Chapter 2
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We got chosen". Lindsay happily announced the results of their application.
She smiled...
Yes, I have to do a lot of preparation. I will sleep well, I will drink lots of water.. I will take collagen, gluta, anything that will make my skin looks fresh!... oh wait it's hot today.., where's my sunblock?". She said excitedly.
Miss Portland, laughs sarcastically while walking towards their direction.
She's not one of the chosen ones so her jealousy is overwhelming.
Lindsay looked at Miss Portland. Their eyes are full of questions.
Oh sorry, i didnt mean to laugh out loud.. just that I wonder if your aware with your roles?." Miss Portland continue with her sarcastic tone.
We don't care much about the roles". Lindsay stated.
W-what role?". Kiana said
Ohh.. its a Zombie role my dear.. you will just run around, with the zombie make up on your face". Miss Portland stated while waving her hands on Kiana's face. You can sense jealousy on her tone.
O-Oh that". Kiana said... ofcourse I know that well.. " Kiana stated hesitantly. T-they told us.. o-ofcourse.. right Miss Garnier? She smiled fakely to Lindsay.
Lindsay's eyebrow went up.. and held her head high..
Of course.. we know we will be zombies and run around the campus haunting for.. h-human to eat, Yes we will eat humans!.. I'm very very e- excited". Lindsay stated sounding like a robot.
Freeda look at them unaware...
Oh wow.. Y-you know that already? Thats good." She said nodding.
Yes..We know!". Kiana said her voice is higher than usual.. Let's go, I have to prepare my zombie acting skill!". She said and march away from the group.
Miss Portland left wondering...
Seriously.. the extra is for zombie role? I Just made it up". She whisper. I even send my application... she continued while watching them as they walked away.
Freeda looked at Ms. Portland then follow Lindsay and Kiana.
*****
Mark!!!". Kiana shouted on the top of her lungs! But it seems the person cannot hear her.
It is raining, and everything is just slow like a slow-mo in a movie. She can see a woman with few gray hair going out from a convenient store, she drop her umbrella before opening it. A motorcycle almost slip cause of the wet ground, there's a couple running for shelter protecting their heads from the rain with their hands. And she can hear siren sounds getting closer and a car speeding on the way to...
Mark? Mark Fritz?!!! Mark!!! She shouted looking at the direction of the car.
Mark is standing overthere..
What is he doing?
Why he is not moving?
She run fast.. but...
She heard scream and a loud bang as the car hit him!
Noooo!!!!
Kiana!!!". The voice of her mom woke her up.
M-mom!!! She said sweat all over her face. She hugged her mother and cry out loud.
Mrs. Whitlock hugged her, too scared to asked what did she see this time.
Mom...
Mom!!!
I saw Mark... he is going to.. die...". She cried..
He will get hit by the.....". She cant continue her words as the tears already flowing from her eyes....
Mom I must do something to stop this right? Mom? ". She said while taking deep breaths...
I will stop it.. I will.". She said with determination.
Oh Kiana... ". Her mother said while hugging her
She's tapping her back and speechless.
Looking back.. they tried to stop many tragedies before it happened. Nobody believe them. They did warned but they still die anyways. They warned the Polos family that if they continue the fireworks it will cause fire. They didn't believe and continue. Kiana warned her cousin not to leave the house that day, she left, got r***d and killed by her own friends.
What can they do this time? ". Mrs. Whitlock asked herself.
How can I stop this? Kiana whisper to herself as she cry...
Mark doesnt even know of my existence." She thought while crying.
*****
That dream, it will happen. The problem with her dream, she doesnt know when it will happen. It just give out signs. Like the weather and the other things thats happening around that incident. Its easy to know if theres occasion just like when her cousin died and when the fire happened at Polos residence. She thought while drinking coffee in the cafeteria.
How can she even know when it will happen? How can she help Mark then? She sighs..
Today is the day they will shoot the scene on the movie that she and Lindsay will take part of. Some students will be part of it as well.
It's not a zombie role. Mark Fritz will run into the school and hide. He is wounded. And there he will meet the heroine of the movie. Her role is very simple, she is just one of the teachers who will answer one of the police questions when they asked if they saw a man running into the School.
They even asked for application for that small role." She whisper.
She stood up and take the wrong step that make her lost her balance. There, she felt the hand on her back before her body hits the floor. Her eyes is closed and just waiting for it to happen, when she heard a voice..
Are you okay Miss?. The man asked.
She open her eyes. Suddenly her heart started to race with excitement as she saw the man in front of her. His face is so closed.
M-Mark?". She said.
Mark put a finger on his mouth telling her not to make a noise. Then he assisted her to stand.
He is wearing a hat and a mask. Trying to avoid someone who will recognize him.
W-why are you here?". She stammers.
Mark look at her.. and whisper.. I got lost. I went out to use comfort room. And.. got lost on my way out. I saw this cafeteria and planning to get some drinks, atleast before finding my way back." He said with a very low voice.
She laughs". He got lost.. ". She thought.. even that side of him is so cute". She smile thinking that.
Mark's forehead wrinkled while looking at her laughs.
Is this funny for you? He asked.
