Dear Reader,
I am sorry for my late posting and also leaving you all with a cliffhanger. I hope you enjoy the chapters and again I had internet problems due to Cyclone Amos. It is hurricane season in my little island. Thanks for the reviews.
Chapter Twelve: Hard to Trust
Nigel woke up and found himself on the floor. What happened? I feel terrible. Thoughts about last night raced through his mind. "My team…" He pulled out his communicator. "Number 2, Number 3, Number 4, Number 5 can you read me? Please respond." There was no reply. "This is Number 1, calling to any operative in Sector V. Please answer me." Still, there was no reply. "Please don't tell me they…" Then it hit him. "Zelda…"
"Oh good morning, Sleepyhead."A cheerful voice said. He turned and found his cousin standing behind him with a smile. "Did you sleepwalk or something?" Nigel bolted up on his feet and kept his distance from her. "Nigel, are you okay?"
"What have you done with your friends?" Nigel snapped.
"Friends? I don't know what you are talking about." She said.
"My fellow operatives are not responding to me and I know you are behind it." Nigel snapped. "Where are they?"
"Nigel, are you sure you are okay? You are acting weird." She said, walking closer to him. "Are you sick?" She reached out to him to check his forehead but he slapped her hand away from him. "Nigel…"
"STAY AWAY FROM ME!" He screamed.
"BUNNY, YOU ARE GOING TO BE LATE FOR SCHOOL?!" Her father screamed.
"OKAY!" She replied. She turned back to her cousin. "Nigel, did I do something last night that made you like this?"
"Bring back my friends you Teenager." Nigel snapped. "You are working for the teens are you. You were with them all this time and I trusted you."
"Nigel, I don't know what you are talking about." She said.
"STOP PLAYING DUMB AND GIVE ME BACK MY FRIENDS!" He snapped.
"Nigel, I am serious here. I don't know what you are talking about." She said, frowning in front of him. She tried reaching for him once more but he stormed away. "NIGEL!"
"STAY AWAY FROM ME!" He screamed, holding back tears. "I HATE YOU!" Damn it, I never wanted this to happen.
"Nigel…" She said. What did I do wrong?
Meanwhile, Richard walked through the halls of the campus alone. Another day… Another day of seeing her again…
Yes, I admit I like a girl that will never be mine. I like her since we were kids. I was assigned in the Moon Base. I was one of the scientists and I frankly wasn't that charming. I was a nerd and no one likes a nerd. I was picked on at school and it is usually those dumb bullies steal my glasses or lock me in my locker. "Hey guys, can I get my glasses please?" I said, jumping for my glasses. The bullies were too tall and I couldn't get a hold of my glasses.
"What's the matter Richard? Too short." He teased.
"Hey jerk, stop messing with him." A voice snapped. We turned and found a girl with short black hair and green eyes and shimmer like two emeralds. She was wearing a red hooded jacket and jean shorts. The jacket had a picture of a black cute bunny.
"What are you going to do about it girlie?" The bully teased. She leaped high in the air and swiped my glasses. "Hey…"
"Here you go… Are you okay Richard?" She said, giving me back my glasses. Her smile made me froze. She knew my name and even gave me a smile. I blushed and kept silent. The bully charge towards her until a boy with blonde hair pinned him to the floor. "Oh Chad, when did you get here?"
"If you are going to save someone, make sure you are out of danger." Chad said, letting out a sigh. He then turned to the bully. "If you lay a hand on my partner, I will give you more than just this."
"Okay… just… let… me go…" The bully mumbled in fear. Chad freed him and the bully fled.
"Stupid bullies…" Chad said.
"I hope you are not hurt." My savior said.
"Yes… I mean no… I am perfectly fine." I said, blushing even more.
"Hey, are you Number 115?" Chad said.
"Yes Number 274…" I said, giving him a salute.
"He is one of our scientists at the KND. He is one of the best." Chad said.
"Oh I see, well I am Agent Infinite." She said. "But you can just call me Zelda. It is nice to meet you Richard, I mean Number115."
