Death

chapter 1

I sighed. I put the house rent in an envelope and keep it in my bag. Live alone is not a big problem for me. What makes it matter is, I am getting bored being alone. My father is alive but he leave me six years ago, after my mother died two years before. My life is pathetic. Nobody wants to be my friend. I got bullied and I have no boyfriend.

Well, at least, I have all the time for my self. Besides work as a part time waitress at Coffee House, my life have nothing else.

I knock on Mrs. Rhys door. She is the landlord of my house. Mid age women and divorced. Her daughters is stayed overseas and rarely visiting.

"Coming." The door swung open and Mr. Rhys come to my sight.

"Oh.. hello darling, what can I do for you?"

I give her the envelope.

"What..."

"I am sorry, Mrs. Rhys. I am late to paid the rent again."

"Autumn, darling.."

"Goodbye Mrs. Rhys. Have a good day."

I know what was she want to say. Mrs. Rhys always treat me good, but until when? She is nobody. And I decided to not take her sympathy. I just can't.

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"Hello there."

Here we come. The cheerleaders mighty bitches around the conner.

"What?" I spat.

"Prom is coming soon."

"I don't plan to attending the prom, Sara."

"Come on. Prom is for everyone, so you are invited. I hope you will starting all the preparation or we will make you."

I sighed. I don't want to seek a trouble. Sara and her girls gang always having time to taking care of me.

"As you know, our class was voted as the place with most gorgeous students. Its our job to maintaining the title."

"What should I do? Look Sara, I don't want to ruin the event. I think it is better if I am not attending."

"You don't need to do anything. Leave everything to us and you will be perfect."

"Sara..."

"Oh and don't worry about your date. I heard Marcos is still available. I think I can do something about that."

"No. Sara."

"One more thing. If I want you to hang out with us, you must go."

"But I am working."

"Don't worry, you will get your days off. See you later, princess!"

Not again!

I can't believe this will happening again. Last time, when Sara makes a surprise birthday party for me, I gain everything she wants. I was known as the holy virgin freak since then. It was so humiliating. I will never forget those party which is ended me up like the beggar.

"Autumn, are you okay?"

I sighed. Julia pat on my shoulder like she know what was just happen.

"I am okay, Jules."

"What is it? Sara is planning something again?"

"No. Its just about the prom."

"Hell yeah! What did she want?"

I shrug.

"Don't you ever lying to me, women."

"Nothing yet, Julie. She just offered to sponsoring my prom preparation."

"God! I know it. So, what will you do?"

"I don't know. I mean, you know who is she. I.. I don't even want to go to the prom."

"Prom is for us, Autumn. What if we talk to Ms. Norel about this. I am sure, she will do something to help you."

"Sure. Lets go."

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"What is going on, Autumn?" my manager, Kayla ask me when my shift is near to end.

"I am okay. Its just some stuff inside my head."

"Did you tell to your teacher about it?" I nodded.

"I wish I can help you with something, Autumn."

"Thank you, Kayla. You are helping me more than anyone else. Just don't fired me, I need this job to support my life."

"Sure baby, sure. Don't worry. You can work here as long as you want."

I smiled.

"You are sweetheart, Kayla. I love you."

"I love you more, darling. Now, tell me about your date."

"Date?"

"Oh come on. Prom night is around the corner. Don't tell me you don't plan to go."

"I am working on it."

"Really?"

I nodded.

"Thanks god! Finally, you will go on a date. I am proud of you. Oh, and your birthday is approaching too. What do you think about a party?"

"Oh.. no! I don't want to do anything like party."

"How about presents and cake?"

"Its heaven."

She laugh and pinch my nose.

"No party, then no presents and no cake my dear."

No. I want cake! Kayla still with her final decision. We closed the shop when its start raining outside.