New chapter is here! And crime elements are finally here too! Do you know where this idea came from? Shakespeare’s plays!

Well, now I wish you a pleasing reading!

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27^th January 2015

Dear Diary,

I saw Alice today. I found out that she’s pregnant. She wasn’t sure at the beginning of the month, but now she’s completely sure… And I was a little furious when she finally told me… She’s only seventeen and Joe’s nineteen! Come on, man! You didn’t want to do it with me, and you got this teenager pregnant after a year of acquaintance?!

Well, I was so angry that I started to fight with her, she lost her balance, fell over, and hit her head. When I realized what had happened, I called 911. I instinctively felt that I shouldn’t stay there until help arrives, so I hid behind a bush. Nobody knows I was there… I saw how doctors tried to help her, but they couldn’t save her life…

If Joe finds out, I’ll be in trouble… No! He can’t find out it was my fault that she died! Yep, I think it’s my fault… It has to be disguised somehow, then… Hmm… And, he doesn’t know about the baby, so… Yes! I have a chance! Finally!

I know I play hardball, but what can I do? After all, I didn’t want it to end like this… Joe’s beloved disappeared forever, and maybe it just had to be like this…

Let’s go back to the story now…

*

I was sitting in my room. It was the 7^th of February. The day after Silver Trills’ concert in Warsaw… I was curious how their first show of the tour turned out. Hmm…

Suddenly, my phone rang. I looked at the phone screen. Joe. “It will be interesting” – I thought.

– Hello? Hey, Lau. I gotta tell you about yesterday’s concert in Poland – I heard the brunet’s happy voice on the phone.

– Nice to hear from you – I laughed. – You can tell me all about it.

– So… It was a wonderful night. Poles are genuinely nice people. Food is good here… I had a wonderful time yesterday. And you know what? There was a pretty girl at the club. Well, the realest angel! I couldn’t take my eyes off her! – he said, sounding very excited.

– Haha okay – But wait… What about Alice? – it suddenly reached me. What about that girl who had such an effect on him?

– What…? – he started acting dumb…

– Well… Alice… Have you met her? Did you talk?

It surprised me a bit. “He must be up to something…” – I thought.

– “…” – there was silence on the other side…

– Joe? Are you there?

Okay. This conversation started getting weird… Yep…

– I haven’t seen her… You know… I must go… Taylor is calling me…

– What? But wait… Hello?

I looked at the screen of the device. This diddler hung up… Ah, well… Hmm… Maybe I’ll talk to Alice about this concert then. Yep… I immediately texted her:

“Hi. Were you at the show yesterday? How was it? Are you happier now?”

I didn’t wait long for her to answer. She sent me a picture of the signed poster and a smiling face. “Hah, that says all” – I thought. Then I asked if she had spoken to Joe.

“Actually… No. But I think he recognized me because the whole concert he was staring at me.”

Well, Joe. You’re a real piece of work. Yep. You haven’t seen her…

It made me a little upset that he didn’t tell me the truth. And one more thing… Why didn’t he want to do it?

I chatted with her for a while and decided to go to Sam. Further medical examinations have shown that… No, well… I won’t reveal it now… You’ll see later anyway, diary! She just had to stay in the hospital for a few days longer. She was going to be discharged from the hospital that day, but that wasn’t certain at that exact moment…

I texted Sindy and Brian. We were going to meet there. Then I left the house.

*

I was in a taxi on the way to the hospital. Suddenly, my phone started vibrating. I got a message from Joe…

“I need to go back there sometime and see her again. That’s all I need…”

I replied with a simple “OK” and put my phone back in my pocket. I simply didn’t know what else to say to him…

A moment later, I was standing on the street watching the car drive away. I walked slowly towards the white building.

I was still a little angry with him. We’re friends, and he knew that he could trust me. And this boor was only lying… He was hiding the facts… But for what purpose?

