Chang Ju Ann

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Abandoned

The day started out just like any other day. The sky is blue just like an ocean. There are a few patches of clouds hanging up above the sky making it look more peaceful and calm. The birds are chirping with joy and happiness. People are busy doing their work. Some workers are carrying their handbags with one hand and holding a cup of coffee with another while crossing the busy road. Some teenagers are chatting with their friends in a caf with their cheerful faces. All these things are just like a movie, playing repeatedly. Little did they know, at that moment, I am standing there, watching them silently. No one notices me

I can feel the wind caressing my face gently. My memories flew back to the night, the night that put me into this. The sky was very dark as it was rather late. I was sleeping in my cosy bed which I thought I did before I got to sleep. A sudden scream awakened me. It was a woman, shouting hysterically. I could not hold the shiver at that moment. The darkness around me felt unfamiliar. It was too deep, too consuming, too dark. The light which should be creeping under my door and the steady blue light from the clock on the desk did not appear. Pitch black. The stretchy blanket and bed made me cringe at the thought that I was not in my usual bedroom.

Whats happening? My mind kept repeating these words. Beads of sweats were forming on my forehead even though the air surrounding me was frigidly cold. Fear conquered me. I could feel my hands trembling uncontrollably. I could not just stay right here pathetically, waiting for help. I had to leave this place as soon as possible. I quickly made my move. I threw my legs over the bed and fumbled my way out of this creepy place of nowhere. My fingers brushed along the rough concrete walls, trying very hard to find a path. I soon discovered a door knob. I twisted it to open. At that moment, I literally thought that I could finally escape from this place. I was wrong, totally wrong.

When the door was fully opened, the smell of blood rushed into my nostrils. Adrenaline surged through my body. My heart was pounding wildly and rapidly. I could hear someone moaning in pain and murmuring for help. The stream of moonlight filtered through the curtains giving me a chance to finally observe this place. This place was shoddy. The compound was strewn with empty cans, tins and broken bottles. Colour drained from my face as I saw a woman lying on the floor motionless. Blood was splattered everywhere. Oh, God! What was going on here? I was so scared to even make a move. I panicked and did not know what to do, but the moaning of the woman kept echoing in the room. I had no choice but to take a step to the woman.

I had to know her whether she was safe or not. I can do it, I can do it, I kept convincing myself while approaching the woman. My legs were shaking very hard when I made my way closer to her. She was pale, blood kept dripping out from her. I held my breath and slowly put my finger under her nose to check whether she was still breathing or not. Her moaning suddenly stopped echoing in the room. Please dont There was not a sign of living. No! I could not hold back my tears anymore. It flowed out freely with sadness, frustration and despair - all utterly mixed. I was so terrified. I hurled myself up in a corner, sobbing bitterly and wallowed in self-pity.

Suddenly, a sound of a man laughing mischievously made me shudder. The creepy voice just came out from nowhere. A strange feeling overwhelmed me. Nothing can describe the feeling that seemed to tear through my very being. He appeared in front of me in a blink of an eye. I was at a loss of words. A sudden pain shot through my whole body. I saw the knife that he was holding before was now stabbed right into my stomach. I was lost for words. I could see the man still wearing a devilish smile. I made a vain attempt to get up but I stumbled and fell. Time seemed to freeze at that moment. What I could feel was, I was surrounded by cold darkness and stale, dusty air. A long time had passed. Minutes stretched into hours, although it was impossible to know for sure because every second seemed an eternity. My vision got blurred and my energy was fading away

Now, I am standing here watching the people in the middle of the road but no one notices me. The sky is emerald blue with patches of clouds. Birds fly gracefully above me. Everything seems so lively except me. The world is so beautiful yet cruel. I feel agonizing pain in my heart. It is crying1