Chapter 1
RUN!!! FASTER KIANA!!! RUN!!
Catching her breath, Kiana run deeper into the woods. She can feel the wind as she run faster. She can hear her heart pounding and beating like its going to burst. Her sweat and tears flowing in her face. She can feel the pain in her feet and the bruises all over her body. But that's not important right now. She needs to get away.
But why?
What is going on? She asked herself. She doesn’t remember anything.. Right now, all she know is she needs to run.
Why is she even running?
Who is she running from?
She halted when she notice the person In front of her. He’s holding a butcher knife on his right hand, blood traces are still visible on it. Man is wearing long black hooded coat and black gloves like a villain in the movie. She can’t see his face, it’s blurred for some reason. The guy is not wearing shirt?.. But she thinks on the right side of his chest is a tattoo. Big letter X and there’s a word on top of it that she can’t read very well. He is wearing black wreck jeans, white and black sneakers with traces of blood on it.
Who are you? She asked herself. She can’t even find the strength to speak.
You think you can run away from me?
She heard him saying while walking slowly towards her.
She wants to run away from the man. But she can’t even find enough strength to lift her foot up to take the first step. She can feel her whole body shaking from fear. Her sweat and her tears are still flowing from her face. Her heart is pounding like the bass of drums. She can hear the man footsteps getting closer towards her.. she can't stop shaking and still cannot find the strength neither the will to move... she close her eyes. awaiting her death. As she feel that she’s about to lose her consciousness, the man grab her both arms.
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KIANA! KIANA!”. Lindsay is yelling in front of her while shaking her body, holding her both arms.
She looked at her, face full of fear and confusion.
What’s happening Kiana? Are you with us now? “. Freeda asked her while looking at her face.
What’s going on with you? Lindsay asked. While handing her a glass of water to drink.
Lindsay Garnier is her best friend since she was 15 years old. They know each others secrets. They are the so-called partners in crime during those days.
She grabbed the water and drink. She looked around and realized that they’re in the cafeteria, in front of her is her sandwich that she ordered for lunch and her friends and co-teacher, Lindsay and Freeda. It happened again? Did she get premonition again?". She thought while touching her head that she feel like it's about to explode with the things that she can't understand. Her face is so pale, like she donated all her blood.
I don’t know what happened”. She answered, looking at the two worried faces in front of her.
You just suddenly went blank”. Freeda said.
Yeah and your breathing hard and unusual. Is like you see a ghost while looking at your food”. Lindsay added. You can sense that she is troubled in the tone of her voice.
I’m sorry.. I think I’m just tired..” Kiana said while taking a deep breath. Massaging her forehead.
You should not neglect yourself. Stress can kill”. Lindsay said while tapping her back.
You should rest for today. I will talk to Mr. Louis”. Freeda added.
No.., I’m fine. I have to finish the lesson. The Finals is approaching. I can’t have the kids take the exam without my proper lecture”. Kiana replied.
Are you sure? Lindsay asked.
She nodded and smile briefly.
We’re just here if you need someone, you know that right?.” Freeda said.
I know and I’m thankful to both of you.” Kiana said and smiled… let’s eat I think I just need more food”. She continued and start biting her sandwich, mind is still lost with thoughts.
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Her name is Kiana Marie Whitlock, 25 years old. She is a teacher and the love of her life is Mark Fritz Davidson. He is the man of her dreams. Since she's 20 she already fell inlove with him, her heart beats faster whenever she hear his name. Mark Fritz is an actor. He is about 178cm tall. His eyes are dark brown with long lashes and very expressive and his charm is at its highest level whenever he smile.
You're so handsome." She said while looking at his picture on her lockscreen.
My stress reliever indeed.. " she whisper while touching his face.
Her thought interrupted when her phone beeps. It’s a message from her mother.
Don’t overdo it, please go home early.” The message stated.
She smiled. And replied.
Yes Mom, on my way home now. Waiting for the bus”. She replied with smile emoticon.
She gets on the bus. And take a seat. As the bus goes, she remembered the day of the accident, seven years ago. The day when she started seeing premonitions and that is also the day that her father died.
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Kiana, where do you want to eat? ”. Her dad smiled at her while driving.
