Waking up seems to be the most difficult sport ever especially after a night of partying like never before.
Also knowing you're definitely going to have a hangover.
I groaned rolling to my side which made my head feel even more fuzzy. It was throbbing like my life depended on it and trust me it's not a good feeling.
With all the energy i could muster I cracked one eye opened looking at the twin bed beside mine it was empty and untouched. What was i expecting.
Elise must have gone home with some guys after the party or gone further into the city to party some more.
Well she practically abandoned me at the club. That is i turned and she was no where to be found. She's a big girl so i took that as my cue to come back to this crappy hotel. The moment my head hit the bed, i passed out and i'm still sleep deprived.
I stared at the small wall clock above the door and it read 1: 45 pm so... She should be on her way home very soon I hope if not i'll have to file a missimg person's report and trust me i don't have that energy.
I'll judt give her the speech about how she could end up dead and make me face our parents alone and I'm not ready for that.
My throat was dry and I didn't try to talk because I'm sure I'll curse in pain which will cause more pain.
So, I staggered out of bed barely making it to the bathroom. The world was still spinning. I got to the stained sink. Not with what you're thinking it's just old i think.
I quickly splashed some water on my face which woke me up a little bit more but not enough to smile or walk upright and stop the spinning..
Coffee i need coffee.
I rang the hotel service but no one answering which made my blood boil. Why of all days.
After the third try , my frustration took over i cursed them in my head as i got up. Still cursing, i wore my robe and made it towards the door. So much for good costumer service.
I began to walk down the hallway which was longer than usual and suspiciously quiet. Normally, the neighbours would be yelling kids running around and wailing but it seems the universe was on my side today which was wonderful cause i don't know what i would do if a child screamed right now.
But on the other hand, i really hate quiet places and it's all Elise's fault. She has the worst taste in movies which always creeps me out now ,I can't walk in dark and quiet places.
Getting to the elevator, I sighed pushing the button. It didn't work. I pushed it again still nothing. What the actual fuck. I'm not ready to walk down the fucking stairs especially when I'm this hung over. I pushed it over and over again and after like a thousand tries, i gave up.
I groaned in frustration as I angrily stomped my way towards the stairs.
The main lobby was empty the receptionist was gone. I stood there confused. Was there a an emergency evacuation i didn't know about?
Did the rapture take place and I didn't go to heaven? The panic set but if i'm here Elise has to be here too.
I slowly made my way to the buffet everything was in place but looked untouched which was strange really really strange. I pushed every bad thought and poured myself a cup of coffee. I can't be thinking badly i have to eat first.
I took a plate stuffed it with food yeah i'm starving.
Then I heard something... A crunching noise coming from the table behind me. Turning, i slowly walked towards the table but stopped midway. Isn't this how people die in horror movies? What were my legs trying to do?
But you see curiosity is a bitch i assure you cause i kept moving taking very short steps. trying to figure out where the sound was coming from. M mind kept screaming how dumb i am but my legs didn't really care.
I mean the hotel is very dirty so I'm sure it's a rat right?. Or maybe couple of cockroaches having a get together. As I got closer to the table, the sound stopped which made me stop. Was I day dreaming...?
"Oh shit!" I screamed as a bloodied body flew on me. "What the hell!" I screamed as my coffee and plate was sent flying along with me.
I let out a scream and moved away from woman and nearly threw up as I took in what was in front of me. Don't tell me. ...
"No no it can't be re.." I mistakenly said out loud as i moved as far as possible. I slapped my hands on my mouth as my eyes watered.
The woman.... Or i don't know what the hell it is. She looked up at me with blood shot eyes. Her head was smashed in the skin on the left side of her head was hanging on for it's dear life. What in the world....
Before i could finish my thoughts she lunged at me. I quickly moved and she fell making a lound sound which sounded like grunting and screaming at the same time.
I ran towards the elevator but the crazy woman was on heel.
"please open!" I pushed the button but it wasn't going to work. I don't know what i hoped but u had to get out of there. So, I ran for the stairs.
The woman was unbelievably fast and kept up just inches behind me. grunting loudly. I kept running so fast that I slipped on the stairs loosing my footing, my legs went behind me. I tried to ground myself with my hands but i could only safe my face from colliding with the stairs.
The woman then grabbed my legs but i kicked her back with my free leg. I swear I heard her teeth snapping. She was still holding on trying to bite my legs why?.
I screamed as I kicked her back one final time. She let out a growl as she tumbled off the strairs. I watched as she hit the last stairs. I stood up immediately and i heard her growl again. Turning i saw her making her way up again. Biut didn't it hurt? All these thoughts ran through my mind as i ran I didn't stop till I got to my door. I ran into my room slamming the door shut breathing heavily. I leaned on the door trying to catch my breathe.
