Dark Horse

Chapter 5

I woke up in the middle of the night. I reached for my phone and pressed the home button to see what time it is now. It's 3.14am. Why did am i suddenly awake at this time? Did i have a nightmare moments ago? I can't even remember. I scratch my head in confusion. I took a gulp of water from my mug at the bedside table before heading back to bed.

Second after i closed my eyes, i could feel the presence of someone. Someone is in my room. And the bad thing is, i am alone in my room. Why can't i have an elder brother to protect me?! I don't know who or what is it that is in my room but i could feel that same presence coming closer and closer to me. Is it a ghost? What if it attacks me? I squint my eyes shut to resist myself not to open my eyes. Suddenly, i heard a voice. A soft, whispering voice calling my name.

"Jennifer..", the voice sounded really familiar.  

Do not open your eyes Jenny.

"Jennifer", this time it is right at my ear.

Just open your eyes damn it.

I decided to open my eyes and counted down one to three in my heart and when i did, my skin turns cold. I see a familiar face with piercings staring at me.

Harry.

I sat up within a second and he is gone.

"Harry", i called out. There's no answer and the presence is gone.

"Harry", i called out again and turning on my bedside table.

There's no one in the room. I got off my bed in a swift and checked my closet, bathroom and under my bed but there is no sign of him. I guess it was a dream?

Why did i even dream of him? My stomach churns at the thought of him. I don't know what this feeling is but it's really weird. It's like your stomach's turning then suddenly has like some creatures flying around in it. Actually this feeling is familiar. I get this feeling before i get my results for my exams, or before i go for a medical check up, or going for an injection. It is the nervous feeling. But why am i nervous though? Sometimes i just don't understand how our bodies react.

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"Happy birthday my sugarplum!", mom hugs me as soon as i entered the kitchen.

I totally forgot that it's the 11th of January. It's my birthday today.

"Birthday? Oh my god yeah how could i forgot my own birthday, thanks mom!", i hug her tighter.

"Where's dad?", i asked after realizing he's not in the kitchen for breakfast.

"He had to leave earlier today, there's an emergency surgery", she said as she's pouring orange juice into my glass and i just nod.

"Here, special breakfast for a special girl on her special day", mom says putting a big plate in front of me.

There's hashbrown, an omelette, two smoked sausages, and baked beans. Oh it's a grow fat day.

"Wow thanks mommy, i'm really gonna gain a few more pounds today", i say and she laughed.

"Mom, can i ask you something?"

"Yeah what is it?", she said sipping her hot tea.

"What does it feel like when you first fell in love with dad?", i say taking a bite off my hashbrown.

"Hmm, it was one of the best feelings in the world. Like when i first saw your dad in school, my heart pumped faster than i breathe. He was really charming and sweet. Everytime we make eye contact, my stomach will have butterflies. Everytime we hold hands, it feels like there's an electric shock that sends its wave to my heart. And everytime we hug, i feel safe and protected in his arms", she said and smiling away.