"Why are you doing this to me?"
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I couldn't control myself anymore. My stomach sunk. My vision fogged. Rivers of tears traveled down my cheeks as my head slowly cracked open. My soul decayed as I held the dearest, most important person in my arms.
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That stupid killer.
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He scarred me for life. A murderer who killed the people I cared about eons ago. A murderer who manipulated me. A murderer who changed me.
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"Because you deserve it."
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Everyone was silent as they waited for an answer. The last contestants, Normani Kelgagi and Amaris Redella, were hosting a singing competition broadcasted by Vegasus TV.
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Normani's lyrics were cheerful and positive. Parties. Love. Self-confidence.
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Amaris's lyrics were more emotional. Deep. Inspiring. Sometimes dark.
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"This year was a great year. We've seen many talented people on this show but most of all, these two lovely ladies. Very hard to choose."
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"Vegasus TV. The winner is..." Hearts pounded, fingers trembled, and sweat broke out while the contestants gazed down the sparkly marble stage.
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"Amaris Redella! Show us some love for her!" The audience showered Amaris with undying support even for Normani. The announcer grinned while giving her a huge $10,000 check.
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"Out of all of twelve contestants, they chose you! Amaris, how do you feel now you've won?"
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"Well, I wasn't expecting to win. I only joined because I love singing! I'm glad all of you enjoyed my songs." Something wet traveled down her cheek. The announcer wrapped his arms around Amaris and softly whispered to her "It's okay. Don't wipe your tears away" Although they didn't hear him, their hearts went crazier like kids in a sugar rush.
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"You are an amazing person, Amaris. Your songs are like no other. Your voice, your lyrics, the amount of emotions you put into your songs are incredible! Fans already created their own fandom name(including me). We call ourselves, Amarvelous!"
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"By the way, can I get your autograph?" The audience burst out laughing even for Amaris. Amused faces were filling up the room.
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"I'm kidding! I know you didn't bring your paper and pen with you. And one more thing." A card was in his hands as he handed it to her. Why did he give Amaris another gift?
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"The judges have offered you an interview with the boss of Vegasus Music TV. Vegasus Music TV is eager and will make your career the best time of your life. The interview will take place on April 24. So a month and six days. Thank you for participating in Vegasus Singing Competition 2016."
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"Thank you." Their arms reach out for a handshake before they bow, dismissing her.
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Even with Amaris gone, the room was full of shouts and screams.
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You what?!" Her friend's eyes popped out as her jaw dropped to the ground.
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"Yes. I won the-"
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"Oh my god! Yes baby I was right! I was right! I knew it! I knew it!" Her friend got out of her seat and pulled Amaris along. Her bones made a loud, crunching sound as her overjoyed friend hugged her.
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They were at a cafe.
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"Yes, thank you for being my number one supporter. Sit down please."
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"Not a problem Amari. And I will always be there for you no matter what. Just think me as your biggest fan!" Her fist punched the air. Amaris swore she saw green light flashing in her eyes for a second.
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"Aww. That's very kind of you to say."
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"Sadly-"
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"It isn't a big deal. Just because you weren't there, doesn't mean you didn't support me. There are other ways to do it without seeing me live. It's not like you didn't come by choice."
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"Yeah. Reese and Austin needed me urgently. Their bakery store was low with workers since they all had exams in school. I love baking but I would rather see you. I could have just lied but you know..."
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"I know you hate lying, Gina."
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"As if you could do better! I can't trust you on that either because you are honest too. So checkmate Amari." Gina's green eyes squinted as she smiled.
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"Come on! I've lied before!"
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"Doubt..." Her eyes, for somewhat reason, widen her eyes before she opened her mouth.
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"Oh hey! I just got an idea of what to do for your money!" She raised her finger then grabbed a brochure out of her pocket.
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"Have you ever heard of that brand new country called Risoh? It's so beautiful!" Amaris stopped smiling. Eyes became gloomier. Eyebrows lowered slightly. Quiet. The silence going through Gina disturbed her a lot as curiosity accompanied by.