"Oh my God ..." I kept chanting that with my hands over my chest. My head felt so heavy i went to get coffee but nearly got murdered by a mad person. Only God knows were she came from i don't have time to be thinking about that i have to focus on finding Elise
I sighed and nearly died as a knock landed heavily on the door nearly giving me a heart attack.
"Jael! Open the damn door" Elise called from outside. I quickly ran to the door to open it but stopped. Ive seen these in movies. What if it's the woman mimicling Elise?
"How sure am i you're Elise?"
"Ethel I swear...." Yhup it's Elise alright. I quickly unlocked the door and She pushed her way in running towards the bathroom without even saying hi.
"Really? You're gonna push your way into the room ?" I said annoyed. What? I have issues.
"Sorry I really needed to pee" she smiled a weak smile and i knew she was hungover.
She looked at me in an uncomfortable way
"What?"
"You look pale... Like you just saw a ghost"
"Damn right I did" I sighed and fell backwards on the bed. "Your lovely twin nearly got massacred down stairs"
"What do you mean?" She looked alarmed then it hit me.
"You didn't see anyone downstairs?"
"Nope"
"A crazy woman covered in blood like lots of blood that wanted to kill me?" I eyed her slowly
"Not Eth i didn't"
"That's... Urm..... " A knock interrupted us. "I'll get it " she said as she walked towards the door she looked like she wanted to change topic.
She gasped which made me fly out of my bed.
"What's wrong?" I asked but she just pointed towards the door. There was a guy bleeding badly at our door. He looked like he was about our age but had a lot of body hair. I snapped out of it as i watched him closely. He looked ... Normal but abnormally covered in blood.
"Help .. me..." The guy said barely saying the word. I froze but Elise hastenly brought him in locking the door behind him. Which made me jerk.
"Are you crazy? We don't even know him?" I said looking at her like she has lost her mind.
"He's ... He's the guy that dropped me off" she said slowly smiling suspiciously
"You mean the guy you fucked last night?" I said eyeing her. She nodded "well don't just stand there help me dammit" I know she wasn't good with blood but he's her visitor so she has to take it upon herself.
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"So how did this happen? " Elise asked after I was done wrapping up the wound. The bandage was already getting soaked with blood which was really worrisome. I tried my best to stop the bleeding but to no avail.
"I don't know a crazy bitch just came out of nowhere and bit the shit out of my leg" the guy said with a flinch.
"And how do you know her room number?" I mean someone had to ask right?.
"I told him" Elise answered with a shrug.
"Seriously? A guy you just met? What if he's a serial killer? Or a rapist? Or even worst" my sister is mad " no offence" i said to the guy sitting on our bed.
"None taken" he forced a smile.
"Stop being dramatic Eth... Besides we need to take him to the hospital" she said gesturing towards him.
"Yeah no shit" I said "but I need to shower first " i felt looked and smelt like shit. I then quickly ran to the bathroom as Elise spoke to her guest.
After my long shower, the head ache was gone and I feeling all fresh and new. I stood at the sink, took my phone and went to the Island website. Then I saw it. I stopped scrolling and clicked on the article. My hands shook as i began to read.
WHAT IS HAPPENING ON PARON ISLAND ?
IS THIS THE APOCALYPSE???
The headline was in bright red.
What the hell. I stopped and walked out of the bathroom and quickly grabbed the tv remote turning on the t.v.
"Are you ok?" Elise gave me a questioning look "we are supposed to be on our way to the hospital . This guy is badly wounded it's not the time for Ethel!" I ignored her still flipping through the channels which where all showing the same thing.
'Technical difficulties'.
"That's weird " I sat on the bed beside the wounded stranger.
" PARON island is going crazy !" a woman who looked like she was in her early thirties said which made me halt. She looked scared as fuck. " we don't know what is happening but there seems to be an outbreak of a rare disease. It is said to make people crazy and violent they tend to get too physical and it's advised that if you encounter any of the victims which leads to a scratch or bite, Go to the closest hospital as soon as possible. It's highly contagious and everyone is advised to stay in doors " the woman looked around startled and confused " oh .. urm .. yeah .... All means of transportation are shut down the government are doing all they can to contain the disease" then the channel began to break then technical difficulties appeared on the screen. Which made me sigh in defeat. I looked at the stranger.
"Ok so he has to get to the hospital now before he turns crazy"
"Yeah but the transport system is down remember?" Elise replied. I mentally face palmed myself thinking of what next to do.
"Urm..i have a car" the stranger said which made me mad and i don't know why. Maybe because i didn't want to leave my hotel. But i immediately forced a smile.
"Oh great let's go!"
I grabbed a beer and i headed for the door.