Insanity

04. The Mysterious Deaths.

A few minutes later, when she came back in her senses, got startled to see the dead body in front of her. "What?" she gasped for the air. She couldn't think straight and act normal. Destiny saw a slim black shadow in front of her, but it wasn't any man or woman's shadow but something evil. Suddenly, the shadow was lifted in the air. "Destiny." A voice came from behind. She immediately turned her face back and saw Patrick was standing worried. "P-Patrick..... I.....see." she pointed towards the sky and turned her face forward again but it was nothing there. The black shadow was disappeared, her eyes were widened in shock. Just then, Patrick came close and said, "You killed a man!" "No... No... I... I......." she said in a trembled voice. "It's okay. You're okay." He hugged her comforting. "Stay here," he added and quickly bring his car and moved the dead body in the trunk of his car and asked her to sit in the passenger seat. Destiny sits in the car quietly just sobbing. "Calm down. Okay. Don't tell this to anyone ever." he tried to explain her but she was murmuring something and lost in her own thoughts. Then, Patrick's phone started ringing. "Hello? Yea she's with me. We are going home. No, he's not." he said and hung up the phone. The car stopped at the bridge and underneath was the sea. He opened the trunk and dragged the body out and threw it on the sea. Patrick was wearing black gloves and he made sure not to left any evidence there. He took her home and said, "Listen to me very carefully, Destiny. You don't have to tell this to anyone. Okay? Not even Nick. When he found out he will inform the police and put you in jail." he tried to scare her. "Why would he? He's my brother." Destiny replied. "Sure he is. But you've killed someone. And you know it better than Nick hates murderers." he replied in a serious tone. "Promise me this will be our little secret, forever?" he added. She nodded, he said, "Go and change or take a bath. Fresh yourself." he suggested. He walked upstairs with her to her room and walked to the bathroom. He filled the bathtub with hot water, came out and said, "Go and have a bath. The water is hot. You will feel better." he removed his coat and hung it at his arm. "I'm going in my room," he said and left.

She took a fresh pair of clothes and walked into the bathroom. Destiny removed her clothes and stepped in the steaming hot tub and felt relaxed as soon as hot water touched her body. She took a deep breath, closed her eyes, relaxing. A few minutes later, she felt the bubbling water. As soon as she opened her eyes, she saw the water had turned into blood and she was inside it. Destiny, gasped and turned her face left and there he was, Theo, with his mouth, ripped open. "Ahhhhhhhhhh!" she screamed and quickly ran out of the bathtub, her eyes got fixed at herself on the mirror. Every inch of her body was red, covered in blood. She was breathing heavily and tried to shrug the blood from herself. "Destiny!" somebody called her name in a horrific voice. She quickly wrapped a towel and ran out of the bathroom screaming. She bumped into Patrick who came running. "What? What is it? Why are you screaming?" he asked worriedly. "I..... I... I saw Theo in there...." she was shivering and her voice trembled. "What? Theo who?" he asked unaware. "I don't know. Just go and check," she said. He pushed the door of the bathroom and checked it. "Everything's okay," he shouted from inside. She walked in frightened and said," But how? I saw it." she said nervously. "Destiny. You're just disturbed," he assured her. "Now are you done taking bath or not?" he asked in a polite tone. "I'm not." she shook her head. "Well come on then. I will sit with you," he said. "I mean not to see you naked. I will just sit there. To make sure you don't scare the s**t out of neighbours." he explained chuckled. "Okay." she walked to the washroom and Patrick followed in. "Turn around," she said. He immediately turned around and she unwrapped the towel and stood naked. Patrick was seeing her through the mirror. Although he had no such intentions to his eyes accidentally fell on her body and he quickly moved it away. "Uhm..." he cleared his throat. "Are you done?" he asked. "Yea," she replied. When he moved his face towards her, she was already laying in the bathtub. He walked forward and sit beside the tub. "So? What do you want me to talk about?" he smiled. "Patrick... something strange is happening to me from past few days," she said in s serious tone. "Like what?" he raised a brow. "Like I'm seeing black shadows. And things are disappearing from my sight. I found bruises on my body." She said in fidgety. "Don't worry, love. I'm with you. Don't get scared." he comforted her.