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"Amari, where's your happy face? What's going on?" Amaris stared at the table. A question mark wandered above Gina's head as she lowered her head.
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"Oh, nothing. I'm so excited about Risoh that I'm beginning to worry too." Gina was ashamed she felt suspicious of Amaris but shook it off. Simultaneously, Amaris's eardrums were filled with her heartbeats thumping louder.
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"Same. I'm excited and worried too! Like Risoh must have been where gods and goddesses live. Whoever and I repeat, whoever lives there, I am extremely jealous and I will do anything to stay at that place forever."
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"Same! Risoh is so surrealistic, I thought it was fake! When I found out it was true... Just couldn't believe it. Amazing country."
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"We should go there since we both love it. Don't you agree?" She closed her eyes, grinning.
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"Yes. Yes, we should. We should go there for a week." Amaris didn't want to hurt her feelings. Even if it meant lying to her.
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Hell no! A week? That's too short! How about a month? I think it's good enough."
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"Okay. That's even better!"
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"Oh guess what? We're getting those tickets right now."
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"Wait, what?!"
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"Hurry up! Hurry up! We can't let those tickets sold before we get them! Put on your shoes! Quickly!"
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Fast Forward Two Weeks After Their Arrival
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"We've explored this forest a million times. Are we going to other forests?"
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"Please don't tell you're already done here. Be patient!" Gina hit Amaris's left arm with her hand
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"Besides, we are going to the amusement park soon! Wait for thirty minutes."
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They are already deep in the woods. It was called Cotton Candy Woods due to the colours of the trees, which are mostly pink and purple. Sometimes green and blue. The animals are adorable too. It was a fairyland come true.
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"No wonder Gina would want to live here. Risoh is so gorgeous. Too bad something ruined the perfect view for me..." She closed her eyes as she sighed.
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"I would have loved living here too."
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"I know I'm interrupting your thinking time, but I need to go to the bathroom."
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"..."
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"Badly." Gina's legs were already wobbling, her hands covering the crotch as her lips wiggled up and down.
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"You should have gone earlier."
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"I didn't feel like peeing yet!"
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They brought their map with them, so they were fine. The irony was Gina held the map without even acknowledging it. Gina had a bad habit of forgetting her stuff such as keys, phone, chapstick and sometimes enters a room when her mind flops.
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"Your hand, you goose."
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"Oh." Gina looked dumbfounded. She lifted her eyebrows as her mouth formed into an O.
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"How could I be so dumb, ha? Umm according to this map, there's a bathroom right there." The bathroom was twenty meters away from their right. Tiny and made out of wood. Gina's face turned green.
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"Ew no! I'm not using the public restroom! They are disgusting!"
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"Might as well pee in that tree. I dare you." Amaris pointed at a random tree covered with cicadas.
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"Fine, you win," She walked to the restroom while plugging her nose and her tongue sticking out.
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"Okay, I'll wait for you."
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While Gina was in the restroom, she held and juggled an orb of light. How will you react if you see your friend practicing magic? You probably would be scared. Amaris cringed at the image popping in her head.
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All of a sudden, someone screamed.
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"Get off me! Get off me! Leave me alone will you?!" Amaris jumped.
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Who in the world is that? Why is she screaming? Does she need help? What's happening?
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Amaris was concerned.
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She stood up, following the voice. Amaris hid behind a tree as she watched a couple fighting in an open space. Her orb of light enlarged and her blue eyes glowed purple less than a second. "No, not right now. I don't need you." Amaris noticed the guy kept looking at his pocket.
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"You don't understand! I need you!"
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"Well, I don't need you! Deal with it! You abuse me every single day as if I'm nothing to you and you're getting mad?! Pfft! Guess what loser? You're dead to me. Go. To. Hell."
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The boyfriend whipped out a pistol and awfully tried to shoot her. The girl ran away from him, screaming.
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He has a gun. This guy is probably powerless.
