The Door of Mysteries

PEERS

since my father died, I didn't attend school. I just don't want to see them pitying me, saying sorry about my loss, I don't want to look like a weak and miserable person to them. So, I decided not to.

you're not really going back to school? Samantha asked, my friend since grade school.

Don't provoke me. I warned her. and she silent.

Samantha and I are in the court waiting for our other friends, our group of friend to come. It's been ages and I can't still see their shadows. Samantha said and combed her hair. to be honest I once like her, but little by little it just disappeared. I don't know why.

few minutes had passed and finally they come one by one. They are laughing, and asking each other how they were. This is what I wanted, like nothing really happened. No one asking me if I'm okay and no one is saying sorry to me. not until, Betty came.

Archer, you don't have to come if you don't want to. she said with her eyes pitying me. they all looked at me with the same look.

It's okay. I said and look away. the vibe become really awkward and I hated it.

If you don't want me to come then I'll just leave. I continued but they stopped me.

No, it's good that you're here. right? Lucas said. and they all agreed and smiled. But I can still see how they are worried and pitied me, even they don't show it, but their eyes can.

Let's go! Mark shouted and we all started heading to where we are going. The gamers cabin.

the gamers cabin had been our meeting and bonding place since then. this is where we go whenever we skipped class and this place were the reason we've met. that's why we couldn't let go of this place, cuz this holds our memories and our bond together.

As soon as we enter the cabin, we all sit in front of the PC's and logged in.

Ready to be crushed by muscle rust? Mark said.

Yes I'm ready to crushed you. Samantha replied.

let's, go. Lucas said and we all entered our codes.

we've spent our day playing computer games, and tell you it brings back old memories.

after all those games, we decided to go home.

until the next time. Samantha said.

I'll make my revenge. Mark said and look at Samantha, but Samantha just rolled her eyes.

Archer, can I come visit you tomorrow? Betty asked all of a sudden. And again all eyes on me.

ohhh, what is this for? Mark teased me.

Are you going to have fun just the 2 of you? nah! we are also going! Lucas said. I looked at him and he winked to me.

So that settled then!, tomorrow at Archer's house 2pm SHARP! Samantha made it clear.

Yes ma'am! Lucas and Mark said while saluting.

I laughed at them and saw Betty looking at me so serious and so I avoid her gazed.

We already parted ways. When I arrived at home, mom hasn't arrived yet. I head to my bed and lay down, but then I remember that my friends will be here tomorrow, so I stood up and started cleaning the house. I don't want them to know how we become miserable. I looked around and bottles of whiskey was scattered around, clothes and trashes are everywhere. what a mess. I murmured.