Leandra: Watch Out

Chapter 01: Don't look back

I couldn't hear anything, it felt like the world went quiet.  People were trying to talk to me but I couldn't hear them.  Suddenly I felt a hand on my shoulder, I was shocked and I had no clue from what just happened.  The world wasn't quiet anymore… 

'Cecilia, are you okay?'  someone asked.  

'Yes I'm fine, I was just caught up in a thought'  I said.  I was still wondering what had happened., but whatever…

Finally class was over. I got my bag and made my way out of the classroom real quick. 
I wanted to go home, but I knew that my mom had invited some friends so there was no way I was going home. They would always ask me so many things about my personal life and I have had enough. I decided to go to the park but first I needed to tell my mom before she thinks I'm kidnapped or something.  

'Hey mom, I will be at the park- and don't worry I will be home in time'

'heavy breathing'

What is that?! 

'Helloo….. Mom….'

'Hello darling, I'm Rita. Your mom is really busy. Do you remember me?’

‘Oh hello Rita… No I don’t remember you I’m sorry, but can you give the phone to my mom real quick’

‘Yeah you probably don’t remember me because you were so tiny the last time I saw you. I remember the day  that I needed to change your diaper because you had shi-’

‘It was so nice to speak to you again Rita. I sadly need to hang up, can you tell my mom that I will be at the park and I will be home at 6. Also tell her I love her.'

‘Honey why don’t come home so we can catch up all the things from the past few years. I can also tell you about my son, he is very kind and he is a doctor. I know you will love h-’

Rita who?! 

Anyway that was pretty awkward, and why did she suddenly started talking about her son, like no thank you m’am I’m good.

I walked to the park and I was so happy to see that it was quit. There were only a few people. 

I went to my regular bench that I always sat on when I’m chilling in the park.  I took out my writingblock and started to write some poems.

You lose everything the moment you decide to care. 

Maybe you are unaware

But you break, day by day. 

Pieces are everywhere.

Don’t you think this is unfair?

Why do people control what you wear

With the words they throw in the dirty air

You lose everything the moment you shed a tear

For the people who don’t care

My stomach started to make some weird noises so I packed my crackers out of by bag. 

I was looking around the park while eating my crackers, when I heard a loud crying sound.

I looked over to the swings and saw that a little girl fell of the swings. I remembered the times when I was young and clumsy. I would always come home with bruises and bleeding wounds. What a time. 

Her mom immediately ran over to her and picked her up, she wiped her tears and gave a kiss on her knee.  My heart melted, but it also broke at the same time. I always wished for a hand to hold when I fell, when I had no strength to stand up. My wish never came true. 

The mom held her little daughters hand and they walked away, no tear could be found in the eyes of the little girl. 

They walked away and right behind them was sitting a mysterious looking man. I just ignored him but when tried to look  again without him noticing he was still staring at me.

I felt pretty uncomfortable but I decided to not care and I tried to finish my poem.

It was getting pretty late, so I packed my things and left. I couldn’t help but take one look to see if the man was still siting there. He was, I walked away but this time a little faster then normal. 

I was walking when I heard footsteps coming closer and closer. 

I started to freak out, and then I heard the person behind me shout.

Cecilia don’t look back, don’t look back…….

Me, with the worst lungs in the world, decided that it was smart to just run away.

The man started to whistle at me, it had a unique melody or something.

Whatever…..Just live, laugh and RUN.

I don’t know for how long I ran, but my legs gave in. 
I looked behind me, no one to be seen.
I took a deep breath, now that was scary. For a second I thought that I would get killed.
Who was that man and what did he want from me?
I looked at my watch, it was almost 6 so I needed to hurry a little bit.
I swear if Rita forgot to tell my mom I would be home late, I will go to her house and remind her the times she cleaned up my shi-... Anyway

I arrived home and by the look my mom gave me when she opened the door, I could tell Rita obviously forgot to tell. 
Rita was testing my anger I swear. How can you hate someone you never met? Well once upon a time there was a woman named Rita….

‘Cecilia where were you? I was so scared something bad may had happened to you. Are you okay?’ my mom asked me.  Her voice was shaking, it broke my heart seeing her so worried. 

‘Don’t worry mom I’m okay, I just went to the park after school. I also called you but a woman named Rita picked up. I told her to tell you that I was going to be home late but she forgot.’ I said. I rolled my eyes the moment I said Rita. 

‘Oh yeah Rita has dementia, that is why she probably forgot to tell, but isn’t she the cutest?’ 

She forgot this but she still remembers the times she cleaned my diapers?! Rita, what you onnnnn.

And did my mom said cute? Mom I think you have the wrong Rita.

‘Yeah mom she is really cute…..’ I said with the fakest smile.

‘I’m glad that you’re okay, go change your clothes and don’t forget to wash your hands. Food is in the kitchen. I’ll be home late so don’t wait for me. Lock the door and take care of yourself. I love you’  My mom said in a hurry. She gave me kiss on my forehead and left.

This is how it always went. I was used to spend most of my nights alone.
I went to my room to change and then I ran to the kitchen to get some food.
I was starving, I didn’t even get the chance to finish my crackers in the park. Thanks to the creepy man….
THE CREEPY MAN?! I ran to the door to lock it. I looked through the little window next to the door,
I saw a shadow fading away in the distance….

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Who is that man and what does he want from Cecilia?
This was the end of Chapter one,
Please tell me what you think of it so far, I would really appreciate it because this is my first story :)
Thank you for reading and new chapters are coming soon...
Love y'all and take care of yourselves <3