Chapter- 12
The Handsome Bear
"Brans, you up?" I knocked on Brandon's door and leaned on the wall next to the door.
It was Saturday and 7 in the morning, a peaceful and beautiful time for jog. I had decided to go on for a jog because I was becoming less and less active. I figured that out when I ran after Helia in the school. I couldn't get my legs straight for several hours. Brandon had decided to go with me because he didn't trust me for an alone walk. But now, I think I would have to go alone because he didn't seem to be up.
I twisted the knob slightly and found the door unlocked, so I opened the door carefully and slipped inside. "Brandon?" I hissed in a low voice.
He was passed out beside his bed while Sky was passed out on Brandon's bed. Actually legs on the bed and the rest of him on the floor. Brandon was drooling and Sky was snoring. Some sober guys they were.
I sighed.
What a protective big bro?
I turned on my heels and marched out of the room. I climbed down the stairs, went into kitchen, got a water bottle, checked my phone and went out from the kitchen's door.
As soon as, I entered the woods, I took a deep breath in amazement. Although, it was 7 in the morning but it was still peaceful and relaxing. Like it took away all your problems, troubles, worries and bad memories ;and gave you all the happiness and good memories.
I used to come here more often but now it's just once in a while. Pretty busy life, huh.
I walked a bit farther in the woods. To my favourite spot, a big rock beside the most beautiful and breathtaking lake and under a large tree. Well, not that large enough. I could easily climb it up.
"Let's get started, " I mumbled, as I put down my bottle beside the rock and started jogging in the deeper woods. I knew this place very well, so there was no chance of me getting lost in here.
"Flo, get back now" Stel ordered me from the other line. I rolled my eyes. "Don't you dare roll your eyes, Flo" she added.
I was surprised. Was she watching me? "Are...you watching me?"
"No, dear" She sighed like she was tired of repeating herself. "But I know you would do that"
"Okay, I'm on my way" I said and then quickly added. "Bye"
I had been running for a while now because it was pretty more bright and I could hear the noise of traffic and other noises. Okay, it was 9 a.m. Stella was here at my house and she had something to tell me important. In other words or according to Stella's definition of important thing, a gossip, girly gossip.
I made my way back to my usual spot which was very close to where I was talking to Stella but as I reached very close to the tree, I heard bustling sound in the bushes next to me.
As the bustling continued and the sound became louder and closer to me, fear started taking over me. My palms became sweaty while my head started spinning. "Good God" I yelped a little and took a step back in fear. What if it was some kind of wild bear? Or a wolf? But was it possible that wild animals would wander that close to populated areas? But anyways, I wanted neither to be their nasty meal nor tasty meal.
My feet were starting to get numb but I forced myself to snap out of it and started running towards the tree which seemed like the safest spot to me. I hastily started to climb up the tree. My hands were shaking by now and I was loosing my grip but I had to reach the a high branch.
"Great Lord," I muttered, reaching a high, thick branch. I took a deep breath when I sat on the branch safely.
I took out my phone and dialed Brandon's number. The bell rang.
Rang.
Rang.
Rang.
No answer. "Ughh" I cried in frustration but then shut myself because it would gain unnecessary attention from that wild animal. "Pick up the phone, Brandon" I whispered as I dialed his number again. "Your sister might be dead meat at the next moment"
I peeked down through the leaves and looked around cautiously for any sign of wild animal. I waited a few more seconds and when I was sure that there was nothing behind the bushes, I slowly and cautiously started decending the tree. As I was about to put my feet on the ground, the rustling started again and I shot myself back to the branch I was sitting on.
"What a great jog!" I remarked sarcastically.
"What should I do?" I massaged my temples and leaned against the tree. Then something clicked kn my mind. "Stella" I yelled in a happy tone. "She can bring me help"
I fished out my phone from my jacket's pocket and speedily dialed Stella's number. She immediately picked up, which I wasn't surprised about. "Hey, You're not back yet"
"Stel, Listen to_" Immediately the connection was cut off. I looked in horror at my phone. The screen had become black which meant my phone was dead. Great.
This was the most luckiest day of my life.
Very, very lucky.
I couldn't even blame anyone for it?
Or maybe I could. Helia made me run the other day and when I started panting heavily after running for just five minutes, I had a urge to get myself active.
It was the 14th time I had climbed back up on the tree but this time, I was a bit too much afraid because I had climbed much higher and now I was almost at the top of the tree. The branches weren't strong here neither were there many leaves to hide in.
The sun was starting to set and an orangish light was spread around. I would've admired it, if I were feeling much better but thanks to the bear down there I wasn't. Oh, and I assumed that it was a bear.
I took a deep breath and mustered up some courage. "Hello?" I drew out a shaky breath.
Flo, be a bit more confident. I tried again. "Hello? Is someone down there?"
A got a rustle back in reply. Awesome way to communicate. " Mr. Bear, please, let me go" I requested in a tiny voice.
This time I heard a snicker. My eyes immediately shot down to the ground but there was no one.
"Mr. Bear?" I was sounding so foolish but what else could I do?
I heard a snicker again but this time I saw glimpse of blue in the bushes. Immediately, relief washed over me. It was a human after all.
"Musa, is that you?" I yelled loudly, gaining back my confidence.
The person behind the bushes stood up from his place and my eyes widened in shock. It was Helia and he was in sweat pants and a white tee which was soaked with sweat.