"Likewise…" I said, smiling. She took my glasses away and wiped them for me. She put it back on and let out a smile. I blushed when I realize how close she was. "Thanks…"
"Don't mention it…" She said, smiling. "I don't want you to be blind." She then let out a giggle. "I think the glasses suit you. It makes you cuter." My face heated up when I heard that. "Hey Chad, don't you think his cute?"
"Zelda, I am a guy so I really don't know." Chad said, letting a sigh. "I am sorry for my partner. She sometimes says cheesy things."
"Oh it is alright." I said. She then grabbed her partner's arm and hugged it.
"You are a big meanie. I was just being nice." She pouted. "I thought you like it when I am cheesy." Chad looked away from her but there was a hint of blush on his cheeks.
"Well come on now, we have to get to class." Chad said, grabbing her hand. "It is good seeing you Number 115."
"Yes…" I said, watching them leave.
I hate to admit, I was jealous of Chad. He was a brilliant agent. He was smart, strong, and also good looking. I was nothing. Richard thought, letting out a sigh. Then a bunch of girls hovered around him. "Well good morning my princess." They all gave him boxes of chocolate. "Thanks you all for the wonderful gift. This Valentines' Day became a blessing because of you all my princesses. "
"Oh Richard, you are so dreamy." One girl said.
"We love you Richard…" Another girl said.
"Please be my boyfriend." Another girl said.
"My princess, I am flattered. I will always have time for all of you." Richard said, smiling at them. They all blush and sigh with awe. I changed when I became a teenager. I wanted to start out fresh. I wanted people to see me as she did. I got rid of the glasses and wear eye contacts and gave myself a whole new look. I became the Prince of the school and all the girls will easily fall in love with me. But…
I heard that Zelda moved back and is now attending the same high school as me. I was excited to see her. I wanted to see her fall madly in love with me. "Oh dear, I thought I knew all the fair maidens in this school but it has seem that I missed one." I said. She turned to me and I was stunned. She grew beautifully. She let her raven black hair grow out and her eyes were alluring. I grabbed Zelda's hand and kissed it lightly. "Oh my princess, it is lovely to meet you. My name is Richard Turner but people around here call me Prince."
"Ah… Hi…" She said, pulling her hand away.
"What is your name?" I asked.
"Zelda Uno…"
"That's a lovely name for a beautiful princess." I said.
"Back off Richard…" Chad said, glaring at me. I was surprise that she was already with her former partner. It irritated me that this might be my only chance with her and he is in the way.
"Oh a jock, don't you have a ball to chase or something?" I teased. Chad gritted his teeth and gripped his fists. I then grabbed her hand once more. "Oh Zelda, let's get to know one another. You don't need to waste your time on him."
"I am sorry but I think I know enough about you." Zelda said, pulling away. "You insulted my best friend and I don't like that."
"But he is only a dumb jock." I replied.
"Listen here, Chad is much more than that. He is a smart and talented. He is also kind and considerate towards others. He cares and does what he can for his friends. On my first days here, he made it the best days of my life." Zelda snapped. "So don't you dare call him a dumb jock. He is so much better than you and if I have to choose between you two, I will choose Chad Dickson." Chad blushed to the point that he was turning every shade of red.
"How dare you say such things to me?" I snapped.
"Well Prince, I really don't give a damn about you." Zelda said. "I don't like it when people insult my friends so goodbye." She then grabbed Chad's hand. "Come on Chad, let's go."
"Sure…" Chad said, being pull away.
"Chad Dickson, how dare he… All the girls should fall for me…" I said. "I want that girl."
Even when she forgot about everything, she is still with him. Richard thought, cupping a girl face. "You are beautiful my princess." She fainted and the other girls caught her. I thought for sure that my charm will win her heart but it didn't. It pulled me farther away from her.
On the day she was attack, I was waiting to talk to her after school. I heard that she was heading early for work and she was walking alone. I found her walking out in Chad's varsity jacket. "Hey Zelda, can we walk home together?"
"Oh sure…" She said, smiling. We started walking and it silent. I took a deep breath and broke the silence.