I finally found myself in the hospital. I met my friends in the hallway. Overjoyed Brian shouted at the sight of me. Luckily, not too loud…

– Laura! Nice to see you! – he spread his arms.

– Don’t annoy me… – I replied.

I nodded towards Sindy, and I entered the room where my sister was lying. Samantha just looked at me, and she already knew that something had to happen.

– Hey Lau… Are you alright, sister? – she asked using a concerned voice.

– Excellent… – I lied, clenching my teeth as hard as I could.

– We see – my blonde friend interfered. –  Who pissed you off like that?

– Such a one dark-haired jackass – I said, and Brian froze hearing my words… I mean, he made a very characteristic sound…

– What did Joe do to you? – Sam asked as seriously as she could.

– He lied to me! This idiot thinks I don’t know?! And where is the trust?! We’re friends after all!

In the end, emotions took over… Yep, I know, diary… It’s actually called jealousy…

– It’s good that he’s not here… I feel that you would easily kill him right away – she laughed ironically. She probably didn’t understand my anger.

– It doesn’t matter… And you, Sam, when are you leaving? Today? – I changed the subject.

– When? Tonight. I’ll have some more examinations and I’m leaving – she said cheerfully.

– That’s cool – I smiled at her. – You want me to come for you?

– There’s no need to. I’ll be fine… – she looked the other way.

– Are you sure? Who will bring you home? – I asked. I wasn’t sure if her decision was right…

– Don’t worry, sis… Before I get home, I’ll do something first in the city, and then someone will give me a lift, she answered mysteriously.

– If you say so…

I felt the vibration in my pocket again. I got a message. From Joe. Yep. Again.

“If I had only written on her poster that I wanted her to stay… Maybe then she wouldn’t have gone away…? This uncertainty breaks my heart…”

Once again, I felt how I started boiling inside. The boy began to slowly explain what had happened next. I mean the description of his intrusive staring at such a girl in a room full of people. And then his asking to stay and her leaving. He sent the explanations just like I wanted deep down. But I still felt angry. Now I don’t know why… I got what I wanted…

– Everything’s okay? – Sindy asked.

– Yes… You know… I must go… I’m meeting Jack soon… – I hurriedly left the hospital room without waiting for their answer.

It was half a lie and the other half of it was true…

*

I was sitting in the living room at home. Red wine. I was staring at the red liquid filling the glass. This was the fifth one…

I had to escape from the hospital. I felt I needed to spend some time alone. Later, I found a bottle of red wine and couldn’t resist and drank some. These came out a bit far-fetched, but sometimes plans and reality don’t go hand in hand…

The main reason for this drunkenness was messages from Joe, of course. He almost admitted it was Alice, but I didn’t know why he was afraid to say it aloud. He had explained it, but he wasn’t feeling like confessing yet. In addition, I felt incredibly angry with him all the time and honestly… I don’t know why… However, maybe I was jealous? I began to wonder…

I drank slowly another glass while thinking like that. I felt I was starting to spaz…

Suddenly, Jack appeared out of nowhere. As soon as he saw what state I was in, he ran over at once and tried to take the alcohol out of my hands.

– No! It’s mine! – I yelled at the blond.

– I see you’ve had enough… Come with me. You should go to bed – he finally snatched the glass from my hand and forced me to stand up.

He was very close to me… Suddenly, I remembered my first kiss. It was with Joe… It was passionate. It was long. It was magical. It was just beautiful. And I really missed it… I felt like I had gone back in time… I saw the brunet very clearly in front of my eyes. I could smell his scent… I missed him terribly. I missed the way it used to be between us. I missed who we were to each other. I missed the touch and taste of his lips. I missed his whole silhouette…

I completely lost control and kissed Jack. I didn’t know what was going on, what I was doing. All I felt was that I had to kiss him. Even though he wasn’t the one I wanted…

Suddenly, Jack pulled me away from him. He gripped my wrists tightly.

