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underneath the stars
I'll be waiting for that SOMEONE

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that SOMEONE doesn't know

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Monday, March 10, 2008
FINALLY
3/10/2008 11:51:00 PM

i've finally completed the 2nd story of mine..i named it untold..


~ Untold
Looking out the window, under the lights of the starry night; I folded the letter and kept under the pillow with the handkerchief on the other hand. This was the 7834th time I’ve took them out and look at them, tears are dried up by now and I am only left with guilt within me.

I still remembered, the childhood days of mine. One day in my final primary school year, Mr. Fin announced that there is a new student joining our class. “Hello class, there is a new student joining us today, her name is Ariel. Let’s put our hands together to welcome her alright?”

Dead silence could be heard after three claps from me. A girl with two ponytails wearing a shade came in with an umbrella on hand. A clumsy knocked onto one of the front row table made the quiet class broke out into laughter, mocking at her clumsiness.

“Quiet down class! She is your new classmate” replied Mr. Fin angrily. “Take a seat there” Mr. Fin told Ariel, pointing to the empty seat right beside me.

“Hello Ariel, my name is Adom nice to meet you” I whispered to Ariel while initiating a handshake. She just shook my hand and did not utter a word. Lesson started as usual. But I noticed Ariel having trouble taking down the notes but I did not take it to heart. Days just passed unknowingly and it has been 3 week since Ariel joined our class. Filled with curiosity, I asked her “Hey Ariel, why do you wear shades to school?”

“It’s because, I have poor vision due to a cornea disease and I have done an operation but to no avail.” Ariel replied bitterly and pleaded me not to tell the other about her condition being afraid to be rejected by the others.

“Oh, so our new classmate Ariel is a blind girl!” shouted our classmate Jerry as he overheard our conversation. “I thought she wore shades because she is trying to act cool.” Marcus added on. Instantly the whole class began a mocking session on Ariel’s condition. “Stop it you idiots!” I shouted angrily. Not being able to take it anymore, Ariel slammed the table and dashed out of the classroom and even fell onto the floor after a knock onto the tables by the exit. Without a second thought, I ran out of the classroom to look for Ariel.

After combing the school area for a few rounds, I finally found her crying bitterly at the corner of a deserted room. I sat quietly beside her and offered her a piece of tissue. She tilted her head and leaned on my shoulder. My uniform was soaked with her tears within seconds and I’ve realized how hurting it was to her. “Do not worry, I will protect you and will never let you get hurt, I promise.” I whispered into her ears. She looked at me with her teary eyes and smiled at me.

“This is the 6th school I have transferred to in the past 2 years” she told me. “I just wanted to make more friends and live a more colorful life, before I lose my sight to the world of emptiness” she repeated.

Ariel told me she had a sister named Eva who took great care of her as she will walk her to school and back home while holding her hand. Not only that, Eva will accompany her from place to place and will try not to leave her alone.

Finally I’ve understood what really happened to Ariel, why she wore shades to class everyday, moving around with her umbrella and those clumsy knockings. Upon hearing her story, I do pity her and what I can do was to protect and comfort her.

Stroking her hair like a little child, I whispered into her ear “I’ll be here for you, I promise.” I held her hand and guide her to the canteen as the recess bell rang. “Bring me to the table right beside the vending machine.” She told me as we walked into the canteen.

There was this short hair girl which resembles Ariel seated at the table. “She is my twin sister Eva and this is Adom.” Ariel introduced us to one another. “No wonder the both of you looked alike.” I commented. After which, I proceeded to purchase some food for the sister to eat. After eating and chatting, Ariel and I head back to class.

Eva, Ariel and I thus became good friends as we meet up often for lunch and studies. At times, I will walk home with them and we have a great time together. Just that Ariel and I thought that the rest of her staying in the class will be peaceful one, things returned to normal. Marcus and Jerry started mocking and teasing Ariel everyday and after putting up those nonsense for a week, Ariel broke into tears again and was absent for school for 2 weeks.

She finally returned upon absence but this time, Eva brought her to class and its obvious Ariel was restless for the day. She didn’t utter a word nor give a smile. The recess bell rang signifying the end of break time. Just as I stepped into the class, I saw Marcus and Jerry taking Ariel’s umbrella and away and making fun of her, trapping her with tables and chairs. She cried for help but no one lent her their helping hands.

Upon seeing this, I dashed towards Marcus and started throwing punches on him. Jerry tried to pull me back but I kicked him away. The class turned into a wrestling ground. Cheering and jeering of the class brings up the intensity of the fight. Punches and kicks exchanged, uniform torn and ragged.

“Stop fighting!” Ariel shouted angrily and pulled me back. This managed to stop our fighting. Cuts and bruises can be seen as the fight ended. Ariel took out her handkerchief and started helping me wipe off the sweat and blood. Suddenly, Mr. Fin entered the classroom and started reprimanding us, asking us to stay back for detention.

After arranging back the tables and chair, we continued our lesson as per normal and everything seems alright. Just before the school bell rings, Mr. Fin broke out the news that today will be the last day of school for Ariel as she has some personal problems. I was shocked as I heard this coming from his mouth. “Thank you everyone for taking care of me and treat me as your friend.” Ariel thanked the class as she stood up with her bag. She opened up my clinched fist and stuffed her handkerchief before apologizing for her sudden leave. “I promise, I will write to you. Wait for me and be there for me.” She told me before running out the class towards Eva who were waiting for her outside the class.

I looked down and closed my eyes. My thoughts ran wild, thinking what drove her away. Droplets of tears started falling onto the handkerchief. I unfold it and saw a smiley face sewed on with writings “I am here too, I promise.” Instant warmth raced up my chest and I quickly cleared away my tears before heading home.

That very night I couldn’t get to sleep. Image of Ariel will get into my mind as I closed my eyes. I poured a cup of water and made my way to the balcony. The wind gushing against my face as I stared at the starless night till the dawn breaks in.

A week has passed and I went back to school as usual like nothing has happened. Just that I became quiet. Looking at the empty desk next to me just reminds me of Ariel. School ended as the school bell rang and I headed straight home. I slotted my hand into the letter box and I pulled out the stack of letters and look through them. I opened my mouth wide as I saw an envelope written “From: Ariel”. I quickly tear it open and read what Ariel wrote.

“I am sorry once again for my sudden leave. Actually the 2 week of absence isn’t that I don’t dare to face the class. But it’s that my eyesight is getting from bad to worse. I went around seeking doctors for help but was told that I am turning blind. The only solution will be an operation but it can only perform in Australia whereby technology is more advanced.

The reason that I went back to school the other day was to see you once again, before I had my operation. I wanted to remember how you looked like. I am afraid I will turn blind and I would never get to see you again. No matter what, I will try my best to recover and when I recover, I wish you will be there with me and accompany me to travel around the world to see the beautiful sceneries of the world. I know in your heart you have agreed upon reading this. I am here I promise.

this is just part of the story..because its 9 pages long, i've decided to show part of it to you..are you all interested in knowing what happened?? if you want just tag or pm me ba..i sent it to you..if you all really want..


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