Chapter 2

May's POV

School seemed faster for me that Wednesday maybe it was because all I could think of was our outing. I was so looking forward to it. I even made a list of all the books I was going to get at the bookshop. The list was surprisingly long. Maybe It's because I planned on giving a few to Karen for her birthday in two months. I was going to give her the complete series of Archangel series. A paranormal romance novel by my favorite author Nalini Singh. She writes wonderful books.

I was so excited about the outing to the extent that seeing Ben Carter,my childhood till now crush with Brittany, a friend of April, didn't cause me as much pain as it normally does. I didn't even spare them a second look. At this point nothing could ruin my day. Or so I thought.

After school April and I waited in front of the school building for mom who took her precious time getting here.

"What took so long?" I asked as we got into the car.

"Sorry guys, I was busy with Karen. We were busy uh - uh cooking! Yes we were cooking,I totally forgot about our plans, I just remembered." she apologized as she drove the car down the road.

"Oh, what were you guys cooking?" I asked.

"Uhm- We were making-- uhm turkey- uhm lasagna" she said stumbling through the words. Which made me know she was either lying or hiding something, But I decide to leave it as my mind is focused on the outing.

"Well,since you made us late Mom, you have to increase our time at the mall." April stated.

"Yes, you must." I added in support.

"Okay, fine, we will spend an extra half an hour but not a minute longer" Mom sighed in obvious relief . Relief?,but at what.

Immediately we entered the bookshop i felt at peace, i inhale the wonderful smell of old books, I decided at once that this was going to be my new hangout spot and luckily they also sell coffee.

We spent an hour at the bookshop browsing through the shelves of interesting books with interesting tittles and lot of interesting and captivating blurbs. After taking my precious time,Because one must not rush choosing a good book. I end up leaving with the Archangel series and a few more which are to be delivered to me at home.

After leaving the bookshop we went to the mall where April's eyes lit up in surreal pleasure and she let out a very high pitched scream.

"Oh my gosh, look at that gown. It's so beautiful. I want it. I want it. Oh my gosh I must have that dress." She said pointing at a very beautiful blood red gown. It truly was beautiful. It was a spaghetti gown which was tight at the breast part to the rib part, and was free from there down to the knees where it stopped.

Mum sighs "we have been here for over two hours girls. Pick what you want and let's go. You know I have to prepare for work tomorrow."

"Yes, April pick what you want so we can go home. I also want to prepare for school tomorrow. I have an essay due next week" I said in a hurry to get home so I could start reading the books I just got.

"Fine, but I must get that gown and at least some other clothes." She said in a tone that booked no arguments.

After shopping for three additional clothes and going to three different shops. She finally agreed to let us go.

When we got home we all went to the kitchen and stayed there to start preparing the dinner for that night.

After cooking we went to the living room where we seat talking to each other as usual when we heard the door bell,at first we were reluctant to acknowledge the fact that someone was at the door we thought that if we refused to answer the person would leave but the person continued ringing the doorbell.

I sigh and then volunteered to go answer the door and was shocked by the sight that greeted me.

It was a sight that I was sure I will never forget in my life.

It turns out to be our next door neighbor and close friend, Karen covered in blood.

I was so shocked by the sight before her that I didn't even realise that I was screaming.

At the sound of my voice my mom and sister rushed to the door.

My mother had reached me first before she saw Karen, She was shocked and stood still in shock.

But after staring for a while she was able to shake off her shock and she ordered April to call the ambulance.

But April was too shocked to move or obey the command. So I forced my self to move and made a call to the hospital.

The ambulance arrived 30 minutes later and Karen was taken to St Joseph hospital.

My mom asks me to go pick Karen's kids from school and take them to the park.

I check my phone and sigh,my mom had told me that she would call me to give me updates on Karen's condition but there was still nothing from her, I try calling my twin sister April but she wasn't answering the call so I decided to take the opportunity to enjoy a "normal" afternoon in the park.

I glance around the park and noticed that mostly everyone else at the park were teenagers my age and that they were on a date and I feel like am intruding but I just look away and concentrate on Karen's kids: Drake and Josh, both twin like May and I.

They look so cute in their overall jeans and boots. They are both six years old.

I look at my phone once more and thought about calling my bestie Isabella to come hang out with me at the park but I suddenly felt guilty for thinking of hanging out with her while Karen was at the hospital fighting for her life so I keep my phone in my jacket pocket.

I look around the park once more and I groan in disbelieve as I spot Ben the most popular and handsome guy at my school chatting with Brittany the captain of the cheer squad, I know it's none of my concern but I can't help but feel sorry for Ben, I wonder how he could just stand there and listen to her talk about herself and nothing else. On a second thought I don't feel sorry for him, according to what I've heard they are perfect for each other, they are both self-absorbed, rude and disrespectful and rich which makes them the perfect couple.

At least that is what I have heard about Ben but I wasn't sure if it was true because from what I know about Ben he is a loner.

Yeah, whatever I don't care I told myself. Not sure if i was being true to my self. I could barely hold back a gasp when he made eye contact with me, I hurriedly look away. But not before I saw him smirk at me. Or was it a smile? I was not sure but I was sure about is that things we're going to change. But I wasn't sure how. But I knew I was going to find out.

I just wasn't sure if I was ready to find out.