Here is the second chapter! Thanks to the reviewers!
Chapter Two:
Far Away
Many questions assailed her mind while she was on the train. Was she making the right decision? Was she ever going to see Ozuma again? Would she be able to forget him? Nothing was sure now; she just knew that she couldn't stay there.
Well, I'm finally here. What's next then? I guess I'll have to find a place to live. Oh my God I can't believe I'm doing this, I've always lived with them...
She walked out of the station. It was full of people. She bought a map of the city; she had never been there before. She also bought a newspaper to find an apartment she could rent.
Mmmm…an apartment right in the center of the city, I guess is the one for me. Let me see...
-Yes?
-Hello, I saw an announcement in the newspaper and I'm calling to rent the apartment
-Oh I see…
-Do you think you can show me the apartment today? I just arrived to the city and I want to get a place to live as soon as possible.
-Well, I'm busy today but I can send you a friend of mine to show the apartment. His name is Jason. He'll be there this afternoon at 3:00.
-Ok, it's fine.
At 3:00 o clock, Mariam was in the place waiting for the guy that was going to show her the apartment. Finally there he is…and he's kind of hot.
-Hey, are you Mariam?
-Yes, and you are…
-Jason, I am going to show you the apartment.
The boy was tall, and his gray eyes and so-black-and-cool hair immediately caught Mariam's attention.
-So…my friend told me you just arrived to the city. – He said while they were entering into the apartment.
-Yeah… - Mariam said with a sad tone, remembering the reason why she was in that city.
-Is there something wrong? – Jason asked
-No, no, everything is ok
-Well, is this your first time here?
-Yes, I've never been here before.
-How much time are you going to stay here, then? – He asked interested.
-I don't know…maybe a lot.
-Humm, that is good – he said smiling
-I guess so.
-I can show you the city if you want. What do you say?
-I don't have any problem with that.
-Ok, so…what do you think of the apartment so far?
-I think I'm staying with it.
-Great, it is all yours then, my friend will come tomorrow, you know, so you can meet him and talk…
-Ok
-Let's go and see the city now
-You aren't from here, are you?
-No, actually I am from England. Well, my father is from England and my mother is from here, but I was born there.
-I can see…and how old are you?
-I am nineteen, and you?
-Seventeen
Mariam walked out with the boy. I feel somewhat better now. After all, the city doesn't seem bad. Moreover, I'm far from that stupid ass. They spent the whole afternoon together and at the end of the day Mariam knew almost the entire city, or at least the important part.
She was exhausted when she arrived to her new apartment. Before closing his eyes to sleep, she wondered what Ozuma thinking at that moment was.
I guess where she is right now. I don't really believe that she's going to move to another city. I mean, her life is here with us. Sure, she will come back in two or three days…
Ozuma was walking late at night, since he couldn't get sleep. The night was colder than usual but he didn't care, he was used to that. He had been thinking of the fight he had with Mariam…But why was she like that? I mean, It wasn't the big deal…she's just a rebel girl, what's to be done... Ozuma, stop thinking about her for God's sake! And what if she's so mad at me that she stays wherever she is, what if she likes there better than here, what if she makes new friends and never come back, what if she gets a boyfriend?
He felt electricity running through his body at the last thought. He needed to know at least where she was…Maybe she had told Joseph where she was going. His preoccupation was turning to anxiety while he ran to the house to find answers.
He was sweating when he arrived, only to remember that Dunga and Joseph where still sleeping, like normal people.
He tried again to get some sleep, but his brain was denying him the right. Then he sat on the floor and waited for the morning to come.
-Hey Joseph
-Hey – The boy said emotionless
-Do you have any idea of where Mariam is?
-No, and if I knew I wouldn't tell you anyway
-I see…now I'm the guilty one
-Of course! You are the stupid one that told her to go; we both know that sooner or later you'll be missing her.
-Are you crazy? I'm happy cause she's gone, she was making me go sick.
-Really? You don't look very happy with those rings under the eyes.
-I couldn't sleep last night, that's all
-Whatever
Ding! The bell ring woke up Mariam.
