Dangerous Pearls

Chapter 6

That was the saddest burial that I had ever been to, I thought to myself as I fell face flat on my bed.

My mind was spiraling and I couldn't keep my mind focused and think of what I was going to do next. I was finally able to think straight and decided to go back to my house, go to school, figure out who the killer is and then dish out karma.

I decided to wear the clothes I came here with since all my clothes were back home. Imagind how every thong in your life can change with one incident.

I knocked on my dads door and when he opened it and examined me before letting me in

''You're leaving again? I thought you had learnt your lesson'' he said sternly.

''I actually learnt that you shouldn't run from your problems'' I said

''I know that but what do you plan to do'' he asked me

''Well, I'm just going to study, maybe get a degree after'' I said trying to control my emotions and stay calm which was kind of impossible to do as I bit my lip.

''Honey, I don't want you to put yourself in trouble. I know what you're up to'' he said, like was he always knew when I was lying and what I was thinking.

''Dad, I'll be ok but Maia will never be because she's dead and I wasn't there to help her. The best I can do for her is to find justice'' I said tearing up.

''I understand but if you find the person tell me and don't do anything. But I will be looking myself'' he said standing up

''But won't you be too busy looking for mum?'' I asked and I could see the pain and shock on his face

''I won't be too busy'' he said and hugged me before adding ''at least not for you'' and I burst into tears at the thought that my best friend had died and my dad would do anything for me.

''Thanks dad''I said as I let go of him

''Its ok, just promise you'll tell me if you find the killer'' he said

''Yes, I promise'' I said and then he kissed my forehead.

''Good'' he said and then I replied

''Thanks dad but I have to go'' I said and hugged him one more time before leaving.

The ride home felt horribly lonely because Maia was not here and this was something we loved to do together.

I arrived home and went to lock Maia's room so that I didn't have to keep remembering how I saw her. I went to her room and was about to close the door when I looked at the spot she was murdered. I couldn't look away because of the pain I felt about the fact that she would never use the room again.

As I looked at the floor, I noticed that there was still a spot of blood left on the floor and I decided it was best to clean it for the sake of her memory.

When I was done cleaning I decided to go and do the assignments that I was yet to complete for school after I locked the room and saying goodbye to it for good.

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Time to wake up, I think as I stop my alarm.

Brush my teeth, done. Have my bath, done. Wear a pink crop top that says, ''cool girl'' and a high waist jeans and black trainers. Put my hair up, done. Lip gloss and powder, done. Ear ring and watch, done. Backpack, done. Now, I'm ready for school.

''Maia, its time for school! I know you always sleep late but we have school'' I shout and then I remember that she isn't here cause she's dead.

I walked to my bike and looked at Maia's bike that was still parked next to mine. I stroked the seat of her bike and her helmet as I imagined her putting her helmet on and climbing on to her bike while beaming at me. That was what I wanted right now.

I rode on my bike and parked at the schoool car park before waving to a group of cheerleaders who I was in the same club with.

I walked down the school hall way for the first time, by myself. I saw Sam and then decided it was best for me to avoid him today, I was most definitely not in the mood to deal with the feelings I get when he is around me.

Could he have killed her though? I don't think so, there is no motive there. But wait, she did try to keep him away from me but that isn't enough motive either so it isn't possible. But what about the feeling I get around him? But anyways it is just a hunch and nothing more I think as I walk past him trying not to get his attention and I was successful at it, maybe I should consider being a spy and just as I think about it, I walk head first straight into a guy's chest...I mean why was this always happening to me?

I looked up and I was annoyed at the fact that the person I had hit was Pete and not my prince charming. I remembered him saying that he was coming to my school but it had slipped my mind and I was so not in the mood for him.

''Ouch'' he said as I hit his shoulder out of frustration and then he added, ''What did I do?''

''You came'' I replied, now annoyed as I walked around him

''Hey, thats not fair. I came for you.'' he said following me.

''I didn't want you here so you did this for you'' I said walking faster but he also increased his pace

''Thats a good point. Where's Maia anyway? She is always with you and I haven't seen her in a while'' he said seriously getting on my nerves and I turned round suddenly which almost led to him bumping into me.

''Maia is dead Pete. I would appreciate it if you left me alone because I am not in the mood for this conversation or for you'' I said angrily and I could tell my eyes had changed color so I calmed down before anyone saw it and I could see the look of shock on his face which I ignored as I left him there but he didn't leave me like I expected

''Who will show me around?'' he asked

''There is a club for that so go and meet them. I'm a cheerleader, I don't show people around. Ask the principle who he assigned to you'' I said walking away at a faster pace hoping he'd go away

''I have met my guide but I don't want her, I want you'' he said catching up

''This is a school not a love boat'' I said with a look of mockery

''I just meant that you would be a more descriptive guide you know?'' he said

''No, I don't know'' I replied as I saw my escape

''Unfortunately, you have to go because I have class'' I said with a wink as I entered literature class

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''You know, I went to this club some days ago and it was totally weird and cool'' I heard the guy in front of me whisper to his friend

''Tell me about it, why didn't you invite me?'' The other one asked and punched his friend on his arm without the teacher noticing

''That hurt'' the other guy winced and then continued, ''It was so cool but I snuck in so it was short notice man. They served this stuff that looked like blood but I don't think it wasn't. I didn't like it though, so I just ordered alcohol.'' the other guy said with a grin that was meant to make him look cool but he failed miserably at it.

''Thats so cool dude. What else?'' his friend replied excitedly

''Well, I heard this other guy talking to someone about commiting murder but they were probably just drunk''

Wow, that was the exact kind of stuff I was looking to hear, I thought until...

''Sharon stone can you tell me what I said last to the class?'' the teacher said and suddenly all eyes were on me.

''Um...'' I said not knowing anything

''Um...what?'' she asked and when I didn't reply she said, ''Ok, sit down. If I should catch you not paying attention again, I will send you out''

I said ''Thank you ma'' nd then sat down. The boys in front of me had already finished their conversation and I had to find a way of getting more information without disclosing that I'm a vampire.

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I was in cheerleading practice when the head of our team sat down next to me during our break. She was also a vampire by the way.

''Hi'' I said

''Hey'' was her reply...this was really going to be an awkward conversation

''What's up?'' I asked sipping on a bottle of water.

''I'm good. I just wanted to ask you two things'' she said and I could see she was a bit shy to ask by the way she kept playing with her fingers

''Ok, so you know the new guy? Pete?'' she asked

''Yeah, I know him'' now getting a bit uncomfortable.

''Well, you see, I like him.'' she said

''Ok?'' was my reply, not understanding what I had to do with her liking him

''I just wanted to make sure I wasn't tresspassing and going after someone else's guy'' she said smiling

''Oh, no. We aren't together'' I said in relief

''Ok, now my second question'' she said and I almost let out a moan

''Yes?''

''You know you're always with Maia, so where is she?'' she asked

I guess she was a vampire so I could tell her. So I faced her and with my voice very low I said,

''She was murdered but you can't tell anyone'' I said and sat straight

''Oh, I'm sorry. Are you sure it was a murder?'' she asked

''Yeah, I'm sure'' I replied and saw the look of horror on her face and then she stood up

''I'm so sorry for your loss but I have to go join the other girls'' she said

Well, that was weird