Throwback

Utazimala!! A young voice alarmed following a continuous thunderstorm. It was totally monstrous, cloudy and rainy. Lightening struck everywhere. The trees were dancing to the tune of the wind ,rustling to and fro for their precious lives. Only two individuals were left behind.

"You can't escape this time"! Another voice echoed following him around but could not see well due to the fog. "You won't find me ...even if you try"! The voice answered trying to hide among the smoky areas with an unnoticed face. The pursuer had a strict face , with scars all around his hand looking so pale as harmattan and joining his hand to do something.

"Dan ti ut mo ma sin talaman kata zin ." The young voice yelled again and the smoke disappeared. Suddenly, there was noisy calmness everywhere. The two faded gradually and only one of them was left to talk to himself. "Damn you! I'll kill you even if you bury yourself! The other voice screamed,echoing in the deserted place. "Zuta"! He exclaimed energetically and disappeared into the midst.

The forest trees moved violently against each other. The sun rays shone directly on the sun providing heat. The chirping of birds heard, flowers opening up to sunlight and bees hurrying up before night approaches to gather honey .The atmosphere was too hot for beach time. The sounds of student's footsteps drew closer revealing a tertiary institution full of students on their break , others cheering players while some playing basketball and the rest serving as audience.

"Wait ,Clara"! Nathan muttered racing towards me as I was running to the exit to change. I turned back and saw my childhood friend calling out to me . I slowed my pace so he could catch up. "You didn't come for biology classes ? Nathan said panting and I nodded "I was late so I didn't bother" . He looked at me laughing as if he wanted to say something which he found difficult to. "Meet me at the lovers bench I want to show you something" . I nodded again,giving him a high five. He winked an eye "Don't forget"! He added . I rushed back to the dressing room.

When I opened the door, Jess,Tricia and Kate and Lucy sat opposite each other taking off their cheerleader boots and untying their hair. "So how was it"? I rattled trying to locate a seat near them. "You did pretty well there Clara" Jess commented smiling at me. Tricia looked at me in horror " Don't you have class now? I freaked out checking my watch , "You're right,see you guys later" smiling lightly at them. I knew I was really late so I tried to speed up.

I saw other girls moving towards the same direction so I joined them. In the midst of the chaos I couldn't see my foot nor anything.The atmosphere was so noisy as everyone wanted to reach the class on time. Fortunately, the chaos cleared on time , but my books had fallen down when I crashed with someone. As I gathered them , I saw below, in black long boots, a boy,about 16-17 years in all black: black men jeans , black t-shirt with white spots drawing a star and a watch as I gradually stood up.

He was moving with a sudden swiftness which was pretty weird. He had a rounded shaped head, black curly hair which fell down perfectly, bonniest blue sparkling eyes and the sweetest smile that drew my attention quickly and most of all his fresh fair complexioned skin which were as bright as diamonds. When he realized I was watching him he turned back racing towards me as if to ask why I was looking at him.

I became immobile at that moment.My heart was racing 1000 meters and beating so fast like beats from heaven on the Judgement day. When he was drawing closer with his mesmerizing eyes I just stood there thinking of what to say. Just when I had gathered my thoughts and he was about to meet with me.

"Clara"! Tricia yelled pulling me towards her. Suddenly my mind drew back to reality . "What are you doing" ,she asked curiously. I looked around wondering "...uh nothing...I thought I saw..." I stammered pointing the hall but no one was there. "Are you okay" ? She asked concerned and I nodded. I was so confused at this point so I was walking slowly,step by step wondering if I was daydreaming.

Finally,pulling myself together, I followed Tricia immediately to Algebra class . I knew I was late. The normal thing to do was simply to throw my bag for Jess ,move slowly through the wall sides and then squat when I'm almost there, then finally jump and get seated, and that's what I did.

"Solve them for me now,and...." Mrs.Susan taught turning to watch me as I tried to dodge her. "And submit them before break..." ,she added as if she didn't see me. "Phew...! Jess guess who I saw before coming here I exclaimed . She looked at me quite disturbed and started rattling names "Courtney"! She asked but I shook my head " Catherine"! ,and I replied no. "Tell me"! She said curiously smiling.

I took my books out of my bag and nodded "well I'm not sure but I think I saw a boy our age" . Immediately I said this she looked at me discontented "That's it" turning away. "Am not done,he had something... I don't know...special.." I explained. She smiled, "now you're talking...tell me more". I looked around again before narrating "...he had the perfect black curly hair which could drive any girl crazy"! I added. I could see the effect in her eyes ,and the eagerness in every word I said.

When I was about to continue with my story, I saw five fingers on my desk, playing beats continuously. As I raised my head to see who they belonged to,it seemed familiar... "So Clara where was I"