A Lifetime Ago

Chapter 2

Sarah came to pick me up from home the next morning after i spilled out the story of my poor Wilson's destiny. She had comforted me over the phone and opted to pick me up this morning. 

Sharing a great bond with my pet since i was a kid and Wilson's tragic death had scarred my heart. I couldn't stop thinking about that awful afternoon of pain & agony...

Sarah tried to cheer me up by her jokes but it seemed my face has forgotten to bloom... i started browsing to check the upcoming events on my calendar and to my sudden realisation... Sarah's 18th birthday was in like 2 weeks... Damn, i had totally forgotten about it... As Sarah had almost everything she wanted from her rich parents, i certainly have to think a lot about gift ideas.

Jason greeted us both outside the  lecture theatre.

"Good morning ladies, how you guys doing" he smiled brightly.

"We're good Jason, the new guy this semester i guess" said Sarah

Oh, yea. New to this town as well. He smiled, with eyes hooked on me.

I guess Sarah sensed that Jason wanted to have a second with me as she made an excuse and left.

"Am sorry that i left in the middle of a conversation," he said apologetically. Something came up and i had to leave without a goodbye.

That's alright, no need to be sorry about anyway. I said sparkling a soft smile.

So, what time you mostly leave home for class, i can pick you up every morning if you say so. That's what neighbours are for, he said meekly. I just live around five blocks away from you.

"How do you know where i stay," i asked with a confused look on my face.

"Well, am no stalker by the way but i had seen you a few times opening the front gate of that white double storey house so guessed you live there".

Hmm, yeah.

"So, can you show me around town sometime. My dad just got a job here so shifted to this side of the country, so starting fresh here".

"Ok yeah, i guess am free this weekend so can show you around town"

That's great, he said pleased with my reply.

We exchanged our phone contacts and promised to meet on Saturday. We entered the lecture theatre and let the Ethics class begin. Sarah hopped in beside me shortly giving a goofy smile. "That guy is so cute, i think you guys would make an adorable couple", she muttered teasingly.

I narrowed my eyes and scolded her to concentrate in class, but she was so full of a wide smile on her round face. 

"Class i would like you guys to make a group of five for a drama presentation which will be due in three weeks time", announced our Ethics teacher Mr Epalama.

"Whoa, another one of a horrific assignment", groaned Sarah.

"C'mon, it won't be that bad", i assured her.

"Fucking group of five, due in 3 weeks...oh fuck". Sarah swears just drowned the rest of the class.

Jason has instantly texted to join our group and two other guys had quickly hopped in too.

"We don't have to hunt for preys they will come along Kiara, thanks to your high IQ mechanism", Sarah said flashing a smile.

We chose the topic of "Abortion" to structure our drama and assign characters on.

As the week approached Saturday, i got bumps on my skin due to the anxiety to go through hypnosis. I was not quite mentally prepared to tell my parents about it as they would totally freak out. So i made an excuse that am going to the school library for research purpose.

As i sat waiting at the clinic, unsure for what's gonna happen next, Sarah repeatedly kept on consoling me that things will be fine. After ten minutes i was called in. My face had already turned pale. I entered the room where Dr David stood smiling at me.

"Please lie down", he gestured to the electric bed on the right of the room.

I timidly walked and did as told. Sarah continuously saying, that it's alright...it's alright...

Dr David smiled warmly, tapping my shoulders to calm down. He  took a white shiny crystal from a small box and told me to focus my mind on the object... the process started, my eyes felt heavy, so drowsy, darkness ...only darkness....  the voice in the cave sounded so eerie and sharp.... i was alone in the dark woods....