"Zelda, why Chad?" I asked.
"What?" She said, turning to me.
"Why did you pick Chad?" I asked. "Why did you give your heart to him?" She stared at me for a brief moment and it was unsettling. Her beautiful eyes were on me and it was making me nervous.
"I chose Chad because it felt right." She said.
"What does that supposed to mean?" I asked.
"Oh the day I first met him, I felt something. I felt that I was supposed to be here and I was supposed to meet him. When I first held his hand, I felt a warmth that my whole being desired. He makes me laugh, smile, and happy in an instant. He doesn't even need to try, just being with him makes me joyous. I felt like I met him before and that I love him but I don't quite remember. Then a feeling inside me that has lay dormant for a long time was release and it was a beautiful feeling. I only felt it when I was with Chad. I then realize even when I don't remember him when I was a kid, my heart still remember him." She said, blushing. "If it wasn't for him, I wouldn't have good friends like Cree and Maurice. If I didn't befriend those three, I wouldn't have met Johnny, Gwen, and even Ruby." She then let out a smile. "Also, I wouldn't have met you Richard."
"I don't believe that. I would eventually meet you without Chad's help." I said. "Also, why is it important that you have met Gwen and Johnny? They were the reasons for your injuries."
"I got to understand them more and it was worth the injuries." She said, giggling. "They were both insecure and worry too much of how people see them. They just need someone to appreciate them as being themselves instead being someone they are not."
"You got all that just by that situation." I said. I was shocked. Her view of the world, it was very different from mines.
"Yup, so Richard we are having a picnic tomorrow at school. It will be at the roof and everyone is bringing something to share." She said. "Do you want to join us?"
"You will let me join you?" I asked shockingly.
"I don't see why we have to be enemies. I am sorry that I can't love you like you want me to but I hope you can let me love you as a friend." She said, smiling. I blushed in front of her. She was still the same little girl that saved me. She was nice and kind.
"Are you sure? Chad and I are not in good terms." I said.
"If I can be friends with Gwen then you can be friends with Chad. Chad may be aggressive and mean but he is very kind and gentle if you get to know him." She said.
"Then I will try to get along with him." I said.
All I can do now is be her friend…
"Morning Richard…" A voice said. I turned and found Chad. He was wearing a red button down collar long sleeve shirt with a white T-shirt inside. He was wearing baggy jeans and black Air Jordan.
"Hey…" Richard replied. Did he really say good morning to me? This can't be right.
"I just want to let you know that Maurice having a pizza party at Pizza Ritz after the game tonight. Win or Lose, the party will be in session." Chad said. "So since you are one of us and also in my football team, I am inviting you."
"Did Zelda put you up to this?" I said.
"No, she doesn't even know. I want you to be there." Chad said, staring at him.
"Wait, you are really inviting me?" Richard asked. Is he really inviting me? This might be a trap. But he seems so calm and collective. He knows I have a thing for his girl and yet he invites me to a party. Does he plan to mock me even more like yesterday?
"I know we have our differences but I am tired of fighting." Chad said. "Besides, if my girlfriend can befriend her enemy then I don't see any reason why I can't do so." He then offered his hand to him. "So Richard, let's be friends?"
"Are you serious?" Richard said.
"Yes I am…" Chad said. "No tricks, no scams…I guess Zelda's cheesy demeanor rubbed off on me." He then let out a smile. Then the ladies them swarm to him. "Morning girls…"
"Oh Chad, you look so handsome in red." One girl said.
"You are so dreamy." Another girl added.
"I can't stop blushing." Another girl added. Richard gritted his teeth when he found his crowd of beautiful girls hovering around his rival.
Why is he being so nice? What is going on here? Damn this is ticking me off. Richard thought. Why is up with him? Why all of the sudden he wants to be my friend?
"Also, Happy Valentines' Day Chad!" They said happily. They also gave him boxes of chocolates.
"Thanks girls…" Chad said, smiling. "But I can't accept this. You put your hard work on these chocolates and they deserve to be eaten by someone worthy of your love." They all squealed with his respond. He gave them back their chocolates.