– No, Laura. You are drunk…

– Oh, come on, Joe. It will be fun!

I still had my ex right before my eyes. I completely lost control over myself. Yep. I will keep repeating it. All I wanted was me and Joe. Here and now.

– Joe? Ha! I know what’s going on here… – the boy laughed bitterly.

Leading me by the hand, he took me upstairs to my room. A moment later, I was lying on the bed. He took off my shoes and covered me with the blanket. I made all these activities difficult for him by fidgeting.

Eventually, sleep began to take over my body. I heard a whisper above my ear, and then the sound of footsteps fleeing into silence. I realized that Jack had left my room. Soon after, I fell into a deep sleep.

*

I woke up in the morning. It was the 8^th of February. I felt the warmth of the sun’s rays on my face. I opened up my eyes and slowly got up to a half-lying position. What a terrible headache I had… I looked quickly around the room. My eyes landed on the bedside table. There were painkillers and a glass of water on it. “Where did this come from?!” – flashed through my mind. I reached for the package of medicine, and at that moment, I heard a voice from the door. I jumped on the bed scared and surprised…

– It’ll be the best if you take two at once.

I looked at the entrance to my room. Jack was standing in the doorway. He had a phone in his hands.

– What are you doing here? – I asked, and then drank pills with water.

– After what happened yesterday, I decided to stay. I knew you’d be feeling bad in the morning.

– And what happened yesterday? – I scratched my head. I was too tired to think…

– You almost dragged me to bed. You thought I was your ex.

He was looking at his phone. No emotion on his face. I laughed sarcastically and said:

– Your joke isn’t funny…

– I’m profoundly serious… You still have feelings for Joe, haven’t you? – he started walking towards me.

– What? No… It’s in the past… – I replied uncertainly. The blond sensed it immediately.

– You don’t even know it… You still love him. I realized it last night – he looked straight into my eyes. I didn’t know what to say, what to do. After a moment, Jack continued: – I thought about telling him about it.

– I’m begging you. Say you didn’t do it… It could destroy our friendly relations, and I really don’t want it…

– No, I didn’t call him. I’m not as bad as you think.

– I don’t think so…

Well, at first that’s what I was thinking, but I got to know him better, so…

– Let’s say I believe you… What will happen now? With us and stuff? I guess I don’t stand a chance here, despite that night…

– I guess… I’m just lost.

I looked into his eyes, trying to read his emotions again, but I couldn’t find anything there. Did I disappoint him? Or did I break his heart? Or did he start to hate me? Maybe he was upset with me and Joe? Maybe… No, this guessing doesn’t make sense now…

– Let’s just be friends for now, okay? – he said these words, making a painful grimace.

– Well, okay…

“Maybe this is the best solution…” – I thought.

– And by the way, what happened that it made you so drunk last night…?

I knew he’d ask eventually… And this was the moment.

– Joe pissed me off… Don’t ask.

He laughed at my words.

Suddenly, through the open window, I heard my parents’ voices coming from outside the house. Samantha went to the hospital, and soon after, they had to leave the city. I can’t remember where…

Jack and I quickly ran downstairs to the living room. Yeah, I felt much better and stuff, you know, diary… Adrenaline… I wanted to say hello to them. And Jack… He just had to go already.

– Goodbye – the blond said.

He walked quickly past my parents and left the house. They looked at me surprised, and at the already closing door. I just rolled my eyes.

– Mom! Dad! How nice to see you! – I greeted them one by one. – How was your trip?

– Ah, it was wonderful. The children were very nice. Such trips are pure pleasure – my delighted mother said.

Yeah! I’ve just reminded myself… They both happen to work at the same primary school. And it was a trip for children. In the end, the time of winter holidays came around… My parents were guardians on this trip. As I said before, they are teachers.

– Daughter, can you take our suitcases to the bedroom? Me and mum have some business to deal with in the city– my dad’s words.

– Of course – I smiled at him.

