CALESIE'S POINT OF VIEW(POV)
"Thank you so much for your help Miss Calesie," Mr. Roland said,
"I didn't do anything for you to thank me," I looked at Calixta, She is now asleep on her bed must be because of exhaustion she sleeps so peacefully now,
I went to the bathroom to get hot water so that I can wipe the dirt off of Calixta's body, She's hot too, Maybe she's sick,
I returned to Calixta's bed holding a small basin with hot water and a towel,
But when I returned...
"Where are you going, Mr. Roland? You should take a rest too," Mr. Roland is now in front of the door ready to open it, Don't tell me his...
"No, I can't stay Miss Calesie, I have to go to Mr. Georgio's house to talk to him about my precious daughter,"
"What? But isn't he angry at you too?"
"Let him be angry at me, I am not scared of him anymore, I have decided to tell Mr. Georgio myself to let my daughter go and let her be free"
"What about Calixta she needs you to be by her side in times like this,"
"She doesn't need me, Miss Calesie, You heard her earlier right? I'm the one who gave her to Mr. Georgio, it's all because of me that she experienced a horrible life, am not going to stay silent anymore, Even if he kills me I don't care as long as Calixta lives a free and happy life,
"But..."
"Just take care of her for me Miss Calesie,"
I sighed and then said
"I will Mr. Roland,"
"Miss Calesie you should also be careful, Mr. Georgio said that he likes you, it only means one thing, he wants you to be his now, All of what he wants he will make sure that he will get,"
"I am going to be careful, You should too Mr. Roland, Please, for your daughter,"
"I will... Try," In the end, I can't stop him from leaving the apartment,
I went to Calixta, sat on her bed beside her then squeeze the towel that's in the basin, I wiped Calixta's face with the towel after her face the next part that I wiped is her body, While wiping her body, I felt pain in my heart because of the bruises that I saw on her body,
If you see every bruise, you will feel pity for her, how did she endure this much pain? she's hurt inside and outside,
"Calesie?" Calixta called she is awake now,
"Calixta how are you feeling? "
"I am.... o...kay," She fell asleep again, that's good, she'll get plenty of rest,
I should rest too,
I went to my bed to rest, It's afternoon but, I can't go to school while I'm in this situation, Calixta needs me for today,
I looked at Calixta while she's sleeping soundly, After seconds,
I fell asleep.....
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"You-you have-have to-to find-find the-the truth-truth ( VOICE ECHOED INSIDE CALESIE'S MIND )"
"Ahh!!!" I screamed,
*CALESIE BREATHING HEAVILY*
Because of the voice, I woke up, I wiped the tears on my face and I can feel sweat in my body, I bent down while hugging my knee and tears still falling,
I can't understand what she meant about that, What truth? I kept hearing voices, Am I going mad? I am hearing her voice a lot since I moved here,
I looked beside me where Calixta is, she's still asleep,
I checked the time, it's 5:30 Pm, I have to get ready for work.....
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"Calesie where are you going?" I turned around because I heard Calixta, I just finished putting my clothes on and closing the closet when she asked that question,
I went towards Calixta while smiling,
"I am going to work Calixta, Are you feeling okay?" I asked
"I guess so, Wait, you're working? Can I come with you?"
"uhhhh..."
"Please Calesie, Let me come with you, I don't want to be alone here,"
I think about it carefully, She will be alone here, I can't let that happen,
"Okay, You can come, get dressed so that we can go my work is at 6:00 Pm," Calixta smiled then immediately went to her closet,
It was my first time.....
My first time seeing her smile
Calixta is a strong person, I wish I was like that in the past, I gave up easily that night when Dasha kidnapped me, Why do I keep on remembering the past, I have to move on,
"Calesie?" Calixta called, she is now ready,
"Calixta? Is that you?" I am surprised right now because she's wearing a cute blue dress, it suits her so well especially with her long and black hair,
"You look great,"
"Thank you so much," Calixta smiled again, I am so happy for her, she's starting to change,
"Let's go?"
"hmm" she agreed
We went outside of the apartment, I locked the door using Calixta's key, after that We started walking towards the exit of the building,
"What kind of job do you have Calesie?" Calixta asked,
"Well, I work at the convenience store,"
"Really? I have never been to one,"
"What? Why?"
"Well, My father is the one who buys my necessities every day, so there's no need for me to go to a store," Calixta said looking so sad again, I think it's because of his father, I wonder where Mr. Roland is right now,
"You know Calixta, it's nice to finally have a conversation with you right now,"
"Yeah, it is," She's smiling again,
We finally exited the building, Calixta and I are still talking when suddenly.....
I remembered something!!
"I forgot! Shoot!!" I shouted
"What is it?"
"We have a problem, It's almost 6:00, It's our curfew time, We can't pass the guards because of that meaning we can't leave without anyone's help that can distract them,"
"Really? Come with me Calesie, " Calixta held my hand then pulled me while walking,
"Calixta where are we going?"
"You'll see,"
We continued walking while Calixta is pulling me, Where are we going?
Wait
This route that we're taking,
"Calixta what are we doing here?" I asked we are in front of the mysterious door, This place gives me the creeps and it's because of what happened earlier, I wonder why the dean built this place,
"This is the only route to go outside of the University without getting spotted,"
"But what if they are there,"
"No, they aren't, Mr. Georgio was only here earlier because he was expecting some results from me,"
Calixta opened the door, I am scared to go inside but Calixta is already there, I should trust her,
"Why is there a secret door inside the University Calixta? and why does the dean build this place?"
