DARK LIES

INSANITY(Chapter 5)

We headed to a nearby cafe. It was cozy. Dreamcatchers chimed, letting out a gentle jingle sound. Veins of some sort of plant climbed up the walls of the building. The coffee shop reminded me of a house during the 1900’s.

As soon we entered the shop, the smell of decaf took over my senses.

“Oh my ! Hello there! Welcome to Belle Vie !“ greeted a young lady from the counter with one of the brightest smiles i have ever seen.

I smiled back and sat down with Andrian on a couch for two people.

The young lady came running toward our table with a pen and a notepad. “Hello! I will be your waitress , Isadora .What would you like ?” she spoke fast ,in a breathless tone.

“Iced coffee for me” I replied without hesitation.

“What is your best suggestion for new customers”, Andrian enquired.

Isadora pushed her brown curls behind her ear. She then answered is her fast breathless tone.” Well, if you prefer something cold and sweet, then i would say to try one of our signature milkshakes ! But if you prefer something bitter, then I would recommend our expressos !”

Andrian’s head tilted towards the right. I noticed this always happens when he thinks about something. After a few seconds, he finally made a decision. “OK then ! I will have a coffee milkshake.”

“Wonderful choice ! Your orders will be here right away ! “ Isadora exclaimed before running of.

I looked out the window as i rested my head on my palm. I felt my eyes closing on me.

Then i saw something.

I quickly opened my eyes. And i saw it again. A black shadow and it was holding a knife. “Damn it.” I muttered under my breath. I pulled out my pocket and looked at Andrian. “ Andrian. There is someone trying to kill me. “ I whispered to him. He looked at me in shock.” Avella , what are you saying ?!” He whispered back. The shadow was moving closer towards the cafe. I kept my eyes on the shadow. It kept coming closer and closer. I felt my heart pounding against my chest. I felt tears collect in my eyes. Andrian looked at me concern and shock. I messed up. I shouldn't have come here in the first place. Now Andrian is in danger. I looked at Andrian and smiled as tears ran down my eyes. He quickly stood up and pulled me in a hug. “Avella ! what happened?! Please tell me what happened.” He said to me while cupping my face in his palms. I didnt say anything. I just stared at him.

The cafe door swung open. I knew what i had to do. I pushed Andrian away and ran towards the man in black. I will kill him today no matter what. I tackled the man down and was getting ready to stab him with my pocket knife when I heard a scream. I stopped and realized that the person i was about to stab was an old man. “What is wrong with you girl !” he shouted in fear as he pushed me of him. I stared at him with shock. I looked around and noticed Andrian looking at me as though i had gone mad. Isadora looked scared. Everyone looked scared. I wanted to disappear. I felt tears fill my eyes as I stood up. Andrian approached slowly and so did Isadora . I moved away from then and went to the cafe entrance. I pushed open the cafe door and ran. I could hear Andrian’s voice calling out to me. But i kept running. I am going mad. I am going insane. What just happened ? Oh. I almost killed an innocent man. That’s right. I almost became a murderer , a criminal.

I could feel tears running down my face. I didn't know where I was running or who I was running from. But I kept running. Maybe I was running away from Andrian. Or maybe I was running away from my thoughts. My self.

I finally stopped . When i was finally conscious, I realized that I had stopped in the middle of nowhere. I was on my knees. And i was crying. I couldnt stop. I am scared. I am so scared.

Then i felt something pull me up on my feet. Andrian. I forgot that he was chasing me.

“Avella! What just happened?! Why- I dont- “ He stuttered.

He was scared. He tried to put his thoughts into words. He was trying his best not to scream at me.

“I am going mad”. I whispered with a smile.

The cold winter blew against our faces, drying our tears.

“Andrian. I am going insane. I am scared and I- “ Before I could finish my sentence I was breathless.

He came closer towards me but quickly moved back. I can't let him get hurt because of me.

“Andrian. It's better if we stop seeing each other.” I said as coldly as I possibly could. If he stayed closer to me for any longer , he would also get hurt. Not just because of the man who’s trying to kill me , but because of me as well.

I wanted to hold him and comfort him as i saw the light in his brighten and run down his face , leaving none in his eyes. He took another step towards me, hoping i would change my mind. I didnt. Even if I wanted to, I couldn't.

“Avella. I am not scared of you .” He whispered to me desperately. The wind was starting to get stronger.

“So let's just go back to my house and talk about this. OK ?” He asked while trying to hold back his tears.

I didnt say anything. I just looked at him while choking back my tears.

“I am sorry “ I whispered at last. It was all i could say.

I walked past him without looking at his face. If I did, I would crumble.

He gently wrapped his fingers around my wrist. “Please”, he whispered with his last ounce of hope.

I pulled my wrist away and continued to walk.