Dirty Little Secrets

Chapter 3

She feel like her whole body is shivering.. her hands began to tremble and sweat started to draw on her face. She breathe hard as if the time stops, she swallowed and swallowed as she slowly stare at the man in front of her.

Broad shoulders, long legs. His face is as clear as snow without a trace of a single pore. Is this man a celebrity? A model?!.. Every inch of his face is perfect."

His eyes can say a thousand words..what the hell.. it's not the time to admire someone, especially him Kiana.. are you alright?! She murmur to herself.

She shrudded remembering the voice that keeps playing in her head. This is the exact voice that she heard from her premonition." Thoughts keep running in her head while looking at the mans face with her mouth open and eyes shrinking..

The man feel awkward from the way Kiana looking at him. And he give out a stifled smile...

H-Hi..? ". he said looking at Kiana's surprized face.

Lindsay realized that something is off with Kiana and immideately break the awkwardness.

.... Hi and welcome here in New era Senior High, I'm Lindsay Garnier, here's Miss Portland, Miss Jarson, Miss Sebastian and Miss Whitlock.. Those guys sitting over there is Mr. Helio and Mr. Feehily.

It's our pleasure to have you." Lindsay stated while walking towards Kiana.

Oh yea.. I'm Randall Prieto.. I just got transferred here." Randall stated still looking uncomfortable with Kiana's stare.

W-why they transfer you here?.. is there a problem with your previous school? Are you running away from it? What did you do?". Kiana interrogate him suddenly, her voice sounded so nervous and about to break, her heart is pounding unusual.

She moved her face closed to Randall's while looking deeper in his eyes.

The other teachers who's watching at them feel the tension in the air.

What are you saying Miss Whitlock?". Miss Portland asked with her usual grumpy face.

Miss Jarson stare at Kiana with disbelief. How someone can be so insensitive like this? She thought.

Randalls face is unreadable. He scratch his eyebrows with awkwardness while looking at Kianas face....

Hmmm.. it's not like I'm running away from anything.. just that.. you need more teachers here. Thats why I got transferred." He said calmly, ignoring Kiana's tone.

He draw a smile on his face while looking back at Kiana's eyes.

Kiana open her mouth to speak when Lindsay interrupted.

Yeah!.. we really need more teachers here. Really thank you for your hardwork". Lindsay said while putting her arms on Kianas shoulder.. and press it.

We will head out first". Lindsay added while leading her outside the faculty room.

She looked at Lindsay with disagreement while Lindsay is gently pushing her shoulder to face the door. "

I still have something to say.."

she whisper.

Lindsay ignore what she said and continue dragging her outside the room.

Hey, wait for me". Freeda rush to follow them and waved to the other teachers.

Miss Portland stare with fiery look on her eyes while watching them walk outside.

What the hell is wrong with her". She whisper with dismay.

Let's have lunch Mr. Prieto, I'm sorry if Miss Whitlock is rude, she is weird and always like that, don't mind her". She said her eyes is full of hatred towards Kiana.

Randall gave out a wide smile and put his hands on his pocket.

I dont mind.. pls call me Randall...aaand yea lunch sounds good. Shall we head out?

*****

Damn!.. she said while brushing her hair using her fingers with embarassment.

Lindsay looked at her while putting sausage in her mouth.

She breathe deeply...

Do you really think he is the same guy in your premonition though?.

Lindsay said feeling distress.. while still chewing...

She's so handsome to be the killer.. what a waste..". Lindsay added while pouting.

She took a deep breath.

The voice seems the same.. but I only heard it once in my dream though... " she took another breath..

Ahhhh". She scream full of agony..

He won't report me to the head teacher right or to the Principal? She said feeling so worried, embarass and disgusted with herself..

Why I didn't control myself?". She continued while stabbing the poor sausage with her fork.

Well, you said he sounded like the man in your premonition... And don't worry that much. He looks a gentleman for me.. and he's very handsome.. Ms. Portland's eyes is already glued on him. ". Lindsay answer trying to push her worries away. Watching her murder the sausage.

Thats when Freeda arrived with 3 bottled juice in her hands. She distributed it to each of them.

Kiana look at Freeda.. they've been friends for almost a year now. But Freeda still doesnt know her secret. She doesnt know that she get premonitions. She felt guilty for not letting Freeda know but its better". She thought, while opening the bottle of juice. The same juice that Freeda's been buying since day 1." She smiled with the thought.

So.. what happened with you and Mr. Prieto.. do you know him before". Freeda asked while wiping her utensils with a napkin.

She took another deep long breath..

No.. I acted stupid right? I just mistook him from someone I know". She lied... Thinking about the guy in her Premonition. Is he really him? That voice though.., he really sounded like him. It must be him! But he doesn't look like one.. he looks like a man that you can rely on... She shook her head trying to shake the idea.

So what? Dont get carried away stupid". She whisper.

Freeda looked at her wondering what she just said...

I'm sorry.. I didn't hear what you just said..." Freeda said, waiting for her to answer.

Oh.. I'm just talking to myself.." she answered and take the juice into her mouth to drink it. She look at the bottle.. 100% pure orange juice plus vitamin C." she read.

Well, everyone was shocked". Freeda continue talking while Kiana's looking at the bottle...". and I know they will ask you questions, so just apologize when you see Mr. Prieto or better buy something for him as peace offering. " Freeda stated, started to eat her pasta.

