Chapter 2: You need it, you do it
This is a story of two Choices books I like soo much and I love both characters Kaitlyn and Eleanor, and they are in the same universe. So I want to make a fanfiction story about them with my MC in Choices game named Happy. I don't own anything. Enjoy reading and have a nice day.
Library:
Looking around inside the library… Seeing Kaitlyn sitting there, reading a book. I need a friend right now to help me with Vasquez task.
Kaitlyn notices you as you approach closing to her. "Happy…" she smiles at you so as her eyes smiling "Seeing you right now brightens my library boredom" she motion to let you sit beside her.
I sit beside Kaitlyn and looking serious at her.
Kaitlyn move her whole body to face you, tilt her head a little to look more closely at your face "Your name is Happy, but you're not happy right now, Happy" she is sensing the serious vibes
"It's about my scholarship. Prof. Vasquez is an angry old man" I let out a frustrated smile
"Aw, what happened Happy?" Kaitlyn feeling your frustration too just by watching you
I put on the table the task list.
Kaitlyn get the paper and read it… Her eyes widen "Oh my…" she giggles "Is this serious?"
Looking at her getting excited "Your excited because? And yeah this is the most serious task, I need to do it today, deadline is tomorrow"
Kaitlyn not quiet listening to you, reading further the list.
"If I couldn't submit tomorrow, it's the end of my scholarship." Sighs "I don't know about Braidwood Manor either" I stand up "So I better start my research fast and hopefully finish this task"
Kaitlyn stop you from walking to the book shelves, she make you sit again.
I look at her questioning "URGENT is written all over me, Kaitlyn"
"Did you read the last part?" Kaitlyn pointing the last part NOTE: Actual photos outside and inside of the manor.
I didn't read the last part yet, reading the note. "What?!"
"Shhhh" the librarian looking at you
Lowering my voice "What does it mean by taking photos?" I'm confuse really
Kaitlyn looking at you "Did you ask Vasquez about this task?"
Remembering the office encounter with Prof. Vasquez, it's making me angry "No, that old man is awfully mad"
Kaitlyn understanding you have a bad impression to Prof. Vasquez "Do you have any idea about Braidwood Manor?"
"Yeah I know, it's a house right. I'm thinking Vasquez meant about a novel or an article or a book that I have to research in the library" I impatiently glance at the book shelves.
"So you have no idea about the story of Braidwood Manor. And I'm not sure if there is a book about it or an article here in the school library" Kaitlyn looking serious at you.
"Well I live somewhere far away from here, so I have no idea about any manor story." Impatient "So it's the city library then?" deadline is tomorrow. Sighs… This old man really…. "So I have to leave now"
"Wait? Rushing much" Kaitlyn cutting your rush pace "What I understand on Vasquez tasks for you…"
I focus my attention to Kaitlyn "Enlighten me Kaitlyn."
She slightly smile "Seems like Vasquez wants you to go to Braidwood Manor and take photos there"
I close my eyes; all is syncing now then open my eyes. "Braidwood Manor is real? Because I don't know about it"
Kaitlyn nod "Yes, very real."
I sit properly "And where exactly is that?"
"40 minutes ride by car from University" Kaitlyn checking time "If we eat lunch now, we will be there in the afternoon and maybe done with your task before sunset"
"Sounds easy to me, then let's go" with Kaitlyn help, I'm feeling more confident to finish this task
While walking out of the library, Kaitlyn send a message "I send message to Tyler, we need him to drive for us" she is excited
"Your excited Tyler will come with us?" I'm walking side by side with Kaitlyn going to school café.
Kaitlyn laugh "I like horror stuff duh!"
