What will happen next?’
This rhetorical question remained silent, just whirling deep inside of me. Suddenly…an incredible but spine-chilling feeling galloped along my back.
Ten…waves of black smoke rolled into my cell, nine…uncertainty collapsed, eight…a cloudy figure stood in the distance, seven…droplets of sweat formed on my forehead, six...the misty shadow marched towards me, five…my face leaked severely with sweat, four...specks of light penetrated the mist, three…my heart knocked against my chest, two…the shadow gained a human figure as it ascended from the fog, one…I gazed in utter amazement-Kenny?
Numerous questions collided with one another; Kenny was standing before my eyes. ‘Kenny-a ghost!’ My heart missed a beat, almost throwing me into the hands of death. He stepped towards me. I did the same. Although I was taken aback by Kenny’s angelic eyes glancing into mine, I could smell the stench of terror leaping out from within me. However, my fear melted away after gazing at his gentle strawberry smile, which lifted my self-esteem incredibly. His face bloomed like a garden full of roses and his hair was so silky, that it appeared to be a river of blonde curls.
“Um…!” I began hesitantly.
“I know you seek answers to questions that remain unsaid. This is my reason for visiting you Benjy, as I wish to unfold the mystery of my last days, because you have been good to me, and therefore I do not desire for you to hold yourself guilty”, Kenny replied.
I was overwhelmed as Kenny spoke these words of promise.
“Recalling the iniquitous night of my murder, those piercing memories are born once again”, Kenny began. “Everything was good. Everything seemed normal, nothing so extraordinary”, he continued. “On July 19th, I walked out, into the scented breeze which whistled softly, as the shimmering sky showered its beauty unconditionally. It seemed as though heaven had fallen into the lap of Sesame Street.
Well, like always on my paper round, I ran past the pharmacy, past the church and the park-I ran and ran until I became one with the wind. I had almost finished. I just had one more street to dash through-your street. Approaching your house, a mischievous idea grew in my mind. Determined to go ahead with my plan, I made sure that no-one was home. Peeping into all the windows, I was assured that no other soul was resting there…this occupied me until I narrowed my hazel centres to view the unpredictable”, said Kenny.
Curiosity almost killed me.
“A fountain of blood had erupted from his veins. Dark red puddles flowed on the ground, while some spattered onto the walls. Droplets of blood fell slowly from the stained walls. He lay before my eyes, sliced open. I know not why your girlfriend had gashed Drake. This question will lie quietly in the dark, unless someone unfolds this mystery”, he reported.
“What? Angela slaughtered my best friend”, I questioned as salty tears streamed down my face.
“Unable to move from the window, I stood there lifelessly, unsure of what I should do. The low leaden horizon took its position, while hail stones attacked the earth fiercely. My soul trembled with fear, sending an electric shock through my spine. And just then…
Her sharp, sinful eyes rolled into my direction. I could sense the danger heading towards me. My heart exploded with uneasiness. I inspected every corner of the street, searching for help but fate didn’t stand by me that day.
Setting my eyes back at the house, nothing came into view. My mind wondered where she had gone or where she was. NOW, I was sure something terrible awaited me.
I dashed away, without giving any thoughts to where I was headed. The streets seemed unusual and so did the atmosphere. For the first time, I truly valued my life higher than diamonds and pearls. Breathlessly, I ran into my house hoping for my dad to be there.” Kenny uttered.
“Well, was he?” I inquired
“You must’ve felt safer at your house though?” I said, merely stating it.
“No-this was where everything fell apart.” Kenny answered.
“The thunder roared, igniting my soul with agitation. In the deserted hallway, the clock tick-tocked deafeningly in the empty silence. All was quiet. I set my foot forth to proceed into the kitchen, when…” Kenny uttered despairingly.
“Don’t stop now!” I shouted.
“…A shadow surged from behind me. I turned immediately to find Angela’s thin icy eyes squinting into mine.” Kenny added.
“You have cast eyes on what you shouldn’t have, but as you have seen and heard everything, you leave me no choice whatsoever. I promise it won’t hurt a bit.” preached Angela.
As she spoke these words, she drew her lethal weapon, which I studied to find was your very own pocket knife, Benjy. Its malignant surface glinted in the lurid atmosphere.
Desperate to escape this brutal nightmare, I darted for the front door, but destiny responded treacherously once again.
Angela gashed my legs remorselessly, consequently I was incapable of crawling out the door, never mind sprinting away.” declared Kenny
“Did she leave you to die slowly and painfully?” I asked
“I don’t remember clearly what happened, because I had collapsed and was drifting somewhere between unconsciousness and reality.” he replied.
Kenny continued “Although my heart was strained, I knew I had to attempt to escape from the devil. Angela wasn’t in sight; therefore I took my chances and strode away. The pain spread contagiously to every corner of my body, torturing me with its gradual increase. However, my luck abandoned me again, as I turned into the alleyway to find…”
“Angela? Was it her? Was it?” I interrupted
“Yes. She was determined to finish me this time.” Kenny stated coldly.
“…She stepped towards me,…I gulped a rock down my sandpaper throat,…she got closer,…I prayed for mercy,…she displayed a wicked smile,…she butchered me,…and then again,…she gouged my heart out,…Angela slayed me more ruthlessly,…I lay dead.” stated Kenny.
As a spilling armful of golden light filtered into the cell, it produced a myriad of soft colours and shadows. I swivelled my head around the cell, but there was no sign of Kenny. He had vanished into the ether.
Although I felt betrayed, my veins were streaming with a sensational feeling because all the hidden secrets had been revealed. My sorrows had faded with the spicy wind and happiness carried itself with a sweet emotion, of revenge.
Lucky Boparai