"OH CHAD, WE LOVE YOU!" They screamed. "PLEASE ACCEPT OUR GIFTS!"
Oh Chad, I hate you… Richard thought, rolling his eyes.
"If you insist..." Chad said. "Thank you all and also Happy Valentines' Day."
"Oh Chad, do you want to join me for breakfast?" One girl said.
"No Chad is going to join me…" Another girl said.
"NO ME!" Another girl snapped.
"Sorry ladies but I already have plans." Chad said, smiling at them once more. "I already have a Valentine."
"Oh Chad, I think it is so cool that you are so loyal and committed." One girl said.
"I wish I was that girl." Another girl said.
"Oh Zelda is so lucky…" Another girl added.
"Oh girls, you will find your prince charming." Chad said. "I found my princess and I wouldn't have it any other way."
Is this the side of Chad that Zelda was talking about? Richard thought, staring at him with shock. He is so different and it is rather odd.
"Are you sure? Chad and I are not in good terms." I said.
"If I can be friends with Gwen then you can be friends with Chad. Chad may be aggressive and mean but he is very kind and gentle if you get to know him." She said.
Kind and gentle… I can't believe I am seeing this side of him. He was always so strict and mean…
"What the hell are you doing to my girlfriend?" Chad asked. His daggering sapphire eyes were glaring at me with so much anger. I knew that he was mad that I was trying to kiss his girlfriend that day. I couldn't help it. I wanted to be so close and yet I can't.
"I am trying to confront her." I said.
"That's my job Richard." Chad said. "Stay away from her."
"If it is your job to confront her, why are there horrible rumors about her? Why are there angry mobs that want her dead? Why are you not doing a damn thing? Now she is injured because of you." I said. "It seems to me that you are doing a terrible job as her boyfriend." I then walked to him and stopped the minute I was beside him. "I admit you beat me Dickson but if she gets hurt because of you again, I will be forced to step in."
"Then I will make sure that will never happen. Zelda is mine and there is nothing you can do about it." Chad said. "Number 115…"
"Number 274, Infinite needs a protector and you are not fit to protect her." He said, walking away.
I know that Chad. The overprotective and mean jerk but this person in front of me is a completely different person. Is this side of Chad that Zelda is fond of?
"So where is your princess now Chad?"
"Oh, she wanted to come to school on her own. I guess she needed more time." Chad said, scratching his head and smiling at the same time. "She is probably on her way now." He turned and found Zelda walking towards his way. "Oh there she is…" She was wearing a cute frilled white top and a short jean skirt. She was wearing long white socks and black boots.
"Hey Chad…" She said, smiling. "Happy Valentine's Day..."
"Happy Valentines' Day…" Chad said, kissing her forehead. "You look beautiful even in my favorite color."
"Thanks…" She said.
"AWWW! ZELDA IS SO LUCKY!" The girls screamed. "CHAD IS SO ROMANTIC!"
"Whoa…" Richard mumbled, blushing in front of her. She looks so wow…
"I thought of wearing your favorite color." She said, pulling back. Come on Zelda, keep smiling… But it hurts so bad. Seeing Nigel like that… It hurts me so much. "I think blue suits me."
"You look breathtaking but there is something missing." Chad said. He pulled out a blue beret out of his bag. "I saw this at the store yesterday and I thought it would look good on you."
"It is so cute and it even has a cute white bunny pin." She said, blushing. She put the hat on and fiddled her fingers. "Do I look okay?"
"You look more than okay. You look amazing." Chad said. She then blushed even more. "I also thought of wearing your favorite color as well."
"Red suits you Chad. It makes me love you even more." She said, giggling.
"Then I should wear red more often." Chad said, smiling. It is strange that when we were friends, I couldn't share my feelings so freely to her but now, I am not scared to feel. She then pulled out a shark tooth necklace. "What is this?"
"I was going to give you this on your birthday but I thought this day will be a good time to give it to you." Zelda explained. "I hope you don't mind having it now."
