Day: 10
Date: 21st June 2016
Time: 0000
Place: outskirts of NYC
(Recap)
"Remember what?" I asked.

"2014 Christmas."
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2014 Christmas? What is Kyle talking about?

Oh right! 2014 Christmas. How could I forget?

But how does Kyle know about it?
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2014 Christmas
I wish that this time, from now onwards, I'll change. I don't care about good or bad, I'll change for better.

New city, new me. I can't go through the hell again. I won't be able to handle it. I won't let Peter pan go, again. I won't.

"Ashton. We're leaving." Mom called out for me.

"Bye mom." I waved her and the rest of the audience also known as guests good bye.

"Are you sure that you don't want to come?" She inquired and I nodded in agreement.

Many might be thinking what kind of person I am, staying alone during Christmas. I might be called as a loner by a hell lot of people. But who cares.

I state this situation the 'giving myself time for good ' situation. Public interactions is injurious to health or my mental state. Same thing whatsoever.

Mom: stay safe.
She messaged me thinking that it might do something reckless like always.

Why am I always the bad one? Why is everyone blaming me for everything? What did I do wrong? Why me of all the people? Why?

Everybody makes mistakes, so did I.

I pretty sure that my mind is going to explode with this bullshit. If everyone is going to judge my every move then why should I live my life according to their rules, they're still going to judge.

No more sweetheart, no more. It's my life and it's now or never.

I locked the gate and rushed to book a cab.

"Ma'am it's Christmas. All the cabs are busy." The lady informed.

Stupid day.
Am I the only loner on Christmas? There must be others too.

As I walked along the streets, it was quite scary. To be honest, I regret it. Every stranger eying me seemed suspicious cause you know why, I'm a little baby. A baby, a dependent and vulnerable baby.

Not any more. I got to change this right now, right here.

I snuggled with my sweater and was still moving forward. I didn't let my lack of confidence falter my decisions. Although in the end, one thing was sure- I won't be the person I was before.
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I ended up in the bakery at the end of the town that no one visits. Why?.....

..... just because I was scared. Scared to change. I'm still the old insolence to the world. I'm worthless.

A guy offered me drinks, I offered him a punch. I didn't change.

A girl kept on blabbering about her date, I didn't utter a word. I didn't change.

All I could do was to stare at my stupidity cause that the only thing left for me to do.

Sitting here, on a lonely place, seemed natural. Boring like me. Like the life I tend to choose.

"Ma'am, your blueberry cheesecake." The waiter served it.

"Thanks." I greeted with a smile.

Even he must be thinking 'what a loser' and must be sympathizing my existence.

But everything changed.

A tall guy covered in black wearing a black mask too, was hiding in the curtains. I don't know how he got there or was he there since a very long time. All I know is that, he is there. Hiding.

Since the culprit has arrived, police did too.

"Miss, did you see someone wearing a black mask running around?" The police officer inquired.

I, firstly looked at him while he was crying out for help or simply nodding. Same thing.

"No." I replied. I don't know why I lied but I did. Why did I save a stranger? What's happening? He can be a serious threat stupid.

"He's a graffiti artist. If you ever find him, send us a call." As he spoke, my heart was racing in fear.

They left without saying anything. My soul found peace.

"You can come out. You know that right?" I asked the black mask.

Wait. Why am I helping him out? Ashton Levine doesn't lie.

Omg! Ashton Levine lied. It's something that she never did, not even once. She was so scared to lie anyway or she was the one that haunts people just to make sure that the confession happens.

That girl lied. This girl lies.

Maybe it seems stupid but it's the only thing I changed today. Maybe the first, rest are yet to come. Day isn't over yet.

Black mask came and sat in front of me.

"Cheesecake?" I asked.

He nodded is disapproval.

"I'm Ashton."

Holy fuck! Ash he can be a serial killer.
Dude, he's a graffiti artist right?
Still why are you trying to talk to a criminal of all the people.
Why are you being friendly towards a stranger?

He didn't speak.

The thought of speaking my heart out to a stranger that I'll never meet again, felt amazing in my mind.

The rest of the night went by me blabbering about my problems, my desires and rest of the useless stuff.

I even told him about Peter Pan, while he was the first, the only person who didn't call me crazy. He didn't judge me as he was only patiently listening.

He was such a calm listener that I even made him listen to my stupid speeches on stupid topic. His curious eyes was the only praise I got, only praise I ever got.

It was not so special but it was awesome. The moment was just right.

The moment when that scaredy-cat who was afraid to face the world, became bold. Confident. Lived to the fullest instead of spending her days regretting the past mistakes.

That change wasn't instant but it happened because of this incident. Because of black mask.
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"Don't tell me that your that guy? You're black mask?" I was shocked.

Hey guys, hope you're enjoying the story so far. I'm sorry that I posted last but I couldn't help it. I visited my hometown for Diwali (Hindu festival) and ya Sherlock I'm a Hindu, and I came back yesterday. It was a busy day so I couldn't post.

Not like anybody reads anyway.

Comment down below if you guys actually care about the update.

I hope these chapters can make up for the cause.

Till then,
This is theWandererMadness signing out.
Peace out and stay crazy as ever.