Chapter 3: Walking Ft. The Nun

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🍪Ellie's P.O.V

Have you ever experienced walking alone in a dark street with nothing but two grocery bags in hand?

Wether you have or not, let me tell you that it freaking sucks.

"Ellie! Wake up! It's 5:30 and Nana Charlotte will be expecting you at 6 to do the chores!" My mother continued to do a series of pounding on my door.

I let out a sleepy groan, moving my body to a sitting position but my head had other plans and was was hanging limply as I tried to doze off again.

After our talk earlier, I decided to take a nap that somehow ended up to a complete hibernation with a few failed attempts to wake up every time my alarm rang.

Ark was right, this snooze off habits are not gonna help me in the long run.

Nana Charlotte is a 63 year old lady who was my baby sitter ever since I was kid. She lived a few houses down the corner of our street and was the one who took care of me when my mom had errands to do.

My mom then came in through my bedroom door like a wrecking ball with determination in her eyes.

"Ellie! Get your non-existing ass off the freaking bed now!" My mother scolded me, taking a hold of my arm before pulling me out of bed.

Considering I was half-awake, I came tumbling out of bed and landed myself on the floor with a loud thud from the force of her pull.

"Why do you have to bring my ass into this? I'm up!" I grumbled sleepily, pulling my hand from her grasp and standing up.

"Don't give me that attitude unless you want to become an orphan. Go change," Mom glared playfully, walking out of the door.

I rolled my eyes, heading straight to the bathroom to wash my face and brush my teeth. I then changed into a tank top that says 'I like cucumbers' and shorts with my flip flops; tying my hair into a messy bun and headed downstairs.

"Mom, I'm gonna go now! I love you!" I called out, not bothering to wait for a reply and went out.

Nana Charlotte had a simple house. It was sad to think that she lives alone in it after her husband passed away from a car accident a few years ago; they hadn't been able to concieve either.

Nana Charlotte was a baker and my passion for eating cookies started with her. Sadly, I sucked at baking and did my best to stay away from her whenever she bakes.

When I was young, we would spend the day baking together and then her husband would be the one to clean up, every dang time, the after mess hence why I took it upon myself to do the chores for her every once in a while because I knew it reminded her of him and it hurts me to think that he wasn't there anymore to do it for her.

I pressed the bell exactly three times and not even a few moments later, the door was opened revealing a smiling Nana Charlotte. She pulled me in for a hug and I couldn't help but sniff her perfume that I love so much.

"Hi Nana, How are you?" I asked, letting her pull me inside of her house.

"I'm doing good Elisse, just suffering from a few weak bones. How was school? You're finally a senior!" She said, her hand pushing some strands of hair away from my face.

Elisse was a nickname that Nana gave me ever since I was young. She wouldn't explain to me why she would call me that though and I didn't push her for it.

At the mention of first day, my mind did a little memory lane and all the events that happened earlier appeared in my head.

"It's still the same as last year Na, nothing new." I forced a smile to which she nodded.

"You only have to do the dishes and the groceries for me today Elisse," Nana said, making her way towards the kitchen.

"But before you start, eat some of the muffins I baked. It's blueberry." At the mention of food, my stomach grumbled.

I felt my face burn in embarrassment but Nana just laughed it off and handed me a plate full of blueberry muffins. I took one and took a huge bite out of it.

"Nana, these are divine! Please tell me you're finally going to open a bakery of yours." I closed my eyes in pure bliss at the taste of it.

She giggled,"You know I'm still thinking about it but you'll be the first one if I do."

I finished two more muffins before I started washing the dishes where Nana and I talked about desserts and what recipe she should try next.

"Here's the list of groceries Elise. Do you want to take the car?" Nana handed me a piece of paper and I wiped my hand that was still wet before taking it.

"Nope, you know I love my walks Nana. I better get going now, lock the doors okay?" I said before kissing her on the cheek.

The walk to the grocery store wasn't that far since I walked through the shortcut alleyway, a few people were either jogging pass me or was walking with their group of friends.

It made me quite lonely and tempted to pout.

I entered the grocery store, letting out a satisfied sigh when the cool air met my slightly sweaty skin. Taking the list out of my pocket, I felt my eyes widen at what was listed.

10 jars of pickles

3 boxes of condoms (XL)

3 packs of Cheetos and Doritos

1 box of Honey Cheerios and Fruit Loops

Am I reading this right? I rubbed my eyes before looking at the paper once again. Why the hell does she need condoms? I couldn't help but shudder at the thought that entered my mine.

Why didn't I bother reading this earlier?!

I sighed, glancing at the long line of people in the cashier area. I took a deep breath before starting to make my towards the aisle.

Let's do this shit.

I tightened my grip unto the grocery bags, eyeing the darkness wearily. My heart pounding quite erratically and my hands felt clammy.

Why do I feel like I'm in one of those horror movies where someone's gonna jump me from behind and shout boo?

It was dark now and I'm not even surprised considering there was indeed a long line. The Nun's face flashed into my mind and freaking peanut butter but why did I just think of that?!

Sometimes I think my brain is another person inside my body, it does things without even consulting me first! I'm the soul, shouldn't that automatically make me the superior one?

"Calm down Ellie, It's all in your brain. Haha Don't be scared, you're a freaking bad ass! You got detention today for coconut's sake!" I assured myself, my footsteps echoing through the silent night.

I could feel the plastic bag digging harshly on both my wrist and I mentally cursed at the freaking pickles for being so heavy.