He strolled to the tree on which I was siting , smirking. "Hey, Lora" He waved his hand like he had seen an old classmate. "I see you're enjoying yourself up there?" He made a mike with his hand, to mock me ofcourse. "How does it feel to sit up there for almost half a day?" He snickered.
My brows shot up in confusion. How did he know that I was up here for hours? I blinked at him for a few seconds but then something hit my mind like a cold metal and blood started boiling inside my body. "You," I pointed my finger accusingly at him.
"You were here the whole time?" I gave him a frustrated look.
He bowed mockingly. "Yes, dear princess, I'm your... Mr. Bear?" He laughed during the last part.
My cheeks started burning at his words but my nose flared too. "But why would you do this?" I was mad now. Really, really mad.
He opened his mouth and seemed to be lost in his thoughts for a few moments, then he started. "Because... I was bored"
I arched a brow. He was giving fuel to my anger now. "Does I look like some kinda entertainment to you?"
He mused. "Kinda"
My jaws dropped open. He had the nerve to say that? but I consumed my anger and took a deep breath. "How did you spend your time here without. Getting. Bored?"
He chuckled. "I had my phone charged but poor you. I know your battery is dead and... I already informed Stella about my little fun time with you, so she had already made up a story and told your mother"
I shook my head. "What about Brandon?"
"He's with Stella" He said simply and then gave me an amused look. "You coming down now? Or should I climb up and get you down myself?"
I mentally slapped myself. How stupid of me. I crawled on the branch towards the tree trunk. I adjusted myself against the tree trunk and tried to decend down but when I looked down, I shrieked.
I was very far from the ground. My phobia of height started kicking in and I sped back to the branch. "It's way too much" I gave Helia a terrified look.
"What?" He looked confused because his eyebrows were frowned.
I was shaking with fear. "The height, Helia" I said, matter of factly.
"But you climbed up this height yourself... What's the problem in coming back?" He had a good reason there but it was all his fault that I was stuck in here in the first place.
"I've phobia of heights" Before he could reason I quickly added. "I'm afraid of great heights"
His expressions were serious now. "Then how do you plan to come down?"
I shrugged. "I don't know"
He rolled his eyes. "But you've to come down soon. It's getting dark"
"It's all your fault" I mumbled under my breath. "I'm stuck here because of you, so you should find a way" I waved my hand.
He sighed. "Okay" He spread his arms. "Jump, I'll catch you" He jerked his head towards me.
"What?" I cried.
"You heard that. Jump" He ordered.
I wasn't going to do that ever. Jumping? In his arms? What if her lost his balance and got us both hurt? Or withdrew his hands in time and let me fall on the ground.
"No" I refused. "I'm not jumping"
He crossed his arms over his chest. "Then? Should we cut the tree and!get you off of the tree?"
I looked at him horrified. "You're not going to cut a tree. Do uou understand me?"
He raised his hands in defence. "I'm not stupid, Flora. I was kidding"
He looked around like to find something. "Okay, wait. Let me bring a ladder" He turned on his heels and started jogging off but I shouted loudly. "No, Don't leave me here alone!"
He turned back with a half amused, half paine look. "Flora, seriously?"
"Helia, if I could fly, I would come down right now and make you sorry for this prank" I threatened him. He did this and now he had the nerve to get annoyed.
His brows knitted up in frustration. "You don't to juml in my arms?... You don't want to decend down the tree? You don't want me to go and get a ladder then what should I do?"
I knew he was right but...okay forget it. I leaned against the tree and frowned. "I don't know"
"Flora, you're going to jump right now or I'm out of here and you're own your own" I immediately shot up at his words. "Wait, wait"
"I'm..." I hesitated. "I'm jumping"
He looked relieved. "Jump" He stretched his arms.
I hesitated.
What if he dropped me?
"Flora, don't you trust me?"
"No"
"Good. Jump"
I made a final prayer. Thanked God for all his blessing. Closed my eyes, inhaled deeply and jumped down"
I'll fall.
I'll fall.
I'll fall. The words repeated in my mind. Helia would let me fall purposely.
I would either die or break a bone. He would bury me and tell everyone that I had gone to some toher place and won't be coming back.
But then something happened that surprised me alot. I didn't collide with the ground instead I had fallen in strong and warm arms. For a few seconds, I was too terrified to open my eyes but then I peeked open my one eye and looked up.
Blue eyes were staring at me with mixed emotions: victory, excitement, relief and some other which I couldn't identify. My hands were around his neck while face was snuggled in his chest.
Brandon would really appreciate this position.
Helia had his one arm around my back and hand just beneatb my chest while his other arm was around legs, his hand on my knee. My exposed part of the legs. When I realized it, my cheeks flushed.
Mh heart started beating really fast at the closeness and I was starting to feel awkward as well as warm and heavenly. "Thanks" I whispered.
"Told ya, I would catch you" He said amd smirked.
And that my dear friends ruined the moment. I broke free from his grip and stood on the ground. How much I had missed the ground.
"Hey" He protested. "I'd just started to get comfortable," He pouted and crossed his arms.
I rolled my eyes and chuckled. "I'm going home" I started walking in the direction of my house but then turned around. "Tomorrow is Sunday. If you lose the bet, be ready to kiss Veronica"
Helia smirked. "And if you lose be ready to go Chicago with me" He threw me my bottle which I had forgotten about and went off in the other direction.
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