Chapter 1: The Letter
I sat on my bed exhausted.The ride with Tony others was fun.Its been a long time since I felt it.I grabbed my phone and played the message on my inbox again.The message Hannah sent me.Hearing it today felt different,I didn't feel sad anymore.I was happy to listen to her again.
I climbed down the stairs.My mother Father both were cooking dinner while arguing again I guessed I was the subject of their discussion.
"Hey mom,Hi Dad" I said while taking a bottle of milk from the fridge.
"Hi Clay",both of them said.
"You look different today",Mom said.
"Different,eh? Anyways Mom I was thinking of inviting the Bakers over for Dinner,if thats not a problem..."I said.
My mom was startled and shocked at the same time.Maybe she was uncomfortable with Mrs.Baker.There was awkward silence for five seconds the only sound was of the sizzling sound of the steak.
"Its not a problem at all Clay.Invite Tony as well,"My Father said breaking the silence.
"Okay Cool," I said and finished the milk."I'll be back for dinner," I said and ran out to my bike.
"You better be!"I heard my mom say.
I looked different,I thought.Maybe I also felt different today.I did not felt sad Anymore.I think it was finally time for me to move on.It has been 3 weeks since Hannah went missing and I knew she is missing from this world too.
The breeze hit my face gently as I rode on my bike to the Baker's.I was free now.I was Care-free.I released both of my hands from the handle and screamed,taking out all the grief,the sadness,pain,negativity out.I felt whole again and that's when I lost my balance.I crashed right into Hannah's mailbox.I lay on the cold hard ground,laughing.Laughing at my stupidity and thrilled at the same time.
Mrs.Baker came running out the second she heard the accident.She came to my rescue while I was still laughing.It was weird.She got me to my feet.
"Honey are you okay ?" Mrs.Baker asked scared.
"I'm fine," I said catching my breath.
"Why were you laughing?"She asked.
"I was laughing at my stupidity,also the coincedence,I was headed to your house and look at the grand entry I made," I said.We both laughed.
"So you were coming to my house,any specific reason ?" She asked.
"Oh yeah,I came here to invite over for dinner at my house,will you and Mr.Baker come ?"
"Sure,why not ? Absolutely," She said with a wide grin.
"See you at eight then?"
"Yea."
An hour later I sat in my room.Looking at Hannah's pictures.It was ironic how only one picture ruined her life.I still remember the day Hannah left.She came home convinced that She couldnt take it anymore and she just left behind a note
Dear Mom,Dear Dad.I know I have troubled you a lot.I have been troubled myself lately.I know its gonna be hard for both of you,but I can't take it anymore.My life has been hell.There is nothing good in my life and I ruin everybody's life because of how messed up I am.So I am leaving and when I come back,the last time you see me will be at my funeral.I am going to end it all of it.Goodbye.Love Hannah.
She left and then called me,leaving me a message.That was probably her last words to anyone.
I still remember how devestated her parents were when the found the note.Mrs.Baker is still in denial,She still believes that Hannah is alive and that she will come back.
"Clay!"My Father called,disrupting my thoughts and breaking me out of my trance.
"What happened Dad ?" I asked.
"Can you see who is at the door.We are busy with the dinner here." He said.
"Okay."I replied.
I went downstairs.Someone was constantly ringing the doorbell.I opened the door and found a young lady with a letter in her hand.
"Are you Helmet ? "She asked.Her question took me by surprise.Only one person called me 'Helmet'.Is it true can a dead girl write a letter?