"Really?" i keep walking beside her
"Yes really, there is a story about that place. I will tell you the story when your task is done. So you don't feel scared when we are there. For now let's hurry up" Kaitlyn holding your hand and pulling you walk faster with her
"Whatever it is, I will do this. A photo-shoot with a mysterious manor won't stop me, I need education and I intend to stay here! Like I mean it"
"That's the spirit Happy, and I'm here for you. I won't let you leave also"
"Thank you Kaitlyn…" I walk faster with her pace
"Don't thank me yet Happy, were still here to eat lunch" she chuckles
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Road to Braidwood Manor
Half hour driving on the road; the landscape changes outside as I look through the windshield. "Okay so, were slowly going further away from civilization"
"Look at all that trees" Tyler looking through the window as well and gets back to focus on driving
Focusing as well my eyes infront "And the road… It's almost untouched, no others car out here"
"I'm not surprised" Kaitlyn smiles listening both of you and Tyler's observation "Who in their right mind would want to drive all the way out to Backwoods Manor?"
"Well I am desperate to keep my scholarship"
Kaitlyn and Tyler both smile at you…
"And we will help you keep that scholarship Happy" Kaitlyn looks back at you at the backseat
Tyler giving you a thumb up "Even I'm a scaredy guy"
"Thank you for doing this for me, you guys the best!" I feel so lucky to have a friend like them, who will help when someone is desperate for help.
10 minutes later, Tyler takes a right at a weathered sign, and the road changes from asphalt to coarse gravel. At the end of the drive, Braidwood Manor looms like a storm cloud on the horizon, its darkened window, full of nameless foreboding.
Tyler's cars stop a little further from the Manor.
"This is the closest I can get guys" Tyler sounding scared "Ghost is not in my world"
"It's okay Tyler; you can stay here and wait for us. We will be quick" I'm a little scared too, this place is awfully quiet, it hurts my ear really this kind of silence
Kaitlyn getting off the car "Don't worry Tyler, Ghost doesn't get inside cars but Monsters wreck cars"
"Kaitlyn! You know I'm really scared and it's creepier out here" Tyler protesting
"She's kidding Tyler, just play games while you wait for us" I close the car's door
"Let's go Happy, let's meet some ghost" Kaitlyn motion her fingers, scaring you.
"You guys sure want to go there inside?" Tyler watching you both walking away from the car
Wind blows sweeping the leaves at your feet, you and Kaitlyn continue to stare up at the manor, barely hearing Tyler.
You and Kaitlyn make your way up.
"Picture are one thing, but seeing it in person" Kaitlyn walking ahead to the stone stairs leading to the Manor
"When did they built this?" I follow Kaitlyn behind, ascending on the stone stairs
"Century old, according to what I heard" Kaitlyn starting to take photos of the exterior of the Manor "Look" she shows you the camera screen.
I look at the camera screen then smile to her, admiring "Nice, you can be a photographer"
"No way!" Kaitlyn continue taking photos
Then both of you continue the way up; taking steps and looking around.
I look up once more to see the windows on the second floor "This gives me the creep" I rush to Kaitlyn side "Somehow I don't want to know what happen here"
Kaitlyn take a photo of you "Smile Happy"
I pose and smile right away.
Click
She views the screen admiring you "You look…"
"Look like a monster?" I laugh; want to forget the creepy feeling
Kaitlyn look at your face "You really have a pretty face Happy, my camera don't lie"
"Ow… I'm not scared anymore, what you said flatters me Kaitlyn" what she said makes me feel good
"I can see you falling in-line with those people who find me charming Happy" she laugh confident
Soon , you and Kaitlyn standing before the manor's great oak doors.
"Welcome to Braidwood Manor, Happy" Kaitlyn opens the door and eerie screeching sound echoes the whole place as the door open.
"O…kay, that's scary" that's the same exactdoor sound from horror movies.
Kaitlyn calm and poise walks inside the Manor "It's just a door Happy, follow me"
Following Kaitlyn cross the threshold, letting the door fall closed behind me and look out across the dilapidated foyer.
"See, this is just and old house, and besides the sun is up, No ghost…"
And I step on a broken glass and it creates a breaking noise.