After the bath, when she wore her clothes, Patrick made her sit on the dressing table and dried her hair, then combed it slowly. "You comb my hair so well." she felt relaxed. "I'm glad you liked something about me." he smiled. She stood up and face towards him, moved her hands on his cheeks. Then, they kissed. "Uhm.. no, we are not supposed to do this." he broke the kiss and protested. "Why not? Don't you love me?" she asked narrowing her brows. "I do. I do love you. But I've vowed myself not to touch, kiss or have anything with you until we are married." he explained. "Weird." she took a step back and didn't notice the stool was at the back, as she was about to fell, suddenly she noticed his strong grip at her waist, looking deeply at her eyes. "Easy!" he whispered in a sexy tone. "It doesn't mean I can't tease you," he added whispering. "Don't do that." she pushed him away. "Am I turning you on?" he smirked while she walked towards the window avoiding eye contact with him. "We are home!" Nick shouted. "We?" Patrick and Destiny both said together. They walked down the stairs and saw Nick was standing with Cindy, happily. "Ohhhh... We." Destiny and Patrick see each other nodding with satisfaction. "Destiny. Why did you leave? We had so much fun." Cindy said. "I was feeling bored. I asked her to come with me. Plus her headache was increasing from music so she came with me." Patrick explained winking to Destiny. "So you guys haven't eaten yet?" Nick asked removing his coat. "No." Destiny shook her head. "Let's order something," Nick said. "What? But we just ate." Cindy looked him shocked. "So what? I'm hungry." he winked. "Well you know my boys are just beasts." Destiny made an angry face. "And no. We are not ordering anything. You guys, be a gentleman and make us dinner." she added in a commanding tone. The men sighed and walked to the kitchen. Destiny and Cindy were drinking wine while their men were cooking for the ladies. "Don't they look nice while cooking?" Cindy laughed. "Yea especially your man. Such a cutie, make me wanna squeeze his cheeks." Destiny chuckled. "What are you girls whispering about?" Both of the boys asked. "About the hot boys from homecoming," Destiny shouted. "Especially the King 'Tom Mendes'." Cindy winked. Hearing this, the colour drained from Destiny's face and turned pale. "Well. Enough of it. Let's enjoy the night. Turn the music on, Des." Patrick tried to change the topic. After having dinner, they enjoyed the night by playing cards and watching a movie.

Next day, when Cindy and Nick were sleeping, her stomach started aching badly and she was screaming in pain. "Destiny! Patrick!" Nick shouted. He carried Cindy in his arms and ran downstairs. "It's okay, baby. We are going hospital," he said worriedly. Destiny and Patrick ran downstairs just to see what the matter was. Nick told Patrick to stay with his sister while they were going to the hospital. "Poor girl," Destiny said in pity. "Go and fresh yourself. I'm making breakfast." he yawned. "You?" she asked raising a brow. "Yes. Like a gentleman." he winked. When she was in her room, combing her hair, she heard a noise from the cupboard. She walked and opened the cupboard, it was nothing there. She sighed and walked down. After having breakfast, Patrick asked," Do you mind if I just walk till the nearby store?" "Yea, sure. Bring something for me, too." Destiny replied casually. "As you wish, Princess." he bowed down laughing. When he left, she was sitting in the Tv lounge and heard noises coming from upstairs. Then, she reached her room, the noise was coming from the cupboard. She moved her head forward just to hear the noise. As soon as she touched her ear there, "THUD!" a loud and heavy noise came from inside. She immediately opened it and saw the dead body of Tom Mendes was inside. "Ahhhhhhh!" she screamed. "Destiny!" she heard the familiar horrific voice. "Destiny!" the voice grew stronger and louder. When she opened the main gate and got bumped into Patrick. "Destiny," he said worriedly. "I saw... Tom Mendes is up there." She gulped. "Destiny. He's dead. He can't be here. I threw his body in the sea. Remember?" he tapped her shoulder. A few minutes later, when she was calm, Patrick checked her room. Nick and Cindy came back from the hospital, "Careful." Nick said to her. "What happened?" Destiny asked with furrowed brows. "She's pregnant," Nick replied with a wide smile on his face. "What? Seriously?" Destiny jumped in excitement. "I'm so gonna throw a big party for you," she said. Destiny was happy, she forgot about the weird things happening with her. "Uhm... guys I'm gonna check up on mom and dad. I will be back until night." Patrick said and left the house. "I'm gonna make mommy and daddy be some delicious food," said Destiny. "Sure, Des Tee." Cindy winked. "Des Tee?" she asked. "Short form of Destiny Aunty," Cindy replied.

When Patrick reached his home, he shouted, "Mom! Mom!" A lady in the late forties came running. "Patrick. My son. You're home." she smiled gazing him. "No! I'm here just to warn you and him," he shouted. "Where is he?" he added running up the stairs. "No, Patrick. Don't go up there. Don't open that room." she begged running after him. He opened the room, walked in the black room and shouted," What the hell do you want? I told you not to bother her at all. Can't you understand?" he shouted angrily. Then, suddenly the dim red lights of the room started flickering. After that, the door of the room slammed.

Next day was the engagement party of Nick and Cindy hosted by Destiny. She had called her makeup artist and hairstylist. "She's the bride today. We want engagement makeup." Destiny explained to the makeup artist. Then walked out of the room and asked Nick, "Nick! Have you bought the ring for your fìance?" "Yes." he nodded. "Good. Here's your tux. Patrick and hairstylist are waiting for you in your room." she explained. "Oh, and where's the ring? Show it to me," she added. He took out a velvet box and opened it. "Wow! It's so pretty." she widened her eyes happily. "Well, your ring is pretty good, too. I chose it after all." she proudly said. "Yea. In that case, I have to arrange an extra ring for myself," he said sarcastically. "Oh shut up." she hit him and went inside her room. When all of them were ready and left for the venue. Nick and Cindy's jaw dropped seeing the luxurious arrangement re. Letter 'N' and 'C' was written at the back of the stage. And the theme was purple and black. "Wow," Cindy said in excitement.