– Okay… Let’s go, Mary – he said to my mother.

After that, the two of them hurriedly made their way to the car parked in the driveway in front of the house. Weird stuff…

As I promised, I took the suitcases where they were needed more. When I was in the bedroom, I saw a piece of paper with some inscription stuck on my pants. It must’ve been on a suitcase before… I bent down and peeled it off. There was the note: “Wonderful Lake 32. 5:00 PM.” It happens to be the name of a street, and I knew where it is. “Maybe I should go over there and see what it’s all about?” – I thought. Hmm, and I was wondering why parents left four hours before the given time… “Yeah, I definitely need to find out what’s going on” – I thought.

Suddenly, I got a text. From whom? Of course, from Joe… I quickly rolled up the card and put it in my jeans pocket. Then I read a message from my dear friend.

“Okay, I have to say it… Yes, I think it was Alice. I wasn’t sure at first, but now I just feel it, you know… Ah, you can’t even imagine how much I would like to be someone special to her… And I didn’t tell you at once because I think I was afraid to admit it to myself. Now my feeling for her is only stronger…”

I replied to him:

“If you try hard, you’ll win her heart. I’m telling you! And remember, you can always tell me everything. After all, that’s what friends are for.”

I decided to help him and texted Alice his number. “Whatever happens… I can’t count on anything here, so at least I’ll help my friends…” – I thought. Then I left my parents’ bedroom. I decided to wash up, change clothes, and surprise Sindy. I mean to visit her.

*

After spending some time with my friend (we chatted a bit and then had lunch together), I decided to look for the address from the note. I called for a taxi and was on my way a moment later. After some time, we arrived. I paid the driver and got out of the car onto the street.

The car drove off, and I started looking for the building number. Thirty-two. I started walking along the street on the left. Fifteen, seventeen, nineteen… “I’ll be there soon…” – I thought, looking at the house numbers that I was passing.

After some time, I finally found myself in front of the right building. Real estate agency Sphynx? But why…? Parents want to buy a new house or something?

Um, 5:50 P.M. “I should hide somewhere…” – I decided. I noticed a narrow alley across the street, where I decided to go. “Good place. My parents shouldn’t notice me once they get here” – I thought.

Suddenly, I recognized my parents’ car in the distance from my hiding place. As usual, they were earlier than planned… When the car was parked, parents got out, and then I saw… Samantha? “What is this about?!” – I was thinking frantically, looking at this interesting scene.

Yesterday, my sister told me that someone would pick her up from the hospital. She had some business in the city… As you can see, diary, our parents picked her up… And they came here together… Everything began to clarify… But it wasn’t known yet for what purpose…

– We saw the residence you chose. It’s really cosy – our mother said.

– And today we were in the furniture store. Of course, we will help you with everything – dad’s words.

– I don’t know how to thank you both – Sam giggled happily.

After this brief conversation, the three of them entered the building. They disappeared from my sight.

Well, it’s all clear now. Samantha was about to move out…

*

I told you this post would be more interesting! I keep my promises, diary. Hmm, I hope you understand me a little… I mean the matter with Joe… Yep, Jack was right… I still have feelings for him… Never mind… I’ll get back to you soon.

P.S. “All I know is LOVE and PEACE.”

“In my opinion, these are the most important values ​​in life. Without love, it would be hard for a human to live. And how about peace? Hmm, I hate wars… And inner peace is also an important part of life.”

That’s what Alice once told me… When she was still alive… I don’t know how it all happened… Yep, I do regret that we had that fight. Stupid conscience… After all, she was my friend and Joe’s beloved girl… Ah, it’s a bit my fault that I lost him… I’m a matchmaker… And those twins… Well… But life must go on! If you’re still alive… Not everyone is lucky to still have it… As you can probably see, diary…

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Here it is! And well… You must be shocked, ha! I know! But I really needed to do it! And you know… That’s officially the beginning of the ending. Just three chapters left!

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