"I don't know why there's a secret door here Calesie but the dean didn't build this place, he doesn't even know this place existed,"
"What? he doesn't know about this place?"
"Yes, No one knows about this place except me,"
"Then who build this place?"
"I don't know,"
Who can build a place like this without the dean knowing?
"Here we are," We are now outside of the university, so this is the side part of the University, I can see the dean's monument side,
"So Calesie? where are we going now?"
"that way," Calixta and I started walking, I checked the time and it's already 5:40 Pm,
After minutes of walking, we arrived at the convenience store
"Hello Asha," I greeted,
"Hello Calesie," Asha greeted back then looked at Calixta, she is behind me like she's scared
"Who is she Calesie?" Asha asked
"Her name Calixta, Calixta this is Asha,"
"Hello, Do you like playing?" Calixta looked at her like she was so excited,
"I guess so, What are we playing?" Calixta shyly but excitedly asked,
"I don't know, anything is fine by me,"
"Do you like playing Chess?" Calixta asked,
"Chess!! Oh My Gosh you also like those kinds of games, I love Chess, But I can't play it because my big brother doesn't like playing brainy games, he just likes to eat" we all laughed because of what Asha said,
"Wait I am just going to get it, wait right there okay?" Asha went straight to her room, After seconds she came back carrying a box containing the game,
"Where do you want to play it?" Asha asked,
"How about there," Calixta answered pointing at the table outside of the convenience store,
"Let's go," Asha and Calixta walk towards the exit to go to the table outside,
"What's your age by the way?" I heard Calixta asked,
"I'm 11 years old, how about you? what's your age?"
"I'm 14 years old," I saw the two of them laughing, it looks like they are getting along pretty well, It's so nice to see Calixta talking to someone around her age, I feel like I'm a proud mother to her child, hehe
I waited for a customer to arrived but there was no one coming in, I am getting bored, maybe I should go outside to check Asha and Calixta,
"Checkmate" Calixta said she is having fun
"Aawww.....What can I do? hmmm..." Asha said thinking about her next move,
"Are you guys having fun?" I asked while leaning against the door,
"Yes, I am winning," Calixta said but I know she's teasing Asha,
"No fair," Asha pouted,
I saw a lady coming towards the convenience store, I should go inside,
"If you need me you know where to find me,"
I went inside the convenience store waiting for the lady to come in
"Good evening Ma'am" I greeted,
"Good evening," The lady smiled at me then went inside the convenience store searching for the things that she's going to buy,
After minutes....
"Here is your change miss," I said giving the lady her change,
"Thank you,"
"Come again," I said then the lady left
"Don't touch her!!" I heard Asha shouted, What is happening? I panicked because Asha sound so scared, I went outside and then saw a man holding Calixta's arm tightly pulling her,
Wait....
It's the drunk man last night
"What are you doing Sir?!! Let go of her!!!" I shouted, then removed his hand holding Calixta's arms, I held Calixta's hand then hide her behind me trying to protect her,
"Calesie!" Calixta sounds so scared,
"You!! You are from last night!!" the drunk old man shouted pointing at me with his index finger,
"Calixta listen to me, take Asha, and quickly hide inside the convenience store," I ordered whispering to Calixta while she's behind me,
"What? But what about you?"
"Don't worry about me, just go inside quickly, This man is dangerous, I'm the oldest here it's my responsibility to protect you,"
"But....."
"Calixta, Look at Asha...." I can't see Calixta but I'm sure she looked at Asha,
"Asha is scared, She's crying, you have to go inside, Calixta hurry!!!"
I know that Calixta is in panic but she did what I told her to do, she ran going towards Asha, held Asha's hand then quickly pulled her inside the convenience store,
I looked at the drunk old man, it looks like he's not interested in them anymore because he doesn't care where they go, he's just looking at me,
"You don't have your knight and shining armor like last time huh?"
"What do you want?"
"Nothing in particular, but I wanted to do THIS!!!"
"CALESIE!!" I heard Calixta and Asha shouted from the inside,
Ouch!!
My back hurts, the drunk old man pushed me hard, my back hit the wall, I am still standing while leaning against the wall, I looked at the old man while he's walking towards me, he looks so angry,
"You wrench, just because of your beautiful face you think I will not hit you!!" The old man shouted and was about to slap me in the face, I blocked my hand and closed my eyes...
"What are you doing to her?!!" I heard a man shouted, I opened my eyes the only thing that I saw is his back,
"YOU!!!! YOU OWE ME LAST NIGHT FOR PUNCHING MY HANDSOME FACE!!!" the man was about to punch Artreus but Artreus stopped his fist from getting closer to him,
Wow, his cool
"How dare you!!" The man shouted looking so annoyed, he was about to punch Artreus using his other fist but Artreus punched him first,
It looks like Artreus' punch was strong because the drunk man fell,
"Calesie are you alright?" Artreus asked
"Ye-Yes, Thank you," Artreus smiled at me like he was so relieved, this is my first time seeing him smile at me so I smiled back at Artreus,
I looked at the drunk old man that's behind Artreus, my smile was replaced by shock because the old man stand up, He looked so serious and looked like he was hiding something,
The drunk old man quickly ran towards us, when he was getting near, I saw that he pulled out a knife,
THAT'S WHAT HE'S HIDING!!
"ARTREUS!!!", I Shouted then went in front of him......
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AFTER THAT EVERYTHING WENT BLACK...