Chasing Time

Chapter Two

As usual, I am still imprisoned within the four corners of our house. Alley did not return again to visit me so I feel at ease for within the following days.

I felt thirsty one afternoon while reading some magazines in my attic, so I decided to went to our kitchen.

On the way to our living room, I heard my mom's voice. It seems she is talking to someone using the telephone.

"Are you okay?" she said in a concerned tone. "Yes, there is no progress in her. She's still the same but not like before the first incident."

Whom is she talking to?

"It's okay, Cloud. We need to be patient." She broke into tears upon saying this.

I hid behind the door of the kitchen so she will not see me and continue to eavesdrop.

"Thank you. Please take care of your self."

After I heard my mom said goodbye, I rush to the stairs silently. She seems not to notice me and continue to cry.

What does she mean I'm still the same and there is no progress?

What are they hiding from me?

I sat down on the attic floor and the questions keep recalling in my mind but I can't figure out what was that all about. It is so confusing and mentally draining. I need to ask mom.

"Cassandra, dinner is ready. Get down here!" my mom calls me. I sigh.

I don't have any appetite for dinner but I got up anyway.

When I reach the dining room, I saw a familiar back of a person.

Nah! Not again. It's Alley!

What's wrong with this guy? Didn't I told him not to visit me anymore?!

"Come on, Cassandra, we have a visitor tonight." my mom is happy while saying this to me, while I am feeling agitated again with the presence of my enemy. My mom pulled me and made me sat down across Alley. I don't care what my face looks like to him. I only rolled my eyes with a sigh when I looked at him so he can see that I'm so disappointed seeing him again.

He is currently smiling like a good boy in front of us.

Double-faced!

If my mom will know that this boy stole my first kiss and violated me. I don't know what she will do to him! Hmp!

I'm unwillingly eating my dinner while watching my mom and Alley seem to talk a lot about everything. They seem close to each other.

I remember what I heard previously.

There is no progress in her. She's still the same but not like before the first incident.

It's okay, Cloud. We need to be patient.

I started to whirl the pasta in my fork while staring into the blank space of the table.

"Right, Cassandra?"

"Ahm. I'm sorry, I didn't hear what you said." I answered. "By the way, mom. It is really getting bored inside this house. Can I go to the mall with my classmates this weekend? It's been 3 weeks."

"I am sorry, sweetheart, but you can't go outside," she said to me.

"Mom, I've been inside this house like forever! Please allow me to go outside at least once in a while." I unconsciously raised my voice due to my emotion.

"No, Cassandra. You will not go outside! There will be no conversation regarding this matter!" She shouted at me.

"Why are you keeping me locked inside this house?! I am not a prisoner!" I shouted and ran back to my room.

I slammed down and angrily spank my bed while crying. I kept crying until I fall asleep.

When I woke up it is already morning. I do not have any nightmares or dreams. This is my best sleep so far. I went to the comfort room and wash my face.

"Miss Cassey?" I heard Millet's voice at the door. Millet is my companion when my Mom is not around. Due to my severe headaches and sometimes leads to passing out, I am not allowed to be alone. "Are you all ready awake? Your breakfast is ready."

"I'm sorry but I am not hungry," I am about to went up to my attic room when I heard a familiar voice.

"Cassandra?"

It is Alley's voice. What the heck is he doing here again?

"It's me, Cloud. Can I talk to you?"

"No. I don't have the mood to talk to you." I said coldly. "Millet, please lead him to our door."

"I'm sorry, sir, but she doesn't want to talk to anyone. So, please. Take your leave."

"I will not take my leave. Not a chance." I heard him say. "Not unless she eats her breakfast. I have consent with Tita Marga."

He's really irritating. I opened my door and look at him. I caught him struggling to take the tray of food out of Millet's hand.

"H-Hi?" he smiled at me.

"I'm sorry Miss Cassandra, he is so hard-headed."

"It's okay, I will lead him to the door outside myself. You can leave us."

"What the heck is your problem with me?!" As soon as Millet left the scene, I glare to Alley. "Why you were always here?! What are you doing here? Isn't it enough that I am so angry every time I see you?! You also want to ruin my entire day, every day?!"

"Ahmm...Just passing by? " He answered my question with a question.

What a jerk.

I grab the tray out of his hand and put it to the table beside me. "Please leave!"

"One more thing," he said to me. I am about to close my door when a bouquet of rose pop out. "this is for you. Have a nice day, Cassandra."

I looked at the rose and then into his face. Is he kidding me?

Why he would give me a rose suddenly?

He is smiling so sweet to me and his eyes are dazzling like a star but I am confused. Why?

Why he is like this? This is weird!

And then something pop-out of my mind. Yeah. I think he's up to something.

I grabbed the bouquet and slam the door. I examine the flowers, thinking maybe he put something into it but everything is normal and okay.

I throw it in my bed and get my breakfast and went up to my attic room.

I spent my day inside my room, reading my books and creating paintings and then I heard the engine of my mom's car approaching.

She's here. I am still upset because she wouldn't let me out but always allow Alley to go around our house.

She's never been like this to me before and it is so upsetting.

A few moments later, I heard a faint knock on my room's door.

A sigh and go down to my room. I open the door but I did not look to my mother.

"Are you still angry with me, sweetheart?" She said and sit down into my bed.

I went to the window and stare outside.

"I hope you'll understand that this is for your own safety. Especially when you are having severe headaches and often proceed into passing out."

"I know," I said and face her. "I know that you are just concern of me. I am sorry if I yelled at you yesterday. I'm just -,"

"Would you like to go on vacation with me? Somewhere you've never been before?"

My eyes widen on what I hear!

"R-Really?"

"Yes!" She gets a small envelope out from her pocket and gave it to me.

I jumped into her and hug her because of excitement.

Yes! I am so happy!

"Pack your things. We will leave tonight." She smiled at me and pat my head before leaving my room.

I jumped above my bed due to the exploding happiness I am currently feeling.

"Whoooooa!!!"

And then I looked at the brochure in my hand. We will be going to have a vacation on an island name... Mecha (Meka) Bay.

Mecha bay? It seems so familiar? Where did I hear it? I can't recall.

Whatever! I need to get my things packed first! Yieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!