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Part 11

They ran towards the gate but it was chained and closed. The guards were not there also.

They tried to climb the gate but as they were climbing the strange figure appeared again. It was outside and it moved closer and closer to them.

They didn’t have a choice but to go back and find another exit.

 "let’s go here." OJ grabbed Marianne hand.

He found the old classroom where they held their botany classes before.

They stayed inside putting in mind that they're going to be safe inside it.

Marianne sat down the floor resting her head on the wall still catching her breath. Oj followed after he locked the door. They sat beside each other…

  "I thought I was going to die..." Marianne told him.

  "it will not happen…" He assured him.

Marianne and Oj stared at each other.

"I'll never let you die…and I don’t want you to die…" OJ was so shy. He couldn't looked at her straight. He had mixed emotion. He felt happy at the same scared. He was sweating and his palm was much colder.

"But you almost died because of me! " Marianne told him.

"And I will never forgive myself if that happens!" She added.

Marianne suddenly bowed her head staring at floor

"I can’t bear seeing you in pain…I don’t want others to hurt you!"  He paused…then he said with a sigh "I will die for you."

They stared at each other's eyes.

Feeling the sincerity of each's hearts.

Little by little... niether Oj or Marianne knew that at that certain moment, their hearts were beating for each other....

Their faces were about inches away when suddenly a lightning struck the window near them.

The piled Science books fell from the table….

It created a loud sound and impact on the floor that startled Marianne.

Then she nervously asked..

  "huhu…wha..what’s that…?..." Marianne was really scared. She was shaking. Oj immediately embraced her.

"It's ok. I'm here....I won’t leave you…" He felt the warmth of her body. He was stiff and couldn't move. It was really awkward.

He patted Marianne's back while embracing her while her face was buried on his shoulder.

Seconds... minutes passed but.... Marianne wasn't moving.

"Marianne, are you alright now?"  No answer from Marianne. He started to worry.

Oj pulled her a little away from him… to check if she's fine but he was shocked to see how Marianne's face turned into.

Her hair aside from being untidy was all over her face, her eyes became sunken, and her lips became pale.

"Are you alright?.." OJ asked again.

He touched Marianne’s face to see if she’s sick..

"Marianne, are you sick? Your face is so cold. I'll find a way to bring you to the hospital."

He stood up and tried to carry Marianne.. but she sat still on the floor like a stone monument, heavy to carry.

"What's wrong Marianne?"

Then she slowly faced him. The cracks of her veins could be heard as she moved her head. Her eyes were full of anger.

"Marianne? Are you alright?" He was confused.

"Maria------" He wasn't able to finish what he's saying.

Marianne suddenly grabbed his neck with one hand and twisted his head.

He fell down on the floor with eyes and mouth open.