18: HUNGER

On Monday morning

Kayla stared at ceiling as time flies by

[He isn't wrong 5 years won't having a density meal but killing them is out of the option ...AAGH]

"I hate it" as she tossed the pillow and checked the time on her phone.

"It is 7am already"she growled and went to the bathroom.

"Killing father won't be the option but Diana"

"You have less than 3 hours Kayla I suppose you make up your mind dear" the voice said constantly reminding her.

She quickly bathe and dressed up in her uniform

"Milady i thought you were supposed to leave already" Diana walk in only to see her laying on the bed.

"Well today I am taking a break"as she sign in belief.

"I can't let you skip school today beside your father would be mad if he found out"as she pulled her out of the room and dragged her to the front yard.

"Fine you don't push me"

"Here the keys my lady"as she pulled it out of her pocket.

She hopped on her motorcycle and drove off.

In her class

Kayla felt distant and stared at clock feeling everyone's heartbeat. She couldn't hold anymore and pierce a finger under the desk causing a scar mark.

"Every minute I spent here feel suffocating, I knew shouldn't have come today"she said to herself

"I can't always be patience with you,due to circumstances you know can't always resist it"

"Shut up!" she said to herself

"Well you can exchange a life for another"

"SHUT UP!"She said to herself as her pen accidentally fell.

"Do you have a question Miss Dean ?"

"No, my pen fell"as she picked up her pen.

"Fine don't keep me waiting till dawn Christiana"the voice echo through her head countless times.

Kayla could feel an heavy burden and guilt

The bell rang it was lunch break

"I don't expect you being distracted during classes"Miss Kent said as she approached her desk

"What ?"she looked around only to found out no one else is in class.

"If something is bothering you I recommend you stay at home next time"

"Yes Miss Kent I will take my leave" she left and rushed to the library.

"I can't be seen during lunch, I haven't eaten in two whole days it really becoming frustrating"she said to herself as she sat down

"You didn't bother to introduce me to your girlfriend even in my absence" Lucas said as they both walked in

"Hey Kayla"Aidan sat down next to her.

"Shouldn't you be at the cafeteria?"Kayla asked

"I didn't see too, so I thought I might see you here"

"Remember me, you didn't show at the basketball court and made me do half the work"

"Take the money and keep the change at least buy yourself raspberries smoothie"as she handed him $2.03.

"I didn't ask for your money peasant!"he raised his voice as he tossed the money on her face.

"Aidan tell him to leave us alone, I have a slight headache"she said with sincerity.

"Lucas can you give us a moment please"as he turned to Lucas.

"WHAT? Fuck You guys"as he stomped off

"Let do something fun"she said with a grind on her face.

"Like what?" Kayla pulled him to a corner and wrap her hands around his neck.

"We are finally alone"she smiled with a murderous look on her face. Aidan couldn't tell what was going on but his heart beat faster sensing something was wrong.

"Breakfast is served"the man said as Kayla place her elbow on his neck squeezing him tightly.

"Wha- Kayl-"Aidan struggled to push her but she didn't bugde.

"A life for another"the voice echoed in her head,as Aidan was gasping for air.

Kayla regain her consciousness and immediately release her grip and rush back to class. Leaving Aidan's body behind.

"Shot that was a close call what if I had killed him, I think he still alive" she said to herself as she opened the door.

"No one is here?" she said as she sit down with her face on the desk.

"Why did I leave him behind maybe I should I have taken him to clinic or perhaps check he is still alive or not? It will take a year dad to clear up this mess or worse?"She felt a gentle touch only to stare at a boy with blue eyes and dark brown hair.

"Is this seat taken?"he asked as he point to a seat next to her.

She saw the class was filled up "No, what subject is this?"she added

"Economics of course. We are doing group today since Mr Miller didn't come today"

"I forgot. most of my classmate don't offer usually offer this subject" she said while pulling out one of her notes.

"So I will be your substitute teacher for today, open page 12"the teacher announced.

Kayla felt guilty and regret as the thought of Aidan been dead might jeopardize her life or create a rifle with her father.

"I don't feel different my skin isn't glowing probably I didn't kill him right? he is still alive"

"I won't be bother about him at least his chances of survival is 20%"

"So he is alive"

"Maybe, You should be worried about yourself I missed a chance to have a proper meal this afternoon, but I won't hesitate to hold back anymore, tonight I can't afford to miss dinner."the voice faded away, Kayla felt uncomfortable.

"Hello please can you lend me a pencil"

"Sure"she lend him an extra pencil from her bag.

"Thanks" Kayla couldn't take her eyes off him because he looked familiar but wasn't sure if it was him or someone else.

"Could you stop staring it freaking me out" he murmured to himself but Kayla also heard him and decided to focus on her note.

"Why does he look familiar I am pretty sure we met last month?"