C12 Chapter twelve
CHELSEA'S POV
Ever since Marcus and I ate lunch together we've been inseparable.
I actually kept our friendship a secret if my father had to find out about my friendship with Marcus he would definitely freak out.
I can't believe that it was finally Saturday that meant that Marcus and I would hang out today.
I searched for the perfect outfit and decided to wear a red mini dress paired off with a denim jacket and black Converses.
I tied my hair in a high ponytail and applied some pink lip gloss. I don't know why but I just wanted to look perfect.
And today was also my eleventh birthday.
And said that he wanted to show me something cool before my birthday ended.
Judging by how clingy my parents became these days escaping for a few hours would be hard. My dad would easily get suspicious if unexpectedly disappeared during the day so it's better if I go meet Marcus during night time.
After I was satisfied with my new look I went downstairs.
My mom pulled me into a big bear hug.
"Happy birthday Chelsea!" Mother beamed excitedly and I wrapped my arms around her.
"Thanks mom," I said coolly and she released me.
"Well come on your father and I want to sing you the birthday song."
I groaned in response and followed her to the dining room that was decorated with pink balloons.
"But I'm too old for birthday songs mom" I protested but she silenced me.
"Hush just sit down" she warned and I slumped on the chair lazily.
A few minutes later father appeared and kissed mom on the cheek. He turned to me and smiled.
"Happy birthday sweetheart" he said quietly and handed me my gift and kissed my forehead.
"Thanks dad" I murmured coolly and hugged him.
Mom and dad began singing the traditional birthday song.
Happy Birthday to You
Happy Birthday to You
Happy Birthday Dear Chelsea
Happy Birthday to You.
From good friends and true,
From old friends and new,
May good luck go with you,
And happiness too.
How old are you?
I rolled my eyes and smiled at my two loving parents.
"Eleven years old."
How old are you?
"Eleven years old."
How old are you?
"Eleven years old."
Happy Birthday to You.
I cheered and I smiled.
"It's time to blow the candles darling" mom chirped excitedly and I nodded.
Despite the silines each and every year I still loved my outgoing parents. Without them my life would be a blur.
We have always celebrated my birthdays like this. I guess they didn't want to break our old tradition.
She dabbed the corner of her eyes with a handkerchief and weeps softly and dad places his arm around her shoulder.
My mother has always been emotional especially during my birthdays it always ended in tears.
She called them tears of joy. Because each year I was still alive celebrating my birthday while many kids were in their sick beds,on the streets, hospitals,orphanages and some of them died along the way.
I guess mom made a valid point when she called them tears of joy.
"Blow the candles honey!"
I blew the candles and dad took a photo of me while I did a silly smile.
MARCUS'S POV
Laughter all I heard.
Laughter only meant that people were happy while I was suffering. The darkness inside me was roaring in anger.
I was aware that today was Chelsea's birthday. She turned eleven years old today and I was really happy for her.
I had planned a very special surprise for her.
A few minutes later I heard a beep on my phone. Once I unlocked it the text was from Chelsea.
"I hope that your surprise can wait until tonight my parents are being extra clingy today."
I sent her a quick reply with a thumbs up emoji.
"No problem just meet me in the meadow around 10.pm. I'll be waiting for you."
I placed my phone on the table and slumped on the bed plugging in my earphones.
It was my only way to escape reality when I wanted to. Music was like my own universe where I could do anything I wanted.
When things got too hard I could always find my place where I could be myself without the darkness that rules me.
I never needed you like I do right now
I never needed you like I do right now
I never hated you like I do right now
'Cause all you ever do is make me
Gave you up 'bout twenty one times
Felt those lips tell me twenty one lies
You'll be the death of me
Sage advice
Love, lovin' you could make Jesus cry
When I hear you sayin', "Darlin', your kiss is like an antidote"
I'm fightin' like I'm Ali
But you got me on the ropes
I never needed you like I do right now
I never needed you like I do right now
I never hated you like I do right now
'Cause all you ever do is make me
Couldn't hear the thunder, but I heard your heart race
Couldn't see the rain, we're too busy makin' hurricanes
Love ain't easy when it ain't my way
But it gets hard, when you ain't here makin' me crazy
Baby, say the word, darlin'
You know just how to hold the sucker down
So I'll see you in the morning
I can't watch you walk out
I never needed you like I do right now
I never needed you like I do right now
I never hated you like I do right now
'Cause all you ever do is make me
Cry, cry, cry
Hear the thunder, see the rain
Ooh, ooh, yeah, ooh
Keep on makin' me cry
Yeah, hey, hey yeah, ooh
Keep makin' me scream and holler
Keep on makin' me cry
You don't know what you do to me
Hey, hey, yeah
I never needed you like I do right now
I never needed you like I do right now
I never hated you like I do right now
'Cause all you ever do is make me
I slowly pictured myself sinking and took my last breath.
Death was peaceful.
CHELSEA'S POV
I went to bed early and pretended that I had a tummy ache. I locked the door and stuffed a lot of pillows in a vertical manner on my bed.
And covered them with a big duvet no one would notice that I was missing. I went to the kitchen and packed two slices of cake, one for me and the other for Marcus.
I climbed out of the window carefully without making a sound. Ten minutes later I arrived at the meadow and saw a figure leaning against the tree trunk.
Marcus.
MARCUS'S POV
My gaze lingered on the prettiest girl in front of me.
She looked like an angel.
She walked towards me nervously.
"Hey".
I smiled.
"Hi."
I released the breath I was holding.
I grasped her hand and we walked in the meadow in silence slowly fire files began to hover in the air and grass.
"Marcus this is beautiful…" she said softly and I smirked.
She closed her palms and caught one. She closed her eyes and began to sing.
"Fireflies glow like a thousand charms stay with me and let me hold you tight. Right here in my arms tonight."
I applauded her and she blushed.
"Where did you learn to sing like that? I asked curiously as we both sat on the grass staring at the stars.
"The choir at church" she said softly and I nodded.
She opened her bag and took out two pieces of chocolate cake.
"Let's eat now" she murmured coolly.
She never seizes to amaze me.