"Wow, is this really for me?" Chad said. "It looks so cool. Is this a real shark tooth?"
"Yup, only warriors wear it… Well I think…" She said, giggling. She helped him put it on. "So do you like it?"
"Oh Zelda, I love it. I will wear this always." Chad said. "But what are the cravings on the tooth?"
"Oh I craved it myself. It is Samoan. It says "Ou te alofa ia te oe," which means "I love you," She said, blushing. "I want you to know that I really do love you Chad." She turned away from him with embarrassment. "I know that you already love me and all but I just want to show you how much you mean to me. You were always there for me when I need you and when I feel lost. I know that I am always naïve and clueless but I do know what love feels like and I feel it whenever I am around my family, my friends, and you. Please, be the definition of love to me." He smiled once more and moved closer to her.
"You are too cheesy Zelda." He said, blushing.
"I thought you love it when I am cheesy." She pouted.
"Yes I do…" He kissed her lightly on the lips and the girls squealed with awe. He pulled back and found her blushing even more. "I will be honored to be your definition of love." She hugged him and he smiled. She was already my definition of love.
"Oh I almost forgot…"She said, pulling away from him. She then walked to Richard and pulled out a box of chocolates. "Happy Valentines' Day Richard…"
"For me? Really?" Richard said.
"Yup, I hope you like white chocolate." She said, smiling sweetly at him.
"Thank you Zelda." He said, blushing. He then turned to Chad. He wasn't mad or irritated. He was calm. Is he giving me his trust to be close to her? She then hugged him tightly.
"You are very welcome… You are my friend and I wanted to give you something." Zelda said. Richard hugged her back but buried his face in her raven hair. "Richard, are you okay?" He started to cry and hugged her even tighter. "Richard?"
You missed her too didn't you Number 115? Chad thought, staring at them. You probably miss her smile and her lively attitude. You probably miss how she can light up the whole room with just her presence. You probably miss how cheesy she can be and how easily she can make you turn into mush.
"Thank you Zelda, for letting me be your friend." Richard cried.
"Oh Richard, you must have been through a lot to be like this. You must have change in order to be visible." Zelda said. "You were drowning in loneliness and nobody understands you but being your friend made me understand you a little bit more. You don't need attention to be visible because I can see you." She pulled back and found him in tears. "I can see you crystal clear."
"Zelda…" Richard said.
"You will never be invisible because as long you are my friend, I will always be there." Zelda said, wiping his tears. "You will find someone one day and when she sees you, she will smile because she found the man she was supposed to be with."
"You really think so."
"Yup, everyone has a soul mate and I know that you would find yours one day." Zelda said.
You probably miss her heartfelt speeches. Chad thought, smiling. You were right about one thing… I failed last time but it doesn't mean I forgot about her. I thought about her every single day of my life. So if I want to keep her, I need to stop hogging her. I need to learn to trust her and also the people she calls friends. He watched Richard and Zelda chatting away.
"Thank you Zelda." Richard said, smiling.
"Let hurry to the cafeteria…" Zelda said. She then walked to Chad and hugged his arm. Chad smiled as she cuddled his arm.
Thanks Chad, I need that. Richard thought, staring at them. I needed someone to tell me that I was not invisible.
"Hey Ric, let's get something to eat." Chad said.
"Sure…" He replied.
"Chad, I hope you weren't irritated when I was with Richard." She said, looking worried.
"He is my friend so I wouldn't worry about it." Chad said.
He called me friend… He really can be gentle and kind. Richard thought, smiling. He walked beside them to the cafeteria. Now I know why Zelda is so hooked on you Chad. It wasn't the good-looks, talent, or even your rank in the KND. It was your heart. He then gripped on his chest. I was too blind to see it. I wanted to be like you but in the end, I didn't win.
"Hey Ric, are you okay?" Chad asked.
"Yeah, I am fine." Richard said, smiling at him. "I am going on ahead."
"Alright…" Chad said. Richard left the scene. "Okay, what's wrong?"
"What do you mean?" Zelda said.