I really have no appetite Dad, I just want to go home”. Kiana answered, her voice is full of sadness.
Honey, I know you’re upset. But it’s not right to skip meals just because of that. Remember, food is your fuel. You need to gain strength right?.” Mr. Whitlock stated.
Dad, why do you have to leave the company?... What do you intend to do now?... she asked with her face looking blankly outside the window… what are we going to do now? She whisper to herself.
Her dad looked at her again.." There are other opportunities out there, all I have to do is to look for it, don’t worry much. I will provide enough for your college, and for whatever you and your mother need, okay? he stated.
She sighed and look at her father.. but before she say what she has to.. a rushing truck is on the way to hit their car! Unbearable metal and crashing sound is the last thing that she remember before she lost her consciousness.
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While eating dinner…
Lindsay called me earlier, and she told me what happened in the cafeteria.” Her mom stated.
I knew it, that’s why you texted me”. She sighed.
You have to take care of yourself, it’s not the first time that this happened.” Her mom said her voice is full of worry.
She looked at the food.. yeah its not the first time. After the car accident.. she started to get premonitions through her dreams, but lately she’s getting premonitions even awake. And it’s the first premonition about herself.
What did you see?”. Her mother asked that interrupted her from thinking.
i-its not that important Mom”. She answered stuttering wanting to avoid her mom from getting worry.
Her mom looked at her with disbelief.
What did you see?”. Her mother repeated the question. While putting food on her plate.
She sighed... "I don’t know Mom. I don’t understand it well.. its like I’m running and… and there’s a man chasing me with…with a kknife.” She stated with her heart starts beating faster just thinking about it. She put her hand on her forehead, feeling really troubled.
Mrs. Whitlock eyes got bigger with shock and fear as she looked at Kiana. She took a glass of water and drink it.
Www-whaat happened exactly?.. Did you manage to see thaaat man’s face? Mrs. Whitlock asked stammering.
No Mom.. I didn’t… she said turning her face down to hide her tears from falling. She is scared. All her premonitions are true. All of them did happened. The fire in the neighborhood. The death of her cousin. Even the small things like, there’s going to be traffic on her way to work. All these things are real.
Her mom looked so down breathing deeply.
I-i don’t know how to avoid it Mom, and I don’t know why I’m seeing things now even I’m awake.” She said while the tears flowing through her face.
There’s only two person knows about her premonitions. One is her mother and the other one is Lindsay.
It's scary Mom..". she cried
Mrs. Whitlock eyes became watery... she took a deep breath...and grab Kianas hand.. We will get through this.. “. Mrs. Whitlock said while holding her hand.
Be tough my child”. Mrs. Whitlock whisper to herself.
How Mom? how?". she cried
Mrs. Whitlock stood up to hug her.
See, what you have is a gift.. We will find a way to avoid that from happening. You have to be strong my daugther". Mrs Whitlock stated while hugging her, her eyes started to shed tears.
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Have you heard the news?". Lindsay excitedly rushing towards her.
Heard about what?. She asked while checking the lesson for the day.
Mark Fritz is going to use our school for his new movie!. Lindsay announced, her eyes widened with excitement.
W-Whaaat?!!!". She said feeling the excitement flowing into her veins. Her heart flutters and about to start daydreaming when Lindsay continue.
And they're looking for some extras.. I'm submitting my application today. Here's yours, I got you a form already". Lindsay continue while handing her the form.
Oh my God, oh my God!!! ". She exclaims while looking at the form.
Miss Portland is on it, for sure she will do extra mile just to be chosen". Lindsay whisper.
She blow air to her mouth and start filling up the form and her imagination just happen....
She and Mark Fritz walking at the beach. Holding her hand.. with the sound of trumpet on the background...
Wait... trumpet? No no... she doesnt like trumpet much..
So she and Mark Fritz walking at the beach with the sound of waves on the background...
Yeah thats better". She said.
What's better?." Lindsay interrupted her day dreaming.
She looked at her with dissapointment. You just ruined, my imagination". She sighs.
Lindsay laughs.. Fill it up, don't go too far away yet". Lindsay winks while leading her hand to start answering the form.
Yeah yea.. alright". She smiled.
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