Austin found it difficult to close his eyes last night. The fear of Tasha crawling up on him in his sleep or having a nightmare about her kept him awake. His brother came knocking and banging on his door, trying to get him to open up, but all fell on deaf ears. Mr. Richard tried too after Allen complained to him about how Austin reacted earlier that day but Austin refused to open up, asking them to leave him alone. He didn't even get off the clothes he wore last night, his eyes swollen and red, buried in his jaw. He had never been this rattled in his life. His mother's death left him in shock and a coma but being this way was new. A ghost who wouldn't leave him alone."Austin, we have to go to school," Allen shouted, banging on his door. He stayed still, not replying to his brother."Come on man, I'm going to prepare now. You better be done before I get back!" Allen barked. Austin could hear his brother's footsteps fade after he spat out that last statement. They were Twins, but Allen
The school was in its form, with students trooping in from different parts of the city and rushing to meet up with the day's assembly. Austin was glad they came in early, and it felt nice to be punctual for a change. All thanks to Nala, he thought. Allen had been bugging them on their way to school, saying different kinds of lousy things. Nala found them funny, but Austin didn't.They got settled in class for their first lecture of the day but Austin noticed Allen wasn't in class. He seemed less bothered about it and focused on what he had at that moment. The bell rang midway during the class, and everyone in the class seemed shocked. This doesn't happen unless there is important information to give. Everyone seems restless and panic flew in the air,"Everyone stay in their seat" the teacher instructed as she walked to the door, opened it, and peeped outside. "Move out slowly, according to your seat rows"Nala hurriedly picked up her bag and tipped to Austin's seat, "move over" she m
Austin stood there, buried in the gaze of everyone. Trying to block out the words everyone was saying but it wasn't easy. Why would his brother do this?What's he doing there with Jade?"Hey" Nala held him, trying to provide comfort. She knew about all the things he had been through and how he struggles to handle his emotions. She rubbed his arm and held him tight."Good afternoon students!"The principal screamed as he glanced through the crowd and they responded back."I'm sorry that you are all out here, because of the bad conduct of these students" he pointed at Jade and Allen standing behind him.He went further to tell the students that they were caught fighting in the restroom and everyone started murmuring, the principal's voice drowned in it and he kept on struggling to keep them quiet but to no avail. Austin sighed, buried his head in his hands and walked out with shame. Nala called him, trying to follow immediately but he stopped her, saying he needed to be alone. Austin wa
It has been two days since the incident between Jake and Allen in school, and Austin avoided his brother like a plague in school, it was even worse at home.That day after school, Austin came barging into his room and Allen fumed with anger"Are you stupid" he screamed"Hey hey, chill" Allen raised his hands up, urging him to calm down and took a step backwards"Just get out of my room" he screamed pointing at his door, it was obvious Just the sight of Allen infuriated him."You haven't even heard my side of the sto..ry""What side? Huh, talk to me man, what side" he took a step towards Allen as he repeated his words. "Do I look like the principal or those students who bought every piece of nonsense you said, you went after Jake and you know it. Why did you even come back, this is you ruining my life again as you did when we were kids"Allen stood there, too stunned to speak, Austin's word went right through him. "Oh now you don't know what to say" he chuckled with sadness and anger b
Just before Allen landed his well Arranged Punch on Austin, Nala stood in the way of both of them, stopping them with her hands stretched out and holding their chest. She could feel their heart pounding and the rage running through their veins. She knew this wasn't about her and they probably needed an excuse to let their tension out."You both are not going to use me as an avenue to sort out your issues" she screamed, having them pay attention to her. "Nala hey….""Do not talk to me" she shut Allen up even before he could complete his sentence. She went back to her seat, packed up her stuff and stormed out of there, leaving them behind."You are so lucky, she stood in between us" Allen pointed his hands at him"It's funny how you think you stand a chance against me" Tasha's eyes widened in surprise at the statement Austin made."What did you say to me?" Allen asked, pretending he didn't hear it the first time and walking towards him fast but was held back by the guys who accompani
Austin couldn't close his eyes throughout that night, after that happened. He sat at the edge of his bed, with his mopping stick held tightly to his chest, ready to smash Tasha's head into the wall. He automatically saw her as a threat to his life. Hearing her call his name, he flung his phone straight to the wall and went right under his bed. His breathing was uneven, and even with the air-conditioner on, he was sweating like someone who ran a marathon. Anywhere he looked, he could see Tasha's face. It was all dark, but he couldn't help seeing her face everywhere. He wasn't so sure about how he treated her, and now he regrets it."What happened to your eyes?" Mr Richard asked with concern, walking towards Austin who was making breakfast before leaving for school. He tried to cover his face but his father took away his hands and notice his swollen eyes and even cheeks."Allen!""Sir" Allen's voice echoed from the bedroom upstairs and soon the staircase Started making hard sounds, annou
He stood under the scorching sun, that was busy setting the grass ablaze. They were the only ones alone on the field, but he had no idea why she chose this time for them to come out."I still don't understand why you wanted us here by this time," Austin said, squinting and covering his eyes from the harsh rays of the sun. Nala kept herself busy setting up the cones he needed for his footwork. Austin sat there, smiling and he remembered asking her for help, but never expected her to be this serious with it. He stood up, attempting to clean off his body, and then realised there was nothing on his shorts."Hey nala" he shook her shoulders. She raised her head to look at him but quickly covered her eyes, "The sun right?"She wiped off the sweat dripping down her cheeks with her handkerchief, "why are you not wearing your boots" she queried Austin with a harsh tone.Austin smiled, and replied "chill chill, don't ""Don't what? It's either you are serious with this or not," Nala interrupted
"Okay, listen" Tasha readjusted herself Infront of Austin, "I'm not dead""You are not what?" Austin said, confused with what she just said."I'm not dead" she repeated with a bright face, Austin sat there looking confused with what she was saying and couldn't understand why she was so happy about it."Is this why you've made it your life mission to ruin my life" Austin shrugged, "Just to tell me you weren't dead""I didn't make you my life mission," she scoffed."So what is it witch, I need to go to class."Tasha gasped, "you did not just call me a witch." His eyes shot back, indicating he had no intention to take it back. "Well, I'll let that slide just because I need your help""Whatever," Austin rolled his eyes in discomfort, being under the sun for that long was already getting to him. "Just state what it is you want. I do not know if ghosts feel things, but this sun is competing with hell, so be fast" Tasha swallowed hard, bracing herself up for what she needed to say " I nee