Amir was walking late at night as he wanted to grab something to eat at the canteen. When he walked by the store room, he found a red hanger attached to the door handle. He hesitantly looked around the area and he started to have the fear again, the trauma he faced when he was a little boy, and now it's appearing again in front of his own eyes. He left the place in hurry before he could broke down.

7.00 am

It's another new gorgeous day to begin, the half of the Earth had awaken from the sunlight. At the corridor, Prakash was walking on his own while staring at his bracelet on his wrist, he won't miss a day looking at the bracelet as it reminded about someone who he really loved. He focused on the bracelet too much to the point he was about to trip by accident and fall on the ground, when someone held him from the back out of the blue.

Fakhri: Hey Prakash, be careful lah!

Prakash recognized the familiar voice and looked behind his back, it was his opponent who he supposed to fight at High Council manifesto, Fakhri Ismet. To his surprise, he didn't expect Fakhri to approach him alone, that too with a small smile on his face.

Prakash: You?

Fakhri: Prakash, thank god I saved you by time, if not you would had fall and broke your gorgeous face.

Prakash: ( raises his eyebrows ) Is that supposed to be a joke?

Fakhri slightly laughed and went closer to Prakash.

Fakhri: You can take it whatever you want, but that's not why I'm here.

Prakash: Then? What else?

Fakhri: Ummm.....actually, can we talk in private?

Prakash was surprised and confused at the same time, Fakhri was not a person who would be this open, and so did Prakash. But today, it's going to be something that was very unexpected.

Fakhri and Prakash were sitting on a field yard with no one there, they were the only students who came earlier than anyone else in the school. Two boys were tongue-tied as they had no idea how to start a conversation, this was their first time to communicate each other, as they don't care about each other either way.

Fakhri: Uh......( scratches his head ) this is a bit awkward..........

Prakash: Fakhri, if you have anything to say, make it quick, the class is about to start.

Fakhri: You mean our class. ( smiles )

Prakash: ( sighs ) Whatever, what do you want to talk about?

Fakhri: Look Prakash, about our manifesto...........

Prakash finally understood where was it going now, Fakhri wanted to spill it out about their manifesto as they both don't really want to fight each other, Fakhri just wanted to defeat Kahar and his High Council era, while Prakash........it was unknown for us.

Prakash: Fakhri, I get it. If you want me to get out from that manifesto, I don't mind......

Fakhri: No no wait, I just want to say that I don't think I want to fight with you at our manifesto anymore. It's just that.....I just want to stop this whole High Council thing, not to hurt you.

Prakash: Then why did you participate in the first place?

Fakhri: I have no other choice, it's the only way to stop Kahar and his atrocities, and I need your help Prakash.

Prakash raised his eyebrows and looked at Fakhri's face to read what was he talking about.

Prakash: Ok, don't beat the bush, I'm so confused right now, what are you trying to say Fakhri?

Fakhri: ( sighs ) Prakash.....I.....I overheard your conversation with Lily yesterday and.....I can't help but to feel bad for you........

Prakash: You did?

Fakhri: Yeah, because I can relate to it. You lost someone who you loved the most, and so did I. We both are in the same journey, but in a different situation. So.......I need your help to stop this High Council thing.

Prakash: Fakhri, I don't know if I can help you but.....I don't even know what to say.

Fakhri immediately held Prakash's hands and begged for his help, which he widened his eyes in shock.

Prakash: Fakhri, what are you.........

Fakhri: Please Prakash, I'm begging you, I know we aren't that close, but please help me, as one of your classmate. Please........

Prakash wanted to deny Fakhri's request but he can't help but to feel pity for him as well, the man who was full of stone was now broke apart in front of Fakhri. He closed his eyes and sighed heavily, before holding back Fakhri's hands as well.

Prakash: All right, if that's what you want, I'm in.

Fakhri finally felt happy with a wide smile, he held Prakash's hand so tightly and thanked him in thousand.

Fakhri: Thank you so much Prakash!!! Thank you thank you thank you!!!!

Prakash: All right, that's enough. Leave my hands. ( pushed his hands )

Fakhri: Well then.... ( spreads his arms ) Welcome to my world, Mr. Prakash. ( smiles )

Prakash: ( smirks ) Such a weird boy. .

Prakash stood up and left with his bag to enter his class, when Fakhri went toward him and put his arms on his shoulder.

Prakash: What are you doing?

Fakhri: We are now partners, Prakash. You have me, and I have you. So from now on, we will be together to fight the High Council. What do you say?

Prakash smiled and put his hand on Fakhri's shoulder as well, they both went together to their class but now as partners. Who would have thought that Prakash and Fakhri would team up to destroy High Council?

Kahar......you're in a big trouble now.

On the other hand, Lily went behind the canteen to find her friend Mia.

Lily: Mia!! Mia!!

Lily shouted out for Mia but all she got was a pin drop of silence.

Lily: Where does this woman go?

As Lily was about to go find Mia, someone came behind and jumped in front of her to scare her.

Mia: BOO!!!!

Mia shouted to scare Lily, she was taken aback by the scream and held her chest, she laughed out loud and clapped her hands as she made Lily scared the hell out of her.

Lily: Mia!! That's not funny!!

Mia: Oh Lily, I can't believe you got scared just by this, I'm proud of myself.

As Mia continued to laugh, Lily suddenly felt a sharp pain on her chest again, she started to feel dizzy as she felt her heartbeat was getting weak, Mia noticed her weird behavior and checked on her.

Mia: Lily, are you all right? What's the matter?

Lily: I felt a bit dizzy.......

Mia: Lily!!!

As Lily was about to fall on the ground, Mia held her tightly on her shoulder, she slowly took her back to her room and sat her down on the bed. She grabbed a glass of water from a table and gave it to Lily.

Mia: Here, drink this first.

Lily grabbed the glass and slowly drank the water, she put it back on the table and breathed out loudly.

Mia: Lily, what happened? You look tired.

Lily: I'm fine, I'm totally fine Mia.

Mia: No, you don't, you were about to pass out there. What's the matter?

Lily: I said I'm fine, don't worry.

Mia started to feel suspicious of Lily's behaviour, as this was totally unrelated and it's not what would Lily do.

Mia: Lily, are you perhaps hiding something from me?

Lily widened his eyes in shock and turned her head slowly to Mia.

Lily: No, I'm not. Why do I have to?

Mia: Because you like you are.

Lily: Actually I...............

To be continued............

Hi guys. Thanks for reading. I know, I ended this chapter in a bad timing, but I will try to update more soon as I'm dealing with my studies for my upcoming exam, hope you all can understand. Anyway, what do you think about this chapter? Leave your thoughts in the comment section down below, stay in touch to find out more about the story. Until then, I will see you guys in the next chapter. Bye, guys! Terima kasih!! 💛🇲🇾

Your Author,
Mithran.