CHLOE'S POV

"I'll wash up" I said. They still keep on talking and persuading me to say something.

'What should i say, when i couldn't even remember anything'

"Okay, you keep on avoiding us. Do you really just wasted your S-Seventeen years of h-hardships.. because of this issue?" My mom seems to be eaten by her emotions.. her voice cracked while saying those words.

'I indeed worked so hard to maintain my good image but if It will be my choice.. I wanted this to happen.. I really want to get rid of the things I don't love doing..'

I checked my messages, kanina pa 'to tumutunog.

D: Totoo ba to? (with a video)

It's a message from my only Best Friend. I watched the video and saw my face being so drunk.

'Is this me? I really can't remember holding such thing...'

0_0

'What do i do now?...' >_<

*Door Closing*

'Looks like they left already.. finally!'

All they care about is my image because it will eventually ruin their 'good parent' image too.

'It's bad but I think they really deserve it'

I washed up and packed my things..

I have to go! The reporters will be here soon and I can't face them now... I still have to know the truth..

My parents will conceal everything with all their lies and I will not be their instrument. I'm tired of it.

I messaged D. The only person I could trust but at the same time I couldn't. He is too kind to be involved in this. I need to rest and plan everything first.

To: D👽

D! I need your help..

"ALCANTARA, MAG-UUSAP TAYO PAGKATAPOS MO DIYAN!!" The King talked again.

I don't care, this is my chance to do what I want. I will not waste my energy to console them.

*Phone Ringing*

"Yes, D. Please help me escape here again. Don't tell my parents. I really have to think things up. I can't remember anything from that day" I told him while packing some things up. He will be confused of my actions. I don't need to explain.

"What? Hindi mo matandaan? Okay, I'm on my way. Sa backdoor ka dumaan" he said. He was used to it. I've been escaping when i'm so tired of everything and eventually comes back because He can't lie to my parents.

Mintes later.. He was already at the backdoor. I escaped by the windows.. It was easy for me because again, I got used to it.

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I am here with my friend in our meeting place.

We usually meet here because we shouldn't be seen together in public. He will be sorrounded with a lot of negative issues if ever. They might circulate rumors about us having something greater than friendship..

This is a hidden but a very beautiful place. One little bamboo house where you can see the sky clearly.

It is very beautiful when it's sunset time.

"Naaalala mo na ba? Replay the events in your mind. Sigurado ako nandiyan lang 'yan" he said.. but I really couldn't.

"I hope it's that easy. Hello? You know it when I'm drunk, I can't remember most of the things I did" when I have problems back then, i often drink here and he will be there just listening to all of my resentment. It's funny to think that he even can't drink a single drop.

'What a really kind man'

I know you all are curious about him.

He is Dale Espanto.

My one and only best friend. I first met him on my 15th birthday.

He is the child of our helper which I consider to be my second mom. He will be there when I needed help and comfort me with everything. I am not being too biased.

He is just too good to be true.

He often visits me back then but my Dad stopped him from coming because he thinks he was distracting me with my schedule.

Good thing we found this hidden place, we call it "promised land" a place believed to promise final satisfaction or realization of hopes. Beautiful isn't it? It was his idea.

We go to the same school, he often helps me with the things I couldn't do since I'm busy. I don't know how to pay those good deeds he did but I hope he will achieve his dreams and be successful someday...

" 🎶 Fly me to the moon
Let me play among the stars
Let me see what spring is like
On Jupiter and Mars 🎶"

He was singing. He really is a great singer and I know he dreams to be recognized.

'If only i could give my fame to him...'

It deeply comforts me whenever he sings. It's so sad to think that I will not see him for a long time...

I've planned everything. Someone i also could trust told me that he/she could help me.

"D, thank you" I smiled with tears in my eyes.

'I will pray for you wherever I go..'

"Always welcome. Ang iyakin talaga neto" he said teasing me.. I laughed and wiped my tears.

