Isabella Rachelia is a 17 year old young girl who attends Tallhart High School. Holding the title of the most careless student, Ray—her nickname—is often laughed at by her friends. Like this time, when she was punished for delivering Mr. Erwin, the principal who teaches History lessons.
"Hey, Ray. Are you sure you dare enter Mr. Erwin's office? You're going to be lectured there." Marven, the boy said with a laugh.
"No. Ray will surely fall asleep hearing Mr. Erwin's explanation. Just like in the lesson before," said Yogi, just like Marven he laughed out loud.
Ray didn't react, she just puffed her thin cheeks. That's right, in addition to getting punished for delivering the bag, Ray also had to clean the library afterwards. This was because Ray accidentally fell asleep during History class. Who wouldn't be sleepy when they heard a long explanation as along the train road? What's more, that girl really doesn't like history!
"Don't mind him, Ray. Marven is ugly!" Jisel mocked, a girl with long brown hair with thick bangs covering her forehead.
Ray smiled a little. "Don't worry. I'll beat up Marven after this, for refusing to help me." Ray hissed with a crooked smile.
"Wow, Ray! Don't hold grudges like that. I was just kidding. Instead of falling asleep you'd be glaring at Mr. Erwin, right? Yes, right? You're a vengeful! Hahaha!" Marven exploded even more. It made Jisel feel like she wanted to pounce on Marven and Yogi at that moment.
Unlike Jisel, Ray actually smiled a little. Marven's handsome and beautiful smile actually entered her heart. Reluctant to yell at the man she has liked since middle school.
"By the way, Ray. See you soon. We're going home now," said Jisel when the four of them were in front of the office.
Ray nodded slightly as she hugged Mr. Erwin bag. "Okay. Be careful." The girl replied.
Marven, Jisel and Yogi left. But it feels empty when Ray doesn't talk anything to Marven. "Marven!" Ray called softly, but the man could hear him.
"Hmm? What?" asked the man, backing away from the line and approaching Ray.
Ray turned clumsy. She looked at the tall man's face. Very handsome face. Light brown hair and bluish beads, don't forget the high nose made Ray flutter and want to stare at him for a long time.
"Ray? What's wrong?" Marven was surprised. "Would you like to be accompanied inside? Are you afraid of Mr. Erwin?"
"Oh, no no!" Ray reflexively shook her head.
"Then? You're so clumsy. How could you be afraid of Mr. Erwin hahahah." Marven scratched the back of his neck laughing dryly. "Or don't want to be left out? Ah, fine. I'll wait here and help clean up the library." The man offered.
"No need, Marven. Mm ... Just go home."
Marven looked away. "Ray ... Be honest! What do you want to say? What do you need?!" asked Marven over and over whose patience was at the edge of a cliff.
"I ...." Ray closed her eyes. It sucks, but instead of Marven getting mad at him she'd better be honest. "Can you smile warmly at me before going home?!" Ray asked at last.
For a moment there was a look of surprise on Marven's handsome face. For a few seconds his brow furrowed, then he snorted. "Hey, don't play games, Ray," said Marven suddenly annoyed. "Don't act like I'm your boyfriend. We're friends."
Deg!
Ray froze as the words entered her ears. Marven said goodbye coldly, then disappeared with Jisel and Yogi. Slowly, Ray's shoulders dropped. The girl pondered. This is how she is. Loved Marven who seemed to like someone else. Ray's mind was stabbed at that moment. However, her smile grew again. She couldn't get caught up in Marven's words and actions or it wouldn't boomerang on him.
The girl turned around, opened the door of Mr. Erwin. "Excuse me."
When she entered, Ray stopped fast, when she saw a tall man with black hair and glasses sitting in Mr. Erwin. He was a very handsome man, his jaw and eyes were sharp. Ray was silent as he stared at the handsome man's face.
No, it's not Mr. Erwin. The headmaster was old and not this handsome. Ray cleared her throat. Until the man finally looked at Ray. Taking off his glasses, the man lowered the journal he had been reading.
"Who are you?" asked the man in a deep, deep voice.
"Afternoon, Mr. I'm with one of the students who was assigned to deliver this," said Ray looking down. The girl stepped and immediately put away Mr. Erwin bag in the place. "I'm sorry—"
"Wait." The man interrupted. Ray raised her eyebrows in surprise. The man got up, then walked slowly towards Ray's whereabouts. There, Ray could clearly see how tall the man was. However, his sturdy body made Ray think of Marven.
The two stared at each other for a long time, from a meter away. Ray was still waiting for words from the man who turned out to be Hansel Steverus when she saw the name tag on the suit he was wearing. For some reason, something stirred in the heart when the man's gaze penetrated. It felt different and soothing, even from Marven's own gaze. Ray felt hypnotized and dissolved until a minute later screams suddenly sounded in her ears. It was so loud that it made Ray collapse and cover her ears at that moment.
"ARGHHH!"
NGINGGGGGG
Ray's ears buzzed, then closed her beads tightly.
'HELP ME! DON'T KILL ME!'
'HANSEL! DO NOT LEAVE ME!'
'MARVEN! LOOK AT ME! JUST ONCE!'
'No ... it's all my fault.'
'I hate myself. I turned myself in.'
'HAPPY BIRTHDAY~! HAPPY BIRTHDAY~!'
'I'll make you suffer for the rest of your life.'
'HAHAHAHAHA!'
"Argh!!!!" Ray screamed covering her ears. Until her hearing returned to normal. The screams and screams were no longer heard. Ray was panting heavily, even starting to sweat. Terrifying! Like the scariest snippet of a song's lyrics, the scream of agony made Ray's breath suffocate.
The girl was still lost in her fear, hitting her chest hard hoping that her breathing would return to normal soon. Until Ray took a deep breath, gasping. "That was ... what ...?" Ray asked in a low voice.
"It's finished?"
Deg!
When the deep, deep voice sounded, Ray gasped. She just realized that she was in Mr. Erwin office now. However, the figure of a man named Hansel seemed scary to Ray after her hearing became strange like just now.
'Who he really is?! Psychic?! Witch doctor?! Paranormal? Or ... A hypnotist?' Ray shuddered at the thought. Between running or small talk, what is clear is Ray wants to get out of here.
"Get up."
Hansel's hand was stretched out in front of Ray's face who was looking down. The girl was suddenly surprised, staring at Hansel's big and strong hands with raised eyebrows. Slowly she looked up.
The two people's gazes met, but Ray became even more confused and confused when Hansel smiled faintly with his hand still outstretched.
"Wake up. I know you're a strong girl."
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- to be continued-