ROGER WILLIS It was extremely difficult to accept the fact that our dear friend, Wesley has succumbed and did not survive the incubation period. Idris warned me about this and it appeared that he was telling the truth. Only the strong ones survive a savage werewolf attack. Unfortunately, Wesley was fragile enough and did not manage to survive. There’s no denying the absolute fact that I’m going to miss all of Wesley and his wide arsenal of jokes. Some of them are just witty and although some of them might be the corniest joke that I’ve ever heard in my entire life, he was still making each of our day filled with laughter. Ever since I introduced him to my little circle, he’s been nothing but sunshine. I will never ever forget Wesley Rinbow just as much as I will never forgive Yannick for attacking him with all of his ill intentions. He cannot get away with this and I’m going to make sure I’m the one who’s going to deal the final blow of revenge. It was probably the longest night of
ROGER WILLIS “H-hi!” I blurted out utterly confused as to why there’s a beautiful woman standing right in front me. I thought Idris lived alone in this apartment unit. “Uhm, hellooo?1” The woman spat and she seemed just as confused as I was. She appeared like she’s on the same age as Idris and I’m just wondering who she was and what was she doing here. “I-I’m looking for Idri—I mean, Mr. Lykaios.” I breathed out. If she’s a family member, I shouldn’t probably be calling Idris by his name. I know Idris gave me the permission to address him by his first name but I thought I’d have to at least be careful about that. “And you are?” “My name’s Roger Willis.” I replied almost feeling my nerve creeping up my spine. “I’m one of his students and I just came here to ask him about something.” I don’t necessarily know where did that came from but I know I’d have to make up at lie spontaneously. “Ooh, a student of his. Come on in, dear.” The woman gave me a beautiful smile subtly fixing the h
ROGER WILLIS I don’t usually get hurt over some bad secret that I just discovered. At least that’s how I’m seeing the current run of things. Maybe I do get hurt but I just don’t act expressive about it. When I first found out that my dad was having an affair with his secretary, I did not go onto a wild rampage or even broke down into tears. I just took the information that I learned and kept the hurt and anger all to myself instead. I wouldn’t go far and say that I was good at hiding my pain in anger but I was definitely good at acting like I’m totally fine. I would’ve never thought the day that I’d explode would come. The fuse was finally lit. I’m feeling a slew of mixed emotions inside of me that I never noticed I was pedaling way too fast as if I was in a race gunning for a first place finish. I am very much confused with everything that’s happening. Idris just admitted that he’s having the same feeling as me and I know he just said we should keep our distance but I was just tryi
ROGER WILLIS The day rolled in with me pretty much riddled with such agony and anxiety. It savagely kept me up all night and now, it’s making things even more difficult for me to focus during class. I’d definitely say I don’t deal well with such heartbreak. Perhaps it’s because this one’s something that I never saw coming. It just hit me out of the blue and I did not have much time to brace myself for the incoming arrow that struck my heart. In my head, I was thinking the reason why Idris want us to keep our distance from each other was because he’s my teacher and I’m his student. I know it’s a typical taboo but he’s just a substitute teacher. Most probably, he’s going to be gone in the next few months. Now that I’ve learned he’s married, I just lost it. I’d say that’s the main reason why he’s forcing me to forget that we kissed intimately and almost fucked each other or that we both admitted that we liked each other. Forcing myself to close one door that hasn’t quite opened yet was
ROGER WILLIS “W-who are you?” Engulfed with such intense fright, I raised my hand above my head. My back was pinned against the tree trunk. “W-what do you from me?” My heart was intensely beating right on my throat as the woman behind the helmet pointed the gun right straight at my forehead. “Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned!” The woman uttered. Even though I couldn’t see her face through the tinted shield of the helmet, I could still feel a great sense of anger burning in her tone. I closed my eyes just as I heard a faint ticking sound coming from the pistol. A bullet in the head, that’s what’s sticking in my head. I couldn’t feel my legs knowing that this could be the last time I’m going to suck oxygen in this world. If this was how I’m going to die, I’m going to be forever locked up in anger and confusion. I won’t and I would never accept this. I almost passed out when I heard the thunderous gunshot and I thought I was nothing but a goner. A faint rush of relief engulfed
IDRIS LYKAIOS For several years, my life had no meaning. I’ve only been following anything and everything that my father says. It has been the story of my life ever since I was young. My eyes and heart were eventually opened when Brynner Luke showed me how life could be meaningful with love. At first, I didn’t know I was gay but the more time that we spent together, I gradually developed feelings for him. He became my secret world, the world that keeps me warm and secured. He was the sole reason why my life became painted with various hues of colors. That was until I became the sole reason for those colors to turn black and white. It’s been a decade ever since my life became dull and colorless but still, I couldn’t forget the day I took the very first innocent soul using my bare hand. It will forever be tattooed in my heart and soul. I loved Brynner Luke more than anyone and anything in this world but I guess I’m cursed to forever be chained under someone’s control. I don’t necessar
IDRIS LYKAIOS “Have you seen Roger?” I asked Soraya subtly pulling her in one corner. I know she’s one Roger’s closest friends and I just thought perhaps she knows where the guy is. “I...I have not.” She replied looking rather surprised. “He did not enter class today. I’m just wondering why.” “Yeeah, he’s feeling a little bit crestfallen today.” Soraya gradually toned her voice down. “Mr. Lykaios, not to sound rude or something but I do think you know why.” She divulged and it made me think Roger probably told her something because she clearly knows something. “Yeah, I—” I suddenly felt ashamed of myself. “I really wanted to clear things out with him.” “He doesn’t want to see you.” “I know.” It kind of hurts my feelings that Roger doesn’t want to see me or even have a conversation with me. I’m sure he purposely skipped class because of me. I felt like the shittiest person alive for not telling him about Wilhelmina. I just thought he does not have to know about her because I don
IDRIS LYKAIOS The bright light coming from the flashlight imminently approached. I could hear people talking and for a while, I was torn between letting these people find us or hiding somewhere. Even though I’m immensely confident that I could carry Roger on my back, I am still worried about the hound dogs barking. It’s way easier for them to follow our tracks. They have the same senses as us and it would be a great risk if we try to hide. I ended up taking the risk. I have been taking risks for such a long time that this felt nothing to me. I am here to save the only person that’s putting some renewed meaning to my life. “Get on my back, Willis!” Making my voice soft and almost inaudible, I instructed Roger what to do. “What?” “Just get on my back, I’ll carry you.” I ducked right in front of him so he could have an easier time jumping on my back. I know he’s in immense pain, his ankle was shot that I had to guide him through. “Okay...” Once Roger got on my back, I began running