*** Day 8 ***
I woke up and stood. I walked to the balcony to see her leaning at the railing, making her hair fly by the wind. I walked beside her and leaned at the railing and greeted her.
Eighth day. Am I ready to move on? But the haunts' still not over.
*** Day 9 ***
Now, every lunch time, Marriett would go to visit me with the food, and with confidence. She would greet my co-workers. She is kinda like, well-known. That started yesterday.
She always smiles. Reminds me of Kacey when we had fun playing the guessing game. Her smile.
Ninth day. What is this feeling?
*** Day 10 ***
I walked to the balcony where Marriett was writing on her notebook on the table. I took a peek and saw the sentence '4 days left and I'll leave..'
After I read that sentence, my heart broke.
Wait.. Why did my heart broke? I don't understand.
"Marriett..." I called. She turned. "Yes?"
"If you'll leave... Do you know where you're going?" I asked. She closed the notebook and stood. "Do you want the answer for that?" she asked. I just stared.
"You'll know the answer on the last day..." she finished and walked past me.
*
Meeting Room
"I'll have an announcement to make.." the manager said. We paid attention to him.
"4 days from now, we'll have a party, for the success of our company.." we clapped our hands. "Our attire will be formal. 9:30 pm. At my place." he finished.
"Dismiss." they headed back to their workplace. I stood and called. "Manager.." he turned.
"About the party, can I invite my friend?" I asked. "The one who always come here to give you food?" he asked.
"Oh.. erm.. Yes, sir.." I answered. He smiled. "Yes you can... Just her.."
I smiled. "Thank you, sir!" I thanked and went back to my place.
As I went back, I saw Charles and my other co-workers drinking coffee.
"Hey, where did you get that?" I asked. "From your friend."
I glanced at my desk to see the bag and the coffee. I immediately ran to find her.
"Marriett!" I called as I saw her almost going out the door. I ran to her. I took a deep breath and sighed.
"I thought you were busy with the manager, so I headed out." she explained.
"Well... Can you wait for me here?" I asked. "Now?"
"Well, maybe.. Yeah..." I paused, took a deep breath and continued. "You'll be going to a party, 4 days from now. I invited you. And we must wear must formal... So we'll get one.."
She thought and smiled. "But I have to eat first.."
She smiled and headed off.
Tenth day. As I stare at her going out, it's like there's a spark. What if...?
*** Day 11 ***
I woke up at the time of 3 am, just to hear the door creaking open. My door would not creak. Strange. I stood up to check up on Marriett.
She was still sleeping on the couch, peacefully. As I walked towards the couch, I heard a faint voice.
"John."
I stopped at my tracks and looked around. I saw the glass door of the balcony opened making the cold breeze enter. I stared at the balcony to see a white cloth swaying. But in my blink of an eye, it was gone, the wind was also gone.
"John?" someone groaned. I turned to see Marriett sat up.
"Did you saw that?" I asked. "Saw what?" she asked.
"Erm... Nothing... I think I'm just hallucinating..."
Eleventh day. It's getting strange..
*** Day 12 ***
Twelfth day. I think I have move on with Kacey. Honestly, I don't know. It's like she's forever by my side.
*** Day 13 ***
"Where are you going?" I asked.
"I'm just going to... buy something.." she answered.
"Want me to come with you?" I asked. She smiled. "No thanks.." and she went out.
Thirteenth day. One day left for her to leave.
Can we extend the day?
I think I want her to stay.
