Chapter 2 It is now or never

It is now or never

The bell rang for lunch time.Bilton High school was bustling with different voices and all.Kelly and her two friends sat in the school canteen when a girl came running towards her with some packed lunches.

Kelly laughs as the girl trembled at her presence.The others focused on what they were doing as not to incur her wrath again,only Jayden was able to get into her because she likes him but unfortunately he wasn't around today.

"Did your sick mother know you stole to buy all these for us?"She flashed her evil smile and stood up.

"I did what you wanted me to do already. What more do you want from me,huh?!'',The girl cried as Kelly's friends laughed,taking the lunches from her.

"So you think I will let you go just like that after humiliating me the day before?!.Don't worry much about your mum.I promise to take care of her.Trudy,take her and follow me now"Kelly ordered and walked away.

The others sighed watching the poor girl follow them, no one dares stand up to Kelly but only talk at her back.

"Why is no one doing anything to that arrogant bitch?Is this really a school or hell?"A new student asked and Kelly halted.

Everyone held their breath,hoping nothing would go wrong.Kelly laughs,flicked her finger and the girl fell,convulsing.

"Ruby!.. Ruby!...Somebody help"The boy beside her called.

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"What did you say happened to Ruby?"The principal,Mrs Arianna asked.She stared hard at the two students before her,trying to pretend she didn't know who could be behind it.

"We rushed her in here because she was convulsing"The boy who sat with Ruby then said.

The girl beside him,stared at him as if he was crazy."Roy,are you alright?..Didn't you tell me that it was Kelly's doing?.why are you saying otherwise?"The girl,Linda scoffed.

Mrs Arianna shifted her glasses."Thanks for the information.I will see to it and Linda,i mustn't hear anything from you again,get back to your class now''.

Roy left but Linda didn't.

"Mum,are you still going to sit still and watch that brat ruin your hardwork for all these years?.I can't get the reason why you can't confront her for all these stupid things she's been doing.This isn't the first time things like this is happening. How sure are we that she isnt responsible for Jayden's girlfriend's death,huh?"Linda spat.Mrs Arianna stood up and dragged her to an inner office.

"Linda,you had better stop all these unless you want to get me into more trouble.Can't you see how helpless I am?.You think if I had a solution to all these I would sit still?".

Linda gazed at the woman before her.Its really obvious that her mum had gotten herself into Kelly's whims of tricks again but this time,she would never have none of it.Its either she leaves or Kelly leaves.

"I am losing it because of how helpless you are!..I can't even get why everyone can't just leave this whole damn building to study elsewhere. Why are everyone still stuck in here and more students applying again?..Is everyone out there blind?!'',Linda's heart clenched in pain,remembering how Kelly treats the other students and some students still in the dungeon receiving torture.

"Linda,Kelly has everyone's mind in her palm.Only the strong willed like you still know exactly what's happening around here.I don't know how to get her out of here or even the students instead.Everyday,I always expected a phone call of a parent complaining but none came.What am I supposed to do then?....How can I save everyone?"A tear dropped on her pale face.

Linda embraced her mum and sighed."...I will find a way to end this mess,mum.We have to do something before she ruins us all and I will make sure of that".

Mrs Arianna held her tightly."Kelly isn't someone you can confront, don't dare get her annoyed please.I don't want to lose you".

Linda gave a bitter smile and walked out. It is now or never.

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Karen munched her sandwiches nervously as she felt all eyes on her.Irene came smiling with her tray of meal.

"I thought you would have gotten used to the student's stare by now.They all admire a ravishing beauty and nothing more"Irene teased.

Karen gave her a glare.She whispers. "Must you be so loud when you talk?. I am done if you aren't"She took her tray and stood up.

Irene frowned."Like seriously?.. I came out because you did and you want to leave me now?".

Karen smiled and wanted to reply when she felt that same pain surged through her wrists again but this time,very painful.

Irene noticed her."Hey,are you alright?. I saw you in class back then when you shut your eyes.Did anywhere hurt?"Concerns were written all over her face.

Karen tried to smile."I am fine,I think I just need to rest that's all.Get done with your meal and we will meet in class''.

Irene nodded and dug into her food when she heard a clanking sound behind her.Karen was on the floor,writhing in pain.She felt her eyes pointing out a location to her,what does this even mean?.

Irene rushed to her."Let me get you to the sick bay then we can talk because you are not well,Karen.You are not".

Sensing everyone might get scared off if something unusual might happen,she pushed Irene and ran off.The students murmured at the scenario before them.

Getting to a safe sight,She held her wrists tightly and managed to say some words.A sound was heard and she fell.Her mum's voice made her know she was home.

"Karen!..Karen,are you alright?..you are burning up"Catherine lifted her up,taking her to her room.

Resting on her bed,Karen inhaled deeply.

Catherine brought out some pills and forced it into her throat."You know you should only use that when time comes.you know it has its side effects for using it prematurely,right?"she asked,concerned.

"I will be fine mum.I just wanna know why you are bent on keeping things away from me.Am I not old enough to know things that do concern me?.Mum,what is this strange sensation I do feel everytime?..What does having this eyes mean?..Why am I different from everyone?"Karen asked,tears already streaming down her cheeks.

Catherine inhaled the pain that filled her heart,seeing her daughter this way.Could she really keep this secret forever?..Was she afraid Karen might not make the right choices as she did?.

"Karen,i am so sorry for keeping everything away from you.I was so scared you might turn out like Kelly if you know who you really are and I don't just want to lose you to the world.Seeing how much you care for people around you since you were little, I knew I couldn't stop your destiny. You wanna know everything, right?... Even if it might cost you a lot later in the future?"Catherine watched her,cry again.

She kept quiet for a moment,then finally talked.

"Yes mum,I just want to know why Dad and Kel despises me..,why everything is turning out this way for me''.

Catherine brought out a knife and pierced it right into her belly.....