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Is it time to Let Me Rise?
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Yes, it is time. And I won't make the same mistake again.
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"Hey, you! Leave her alone! Shooting her will only make you more of a back-stabbing jerk." Amaris speed-walked towards him. She frowned while giving him a cold, dead stare. She didn't think the same mistake again, trying her best to fight against her deepest regret to lose her only chance to fix things.
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"What is your problem huh?! This is none of your business!"
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"Unless you have a death wish." He pointed his gun at her, smirking, then added a shrug to look cooler.
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She squinted her eyes and crossed her arms. "That won't happen. Trust me."
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"Don't play 'hero'. You're probably just some amateur who has nothing else better to do. Me? I am her boyfriend. I can do whatever I want. For example..." His smile stretched as his teeth slowly show up. Hell was in his big eyes.
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"I'm protecting her from a dangerous stranger."
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"Why am I doing that job for you?"
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A bullet bounced off her shoulder.
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Amaris wasn't that type of girl who would anger a person and she would never ever consider it. But this was an exception.
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"Okay. If you want to take things the hard way-" A bullet aimed at her heart.
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And again.
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And again.
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And again.
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He froze for a second. Amaris snatched his gun and broke it in half.
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His eyes widen and whispered to himself, looking down, "Oh my god. What the hell."
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"See? Now you know."
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The guy tried to punch her, but she caught his arm as she stood beside him then elbowed his guts. He fell in a fetal position, shaking uncontrollably. Amaris squatted next to him and there again, that deadly expression.
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"You finally realized the consequences. Maybe next time, you should think about what will happen if you get violent with others. Think of this fight as your lesson," Amaris stood up and circled him as she spoke.
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The guy spoke as he hyperventilated.
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"I-i h-h-h-hate yo-you."
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"Why? Because I told the truth? I know you don't want to look or anything like it but you make yourself look stupid. No one else."
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He slowly reached for a knife in his jeans when unexpectedly, the girl throws a rock at him, knocking him unconscious. When she looked at Amaris at the eyes, she hugged her immediately. No warning.
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"Thank you for saving me. You're a real hero," She wept in her arms. For the first time in her entire life, Amaris was proud of herself!
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"You handled him like a boss while I ran away like a little kid! Gosh, I wish I could be you." Amaris's deepened the hug, closing her eyes, white teeth on display while a halo floated above.
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"To be honest, I think you handled him well too. Even though he hurt you every day, you had the guts to yell at him. I wish my younger version of me took advice from you." The girl's heart fluttered so fast like it was on drugs. Her cheeks were red.
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The girl soon let go of her. "Can we be friends? I want to learn how to become strong like you and damn! You ripped that gun in half!"
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"Yes, of course."
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My name is Venessa Moore," she extended her arm for a handshake.
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"My name's Amaris-" Just as then, Gina barged out of the public restroom.
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"Oh my God! What happened?! Are you okay Amaris and..." Gina's reaction spoke. Her eyes were wide in shock, mouth opened, voice was loud.
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"I'm Vanessa Moore."
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'Hello, I'm Gina Parllene but call me Gina," she shook her hand.
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"Your friend saved me from my ex-maniac. You are very lucky you're friends with her."
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She faced Amaris with a huuuge grin.
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"And as an award for being a brave hero, I'm going to give my bestie a bear hug," she squeezed the hell out of Amaris.
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"Okay, okay. Let me go."
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"Come with us. You're not living with that psychopath anymore," Amaris signaled Vanessa to come with them.
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At her first few steps, she glanced at her unconscious ex-boyfriend but decided to just leave him on the ground.
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Cruel but he deserved it.
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Heyo readers, this is JChimchi! I want to say that this is the first book I'm publishing and I tried so hard to make it a good chapter. This may be a little bit confusing for now but it'll get more clear. Amaris is a goddess that is made up by me. Thank you for reading my book until the end. Hope you enjoyed it!
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♡〜٩(^▿^)۶〜♡ (my love and attention for you)
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