It was a starry night. The moon shone brightly, giving the sky a shade of indigo and lavender. It wasn't dark or uncomfortable tonight. It was peaceful and beautiful.
Jake, Suzie, Sam and I had finally got out of that neighbourhood. We weren't that far from it and we knew that we wouldn't be safe for a long time.
We decided to spend the night near a small Chinese restaurant. The chef and owner allowed us to sleep on his benches kept outside for the night. He even offered us something to eat when we told him that we hadn't eaten anything today.
I sat on one bench staring at the calm sky. Jake and Suzie were getting Sam's so-called bed ready in a distance.
Today, I was in a really good mood for god knows what reason. I kept smiling to myself. I don't know what is wrong with me. What has got into me?
Suddenly, I felt that I cared. That I felt pain. I didn't know that the Caroline hidden in me was so soft-hearted.
To be honest, I'm not sure who exactly I am!
Am I the rough and tough Caroline that I've known ever since? Or am I the caring, the loving Caroline that was long forgotten?
I rubbed my forehead. All of this was making me dizzy.
Jake came and sat beside, interrupting my thoughts. He smiled at me warmly. I smiled back. I felt so relaxed, yet so lost.
I tilted my head a little bit to see Sam and Suzie cuddled up in Sam's bed together.
I sighed.
Today had been some day!
Suddenly, I realised something and frowned.
Jake.
Jake was the culprit for my feelings! He changed me. Completely!
I stared at him. He was looking ahead, but he soon got to know that I was staring at him. So, he stared back at me.
"What?" He asked after a moment of staring.
Should I thank him for whatever he's done for me and to me? Or should I scold him?
TOUGH TO ANSWER.
Or maybe I shouldn't say anything to him at all! But I wanted to! I wanted to share my feelings with someone! And I felt most comfortable with sharing it with Jake. But I didn't know how to begin.
After a moment's hesitation, I took a deep breath and said, "have you ever been confused with your true identity?"
Jake gave me a puzzled look.
Oh just spill it out, Caroline! I told myself.
"Okay, when I first met you, I was uncaring, stubborn...."
"Sharp-tongued thought that you were always right...." Jake continued for me. I punched him playfully on the shoulder. He chuckled.
"I never liked showing my true emotions and...." I stopped.
Am I kidding myself? I have to speak the truth. I had to share my deep dark secret with him at least! I had to tell him why exactly had I made myself uncaring and cold.
I looked at Jake. He was staring at me. His eyes were gleaming in the dark. I could see curiosity in them. He waited for me to speak again, patiently.
Gosh! He really needs to teach me how to be that patient.
I started again, "did I tell you about the boy who died of cancer? Josh?"
Jake nodded his head.
"Well, I had an uncle named Josh. He and I were so close. He was like a father to me. Always bringing me presents, reading out bedtime stories to me when mom wasn't around. When I felt scared at night, I would be too scared to go to my parents' room. So I actually used to telephone uncle Josh who lived miles away. He would show up at my house that very instant and would stay in my room until I slept.
I loved him dearly, and he really adored me. Mom and dad didn't even know that we were this close. Then, at the age of ten, uncle Josh went for some work to Thailand for a month. That was the longest I'd ever stayed without him. So, when it was time for him to come back, I waited for him at the front door. I'd prepared his favourite apple pie for him and had decorated the house. I waited and waited, but he never came! Then mom told me that he had had cancer for five years and had died in Thailand.
You don't know how much I cried after that. Moreover, seeing the boy Josh only made me remember the past even more and made me weaker. I couldn't get my uncle's death out of my head because I kept on seeing Josh. So I taught myself hard, so I wouldn't go through these emotions again. I couldn't bear to feel hurt or sorrow. So I made myself uncaring. If I didn't care for people, I would t feel sad, hurt or guilty. I made myself stubborn and cold.
"I started hating everyone and started feeling angry with everyone. When Josh died, surprisingly I was glad.
"There were many other reasons as to why I became uncaring. But the biggest one was uncle Josh.
I guess I trained myself to the extent and forgot all about the Caroline who was polite, generous and loving. And you have helped me find myself again. So...thank you, Jake." I finally finished. I waited for him to react.
Suddenly, he laughed. I stared at him with utter shock.
"Seriousness does not suit you, Caroline Simpson." He said. I stared at him, speechless. "You're crazy......and wacky and foolish. You're brave sometimes, or really active sometimes. But yeah, in the end, you're a complete idiot. Who on earth runs away from home?!" He cried.
I just stared at him.
That's when the owner of the restaurant came out with three steaming cup noodles and a bowl of meat chunks for Sam.
"Thank you." Said Jake, taking the cup noodles and the bowl from him. Then he went to give Suzie and Sam their dinner.
"And blanket for sleep, yes?" The Chinese owner said, handing me four blankets. Then he went back in. After a moment, the lights of the restaurant were switched off.
When Jake came back, I handed him two blankets. He put the blankets on top of Suzie and Sam. Then he sat next to me again and draped a blanket around him, while I draped the other around myself. Then I spoke, "well, it's good that I ran away from home. I found my real self."
"Well, I'm glad for you, princess," Jake said teasingly. I smiled at him drowsily.
After eating our noodles, Jake, Suzie and Sam fell asleep. But I lay awake, thinking of Harold and Garret. I was supposed to help them kill Jake and Suzie.
I quickly made up my mind. I was going to do what I should!
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Author: I'm sorry for the late updates. But had exams.....
Also, don't mind the small chapter. This chapter was only about Caroline and her change, so I wanted to keep it short and simple and light.
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(Author exits)
Suzie: okay. Now that the author is gone, time for some revealing. I mean, I'm not going to reveal the entire thing, but.....here's a little bit; Caroline has to make a tough decision to--
Jake: Suzie! What did I say? NO TELLING.
Caroline: gosh, smarty pants. Your little sister spoiled everything!
Suzie: (gives Caroline a glare. Then,) Caroline has to--- mmf hmm gfkd....
(Jake covers Suzie's mouth and leads her away.)
Caroline: well, since that is taken care of, I can finally say my ending line;
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