SELENE WOODS のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 11 - チャプター 20

I pulled down my dark sunshades as i stared into the bright rays of the sun, a sigh escaping my lips. "Wow! - so this is the famous Seattle I've been hearing of for the past two years. It's scorching hot! "- Rachel fanned herself with her hands as she complained incessantly. " Get accustomed to it and quit complaining "- I casually dismissed her unnecessary gibberish. "You should have known better than getting yourself wrapped up in a thick cotton blanket" - I muttered beneath my breathe as i clicked my tongue against my upper pilate. "This . is . called. FASHION!!" - she quipped, stressing every word as she stared hard at me. "Suit your self" - I said, shrugging my shoulders. I wasn't even really a big fan of fashion. My eyes wandered around the environment outside the airport - nothing much had really changed. Except the fact that there were now bulletins, containing pictures of Irina hanging from every commercial high rise building. Her kind smile that seemed to daz

I stood by a table , holding a glass of sparkling champagne while i raised my eyebrows - taking in certain details. It was still the same hall where the initial bid had been held, but there had been certain changes- the seats had been taken away and was now replaced by decorated tables filled with drinks and some light deserts. With the absence of seats, everyone had to stand by each table. That didn't stop others from moving around and socializing as before - glasses clinked and people cheered to each other. It wasn't too loud - just as formal as it should be."Please, i would like everyone's attention!" - I dropped my half empty glass of champagne on the table, watching as the previous hostess stood on stage in a bid to restore order. The hall quietened down - everyone's attention drawn to the petite lady who stood there with a bright smile. "It's time for the Awarding ceremony." - she bowed politely. "Before that - i would like for you all to welcome the acting chairman of P

"I wish to see your boss" The hunky bodyguard stared down at me, feeling hesitant. "I have something that your boss might want to see" - i smiled briefly, holding on to my crutch. "Wait a moment" - he turned to his colleague, whispering a few things before returning his attention back to me. I watched quietly as his colleague walked through the door, returning only some minutes later. "You can go in" - he stretched out his hand, opening the door that led to a dimly red-lit room. "Thanks -" "Without your crutches!!" - he added, cutting my gratitudes short. I stared at this huge figure - Stunned? Yes, i was. "No weapons are allowed inside" - I listened, my mouth slightly agape in surprise. How was my crutch a weapon?!. "How am i supposed to walk without them?" - I questioned the bulky man. "I'll aid you in" - he replied, his eyes barely meeting mine. I dropped my crutch, not wanting to cause any dispute of the sort. I stood there, after being accessed and searched by the b

"He hurt my daughter!" - she shrilled like a crazed woman. "Are you sure he did?. I could easily ask for the CCTV footage and you mischievous deeds could come to light in front of everyone present. "- I leaned closer, leaving just an inch gap between us both. " Then you would lose the little that's left of your pitiable dignity. Choose your pick,i really don't have all day."- I whispered, my voice barely above minimum. Just enough for her to hear. She flinched beneath my gaze, i smiled knowing that she had actually understood my threat. She turned her head staring at the observing crowd while swallowing hard, her hands shook from anxiety. She forced her daughter's head downwards , making her bow before me and the little boy. Her actions shocked the crowd, loud gasps filled the aisle. "Sorry. We are so sorry - kindly pardon us" - she gritted her teeth as she tried to hold her misbehaving child in place. I smiled, she had indeed made the right choice. I turned to the crowd

I stood by the side of the road - my thoughts jumbled and in disarray. I must at some point asked the driver to drop me off here. It wasn't like i knew wherever here was - I rested on the road rails, the sounds of the waters hitting the shores filled my ears. This road was mostly desolated and on very rare occasions, would one see a few cars pass by . I was lost and most importantly, stranded. I sighed, trying so hard to clear my mind. I stepped down, squatting on the tarred road in a pitiful sight. I looked up the rails one more time, a very stupid idea brewing in my mind - beneath this bridge, was a wide sea about 200 ft drop off the ledge. If i could just climb over it - possibly, all my nightmares could come to an end. I could even get reunited with my family once more. With one jump, i could end this life filled with suffering, this torture. Someone grabbed on to my leg, "What do you think you're doing?". I turned my face back, eyes filled with bewilderment and sn