hear more clearly. Those images shown was truly disastrous.

Every single upright buildings made by human was flattened by Mother Nature. Buildings were now just bricks. Many were injured. Some dead bodies was being dug by firefighters. The footages taken from the helicopter viewed the surroundings like a dead town.

It was an 7.8 magnitude earthquake. My heart reached out for those who have lost their loved ones.

While I continued watch in the news, the news reader told that more that 10 cities felt the vibration including where my parents was.

I instantly went into my room and took my phone. I tried to call my dad but the line couldn't get through. I tried calling John and it was the same.

I was in a situation where I wasn't sure if my parents and friends were alive.

Looking at the news after that ripped my soul apart.

A while after, Paul came in, intended to surprise me. He came from behind and blind folded my eyes with his hand. He felt the tears from my eyes and he turned me around.

" What happened baby...?" He asked.

" Oh.... Nothing..."

" Your finger accidentally poked my eyes...." I said as I wiped off my tears.

" I'm sorry...."

" I didn't mean to...." He apologised.

" That's okay..."

" Let's eat...." I changed the topic.

As we were dining, Paul did most of the talking. He immediately knew something was not right because I didn't respond the way I would.