"Magiging okay rin lahat Chloe.." he said.

'Sana nga D.. Sana nga...'

"Wag na mag emote ng sobra. Pagagalitan ako ng mga fans mo niyan eh" he keeps on comforting me and I know that I'm so lucky.

"As if meron pa, they probably hate me now.. I couldn't even open the comment section. I don't want to be depressed in any way" I said.

"Yes. Wag ka muna mag open, ang daming judgemental ngayon. Pero I know.. for sure na may sunflowers ka pa rin. They trust you just like How I trust you.." ^_^ he smiled and reached out his hand.

He hugged me..

'If only I have more people like you to comfort me... my life would be so beautiful'

Remove the misinterpretations. It's just a friendly hug :))

We played games and eat. He's trying to let me forget everything that happened today... I'm so lucky to have him as my friend.

I am indeed not lucky to have authoritative and busy parents but I am still thankful to the Lord for giving me a person to lean on.

'Thank you... I hope you can forgive me for my decision D, let's meet again someday when everything is okay..'

I was awakened with the thoughts in my head when he spoked.

"I know hindi ka pa ready sabihin saakin ang lahat. Nag-aalala na parents mo. We need to go" He said.

See? He can't lie to my parents and he don't want anyone to be hurt. I can't involve him in my escape plan.

I nodded.

'This is the last day...'

:((

'til we meet again my dearest friend...'

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F ▪︎ E ▪︎ W   H ▪︎ O ▪︎ U ▪︎ R ▪︎ S   L ▪︎ A ▪︎ T ▪︎ E ▪︎ R

2:00 A.M. PHT

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I can help you escape. A hidden world where you can find the TRUE you.

From: 989393xC
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I'm packing my stuffs now. It's currently 2 A.M. PH time. I know what's on your mind. I can't go outside of the country since authorities still consider me guilty for that video..

Before I met Darren yesterday, someone I really trust sent me a message. It's from a fan.. and a virtual friend.

I once replied to his/her messages in social media. Time goes by, we became virtual friends.

He/She often sends me gifts during important events. We communicate only on social media but I know I could trust her/him.

I once needed help with internet rumors about me and a co-actor and I asked her/him if He/She could help me. That time professionals couldn't delete the posts but he/she did it in less than 10 minutes.

'Amazing, right?'

I consider him/her as my ultimate savior. He/She is the only person and Darren.. that knows my family's secrets. He/She know I badly needed help now.

Oh and I don't know his/her face. We never got the chance to meet and I'm not really sure of his/her gender.

How do i put it? He/she is literally a virtual friend. I hope i could thank him/her someday...

He/she emailed me the location that i should go to. My parents will never notice, they are asleep and they probably don't mind if I go out of the house at this time..

'They wouldn't expect me to do this but who cares, right? They just want fame, money.. they don't need a rebel daughter!'

I wore my black cap and black mask. I easily am out of the house now and is on my way to the location.

I am the person driving, I have student license since I'm 17 turning 18 now so no worries.

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He/she told me I should walk straight from the location so I will not be traced because of my car. I will meet someone that will help me get to where i should be staying..

While walking, I saw a waiting shed. You know what's weird? I am in the middle of a creepy forest and it's unusual to see a waiting shed here.

'Woah and there's even a chair' O_O

Since I saw that there is a chair on that waiting shed, I stopped by to sit. I'm walking for one whole hour. It's dark and quiet.. all you could hear is the sound of leaves and wind..

I'm not scared with this environment at all, I believe that no one could hurt me as long as I don't get to disturb anyone.

'Supernatural things are not impossible but if you always scare yourself with unnecessary things, it will never benefit you' ^_^

I'm sitting here at the waiting shed. I could only hear whispers of the wind. It's actually so relaxing here. I am slowly doubting that someone will really come.

I hope 989393xC is not doing pranks on this serious situation. He/she is not that kind of person so it's nearly impossible.

