" Run? What do you mean, Kim? Run from what? " I asked.
" ... "
" Just say it already! Explain to me- "
Kim yelled at me saying, " You want the truth? I'm so tired of your sh*t. We are not friends anymore. Get out of my site! "
Kim continues shouting at me. He has never been this angry before. I kept saying sorry while the cashier man was telling me that I had to leave. What is going on? What happened to Kim? Why is he angry with me? Perhaps he got into a fight with these men and called me and I didn't answer maybe it's the reason why he is angry. I left the supermarket walking faster because Kim was so angry that I thought he might get up and beat me up. I stopped walking when I remembered what he sent. Photos of Kenny standing with some men. I forgot to ask him about Kenny. I got back to the supermarket. It had a close sign and the cashier man was cleaning the floor. I peeked inside and Kim wasn't there. I left wondering what happened. I kept calling Kenny over and over again. No response.
Back at the supermarket...
" You can come out. He is gone. " Said the cashier.
" Uncle, are you sure? " Kim Asked.
" I knew he would come back that's why I put the close sign and started cleaning. "
"..."
" Quit your job. You can't go back to that university ever again. "
" Uncle! "
" Shut up. If I wasn't on the night shift, you would be dead by now. And what were you doing back there in the push? "
" I'm leaving. "
" Hey! I'm talking to you! "
The next morning around eight. I was just about to enter the cafe to talk to Kim when someone grabbed my arm.
" Hey. "
It was Kenny. She was smiling. I hugged her and she started laughing. I don't know why but I'm happy that she isn't mad at me anymore.
" I'm sorry, Kenny. " I said.
" We will work on our relationship. I apologize for my behavior. I will try my best to become a better person. I'm going to change for you, Sam. " Said Kenny.
" Me as well. "
Well, you might be wondering, who is Sam? It was my real name. Liam is a fake name. But, let's talk about this later. So, after we made up. Kenny seems to be more caring and loving. But I keep thinking about the photos that Kim sent to me the other day. I asked her what she did on that day. She said a couple of men were annoying her after she brought some night snacks from the supermarket. She did mention that someone came after them but she ran away. That guy who I assume to be Kim took their attention. I asked the cafe staff about Kim and he quits. I tried to reach out to him but there's no use. He disappears. I wish he told me what happened and why he was angry with me. Also, I wish he could see what Kenny is like right now.
I always knew that she was going to change. Her behavior was something that Kim couldn't handle but I can because she is the love of my life. Maybe he wants to quit the cafe for some time. Either way, I hope he achieves what he wishes for. Now, my only focus is on Kenny. And Kenny is only. I keep thinking about what should we do after graduation. I told her my ideas and plans. She agreed with them all. I was so happy and excited about this more than about me graduating. She was telling me that her parents wanted to meet me. She keeps making hits about marriage and having kids which it's too early but I already planned it all.
After the ceremony was over, I went outside the University, I called Kenny three times and she didn't answer. She picked up on the fourth time. She told me that I should get back to my house. She will be there soon. Then, I got into my car and drove off. Once I'm in my house, I drink some water and call Kenny to see where were she. She answered
" SAM! HEL...HELP ME! " Kenny screaming and crying.
" Kenny? Where are you? "
" I'm ... Running. Are you at home? "
" Yes. Where are you right now? Are you okay? "
She hangs up. I started shaking up. I was about to go to my room to grab the gun that my dad gave to me when I heard the doorbell go off and bang on the door. I ran and opened the door. It was Kenny. She pushed me aside and sat on the ground. I closed the door.
" It's...them," said Kenny in a shaking voice.
" Who? "
" The guys that I told you about. "
" Did they do something to you? "
" No, I...was quick and ran. "
" I'm glad that you are alright. But, Where did you go after the ceremony? "
"... Is this the right time for discussion, Sam? " She looked at me angrily.
" Right... Sorry, I just want you to calm down for a bit. "
" I want a glass of water. "
" Alright just stay here. "
I ran to the kitchen. I was filling the cup. At the corner of my eye, I saw in the garden a shadow figure. Am I seeing things? I called out Kenny but there was no response. I heard the garden backyard door closing. I wanted to grab my gun from my room. But what if she is in danger? I walked out of the kitchen. The beginning of the hallway was the entry of the house. Kenny wasn't there. It was just two minutes. She was sitting on the ground. My heart dropped. I called her name but again no response. I turn to my right and there she is. Kenny was standing in the living room. Looking at me with a very familiar expression. The same one she did when she was right to argue. But, there's only one different thing. A disturbing small smile that gives me goosebumps to this day. I couldn't think because someone behind me knocked me out. I don't remember how long I was unconscious.
In an old hotel building that has turned into a psychological hospital for women. The therapist, Doctor Alexander. He has been the owner for 10 years. He has welcomed many people with and without mental health issues. Also, not too many nurses. One of them was Liam. Liam on his first day at work as a nurse, has zero knowledge of nursing. While he is working, he has discovered a dark history about the patients and Dr Alexander. Dr Alex has his way of curing his patients and that has affected them negatively.
In this story, we will discover the unsettling truth about Dr Alex and his three patients. Celine, Lilly, Ruby, and their new nurse Liam.
Warning !!!
This work contains content that might be disturbing to some readers. Self-injurious behavior (s*icide, self-h*rm, s*xual as*ault, m*rder, eating disorder, bullying, etc.) The characters, names, and events in this novel are fictional. Any resemblance to a real person, living or dead is purely coincidental.
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