Beautiful Spring

CHAPTER 4- A GOOD DAY TO HAVE BREAKFAST

I woke up earlier than I expected. I looked at the bedside table and see that it's 5:00 in the morning. I couldn't go back to sleep so I just rise and head to the kitchen.

At this time, Mom was already preparing for breakfast and I'm supposed to be riding my bicycle from my part-time job.

Today's different.

I prepare a light breakfast for three persons. The two big guys told me they'll be home early in the morning, I'm not being friendly! Don't get the wrong idea! I just... I just know what it felt like to work at night... It always makes me feel better when Mom prepared me breakfast from that work.

After preparing for breakfast, I tidy up myself and look at my reflection in the mirror. I lost weight for the past three days. But still!

"I looked good!" Another affirmation even though I honestly don't want to do it today.

It's already 6:00 am and the two big guys are still not here. I went back to the kitchen and I hate how this place feels empty. Our house is usually loud because of my younger siblings. I hate the silence because it is making me feel lonely.

I sat at the chair and had my breakfast. The silence is killing me but I don't want to be dead so I sing a little song.

"You with the sad eyes

Don't be discouraged, oh I realize

It's hard to take courage

In a world full of people

You can lose sight of it all

The darkness inside you

Can make you feel so small~

Show me a smile then

Don't be unhappy

Can't remember when

I last saw you laughing

This world makes you crazy

And you've taken all you can bear

Just call me up

'Cause I will always be there

And I see your true colors

Shining through

I see your true colors

And that's why I love you~"

I stopped singing when I realized that two guys are staring at me outside the window! They looked creepy!

"We're back," Bazzer said as he open the front door.

"Did you miss me?" Bumer said jumping in from the window. What the--

WHY THE HECK WOULD I MISS MY KIDNAPPER, YOU PSYCHO!

"There's a door, jerk!"

"Window is a small door," Bumer said not minding the glare from Bazzer.

"Oh, what's this?? BRE-BREAKFAST?" Bumer yelled when he realized that there's food on the table.

What? Is this his first time seeing a breakfast? This guy is sure weird but I would never say that out loud!

"I prepared breakfast," I said.

"Oh my!!! I never had breakfast for the past 15 years!" Bumer was teary-eyed while heading to the table. He grabbed his chair and stare at it for a few minutes and smiled creepily.

I don't know what to feel. I want to pity him but his face is too scary!

"You didn't poison it, did you?" Bazzer asked straight to my face.

"N-NO! I WOULD NEVER!" I said in defense to Bazzer. Why would he think that? Did he poison somebody else's breakfast before?!

I am almost panicked!

"Let's eat! It's been so long I don't recall what it's like to eat breakfast!" Bumer persuades Bazzer.

Was it true? They didn't have breakfast for that long? I feel sad. Didn't they have a mother or another family member that would prepare that for them?

"I would prepare again tomorrow if you want," I said. They both looked at me with disbelief.

Did I say something wrong?

Did they think I'm taking advantage?!

Oh, god! They wouldn't shoot me, right?

"I'd love that! Thanks!" Bumer breaks that scary look on his face and cracks a smile. THAT IS EVEN CREEPIER!

"I'd appreciate it if you add more vegetables," Bazzer said and gave me a nod.

I couldn't help but smile.

With the two of them here, this place feels less empty.

"We're about to run out of groceries," I said shyly.

We finished breakfast and it's time for the briefing before I head out and go to that academy.

I'm nervous!

"Listen, first, you must not say anything to her regarding your current situation," Bazzer said... He puts something inside my ears and it itch a little but I couldn't complain. I just stand there as nothing happens.

"Second, do not harm her" Bazzer is now done fixing that thing in my ears. He looks me in the eye like a Doberman looking at a puppy!

"That's all," He said.

"You can have fun as much as you want! Don't mind the law haha!" Bumer enter into the scene by handling me a lot of MONEY!

I NEVER HAVE THIS MUCH IN MY ENTIRE EXISTENCE! AND WHAT DOES HE MEAN BY 'DON'T MIND THE LAW?!"

"I shouldn't tell her anything and I wouldn't harm her. That's all?" I asked them. They both nod at me.

"This money... Isn't it too much?"

"Don't mind the money, just do your job" Bazzer said.

This lot of money didn't matter to them? How rich is that old man? I looked at it again and put it in my backpack. I want to run to my room and hide it under my bed but that would look suspicious.

"You're all set," Bazzer said and give me a tap on my shoulder.

"Go"

I was nervous but I do not have a choice. I smile awkwardly and turn back to find my bike outside. It is the latest model! I've always wanted but not this way...

I looked at the address one last time and think of my family before I rode it and went my way.

SCHOOL

The school looks outstanding. The student's aura is different from the school I attended. They are all superior and intimidating.

When I entered the gate, a student greeted me. She has long black shiny hair and a beautiful pair of black eyes.

"Good morning, are you perhaps Maynard Adams?" She asked with a sweet voice and finished with a smile.

"Yes," I said feeling a little nervous!

Just kidding! I'm so nervous I feel like my heart will pop out anytime.

"I'm Marien. I'll guide you to the faculty room so please follow me" She smiles and lead the way. Some students are looking at me as we continue to move our way... I think I know the reason why.

"Excuse me, Marien? Is there a bike stand here?" I asked and she stood frozen. She awkwardly turns and looks at me.

"I forgot! I'm sorry" she apologizes.

"No, it's no big deal" even if I said it that way. She still looks gloomy.

"I'm sorry. Anyways, the bike stand is right in that corner" she said and pointed out a lonely bike stand.

NO BIKES ARE THERE!

So it means that students here don't usually ride bikes. Do they commute or---

I SAW A SIGHT!

STUDENTS ARE DRIVING THEIR CARS! EXPENSIVE CARS!

So that's why Marien forget that I am holding a bike all this time because it is very unusual. My gosh!

I feel a chill in my spine. Why would my kidnapper put me in this kind of situation?

"Are you okay?" I was lost in my thoughts but that voice bring me back to earth.

For the past three days... I always wanted someone to ask me if I'm okay... I look at her and smiled at her.

"No," I said. Marien hurried to run towards me and give me a tap on my back.

"Don't be nervous. Everything will be alright!" She cheerfully said.

I hope you're right.

I cheer myself up because I was embarrassed to show this side of myself to her at our first meeting.

"Let's proceed," I said.

"Let's go!" She encourages.