Author's note: I'm really really sorry it took soo long to finish the (maybe) last chapter. I've been really busy. It's a good thing the national exams and the school exams are finished. Now I have to finish the Yearbook, I hope it gets done quickly.I'm thinking of changing the title to "My Days" but I think "Human Nature" is good enough, even though I never managed to reveal any human nature. Oh and I'm sorry if (at first) this chapter isn't complete, cause (true story) it isn't quite finished yet. (I haven't got any time to write) Well, ENJOY!! ^^v
Chapter 8~ The Final Surprise (part 1)
"On Mr. Flame's birthday, we'll make him think that we hate him."said Ms. Rosalind, saying her opinion.
"I reject!" I shouted. "There's no way Uncle will fall for that cheap trick! He would know what and who's behind it quickly." I continued.
"That's why you're here, Carmel, dear." answered Ms. Rosalind.
I sat back down and was silent.
'So, I'm the bait, huh?' I said to myself. 'But why me?' I continued.
Ms. Rosalind explained the plan to us.
She said, "In order for this plan to work, we need you, Carmel, to make sure Mr. Flame doesn't know anything about our plan. You have to act cold towards him. Make him feel sad and make him curious about what's going on. Make sure he follows you when the preparations are done. While you lure the target, we will prepare for the surprise party. Mr. Murray and Mr. Liam will help us. Mrs. Graham will make all the food and beverages for the party. And little Cammy will make the decorations." And that's it.
"Okay, now it's time to make this plan work smoothly. You two ready?" she asked.
"Y-Yes Ma'am!" we both answered.
Quickly, after that's all done. Me and Mike exited the meeting room. It's actually Ms. Rosalind's room. The meeting was attended by only 3 people. Me, Mike and Ms. Rosalind. The other "players" have already discussed the plan with Ms. Rosalind days ago, just the two of us left.
As we walked down the hall, I said, "Wow, THAT was surprising."
"What? Why?" asked Mike.
"I've just witnessed the 'other side' of Ms. Rosalind. I never thought that there's still some 'youth' left in you big sister, Mike" I replied.
"Well, that's my sister for you. Her 'other side' is a rare thing to watch. I've never even realized it until today." said Mike.
"Well, you never know. Young woman like her seems to still have 'it' you know." I said, with a casual tone.
"'It' what?" asked Mike.
I giggled. "Well,Mike I guess you'll never know that. It's a something, umm, something that only girls know." I replied.
"Hey, come on. We're best friends right? Why don't you tell me?" he said, while touching my right shoulder.
"No way. It's a girl thing." I said to him while releasing his grip from my shoulder.
"Well, see you at lunch, Carmichael." I said to him while opening the door to my room.
"Alright, Madine." he said. As I closed the door, he said,"Wait, How do you say about having practice after lunch, huh?"
"Sure,but I WILL win again." I said to him while closing the door.
'Practice huh? I guess I should start making up some new moves.' I said to myself.
I sat down on my bed and laid my back while watching the ceiling. I can't relax. I am getting used to this life and I am trying my best to return home, but still I haven't got anything done yet. Even though I already did some research and Uncle already helped me, so many times. But even so I have to try my best to leave this place, yet leaving some memory to everyone I've met. I think about my disappearance from my home.
'Mom, I can see your worried face while searching for my presence. Dad, I can see that you're trying your best to make the family happy and trying your best to search for me. Brahms, big bro, I can see that you're worried about me even though you don't show it, cause that will make you a 'wimp'. My friends, everyone, I can see you're searching for me and want to have me back right next to you.'
'Wait a second, how can I see all of this in my head?' I asked.
I looked around my desk, I found the book. The one that took me here. I tried reading book, and for somehow I can understand the writing. But there's no clue how to get back home.
"Darn it!" I shouted.
I looked inside my drawer,I reached out for a pair of gloves made by me. It was made of black wool yarn and was knitted by me.It's actually my Uncle's birthday present. I made sure it fits his hand. I continued finishing the left glove, this was very hard since I'm a beginner and right handed.
While continuing I sang my favorite song. It's a song my mother used to sing to me when I was little. She sings this when I was sad or stressed out. It's called "A Mother's Whistle". It usually works for me. I usually get my mind calm and relaxed.
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At lunch, Ms. Rosalind served some rice with vegetables and cooked some of her best 'recipes for lunch', yet I don't know what it's called. We all gathered there and ate the lunch that Ms. Rosalind made. Mike finished first, then Uncle.
After that me and Ms. Rosalind. After lunch, I always help Ms. Rosalind to clean the table. Usually Mike goes outside to rest or breathe some fresh air. Uncle usually reads a book at the living room, while having some coffee served at the table. Ms. Rosalind usually clean the house and gets some chores done. I usually help, but when I'm not in the mood I slack off and do nothing or maybe do something else.
"Oh yeah, Mike asked me to practice. I guess I should head to the backyard." I said while running.
"I've been waiting for you, Ms. Madine." said Mike.
"What the? What's wrong with you? Is your underwear too tight?" I asked.
"Aww, man. Can't you be a little dramatic?" he said.
"Alright, I'll play along." I said. "What seems to be the problem, sir?" I continued.
"It seems that you are late." he said.
"I know that, sir. Please continue." I said to him
"Get ready and........FIGHT!" he shouted.
We started sparring, we want to keep up with each other and always be fit. I locked his movements with my hands and I slammed him down to the ground. I won again.
"Told you." I said to him.
He sat down and said, "Yeah, you're good. Next time you'll be the master."
"Sure, I'll take that offer of yours." I said casually.
He stood up and we shake hands.
"Woohoo! Nice one!" shouted Ms. Rosalind.
"S-s-sister! I never knew you were watching!" said Mike.
Uncle walked to Mike and said, "It seems you're not getting better, Carmichael. My niece manage to defeat you again."
"I know, she's good you know. But, I will defeat her someday." he said with pride.
"You got guts, kid. But actually the reason why she's so good is because........." said my Uncle. He continued whispering to Mike.
"Whaat? She knows kbbbbffffffffft." he said unfinished. Before he managed to finish, Uncle covered his mouth with his hand.
"Sssshh, Don't shout it out, kiddo! She will know and when she know that I revealed her secret, she'll burst and you don't know how it is when she bursts. It's terrifying!" said Uncle, whispering.
"Got that kiddo?" he asked Mike. Mike nodded. "Good." he continued.
"Wow, terrified of your own niece, she must be scary. Or maybe it's you who's the coward, Mr. Madine." said Mike.
"Yeah, she's a real monster. I remembered at her 10th birthday, one of her friends spilled some juice on her dress. She got angry and she started to run to her brother's room, took a baseball bat and hit that kid's face with it. It was terrifying. It's a good thing that kid survived." said Uncle Flame.