5 Chapter 3: Azel’s House

On the right side of the room from the door was a fine study table lying next to a wide window. From there, you could enjoy the peaceful view of the village while studying. On the left side was a closet with high quality clothings. The walls were surrounded by random photographs; memories of the past. Whenever Azel can't sleep at night, he would just look at those pictures, remembering all the best and worst happenings in his life.

"My room was a bit dirtier and different than the last time you saw it" —Azel said

"No problem. At least we could chill out" —Chris said in return.

"Unfortunately, this isn't my chill out zone. We could go there soon" —Azel jumped unto his bed without even removing his shoes. "Go put on some music. You could find the disc on my table. The player is right there" —Azel pointed towards an old, gray CD player beside the table.

Chris leisurely made his way towards it. Upon seeing the disastrous table (well, that's the term Chris could think with all the junks right there) he had noticed a picture of Azel together with a stranger to him. He was unfamiliar of that face. But they look happy together. Azel and that guy, their smile was genuine and sorrowless.

"Hey! Give me that" Azel grabbed the photograph on his hand.

"Sorry, I wasn't trying to be nosy" —Chris apologized "So, who was that guy?"

"What? don't you know him" —Azel asked

"Am I going to ask you if I know him?" —Chris

"At least you're still smartass. He's Lauwrence Amber. After my dad died of car accident and you moved, and my mother had a dickhead boyfriend, I felt abandoned. But Lauwrence saved me from my sadness" —Azel

"Man I had no idea. I'm sorry. So, Lauwrence took my place then. I'm glad he's there for you" —Chris

"Yeah. I guess I'm still lucky enough to have him. You know, after all the shits and dramas" —Azel

"So, this Lauwrence guy, where is he now?" —Chris interrogated.

Azel immediately took his phone from his pocket, attempting to check something.

"He was suppose to meet me at the school earlier. But all I saw was that bitch Nerissa. Lauwrence aren't answering my calls and texts. I wonder if he's fine now" —Azel

"Lauwrence is a student at Blackwell?" —Chris

"We're classmates back then. He's my partner in crime. Apparently I've been expelled by Principal Blackdick. Anyway, I don't mind staying at Blackhell Academy. They're corrupt. And they do favoritism. Fuck them" —Azel

Chris lowered his head upon realizing how sad Azel is as he picked the disc on the table. He bent his knees and inserted the disc in the CD player.

Azel slowly fell to his bed as he lit up his cigarette. Chris frowned and glanced upon him with a sad look.

"Anyway, there's a chocolate in the freezer. Can you get it for me so we could have something to ea....." —Azel

"Azel.....are you okay?" —Chris asked with a sad tone of voice.

"Sure. I'm awesome. I'm just hungry. Please get our food now" —Azel

"But....."—Chris

"Just leave me alone for a while Chris. I need to medicate" —Azel

Chris paused for a moment. What should I do now?

A) Stay still

B) Give Azel some time to relax

(If you choose option A, turn to page 3.1, and if you choose option B, turn to page 3.2)

!!Note!! Your action will have consequences....