"WTF is that?" Kaitlyn startled looking around
"It's just me Kaitlyn, I stepped into something" I stand beside her
"Ow… Okay" and she chuckles
After few more minutes…
I am writing on my journal about the Manor, I'm not sure I will remember all of this.
Kaitlyn taking more photos "Do we still need to go further inside the house?"
I keep writing "No need Kaitlyn, I think this is enough"
Kaitlyn done scanning the photos of the camera "Okay, that's a wrap up for me" and take one more photo of you while writing.
Click
"Kaitlyn…" I stop writing then write again, almost done.
"Can't help it, you always look good in every angle "Kaitlyn viewing the camera screen, then she get close to you and wrap her arms around your shoulder "Hey Happy, say cheese" she position the camera and smile.
I look up the camera lens and smile too.
Click
I went back to writing.
Kaitlyn view the camera screen… giggles "I will definitely put this on my social media account"
"Thumbs up like already" I responded right away and close my journal "It's done"
"So that means…" Kaitlyn keeping her camera.
I quickly put back my journal inside my backpack "Mean let's get the hell out of here"
Kaitlyn close the front door and turn to face you "That's easy right?"
"Yeah, it's easy because of you Kaitlyn, Thank you" my eyes are sparkling, so happy the task is done
"You're welcome Happy, I mean it, and I want you to keep your scholarship so you can stay here"
You both start walking away from the manor and descend the stone stairs.
Tyler bounce at his seat as Kaitlyn knocks on the car window and he open it.
"Dude you're okay?" Kaitlyn smiling playfully and get inside the car.
"I'm not okay Kaitlyn, this place is too creepy" Tyler starting the car's engine
I get inside, and sit at the back, taking off my backpack.
"Buckles up guys" and Tyler drive the car back to Heartfeld University.
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That night
The 4 of you eat dinner together and listen to Kaitlyn as she tells the story about the Braidwood Manor. After that, I went to take a shower and stays in my room.
Inside my room, I sit down on my bed. The story about Braidwood Manor still fresh in my mind; I feel sorry to the people living in there. But remembering Vasquez deadline, I stand up and get my backpack; I get the print out photos of the manor. Looking at some of it… sighs… Poor children… I arrange it again and put it back inside the envelope and sealed it.
I take another set of photos… Photos of me and Kaitlyn, she took her own copies too. I get a push pin and pinned it on the board… (Photo of me and Kaitlyn smiling) "Cute. She's so cute…" totally
Few minutes later
I can't find my journal… I empty my backpack already and search all over my room… "I lost it, maybe I drop it back in the manor" whining feeling. Why you're so careless Happy, of all things you can drop... Sighs… Whining to myself will not help me finish my task. I remember some of the details in the manor. This will work, I'm doing this for my scholarship, so it will work, hope so.
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Next day at Vasquez office:
"Okay so far you captured the important angles of the manor and your short essay about your sudden trip there"
I keep listening to him.
"Congratulations, you completed your task. It's an adequate work and you submit it on time" Vasquez smile
"Adequate?" really, I pull this off half day with the help of my friends.
"What do you want? A gold star for finishing a basic assignment?"
Sighs… "Actually, it's fine, totally fine!" what's the point of conflicting this old man.
"Passive-aggressive and self-centered that's an ugly combination. But then, I guess you're entitled attitude is why I hired you, you passed my test Happy"
"Wait, that trip to Braidwood manor, finishing the task half day and learning it is haunted is just a test thing for you?"
"Of course it was! Now start writing up the details of what you see the whole place; and your firsthand experience there. Submit it on Monday. You still got 1 day to make it, and after you're done, I got another assignment waiting for you"
"I lost my journal, I don't think I can"
"Less complaining starts working on that essay! Now get lost!" Vasquez pointing you the door.
"Fine!" I walk out and slam the door… and here I thought I can take a break for a day.