Oh no.. sorry.. and yeah thank you for catching me..". She said while cursing quietly on herself for being stupid.
Okay.. so i had my drinks. Ill just have to go find my way". Mark said and immediately turn around to walk.
Wait!! Mark!!.". She said with louder voice.
Mark give her a "be quiet" look!
And she realized her voice is loud". She looked around to check if someone notice them. Gladly everyone is busy". She touch her chest while breathing deep.
Mark is still looking at her waiting.
She walk towards him
Sorry..". She whisper when she reached him...
I just want to offer you my assistance perhaps. I can lead you to the room that you're using or wherever you need to go.". She said nervously.. her voice started to shake.
Mark look at her..
Yeah.. I need to go to the room they prepared for us for the shoot. There are some preparations before it actually starts. And... ". He looked at his watch".. I can imagine Trixie (his manager) scolding me already for being late, so pls may I have your assistance?". Mark amswer then give a big smile under his mask.
Yeah, he is wearing Mask but Kiana knows well that he is smiling underneath because of his eyes.
Oh my God.. heart stop beating this fast.. I might got a heart attack before I met the guy who will actually kill me". She whisper to herself.
Mark look at her wondering why she standing like she's a frozen meat..
Aaahh y-yeaah.. lets go! I'll be your guide". She said with the higher tune.
Mark amused by her but follow her lead as they walk outside the cafeteria.
****
The scene that she will take part of didn't last for 5 minutes. She only have 2 lines.
No, I don't recognize that man. And yes I will contact you if ever I encounter him". Those two lines are very short. But yeah.. she's lucky enough to be part of the movie." Well, Lindsay has a better role, she thought. She will walk and will fall as Mark Fritz bumped on her while he is going inside the school. She pouted.. it's alright though. Atleast she has a good access in watching this shooting in their school. I think they will do it for one more additional day." She thought while watching Mark Fritz acting.
*****
The day ended with her being light headed. She can't believe she met Mark. She can't believe Mark actually held her". Her face turns red thinking of the incident. She looked at her phone.. finally she updated her lock screen with the picture of him and Mark Fritz. Looking at the picture..Her heart started to make a scene again. If there's someone who can actually hear the sound of her heart they will panic and think theres a drum rolling going on inside her nervous system.
Yeah, what happened earlier made her forget temporarily all her premonitions. Atleast, there are days thats worth dwelling in.
She smile before she close her eyes and sleep.
****
Mark drinking wine at his condo. Alone as usual. He reminded of the woman who fell earlier.
She is pretty... he said while taking a sip of his wine. I think she is one of the extra who he encounter during his run on the school... His thoughts interrupted when his attention caught by the news..
A woman in her late twenties, got murdered. And there are 2 letter X marked on her right palm and her left ring finger has been cut off. The first victim has one letter X on her right palm and the little finger has been cut off.
This is the second woman who died, this month." The reported stated. And it is now being investigated and it might be concluded as a serial murder case. ". He added.
Mark Fritz look deeper on the television as his heart beats looking at the blurred faces of the victims.
His phone rang.. it's Trixie..
He answered.. Yes?
I knew it you're still awake.? Are you watching the news? And getting pissed again?
He sighs.. Trixie know him very well...
Well yeah... this is counted as serial killing now and I guess the killer is collecting their finger as a thropy". He stated.
You're an actor and not a Police man. I know that it reminded of you with what happened before, but these victims are not Fiona. 5 years had passed and the killer already sentenced and died, don't--". He interrupted Trixie before she even finish what she's going to say.
I know.. Trixie.. I know, I can't bring Fiona back from the dead and this is not the same with her."
Trixie take a deep breath.. pls rest Mark.. you have a long day tomorrow". Trixie added.
Yes sure, thanks". Mark said before he hunged up.
*******
One week after...
At school..
The new Professor is truly hot”. Miss. Annie Portland stated while looking at the new professor talking to Mr. Louis.
Oh yea he is”. Miss Freeda Sebastian agree...
What do you think Miss Garnier?.. Freeda added looking at Lindsay.
Lindsay look at the new Professor.. Her heart suddenly skip a beat while staring at the man..
She feel hot suddenly and decided look at Ms. Jarson who's saying something about the new Professor.
Are you sure he's a teacher and not an actor?". Ms. Heidi Jarson added.
They continue whispering about the new professor when Kiana Whitlock enters the room.
Hey.. “. Freeda whisper..
Kiana look at Freeda.. Yes?
Have you seen the new professor? Freeda whisper on her ear.
New professor?”. She asked
Yeah he supposed to be here last week, but something happened, so he just arrived now”. Miss Portland said.
See, he looks so delicious…". Her lips pointing at the new professor's direction...
I have to buy him something for lunch as welcome greeting”. Miss Portland added.
She didn’t have the time to look as she is checking the message on her phone.
Oh he is coming”. Freeda whisper.
Kiana hear footsteps walking towards their direction.
Hello my co- teachers". The man said.
THAT VOICE!!!
She heard it from somewhere.. "She thought.. then suddenly the man on her premonition runs through her head..
"You think you can run away from me?.
She gasped with the idea and look at the man who owns the voice!
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