"Something is bothering you. You keep forcing a smile so tell me what's wrong?" Chad asked.
"It's Nigel." She said, letting out a frown.
"Did you two get into a fight or something?" Chad asked.
"No, this morning he was acting strange. He keeps telling me to give him back his friends and he didn't want me to touch him." She said, frowning even more. "You should have seen him, it was like he was scared of me or something."
"Really…" Chad said. I have to get a hold of him. It is not like Nigel to be distance with his cousin. This guy practically too attach to her. I wonder what happened to their trap last night.
"He is never like this. I mean I know he is a boy and all and I know he needs his space but Chad, he didn't want me to be near him." She said, holding back tears. "Also he said that he hates me and I don't know why."
"It is probably a phase Z. Just give him space." Chad said, hugging her.
"I hope it is just a phase because I miss my cousin." She said.
"ZELDA!" Ruby screamed. They turned and found their friends, waiting for them. "YOU LOOK GREAT!"
"Zelda, how about you head there first. I need to use the restroom." He said, kissing her forehead. "I won't be long."
"Okay…" She said, walking to her friends. Chad walked away from them and pulled out his cellphone.
"What do you want Chad?"
"Nigel, Zelda told me what happened this morning. What's wrong?" He asked.
"IT IS NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS!"
"What do you mean? What is going on with you?"
"You must be happy that Zelda is with the Teenagers."
"WHAT? NO SHE IS NOT!" Chad snapped. "She is still a civilian. Cree made sure of it even me."
"Then explain to me why my whole sector is gone and my operatives' families don't even remember them." Nigel snapped. "Explain to me why the leader looks like my cousin."
"What?"
"I fought with one of the kidnappers and unmasked him. It turns out to be my cousin." Nigel snapped. "My sector is gone. It is like they disappeared without a trace."
"That can't be right." Chad said. "And you know it. Zelda loves you so much. She is basically bothered by it." Then there was a brief silence. "Do you believe that Zelda is behind this?"
"Just leave me alone." He hung up and Chad let out a sigh.
Zelda is behind this… This can't be true. I mean… Chad thought, gripping on to the necklace. I believe in her. I don't believe she is doing this. I need to get into the bottom of this and also inform Cree.
"Hey Chad, what's up?" Maurice asked, walking towards his way.
"Maurice, did you get anything new?" Chad asked.
"Well, I did actually. I interviewed the parents of the missing children and they all claimed that they don't have children." Maurice said.
"So it is like what Nigel said, it is like they disappeared without a trace." Chad said.
"Nigel?"
"Nigel's sector was kidnapped last night. He is the only one left and he claims that Zelda is the leader. He fought one of the kidnappers and it ended up being his cousin." Chad said.
"Do you think it's Zelda?" Maurice asked.
"No, I believe someone else is behind this." Chad said. "I was planning on reporting this to Cree."
"I believe that Zelda is innocent as well." Maurice said.
"Thanks, I need someone to be by my side." Chad said.
"Hey, I am here for you man. So let's have fun with the ladies before the game." Maurice said. "Cree will probably agree with us. I mean… It's Zelda we are talking about. Why would she do such a thing?"
"Yeah…" Chad said. I am going to prove that Zelda is not involved in this. I am going to fix this.
After school, everyone was getting ready for the big game. Zelda was in her room, brushing her hair. But she was still sad about what happened this morning. Did I do anything wrong? Did I say something that hurt him?
"Bring back my friends you Teenager." Nigel snapped. "You are working for the teens are you. You were with them all this time and I trusted you." I seriously didn't know what he was talking about. I mean, I am a Teenager but he made it seem it was like an organization.
"Nigel, I don't know what you are talking about." I said.
"STOP PLAYING DUMB AND GIVE ME BACK MY FRIENDS!" He snapped.
"Nigel, I am serious here. I don't know what you are talking about." I said, frowning in front of him. I tried reaching for him once more but he stormed away. "NIGEL!"
"STAY AWAY FROM ME!" He screamed, holding back tears. "I HATE YOU!"