A cold breeze of air nipped at my skin quite violently and something rustling from behind resonated into the quiet street, my fear skyrocketing throughout my body.

At the exact moment, my mind decided to playfully tease me and the nun's face once again flashed in my mind.

"Oh hell no," I said, my feet breaking into a wild run.

I turned into the dark alley and let out a surprised scream when I was greeted by three boys leaning unto each side of building's wall, getting their intention immediately.

My feet went into a halt and I panted, slightly out breath. Shit, I wasn't even running that far and I felt like I was doing it for an hour.

Holy cheese shits.

I couldn't see much from the dark but I could already feel the bad vibe from them. I gulped when I saw one of them was playing with what looked like a gun in his hand.

"What a fine evening it is," The guy that was closest to me said.

"A fine sight you mean. She's pretty!" The guy next to him exclaimed, he had dark hair but had a quiff of his hair dyed blonde.

If I wasn't scared out of my wits. I probably would've have blushed crazily but considering the circumstances, yeah not happening.

The rest of them started to argue about who they think I'll hook up between them and I discreetly tried to take a step back.

I couldn't exactly walk back to Nana Charlotte this way and instead opted to choose the farther way to go back.

I quickly turned around and walked away hurriedly. The jar of pickles creating a sound each time I took a step.

"Hey! Where do you think your going?" The brown haired boy called back, making me wince.

"Where do you think idiot? I'm running away from your pervert selves!" I called out sarcastically.

I broke off into a run again and damn it, running in flip flops is not easy. I feel like I'm gonna accidentally twist my ankle each step.

I could tell from the way their loud footsteps that they were gaining on me. I forced myself to run faster but arms suddenly caged my waist and lifted me slightly of the ground.

I let out a gorilla scream and tried to wiggle out of his hold but this damn motherfucker was a strong one and only tightened his hold.

"You fucking boogey man! Let me freaking go!"  I hissed, trying to hit him with my hands instead but this dang groceries were quite heavy that I couldn't carry them that high.

The guy with quiff blonde hair started laughing and panting at the same time. The rest of them catching up to us and were breathing now heavily.

"Boogey man? Who even says that anymore?" The guy holding me snorted.

"Apparently me dumb shit! Didn't you just hear what I said?" I snapped back.

"Ooh! She has balls! What's your name girly? I'm Drew," The guy with a blonde quiff introduced, a cheeky smile plastering on his face.

"Stop calling me boogey man princess and call me David instead." The one that was holding me butted in.

"I'm Alex," I glanced at the guy that was holding the gun earlier and glared at him.

"Thank you so much for telling me all your names. It would be handy when I report all of you to the police," I said, offering them a sarcastic smile.

"You're a feisty one, aren't you love?" Alex cooed, a playful smile on his lips.

"You wouldn't be calling me love when I beat you the fuck up," I deadpanned.

"Oh! I like her! Can we keep her? Pretty please Alex! I promise to feed her!" Drew chirped, clapping his hands enthusiastically.

A scowled graced my features, turning to give him a glare. Who does this idiot think he is? I ain't no fricking animal.

A sudden idea came into my mind.

"You're freaking right love," I mocked Alex,"I'm feisty and I know it," I half-sang, going straight into my plan.

I elbowed David with all my matchstick arms could afford on his side and surprisingly he loosened his grip on me before head butting him from behind, a pained groan left his mouth.

I swung one of my grocery bag straight into Drew's stomach and he hunched down in complete pain, the jars of pickles hitting him hard.

I turned to Alex and kicked him where sun doesn't shine and like Drew, he doubled over.

"Fuck this shit," I took off a run but not before taking both of my flip flops and threw one at Alex's face and to David who was attempting to catch me.

"Shit!"

I ran faster than a cheetah, my adrenaline pumping at full force. I quickly ran back to the alleyway earlier because it was much closer to Nana's Charlotte house.

I was almost at the other end of that alleyway when five hoodied guys suddenly appeared at the end. I turned around just in time to see the three guys catching up to me and blocking my other end.

Fucking-fun-tastic! I'm surrounded in both ends! How the hell am I gonna get myself out of this one?

I set the groceries down, resting my hands unto my knee as I caught my breath. I glanced at each side, shaking my head in disbelief.

"And this is how Ellie Haven died," I thought out loud.

Another update for you cookies! I just finished chapter twenty-two and I got so excited about it that I decided to give you a surprise update!

What do you think of the rewritten version so far? I'm honestly loving it and I can't wait for you guys to read the upcoming chapters!

We're all gonna have a blast, *insert my evil laugh here*

What's your favorite day and why? I'm thinking of an update schedule so that you'll have a day that you cookies would atleast look forward to hehe

I could totally relate to Ellie in this chapter. My brain does things without consulting me first and by the time I did it, I'm faced with the consequences for not thinking it through *facepalms*

Funny story, I remembered when the movie was released and my dorm mate and I went to watch it in the cinemas.

The trailer was replayed before the actual movie and I remembered being so scared that I had to drink my medicine that helps me with my palpitations because I felt like my heart was gonna burst out hahahaha and then the torture didn't stop there.

When we went back to the dorms, I felt like she was there every damn time or if I would close my eyes and try to sleep, her fvcking face would show up and yeah, you could imagine my face the next day.

QUESTION OF THE DAY:
What's the scariest movie that you've watch?

I love watching horror movies, I just hate the jump scares and it's ironic because what's a horror movie without it?

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