Changing The Future

Chapter 4

            I do not want to start this day. My parents are already gone to work and I'm still in bed. It's already almost 3:00. I didn't go to school today and I haven't left my bed at all. I just can't get that stupid article out of my head. Is that really what's going to happen? I'm going to get raped and brutally murdered at just 17? It can't be real. People can't predict the future. That's fictional stuff. But then again, I looked up the newspaper company and they're real. "Ugh!" I groan aloud. I'm getting really hungry so I get out of bed and make my way downstairs. I notice a note on the fridge. Hmm...my parents never leave me notes. They always come and wake me up to tell me that they're leaving. I pick up the note and begin reading it out loud. "Hello, Brae. You miss me? It's been awhile. You sleep well? You look very pretty and peaceful when you sleep." All the color just drained from my face. What in the world is happening? "Well, I don't want to wake you. I bought breakfast for you. It's in the microwave." I look at the microwave and open it. Low and behold, there it is. McDonald's? My parents hate McDonald's. "Oh my gosh," I say starting to panic. What do I do? Do I call the police? My parents? Jamie and the guys? Instead I run upstairs and throw on some comfortable clothes. I rush down the stairs and make my way to the door, then I remember something. "Oh yea. Breakfast." I go back to the kitchen and grab the bag of deliciousness. I hop in my car and head towards school. After a few minutes of silence, a phone starts ringing. I check my phone and it's not my phone. Oh no. Someone's phone is in my car. I park in the school parking lot and go towards the trunk. I open it and there's a box sitting there. It has a pretty little bow on it. I'm hesitant to pick it up, but I ended up grabbing it after a few minutes. I open the box and there's a phone. I pick it up and hit the home screen. There's one new voicemail. I unlock the phone and start listening to the voicemail. "Hello again, Brae." How does this guy know my name? "You may be wondering how I know all about you and how I got into your house last night." Ah this guy's quick to catch onto my confusion. Note the sarcasm. "It was quite simple really. All I did was climb up a ladder and open the window that led to your bedroom. You should really lock your windows by the way. I then proceeded to watch you sleep. You're very pretty when you sleep. Anywho, I'm here regarding the email your friend sent you last night. Does that ring any bells? Well, it is true. You will be raped and murdered on February 17, 2017." I froze. I could not breathe and I know all the color just drained from my face. "How do I know this you may ask?" He chuckles a little bit. "Because I'm going to be the one that does it." Click. I just kind of stood there not knowing what to do. I know I can't go to my parents or the police. They won't believe it cause it hasn't actually happened yet. The students start piling out of the school. Xavier notices me first. He starts smiling at me, but stops when he sees I'm not smiling back. He grabs Alex's arm to get his attention then points towards me. Alex looks my way and starts walking towards me. I didn't realize I was crying until he was all blurry. He get 5 feet away and I just start balling. He gives me a hug, but it's kind of stiff. Alex probably hasn't done this before: comforted anyone. Soon, all my friends are by my side asking if everything's okay. I finally calm down and hand Jamie the note. "I found this on my fridge around 2:45." Jamie read it out loud. "Did you eat the food?" Xavier asked. Alex hit him on the back of the head. "Are you stupid?" Alex asked Xavier as he rubbed the back of his head. "Sorry." Xavier mumbles while looking down. "Do you know who did this?" asks Jeremy. "Not a clue. But listen to this." I play the voicemail for them and they all looked really worried. Jamie even started crying. After what felt like forever, Alex spoke up. "I know a guy who can trace this number."

                        Alex's POV

        Who would do this to Brae? She's so sweet and special. I started getting angry just thinking about what this person said. He's not even a person. He's scum. I start pacing while thinking about what I'm going to do to his face when I get my hands on him. "Alex? You okay?" Brae asks softly. I stop in my tracks when she looks me in the eyes. Her eyes. They're so beautiful. They're the perfect eye color. Emerald green with a touch of bluish gray specks. I love it. What is she doing to me? I think to myself. I knock out of my trance and cough. "Uh yes I'm fine." She nods her head and looks back down. I walk towards her and embrace her. "It's going to be okay. I will find him before he does this. And when I do, he'll wish he never even started this." I whisper to her. I feel myself getting angry again. Oh boy. I remember what I'm doing and feel better again. She makes me happy. I may have only known her for almost 2 weeks, but I'm really falling for her and falling hard. After a few minutes, I let go and grab Xavier. I drag him towards our car. I look back at Brae and say, "Dude? I think I'm in love."

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