EVERGREEN WOOD《COMPLETED✔》

BITTERSWEET

Chapter 22

I saw myself at the party. I was looking for Alex. But Luke came before me and started shaking me by the shoulders. Do you believe I can do this?  He asked me over and over again. Maybe I'll do it to you to make you believe. He shook me so furiously, my inside wanted to come out. I tried to get out of his grasp. But he kept his grip on like iron. I tried to scream but no sound came out of my mouth. He kept his smirk plastered on his face. Every part of my body told me to run or I'll end up like Genevie. He is not gonna be merciful to me. Maybe he'll do even worse.

But his blue eyes, I've known them for so long. They turned into complete black. His face turning sinister. The Luke I knew was gone. Standing before me was a hound like creature with Luke's smirk pasted on his lips. He opened his mouth and gave a shrill cry.

I jolted awake as my alarm went off. I've had this dream for the last two nights since the party. I tried to make myself believe, this will all be over. But my dreams come back when I'm in my bed and drifted in sleep.

I got ready for school and head downstairs. I saw gramps reading a newspaper on the couch while trying to listen news from the TV. Granma put a plate of toast in front of me as I sat down on the table. I shook my head at her.

"Then what do you want? We have left over spaghetti from last night. Want me to heat it?" granma asked me.

"No. I'll get the cereal." I get the Froot Loops packet from the shelf over the counter.

"You're gonna rot your teeth with all those sweet things," granma took the pack from me and handed me the plate of toast. I broke out in a grin to show that all my teeth are flawless and she laughed out. 

I was pouring milk over the bowl of Froot Loops when gramps said, "Look, it's the news about Luke. And there's that lady agent." The camera flashed to a prim and proper agent Savvaro. She looked quite content and a lot younger in that navy blue suite.

"We've tested the blood beside our second victim, Bradley Steven Cooper and the strands of blonde hair found near Alex Cove. Both matched perfectly with our suspect Lucas McFrey's DNA. On the other hand, there are perfectly strong motives for him to go for such extent. He is not admitting everything yet, but he is not denying either. On the other hand, we have not found the brand or the drugs. We have sealed the Cove mansion. We believe he had hidden the brand in the house. From tomorrow, we will start our search." The camera paneled back to the reporter.

Next, there was a clip of Mrs. McFrey crying in the police waiting room, the very place I sat yesterday. Mr. McFrey was talking to his lawyer who was sighing from time to time.

"It seems the McFrey family did not see this coming. Lucas McFrey, a popular kid, athlete, adored by everyone. Was it really possible for him to assault three people only on personal terms? Or is there a graver secret?" The reporter let the words sink in and then cut the clip.

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We were sitting on the gym for principal hay to make an announcement. It was the day for the election of senior president. But what happened throughout the weekend shook everyone. I guess no one was in the mood for this anymore.

"Good morning. We are very sorry to declare that on Friday night, Mr. Cove was victim of the branding assault at his own house. But luckily, his dose of drugs were comparatively lower than the other. He gained consciousness last night around 10. I know none of us are in a mood for the election. But I went to visit Mr. Cove last night, and he requested me to elect a president. So in order to respect his wish, here we are."