-Wait, I'm coming!
She opened the door to find the boy she had met the day before. –Hello, how was your sleep? – He asked
-Fine. Why are you here at this time?
-What time? It's eleven o clock, sleeping beauty!
-Oh, sorry I didn't know
-Well, I came to see if everything is ok.
-Yeah, it's alright
-So…do you want to do something today? Maybe I can show you the rest of the city…
-No, don't bother, I can survive
-I know, I was just wondering if you wanted to go somewhere…with me – he emphasized the last to words more than the entire sentence.
-I guess I need to go to the supermarket to buy some food
-Then I am going with you!
-No problem with that…
The boy went with Mariam to the supermarket, asking questions the whole way. He was so obvious that everyone could notice that he was so interested in her.
-You have not told me why you came here
-Ehh…I prefer not to talk about it
-Oh oh…you work for the mafia… - Jason said, making the girl laugh
-No, it's not that…but it's not a happy reason
-I see…
Jason kept on talking, but Mariam wasn't paying too much attention to him. The only thing she could think about was…
-Ozuma you have been sit there the whole morning! What happened to the "training all day" boy? - Joseph said sarcastically
-I'm not in charge
-Oh my God, you killed Ozuma! Who the hell are you!
-Joseph, stop it
-You look tired buddy, go to sleep
-I don't want to sleep, I'm ok…
As he was saying this, his eyes closed slowly. He couldn't be more tired.
Ozuma find himself into a white room. Lights were everywhere and he felt refreshed, happy, relieved…then he saw someone to the distant.
-Who are you?...Mariam?...is that you?
He ran as fast as he could to reach her, but suddenly, everything started to turn dark.
-What is going on!
Ozuma couldn't see anymore, "Mariam? Where are you" he demanded. "Don't leave me please!" he sounded desperate. "Mariam, please!". But there was no answer. "Mariam!".
-Did you heard my name?
-What do you mean? – Jason replied
-I just heard somebody calling my name
-I did not hear anything
-Maybe it was just my imagination…
For Mariam, days were passing so fast and everyday Jason was at her door, to show her something new or simply to see how she was. Everything was so easy with him. If they hadn't met, she wouldn't have adapted so fast to the city. And although he asked too much questions, it was funny to hang out with him. At least he helped her forget about Ozuma for considerable moments. Nevertheless, sometimes the things got uncomfortable for her…
-Mariam, have you ever been in love? – He asked one day
-I don't know, it depends of what "being in love" means for you
-It's when you are fascinated with someone presence – He said looking at her eyes – It's when you find someone that has the exact chords to play your song, you feel happy about it, you can stop thinking about that person and you can't wait for the day when your souls are going to meet…
As he said this, he got closer and closer to her. Mariam was out of the planet, but suddenly she reacted and answered the boy's first question.
-Errr…no, I don't think I've been in love
-Mmmm…do not worry, one day you will be - Jason said, wishing to be the one to play the girl's song…
For Ozuma, days weren't short and easy, but long and dark. His anxiety than had came from preoccupation, was now desperation. And he was terrified at the thought that Mariam was so far away that he couldn't see her again.
-Guys, I think I'm going for a walk, I'll come back later.
-Ok, now you're going for a walk with a bag. Ozuma, don't lie. – Joseph said, demanding an explanation from him.
-Ok, I'll tell you the truth, I'm going to find Mariam. It's been one month since she left and she hasn't come back.
-And you were expecting her to come back? After what you said to her?
-Well, I didn't thought she was being truly serious…
-Hmmm, I knew you were going to miss her – The green haired boy said with a smirk
-I don't miss her, I'm just worried – Ozuma said, trying to justify himself
-Worried? Ok Ozuma, but, how are you going to find her?
-I don't know, I'll see
-I want to go with you!
-No! I wanna do this alone…
-Ok, good luck then…
I'll find you
Mariam…wherever you are. I feel this thing inside of me that tells
me that I can't lose you this way. I really regret all those things
I've said you. I hope that you can't forgive me…and that it's
not too late…
Well, that was the 2nd chapter...tell me what you think!