That night...

"Yay! I'm so excited!" Gina exclaimed. She and her dad were on their way to their hometown to pick up Gina's mum. "Calm down, we're not set to arrive in another 4 hours." her dad, Mr Michael said amused by his daughter. " I know that dad, but I just can't wait to see mum, grandma, grandad and everyone of my cousins."
"I know that. But, I can't concentrate on my driving if you don't sit still."

Mr Michael and his daughter Gina decided to surprise Gina's mother, Mrs Michael who was on vacation in her hometown. It was already 6 o'clock in the evening when they set off from Kuching, it was going to be about a five hour drive for them.

Halfway there, the weather started getting nasty. Thunders were rumbling, there was lightning, and the rain was unbelievable. Nobody would be able to see a thing in that kind of weather, especially at night.
" Bad luck, I can't see a thing." Mr Michael said as he tried really hard to see where he was going. " Why don't you try your spotlight dad?" Mr Michael did as he was told. The problem was that it made it worse. "Oh no, it's making it worse."
"You know what? Why don't you help me look out for a shop or someplace for us to stop." continued Mr Michael.
"Yeah sure."

So, the father daughter carefully made their way through the pouring rain.

A few miles later,
"Dad, you just missed it!"
"What? I didn't see anything."
"Dad, it was back there."
"Looks like we are going to have to stop at the next place we find. This time though, make sure that  you warn me earlier ok?"

A few moments after that, Gina noticed something from the corner of her eyes.
"Dad, what was that?"
"I'm sure it was nothing. I mean it's dark."
" Yeah, I guess you're right."

But, in her heart, Gina knew that she just saw something.She just couldn't quite put her finger on just what it is.
So, she did as she was told and kept her opinions to herself.

"Dad, about a mile from here there is a rest stop."
"Great. We can finally have something to eat."

So, they found themselves stopping at Lacau. Thankfully for the both of them, the shops were still open at the time. Mr Michael was glad to just stretch his legs after the long drive. Gina on the other hand, well she was feeling a bit uneasy to say the least. Little did she know that she was going to feel more uneasy. Mr Michael bought food for the both of them.

"Gina, why are you not eating?"
"Um, maybe later? I'm just not hungry yet."
"Ok. I'll save some for you."
"Yeah."

And then it happened again.
"Dad! Did you see that?!"
"What?"
"I think I saw someone over there."
"Gina, there is nobody here except for us and the storekeeper."
"But, I just saw someone over there. I think the person was dressed in black or red I couldn't tell."
"Gina, please stop talking nonsense."
"But,I....."
"Stop it or you'll be grounded."

It was so frustrating that her father did not believe her. She wished that her father could have seen what she has seen. Oh no, there goes that feeling again. She just felt unsettled. It's like something was telling her not to go on with her journey.


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Think before you act

Just another day...Carol always hated waking up in the morning. To her it was frustrating having to wake up that early in the morning. Then, there was school. On somedays it was great, over the moon as they say it. On other days, it was as miserable as hell. But, there was this one particular time that Carol knew she wouldn't forget. And it goes a little something like this...

Carol arrived at school early on a Monday morning. Same old routine at first. She puts her bag down in class then she heads down to the foyer to wait for her best friend,Riana. She always does a little light reading while waiting for her friend. So, there she was, reading her book and then suddenly,

Riana : Carol!!!!!!! (Riana screamed like a mad woman)

Carol :  Huh?

Riana : You won't believe what just happened! You know my bf?

Carol : Yeah, Alex.

Riana :Oh my gosh he just got a record deal with a local recording company!

Carol :Owh...That's great....   (really nothing else to say)

Riana :I'm going to be the girlfriend of a superstar!

Carol :Are you sure you can handle it?

Riana : What do you mean?

Carol : I mean,wouldn't it be hard for you guys to maintain a stable realtionship? You know, because of all the work he

            has to do? Plus, he'll probably get lots and lots of female attention.

Riana :I'm confident we will pull through. Besides he is the most charming guy in this whole school.

Carol : What ever you say...  (while reading her book)

Riana : Is it just me or does it seem like you are not taking this seriously?

Carol :It's not that, it's just, you know, I'm telling you what I think.

Riana :Well, I think you're wrong.

Carol : Whatever you say....

Riana : See? There you go again.

Carol : Riana, this is the way I talk... Ok, I don't see the problem with that.

Riana : The problem is my best friend does not take me seriously!

Carol : I do Riana! What's gotten into you?

Riana : Hold on, I know what this is all about! You're probably jealous tha I'm going to be the girlfriend of a future star.

             You're jealous because no boy in their right mind would give a second glance at you. I know I wouldn't look back

            at a chubby girl like you. Plus, I have the most good looking boyfriend on earth, maybe the entire universe! 

Carol :It's finally happened. You've finally lost your mind!

Riana :I'll tell you what I lost. Someone who I thought was my friend!

Carol : What are you talking about? Iam your friend I still am.

Riana : Well, from now on, you're not. I'm going to enjoy life with Alex while you sit here all alone by yourself.

Riana turns around and storms her way to the class.Leaving Carol all alone by herself thinking about a friend that she had just lost.

                                                                            *To be continued*

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