Lindsay is just watching and listening to both of them while finishing her food.

Ahhh". She cried and started to pull her hair again.. " I'm so embarassed". She sighs.

I think Freeda's right." Lindsay said before standing up... I have to head out first. I have something I need to finish". She added before she start walking away.

Kiana listened to the sound of her heels touching the floor as she walk away.. She gave out a deep sigh again..

Freeda chuckles...

She looked at Freeda wondering.

Oh.. its just that.. you sigh every 2 minutes. " she said while laughing teasing Kiana.

Yea I do feel ashamed ". Kiana stated then she started to put food in her mouth while staring outside the window.

She saw Alfred Adams. One of her students. He is sitting on the bench, while staring at his phone with his annoyed face.

Alfred doesn't go to school everyday but he's keeping up with the activities and exam. He is older from his classmates. If he take school with seriousness and focus she believes he can excel. He is a transfer student.. His body built and arms can tell that he has been working hard to get by in life.

What's happening with him?. He is really pissed off with something. She saw him stood up and run to the back of the school.

Hey.. hey..". Freeda trying to get her attention.

Oh yeah.. sorry.. Im just lost in thoughts." She answered.

Yeah.. I saw you looking at Alfred..". How long he has been here? Freeda asked with curiousity...

He is a transfer student right? ". She added.

She nodded.

You know what?..I heard.. that he is alone and his family died in the fire when he was a kid. So he is being raised by his aunt. And his aunt is very young. That kid, Alfred, you are just 4 years older than him and his aunt is just the same age with you.

Oh.. ". She whispered.. why she didnt know that when it's about her student?". She asked herself.

What kind of adviser am I?

She sadly said to herself.

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Do you have any lead about this serial killer?". Mark Fritz asked his police cousin.

No.. not yet...we are still investigating. There are 2 weeks interval from the 1st and 2nd victim. If the killer follows this kind of thing., he will kill again this week". Lieutenant Russell Mcfield stated.

Mark Fritz took a deep breath.. it reminds me of the serial killing 6 years ago. Oh no it wasn't six years ago when it started...". He said... it was 7 years ago." He continued while brushing his dark brown wavy hair with his hands... you guys took 1 year before you actually catch the culprit..". He added.

Russell sighs with dissappointment.. I wasnt even in Police department 7 years ago..so pls dont add me to the bracket.. he exclaims.

Yeah, but you're a Police man now. Don't let the victims reached the numbers like before. ". He said full of anguish.

Fiona is my cousin, I care about her too. I know she's your only sister but you know how close we were, you are not the only one blaming himself from what happened to her". Russel continue.

I know Russell, all Im saying don't let the same mistakes happened again. Do not let anyone made mistakes." Mark Fritz said. You can feel the weight on his every word.

I promise i will do everything I can". Russell comfort him.

He nodded.. yea I have to go before Trixie nag me again. He said and waved goodbye. He walk out of the restaurant and get in his car.

While driving the thought of Fiona run through his head....

*****

Alfred didnt attend the class that afternoon. Kiana left wondering, what happened to him. Bothered by the thought, She checked Alfreds record and phone number. She saw the number of her guardian and dialed it. She started walking outside the school while waiting for someone to answer.

Hello". The woman on the phone answered.

Hello, this is Miss Whitlock Alfreds adviser here in New Era Senior High". She said while walking outside the building. I'm just calling to check on him because--". She failed to finish because the woman interrupted.

What?.. School? Who even told him to go to school! That punk! I already told you to drop him!!". The woman shouting with anguish on the other line..

He should be working and pay me for his house rental!". She added.

She was shocked with what she heard. And didnt manage to respond...

You should know every student before you accept them in your school. You will never be wanting to be close to that kid". The woman continue, her voice is loud and full of emotions.

I- I'm sorry.. what do you mean by that?". She asked full of confusion. Of course before you can enroll in the school you need a guardian that will fill up all the form and sign. How did Alfred manage to do that alone.." she thought

That kid is a pyscho, you shouldn't allow him to attend school." The woman said before she hunged up.

Waaiit... what? Hello? Hello?... ". All she hears is a beep tone. She left with shock..

What? His aunt doesn't want him to go to school? A pyscho? What on earth is going on?... I know

Alfred pass the exam. You cannot study in this school without it

Since the tuition here is handled by the government.. Lost in thoughts she started walking without thinking...

As she reached the highway, she still walking unconsciously talking to herself.

Then suddenly she heard a loud beep and footsteps running towards her. She looked in front from where the loud beep is coming from and there's a car about to hit her. Before she even react, she suddenly felt someone held her and pull her out of the highway. She feel the hard cement floor as they roll. They just stop rolling when her head hit something hard. She feel the pain coming from her head. She try hard to open her eyes to see what's going on, but everything is unclear and moving. She's really dizzy.

M-ark Fritz?.. " she said when he saw a man got out from the car to run towards her.

Randall manage to get up and checked Miss Whitlock..

Are you okay?". Randall asked.

Ahh her head.. she touched it and saw blood on her hands..

Whaat?.. she thought.. looking at her hands.. feeling really dizzy.

Blood." She said while looking at the blood on her hands. She's holding on trying to pull herself together.

Then Mark Fritz reached and asked her.

Hey Miss.. Are you alright?

She looked at them..

Is Mark Fritz and Randall really in front of her? She thought before darkness finally caught her.

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