Chapter 11

Ana Louella

My whole body aches when I woke up and it feels like all the muscles and ligaments in my body have been stretched. My head is throbbing and I feel so weak, and cold too. I could not even lift myself at first but after a couple of trials, I managed to sit.

Last night was catastrophic, Drake pulled his first prank on me and it was just so horrific. I did not sleep well because of the zombies I saw in the natatorium. Heck, I could still remember how they look until now. I know that they are unreal and that they just dressed up like zombies but they look so realistic and freaking horrifying. I just could not help but scream in horror last night. I almost died out of fear but that is just not the case.

One of his men pushed me and I fell into the pool. I almost drowned but Drake saved me. He saved me but I am not thanking him. Why would I thank him anyway? He almost killed me and he did not even apologize to me for what he had done last night, so why would I thank him for saving me? Heck, he was even the reason behind that!

It was past midnight when I finally got home. I stayed at the bus stop shelter and waited for the bus' last trip which was at ten o'clock. The bus came but the driver did not let me in because I was drenched. Let me quote what he said.

"The chairs are made of leather. You will wet one and it will surely stink after a couple of days since I don't have time to dry that under the sun. You might wet some passengers too. Just book a taxi."

Isn't he so infuriating? I badly want to slap him but I restrained myself from doing it. In fact, I should have not blamed him. It was all his goddamn fault. That Drake!

And what is more infuriating? I could not book a taxi because I left my bag in the natatorium and my phone and wallet is there too. I was so unlucky last night and that was all because of that Drake!

I could not help but curse that man. After all the things that he had done to me, why wouldn't I?! That man is just so immature and he is making my head hurt.

I was drenched and cold last night. Heck, I was even quivering and I could not do anything but to stay in the bus stop shelter while hugging myself, but that did not warm me even a little. I tried to catch a ride but no one noticed me. I felt so helpless, lonely, hungry and cold at the same time. Until my clothes went dry, no one helped me. I was ready to accept the fact that no one would help me and that I would stay in the bus stop shelter until the morning but then, a taxi suddenly stopped in front of me. The driver sent me home safely and he did not even let me pay him. I was so lucky because nothing bad happened to me. He is so kind and I thanked him before he left. I opened the door using the spare key that I have kept under the doormat a long time ago and that was the first time that I have actually used it. Thankfully, I have placed one under the doormat or else, I will not get inside and if that was the case, then I would have been lying in the front porch right now.

I slept on the couch in the living room and I did not even make it to my bedroom because I was so tired. I went to sleep with an empty stomach and now, I feel like there is a war going on inside it. This is all his fault. That Drake is just so cruel!

I need to eat now because I can't take the hunger anymore. I quickly stood as my legs wobbled. I walked slowly and thankfully, I made it to the kitchen safely. I managed to cook one packet of instant chicken soup. I thought I was hungry but then I only had two mouthfuls of chicken soup. For an unknown reason, I lost my appetite.

I went to my room after eating my breakfast and then I took out the clothes I will be wearing today from my closet. I am cold but I need to take a bath since I can't go to the university untidy. After taking a bath, I quickly put on a white sweatshirt and denims. I took out some money from the drawer and put it on my pocket. I put the spare key on my pocket too.

I feel sick but I have to attend my classes and I have to check on my friends too. Drake might do something  bad to them while I am not around so I have to go to the university now. Besides, I have to check on my friends. Meg and Andrei must have been worried about me last night.

I almost forgot about them and I hope, they are safe. I could not help but wonder about what happened to them last night and if you are going to ask me how I feel right now- well, I am so damn worried about them. My whole body trembles by just thinking about them.

"Please, let them be safe." I mumbled as I walked towards the stairway.

I quickly ran down the stairs and called my friends using the telephone in the living room. I called Meg first but her mother was the one who answered it and she told me that she already left home. Meg does not have a phone with her so I can't call her. I quickly dialed Andrei's phone number and thankfully, he answered after a couple of seconds.

"Hello Lou, how are-" I cut him off.

"How are you Drei? What did they do to you Drei? Are you okay?" I asked worriedly and then then he quickly answered.

"I'm fine Lou, and Meg is fine too. I-" I cut him off.

I felt so relieved the moment he said the word 'fine'. I am so glad that they are just fine but I need to be with them as soon as possible. I want check on them personally and I want to be by their sides until everything is okay. Drake had the upper hand and he can just attack us whenever he wants to so I have to be with them whener I can. In that way, I will be able to stop him from doing such foolish things to my friends. I will do anything, everything just to make Meg and Andrei safe. They are all that I have got and I can't lose either one of them.

"I'm glad that you and Meg are okay. Let's meet at our classroom, Drei. I'm sure, Meg would be there." I said and Andrei sighed before replying.

"What about you, Lou? What did Drake do to you?" He asked.

"I'm fine, Drei. It wasn't that serious." I replied.

"I know you, Lou. You would rather lie than make us worry about you." He stated and I can imagine him giving me a stern look right now.

"Drei-" I started but he instantly cut me off.

"Lou, just tell me the truth. Did he hurt you?" He asked thunderously and my body slightly trembled after hearing those words.

"I- I'm fine, Drei. You- you don't have to worry about me. I already told you, it wasn't that serious." I stammered and I heard him sigh.

"Lou, I'll ask you once more. Did he hurt you?" He asked emphasizing each words of his question.

"No!" I piped up.

"I told you, I am fine, Drei. Just be grateful for it." I added.

"No, we will talk about this later and you will tell me what really happened to you last night." He said and I let out a sigh of frustration.

"Fine, dad. You win." I replied and he chuckled at my retort.

He is my best friend but why does he always act as my dad? Well, if I can only choose who is going to be my father, I won't still choose him because he is way more stubborn than me.

"I'll be at your classroom in thirty minutes. I'm sure, Meg is already there. We'll wait for you there." He stated and I chuckled before replying.

"Aye, aye, dad. Don't forget to buckle up and drive safely!" I retorted.

"Will do. See you soon, Lou." He replied.

"See you, Drei. Take care." I said.

"You take care too, Lou." He answered and with that, I ended the call.

I quickly took my white shoes from the shoe rack and put them on, and then I combed my hair with my right hand before I exited the house. I locked its door and walked towards the bus stop shelter. I waited for the bus for about fifteen minutes and when it finally came, I quickly boarded the bus. After all the passengers have boarded the bus, it drove away.