Chapter 38: Escape
*Jake's Pov*
Me: Whoa...I can't believe you did that Melody...
She put on a guilty look on her face. She made a small blush in embarrassment from the actions she had committed back then.
Due to her anti-social personality, Melody was octarized behind her back by her peers. So in retaliation, she cyber-bullied a bunch of girls online.
At first, things were working well for her...but then it backfired.
The cyberbullying she caused had led to an scandal and it caused her reputation at school...which later turned her to become an outcast.
After that, due to all that isolation, she wasn't able to make a real friend. That is until she met Tessa....
Melody: Yeah...What I had done to those girls. It's unforgivable. I know I can't take it back. But I'm surprised with your story. I knew you were a troublemaker, but I didn't think your actions were enough to have you sent to juvenile hall for a year.
I stayed quiet on that. Yeah. I wasn't an innocent person either. I...love to beat people up.
It was a sign of frustration. I had...a lot of anger issues I needed to work out on. I didn't even think of that one rich kid I beat up because he talked shit behind my back in middle school would end up getting me in more trouble than usual.
I literally almost ended his life with a freaking chair. I know I couldn't control my temper from all the harassment but it was no excuse. I almost took a person's life that day.
So in other words, I'm no different from Melody.
Melody: And Tommy...I'm surprised at you...
Tommy:....
I never thought my little brother was so....emotionally unstable to the point where he would harm another child...I mean...I knew he always would cry a lot but that was it.
I didn't think he was going through something that was encouraging him to develop such a trauma which caused Tommy to become the way he is now.
Tbh, I didn't even knew my siblings at all...
But now hearing their stories...I'm starting to understand them more...
Maybe...the reason why Mom and Dad abandoned us wasn't just because we were albinos.
Maybe it was because of the way we act.
They couldn't control us so they decided to get rid of us.
Man if that was the reason why...then that hurts a lot.
Tommy: I'm...glad we had this talk...
Me: Yeah. Me too. Feels like a weight has been lifted off my chest.
Melody: I agree. I never thought I would end up bonding you guys. If anything, I didn't even expect I would end up dying with you guys either.
Me: Ditto.
Tommy: Yeah...
How ironic.
Who would've thought...an life and death situation was bringing us together...closer than before as siblings.
Even though we were panicking a while ago. We chose to remain calm now.
Even though Death is approaching...
Suddenly, I heard footsteps from outside our locked gate door.
Me: Well...Looks like this is it guys...
Melody: Yep...
Tommy:....
Me: At least...we spend our last moments together as a family.
Melody/Tommy: *Nods Sadly*
I pulled them both into a hug. As our final goodbye together.
The footsteps were getting louder.
This is it...
We slowly turned to the door waiting to see a man in a black robe...to come and take us to our horrible fate...
.....
We waited...but nothing happend yet?
Melody: Huh?
???: Hey! You guys in there?!
Me: That voice! No way!
Tommy: M-Mr. Howie?!
Howie?! What is he doing here?!
Howie had appeared at the door. I never thought I would be do happy to see a familiar face.
Howie: Oh thank goodness! I made it in time!
Me: Howie?! What are you doing here?
I had to know. Whatever he had to say...this better not be a trap. I'm already sick and tired of everything.
Howie had a guilty look on his face before he pushed two weapons inside our room. It was a sniper rifle and a fire axe.
Howie: I'm busting you guys out.
Melody: Wait. Hold on. You're actually helping us?
Well...this is new. What happened to not helping us because we were outsiders. Push. This would get him in trouble if he's caught!
Howie: Yes. I know that it's a little strange but don't worry. I'm on your side like I said before. I know you guys don't trust me. But there isn't time for that.
I went to pick up the gun. It was loaded. Holy crap! Where the fuck did he get this?!
Melody picked up the fire axe. Good, she could use that to defend Tommy and herself.
Howie then slide the keys to gate door inside our cell.
Howie: I'm going oh ahead! They haven't suspected me being here yet. You guys meet me back at my place! You remember where it's at. It's not too far! Good luck!
He then leaves after that.
Melody: Jake...Should we really trust him?
Me: I know how you feel but now is not the time like he said. We're out of options now. Let's get the hell out of here and meet up with Howie before those cultist realize we're gone!
Tommy: I hope we can find Barry along the way...They took him from me...
Melody:....
Me: W-We'll try Squirt but we can't make any promises.
He nodded as Melody open the gate door with the keys. I prepared the shotgun with a loud click.
Me: Alright guys. Let's get the hell out of this loony bin!
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