I was about to stand up and continue walking when..

*STEP.. STEP.. STEP.. STEP.. STEP.. STEP.. STEP.. STEP.. STEP.. STEP.. STEP.. STEP.. STEP.. STEP.. STEP.. STEP.. STEP.. STEP.. STEP.. STEP.. STEP.. STEP.. STEP.. STEP.. STEP..*

O_O

I heard footsteps. It seems to be coming at me..

'It isn't some kind of wild animals right? What am I suppose to do? Stay here or Run?'

>_<

'I should just stay here.. Yes just stay--'

*STEP.. STEP.. STEP.. STEP.. STEP.. STEP.. STEP.. STEP.. STEP.. STEP..*

The footsteps are coming closer..

O_O

>_<

O_O

'Okay, I have to RUNNNNN!'

I am about to step my right leg when...

SOMEONE GRABBED MY SHOULDER!!

O_O

'Aaaaahhhh!'

I was in shock and can't even look at who's hand is it. I'm also afraid to speak what's on my mind.. I look like a statue right now!!

'What if it's a serial killer or a wild animal hunter that hunts lost people on forest?' >_<

I cleared up my mind and reminded myself of what I always say to others.

'No one could hurt me as long as I don't get to disturb anyone. Supernatural things are not impossible but if you always scare yourself with unnecessary things, It will never benefit you'

I slowly turn my head to see who it is...

"Hi" a girl with meduim hair and bright smile.

'Phew I am just being paranoid' >_<

She seemed to notice that I am confused. So she started explaining her self.

"Hi ako nga pala si blythe" she said and reached out her hand to me. It's not good to ignore her.

'I think she's not a bad person'

"Chloe" I smiled back and also reached out my hands.

"I'm here to guide you. Pupunta tayo sa isang bagong mundo.. ^_^" she said and gave me a letter.

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She will help you, don't open your phone on the way there.

From: 989393xC
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"Oh.. so you are the person I've been waiting for" I smiled and thank her.

"Uyy napakacheesy naman... Halika na! mahaba-haba pa lalakarin natin" she said while giggling.

I nodded and started to walk with her. She told me that we will still be walking for an hour to get there.

"Does authorities really can't find me there?" I asked her. I am just curious if such place is really existing..

"Yes, I stayed there for 2 years. Akala ko nga rin noon, niloloko lang ako nung taong nakasalubong ko but you'll know it if nandoon ka na. You will be thankful..." she chuckled.

"Hala nag eenglish na rin tuloy ako" she laughed and pat my shoulder.

"May mag eexplain sa'yo mamaya if nandoon na tayo" she said to assure me that my questions will be answered.

We just walked until we get to a HUGE cave. We entered there. I just really couldn't follow and contain everything.

She seems to memorize every single path that she should enter to!

There are alot of pathways in this cave and I am very amazed with how every path she chooses is the most safest one.

'Unbelievable' O_O

After an hour we are somewhere with a wide wall. Are you familiar with a wall in maze runner? It looks like that but a higher and a forest version one. It is covered with leaves and rocks.

"What are we doing here? Is this it?" I asked her.

'Seems to be the dead end'

"Yes we arrived to our destination" she smiled and told me to widely open my eyes and don't blink.

?_?

She picked up random stones and clicked somewhere using her feet and I eventually heard a sound coming from the wall..

'WOW!' O_O

A door popped out in the middle creating sound.. Blythe tapped the door twice and It suddenly opened..

O_O

Blythe walked there to enter.. I'm still just standing here and is very amazed with what just happened!

'Is this something like the places in fantasy stories?' O_O

"Halika na dito.. Wag ka matakot, walang nangangagat dito" she winked at me and grabbed my hand.

'This is it... The place that could save my miserable Princess life...'

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LYNDSAY NOTE:

The next chapters will tackle a different world out of my imagination. Wait for it :))

Remember!

No fantasy, just science ^_^