Unforgettable
by "Kazuya"
Introduction
-Yawn- the pitch darkness of my room blanketed my eyesight as a awoke from my sleep. I slumped off my meager, yet comfortable bed, tiredly walking to my window. There, I opened my vague colored curtains whose grasp on the sunlight retains it from brightening my room. Currently, it was Saturday morning. What time was it? I honestly have no idea because I didn't bother to check the clock through the darkness. As the curtains spread open, i felt the light come in and it lusters through my skin.
Today, like every other free day of my life, I go to the hospital to visit my boyfriend.
Oh. Sorry, I didn't introduce myself. Please call me Eve, short for Evelynd Scarlett.
Anyway, I was heading straight to the hospital to visit my boyfriend. It was only a few solemn months ago when he got into a serious coma. I remebered when I couldn't stop mourning or crying because he wasn't there. He couldn't get up to protect me or make me smile. So many nights i've suffered and teared til my swollen eyes could cry no more.
But my hope kept me going. Our covenant or promise carried me on when I fell. Our promise was strong and I could never forget what his exact words were. Maybe i'm exaggerating, but I'm still able to remeber the words he told me. "Eve, I promise you that I won't leave your side as long as you don't leave mine. Together we're lik that huge star up there, you know." he pointed at the large, glowing star that sparkled and shined greater than any other star in the night sky, "Promise?"
And you know, I promised him. That night we laughed and loved eachother so much, we blocked out the world around us. But we didn't care, these were our cherished memories as a fun loving, young couple.
After I got ready and strengthened by the thought of visiting him, I slipped out of the quiet house as everyone in it continued to dream in their deep slumber. The morning was breezy and comforting as I walked to the bustop and waited for the bus to come.
It only took about 3 or 4 minutes till the bus slowly inched to me and creaked when it stopped. I walked in, allowing the machine to suck up my metro-card and pop it back to me. The bus was very quiet and empty in the morning. I sat on a chair and the bus slightly speeds up after a few seconds. The bumpy ride kept on going on and on, people walking in and out as their blank faces just stares at nothing. Finally, after 20 minutes on the bus, i've made it to my destination.
"Thanks," i humbly said to the bus driver when I was near the staircase. He nodded at me. As I arrived and set my foot on the bland pavement, I walked to the hospital.
Inside, I signed my name and walked towards the silver elevator. * Ding * the door opened. I stepped inside with a few random strangers and the door snapped shut.
* Ding * the door opened on 2nd and little children ran in happily. I remebered when I use to just rudely run around the hospital even though my parents run after me, yelling. I smiled at them. * Ding * the 3rd floor quickly came. I stepped out of the elevator and walked to the left hallway.
I walked inside, "Hey, i'm here to visit again. And I made you some soup."
He laid there, eyes closed, gentle faced and quiet. I sat next to him on the little stool beside the bed.
I touched his hand and lifted it gently to touch my cheek. " Please wake up. I miss you. I miss you so much." my eyes tightened.
When I touched his hand, I began to reminsce our memories together. And it started with when we first met.
[ p.s: you're probably wondering what's the name of my boyfriend, but you need to read the story to find out (*_*) please enjoy ]
- Chapter One -
When I First Met Him
"Hey Eve!" Lucy shouted.
I turned around and paused as she started running to me. It took awhile cause' she was considerably far away but I waved and smiled anyway. "Whatsup' Lucy, ready for highschool?" I shouted as she came closer.
"Duh. Always have been. You nervous?"
"A little bit. I hope i'm not too much of a nerd to be picked on here."
"Why would you say that? I think you're alright." she smiled.
"I'm guessing i'll take that as a compliment."
Here's my friend, Lucy. She is almost always energetic and happy. Sometimes I personally think she's insane, but also fun to hang around with. Compared to me, she's more of...how should I say this? I guess you can picture a girly prep student. For me, I just wear comfortable geeky-looking clothes because my father dosen't want to buy me anything special. All the good stuff is for my sister and brother.
"Hey. Did you hear about Eden?" Lucy suddenly asked as we walked in the school.
"No. Should I know who he is?"
"Yeah! He's like, the tough guy. But I heard he was really cute."
"Quit drooling. You never even met him before."
"But I do wanna get to meet him." she gave a sly look.
"You're hopeless Lucy."
"Maybe, but you won't be telling me that when we're going out."