I froze for a brief moment… When I heard him say that, I wanted to cry and yes I did. I cried in my room for a few minutes. I love Nigel but I don't know what is going on here. What did I do wrong?
She let out a sigh and put on the Varsity Jacket Chad let her wear. She walked out her room and found him beside the door. "Nigel…" She said.
"Where are you going?" He said coldly, crossing his arms.
"I am going to Chad's football game. Do you want to come?" She asked, smiling at him.
"So you can kidnap me too, no thanks." He said. She let out a frown.
"Okay…" She said, holding back tears. She walked passed him and when she was in front of the stairway she stopped. "Nigel…"
"What?" He snapped.
"I just want to say that I love you and I am sorry." She said, leaking tears. She walked downstairs after that. Nigel stood there for a brief moment, shaking.
It was the night of the football game. Zelda, Cree, and Ruby were cheering for the boys. Gwen was with her cheerleading team, doing routines to pump up the crowd. Richard joined the football team a few weeks ago and Johnny was already in it even though he was the captain of the hockey team. "It is a close game…" Cree said. "All they need is one touchdown to win."
"But they only have two minutes on the clock." Ruby said. "It is like the last game."
"I know they are going to do well." Zelda said, forcing a smile. Come on Zelda, please don't cry… Please try to be happy…
"Zelda, are you okay?" Ruby asked, looking concern.
"Yeah, you are awfully quiet." Cree added.
"I am fine…" She lied. I know I should be cheering like crazy but I am not in the mood. I am just too sad. As the game proceeds, Chad threw the ball to Maurice and he speedily raced to the goal. She turned to her friends and watched them cheer. As much, I want to scream, I don't have the heart. It is as if I am losing someone very important to me… like mom…
"GO BABE!" Cree screamed.
"YOU CAN DO IT!" Ruby screamed. Johnny and Richard tackled the incoming players that were aiming at Maurice. Maurice was home free. "HE IS GOING TO SCORE A TOUCHDOWN!" He was about to make it to the touchdown until a huge player tackled him down.
"Oh no…" Cree said, looking worried. "Is he hurt?"
"Maurice, are you okay?" Chad asked, racing towards him.
"I can't feel my right leg." Maurice said, enduring the pain. Richard and Johnny raced towards them.
"What's the hold up?" Richard asked.
"Maurice is hurt." Chad said. "Let me help you." He helped Maurice up and supported his body. Johnny grabbed the other side and helped him. "Thanks…"
"Don't mention it." Johnny said, smiling. He then turned to the Richard. "Pretty boy, tell the referee that Maurice is out."
"Yeah…" Richard said. Cree left the stands and Zelda and Ruby followed her. The medic crew took Maurice to the locker room and Chad let out a sigh. The girls followed the medic team.
Meanwhile, Nigel sat in her room thinking of what to do. I don't know what to do. I want to believe her but what I have saw last night is preventing me from trusting her.
"You are not going anywhere and you are not taking my friends."I said. They started fighting. I was worried that I will lose my friends. I can't let that happen. I told myself over and over that it will never happen. I swung my fists and but the kidnapper was too fast for me. I was getting irritated. He then grabbed my arm and tossed me to the floor. The kidnapper gripped my neck tightly.
"You are too weak." He said. "But you will be perfection to my collection anyways."
"I am not… going to be…" I said, grasping for air. "Part of your collection…" I punched his face and his mask flew in the air and landed a few inches away. I froze in fear and shock. This can't be… Please tell me that I am dreaming… The person behind the mask was actually my own cousin, Zelda. "Z…"
"Mistress, we need to retreat. Father is entering the building." A voice said, coming out from the mask.
"Consider yourself lucky dumb kid…" She said, lifting her fist in the air. She launched a punch and I fell unconscious.
I saw her last night. My eyes can't deceive me but Chad believes it is not her. Well, he wasn't there that night. He wasn't there when I saw her. He noticed the camera up her ceiling. No, I still love my cousin and I am going to confirm this. He reached for the camera and took a deep breath, hoping that what he saw last night was just a bad dream.