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Chapter - 4

The girl slowly lifted her eyelids, before she sat straight. She heaved a sigh while looking at the dull sky, the same trees and bushes around her. She grasp onto the grass next to where she sat, plucking them bit by bit as she spaced out.

' Here I am again- for the fourth time. ' Ilestial thought, then pulled her legs closer to her body before placing her chin on her knees. She felt exhausted deep inside her, not because she's thinking it's a troublesome to come back and save Jackson. But because she is tired of thinking the same thing, feeling panic, and most importantly feel her heart broke into pieces again.

She was rarely the positive thinker. But, she decided maybe she shouldn't be too negative. After all, she has came back to the past without any prices. Which was actually a huge benefit to her, as an odinary human.

With that, she tried to think again of a better way.

' Looks like Jackson wouldn't listen no matter how much I persuaded him to not go in that alley. '

" I-ive always had a crush on you. "

' Oh well, it's starting again. I'm not gonna listen, I should just use my time wisely for now. ' Ilestial thought,

" Since that alley is the cause of the accident, so what if we chose to use taxi instead of walking? " The girl smiled at her own idea which she thought was brilliant. She had never been this proud of her own intelligence, because she is the kind that always underestimates herself.

" Maybe. " Ilestial perked her head up upon hearing Jackson's voice. The girl knew that Andrea is now persuading Jackson and as usual, Jackson would just reject her in the end.

' The time now is. . 1: 12 P.M. I realise that Jackson and I always ended up at the hospital on 1: 56 P.M. I can't waste any time. '  Ilestial glanced at her phone's screen before she stood up slowly, heading towards Jackson—approaching them. She has always been afraid of Andrea whom kept mocking her and spread rumours about her. Ilestial gulped her fears away while trying to focus on saving Jackson.

" J-jackson. " The girl called from behind as she poked on Jackson's back gently, feeling bad for interrupting their conversation. Andrea's smile immediately faded upon seeing Ilestial and it was replaced with her eyebrows furrowed. Andrea clicked her tongue as she rolled her eyes while Ilestial was talking to Jackson quietly.

" Hey Ial. What are you doing here? " Jackson smiled, looking glad to see Ilestial as if it was the right timing.

" Nothing. Just, I needed you to come with me. " Ilestial wanted to bring Jackson away but she was still somehow afraid of Andrea who sent her death glares as soon as she just came. Andrea seemed to be giving the girl some signals which made Ilestial hesitated.

' Damn Andrea really ruined my plan. Guess I have to think of a better way. '

" It's alright Jackson. Andrea seemed like she still has something important to say. I'll get going first. " Ilestial forced a smile on her face before turning away. Andrea smiled in satisfaction while a frown appeared on Jackson's face right after hearing that, before he made a decision to grab Ilestial's hand as she was about to walk away.

" No. I think Andrea's finished talking. Let's go. " Jackson pulled the girl along, still not letting go of her hand. Andrea obviously was jealous, and mad with that unexpected scene which had spoiled her plan to confess.

' Looks like this time, I changed a lot of things that happen. '  Ilestial thought to herself.

" So, you're still mad at me? " Jackson asked out of the blue, interrupted the girl's thoughts. In an instant, the girl shook her head knowing that she shouldn't act as if she was mad anymore.