CHAPTER 2

I opened my eyes only to swiftly shut them back again due to the sudden light.

What happened ?

Where am I?

Did i die already?

I didn't bother to look around my environment. And just kept my eyes shut.

I was just so scared to do so.

Well, After some minutes of calming myself. I finally opened them. Seeing my hand was connected to a drip and observing my environment I discovered that I was not yet dead. I was..... in a hospital.

But.... What happened to those monsters? How did I get here? These were questions I couldn't find answers to. It couldn't be a dream. I knew what I saw they were there real life zombie trying to take my life away. What happened to them?

Well, long story cut short. Later that day mom came over and explained everything to me. I was so shocked when I discovered it was all made up. Everything I experienced at the cemetery were all made up. Like seriously!!!

Since that day I took it upon myself to never get scared so easily.

I was discharged after spending forty eight hours in the hospital.

The five jaguar later apologized for their misbehavior and promised never to trouble me and any other student ever again.

PRESENT DAY

Bahat make sure you pack all the things you need. I won't come running back here because you left something at home.

"Yes mom".

I replied before hopping into the car. Mum works as a secretary in a pretty nice company. She just got the job after we'd spent three days in the new city. Kinda early though but she couldn't help it. It wasn't easy getting the job as there were more people who turned up for the interview. But my mom had used her high intelligence to beat them all and she was chosen to take up the position. I call her My super woman.

After dropping me off and saying the final good bye. Mum zoom off to work. I sighed silently before entering the gate. The school was a three storey Building structure, built on the furthest end of the street. It was made with strong bricks and a large iron gate stood at the entrance of the school. Everything about this school gave this mystical vibes and I couldn't help myself from wondering how old the school was.

"Not bad anyway I said within myself"

Walking through the hallway with the other students I felt myself bumping into someone.

What the.....

Oops sorry. I quickly apologize.

Heyy!! look where you are going next time. The guy whom I bumped into said angrily.

Am sorry didn't mean to. I apologized again.

"Whatever" he said picking up his book and walking away.

Hummmm it really gonna be a tough day for me. I said before walking away.

I was directed to the principals office. As expected the office was quite old fashioned. Wearing a blue tailored long sleeve tee shirt and a pair blank pant the principal sat on his chair giving me an intense gaze. I felt quite uncomfortable standing before him but this process was unavoidable as I was a new student in the college. I was given all necessary things I will be needing as well as some basic rules and regulations in the college. Leaving the office as quickly as I can, I heaved a sigh of relief. The principal didn't even give a friendly gesture through out the conversation.

Bahat walked into his class a bit nervous. Many crazy thought kept running through his mind.

Will the student like me?

Will I make friends?

Will there be bullies?

As he opened the door, All eye's were now pointing to his direction as the students were eager to know the person who had distracted the class. Seeing that it was just a new student they all turned back and concentrated on their work.

Should I just enter? Bahat asked himself. He just stood by the door. Seeing that the new boy wasn't making any attempt to make himself comfortable in the class. Someone suddenly said.

Heyyy!! new kid won't you come over and take a sit. The teacher will be here few minutes from now. Don't just stand there it Awkward.

A chubby boy of about four and half feet tall suddenly said he had an unfinished candy on his right hand and his mouth was stained with candy particles

After few seconds Bahat walked up to an empty sit just behind the candy boy.

Heyy!! new kid what your name the candy boy suddenly said facing side ways inorder to get a better view of Bahat.

My name is Bahat. Bahat replied a bit shy though.

Just calm down bro I don't t bite. My name is Lucas anyways.

Nice to meet u Bahat

Nice to meet u too Lucas. Bahat said feeling a bit relaxed.

Bahat introduced himself to the class later on. As per the teachers instruction.

Hey new kid what up? So, it you again.

Well at first he didn't want to reply but seeing a figure walking up to him he averted his gaze from his book.

Of course he recognized him. It the guy he accidentally knocked out in the hall way.

Heyyy new kid why aren't you answering me

Bahat just stared at him with no word coming out from his mouth.

What does he want now?

He asked within himself.

Suddenly the guy took the book he was reading and threw it on the floor.

That a pay back for throwing my book earlier on. He said giving him a sly smirk before heading back to his seat.

What was that for?

Bahat couldn't help blurting out suddenly.

He wouldn't take it when one tries to bully him he had experienced enough from bullies.