"Okay. Good luck then," I sighed.
In the hallway, I bumped into someone and all my books and papers scattered around the floor. Most of the students were giggling or laughing at me while some didn't bother or care enough to pay attention to me. My face turned bright pink and I bended down to pick up my belongings.
"I'm sorry." I apologized. When I looked up, a tall, handsome guy was standing right in front of me.
"No. I should apologize," he smiled. Then, he bended down to help me pick up the papers. I took a good look at him. His hair was a beautiful jet black color and his eyes were crystal blue. I froze, admiring his perfecture. "Hey," he said, "you there?"
I just stared, embarassed and intrigued at the same time.
"Hey," Lucy shook me. I snapped into reality.
"Oh, sorry." I apologized again. His friends were snickering at me.
"Yeah... Here's your stuff." he said.
I reached over to grab my things from him but someone abruptly kicked my back from behind and I fell face first to the floor. -crkkk- I kneeled up and took off my glasses. It was cracked, damaged. The hallway chortled with snickers and giggles and he laughed too.
"Oops, did I just accidently knock you over?" a boy laughed at me evilly, "Sorry nerd."
"Hey guys come on, that's overdo," the handsome guy added.
I first thought he was kind, apologizing and asissting me to collect my books and papers, but now I think otherwise. He was laughing. Everyone but Lucy was laughing at me.
"Come on Eve. Let's go to the nurse." she helped me up, "Ignore them."
"Leave me alone. I'm fine."
"Remeber me." the evil guy said, "John. And my friend Eden. We own this hallyway."
"I hate Eden, he did that on purpose so his dumb friend can bully me."
"Let's just go to the nurse, then class." Lucy said.
"No big deal, i'll wear cracked glasses in class."
"If you say so." she rolled her eyes.
My first day of school and it was a huge mess. The atmosphere felt very uncomfortable and I didn't want to come back tomorow.
I walked home, agitated. When I went inside, my father was standing at the door with my older sister and brother. I was scared, terrified. At home, they made me do all the chores and work. I couldn't refuse or my father will beat me with the iron pole or whatever was in his hand. I remebered when my mother was frequently abused by him and I always stared with horror in my eyes. My sister and brother didn't seem to care, but one time, I ran over and tried to stop him when I was younger.
On that day...my mother was ironing clothes. He just grabbed the hot iron and smacked me straight in the face with it. The burn overwhelmed me...I was sobbing dreadfully as my mother wrapped her arms around my shaking body.
A few months ago, my mother ran away from home, unable to stand the torture. Because she left, the next person my father wanted to torture was me. Why? Beause I was the only one that stood up to him when my mother was abused.
But...my mother told me a few days before she left, "Wait for me Evelynd. I'll come back for you." So I thought if I ran away, she wouldn't be able to find me anymore.
Now, my horrible family was standing at the door. What was going to happen to me?
"Dear," father smiled at me. His smile was horrifying. I took a step back.
He grabbed my arm and dragged me up the staircase. I lost balanced and tripped, falling down the stairs.
"Stupid," my sister said, walking to the living room.
Then, my father grabbed me by my hair, twisting it around his violent hand. I yelped in pain, struggling to keep up the pace with him. He threw me in the dark room. Then he stepped out and locked me inside.
"Let me out!" I banged on the inside. "Let me out!"
"Be quiet. We don't have enough money for your food. So you can't have dinner tonight." he stomped down the stairs.
"Please..." I slipped down slowly, leaning on the door.
Then I checked for a light switch. No light switch. It was hard looking through darkness when you can't even see anything. I tried searching for any lamps or flashlights. Nothing.
The dark room surrounded me and I felt blind, unable to see anything. I layed on the damp floor, shivering and imagining a lovable family. A family... with my mom. I smiled. One day my mom is going to come back for me and bring me to a nice family. And I can eat a normal breakfast with eggs and toast and stuff like that. My father will go to work and come home greeting me with my sibling(s). I can watch finally watch t.v too! Maybe we'll have some family time together and sit around laughing....
My stomach gurgled after a while. I didn't know what time it was, but I laid on the floor, thinking.
Then, my heavy eye lids began weighing down and i yawned. But before I closed my eyes and drifted to sleep, a few tears trickled down my face to the cold floor and I whispered to myself, "One day...."
And my eyes closed.