Bahat calm down there you don't want to get yourself in a fight with Henry on your first day. Lucas said holding his palm to calm him down. And it looks like it worked. But not after he gave Henry a dreadful gaze of which Henry took lightly.

Lucas kept sticking by his side all day long. Well, at first Bahat felt uncomfortable but seeing that he couldn't avoid the boy he decided to welcome him as his new friend.

Bahat aren't u excited about the visit to the museum. I heard that this place holds a lot of history.

Lucas said as they both sat down on the bench to have their meal. Earlier in the class The history teacher had announced to the students that they will be going on an excursion to one of the oldest museum.

Well, the main purpose was to enable the student see and experience life history.

"Of course I am". I have never being to a museum before. I wonder what it looks like. Bahat said taking a spoon from his meal in the process. But am just sad it still a week away it could have been tomorrow. Bahat added.

Hah hah hah

Calm down bahat don't rush things take it slowly. Lucas said laughing loudly.

Ok!! Bahat said giving him a silly look.

Well, school ended smoothly that day and Bahat was glad that Henry didn't cross path with him again. He was sure he wouldn't take it easy with that kid.

"See you tomorrow Bahat".

Lucas said as they both parted ways at the school gate.

It was late before mum arrived. While waiting for her under small shade by the gate the rain started suddenly.

Looks like it going to be a cold night I said looking at the sky as the rain made ways through it.

I couldn't help but wondered what was keeping office in the office. I felt the rain getting heavier. Ohhh mum where are you? I felt myself getting cold. The shade I took cover was now deserted even the security guard was no where around. I looked through the lonely street hoping to spot mum's car but i couldn't.

What keeping her by the office.

I felt my heart rasing fast. This place just reminded of a movie a senior told us about not that I was scared though but.....

My prayers were finally answered when I suddenly saw mum's car pulling in to where I stood. I quickly ran and hopped on the passengers sit not minding my already drenched clothe.

Ohhhh Bahat am so sorry. I had a lot of work at the office. Mum said trying to give explanation for her sudden lateness. I couldn't blame her though.

It alright mum. Let just go home. I said giving her a weak smile.

She started the car engine and zoomed off.

How was your first day at school hope you had lot of fun. Mum suddenly asked after serving me my dinner.

Yeah kinda fun though. I gave her a short reply to which she clearly showed her displeasure.

Mother and son ate their meal quietly with non of them saying a thing.

After meal they observed their prayers and had a brief discussion Bahat used this opportunity in telling her how his day went. Well, omitting his encounter with Henry. And his mum was finally satisfied with his reply.

"Good night bahat sleep tight and don't forget to shut your window". Mum said.

I walked up to my room feeling tired. I had told mum about the excursion to the museum and she was glad I was given an opportunity to experience it.

I sat on my study chair bringing out my favourite book to read. Though I felt tired and drained out from all the day event but I just could't help it.

I kept reading not knowing when I drifted off to slumber.

.......

I woke up the next day feeling pains allover my body due to my poor sleeping position. I wish I could stay at home and sleep some more but I Know mum won't approve of it

Lazily I stood up to prepare myself for school.

The rest of the week went on swiftly. He and lucas became pretty close. He also made new friends in class. And he was glad they all liked him and no one made jest of him well apart from Henry whom he avoided totally.

It was another bright Monday morning all the kids entered the bus each wearing excited look. They were finally going to the museum. Bahat wasn't left out he even took his mini camera along with him. Arriving at their destination what welcomed them was a sight behold the museum was just so beautiful from the outside. How would it look inside. A large water fountain was structured at the front. With the building being cladded in white and black textured paint and some part made with glass. It looks like the building was recently renovated.

The student stood on a single file with the history teacher leading the group they all entered the museum each wearing a wide eye with the sight before them. It looks way bigger on the inside. There were lot of people around too.

The kids and their were warmly welcomed. And they were granted permission to explore the museum.

"Now kids now that we are finally here I will be grouping you all with a task.

Looking around would see different status and unknown structures each holding a mystery behind them. Each group is expected to walk into any structure and make research about it.

The group with the most mystical research wins. Got it. The teacher said giving each student a pleasant smile. He felt excited about the idea he just came up with But before we begin let familiarize ourselves with some of the strange things in this section.

The student all have him a slight nod to show that they understood his instructions. Some were already sticking together with their close friends whispering to themselves that they would be on the same group. Not aware that the teacher had a different plan entirely.

And so they all dived in unknown to them that they were about to experience an adventure that claimed the life of a few.