Ch 1 If you knew what love was
Hana's POV
Finally, it was time to do what I loved most. Read. I believe reading is a person's one true love. In a world with cruelty, there's no chance for happiness to exist, love was a far reach. However, I do find the concept of love quite interesting; feel it but not see it, it's known to control you more than anything else, an extreme addiction, it makes you vulnerable and needy, not physically, but emotionally. Too bad its not real, but just a myth told for generations.
I do find romance books to be an absolute favourite though. It tends to ignite feelings that no thriller, horror or comedy could. The thrill of two lovers coming together, the horror of star crossed lovers separating, and the crazy, funny moments. They all outweigh those of any other kind of book. Books are an escape from the real world, from life, my life.
Life is a test, a puzzle, a maze. And love seems to take a person out from that. A break in a test, a shortcut in a puzzle, a secret garden in a maze. But to attain love you must put in effort and strive to make it work. Most of all you must be sure it's for the right one, otherwise ending up in a heartbreak could leave you lonely and in fear of love. A fear to love things, people, a fear to find the one, a bigger fear to lose them.
It had been hours I've been reading. For me, to leave a book on a cliffhanger was a nightmare, I had to finish a book once I've started it, stay awake all night if I had to, I'd rather be sleep deprived for books than book deprived for sleep. In books it's hard to find a point of time where there's no drama, theres always something going on, if not on display, then at the back of minds, thinking silent thought. It's what keeps a person hooked. The parts of a book that a single character is involved, a dilemma that no one's aware about, apart from you.
It was the break of dawn, I could see the sunlight peep through the cracks of my curtains, lighting up my room. "Today will be a good" was all I said, I guess there's nothing wrong with expecting the best for once. I opened the curtains fully and let my room fill with light. As I made my bed I pondered whether I had done all my homework..
"Shoot shoot shoot shoot! I knew it! I knew I missed something! Geography homework!" I facepalmed and dramatically fell to the ground. As the drama queen I am, I must emphasise my acting skills every once in a while, "Why me! I am destined to always be in trouble, and not just with anyone.. but with her.. the WITCH TEACHER!" before I could wipe my fake tears away and think of excuses I heard my mum call me from downstairs. Well, 'call' would be an obvious understatement.
It doesn't describe the sudden shivers I feel going up my body, as if the temperature's suddenly dropped. I stop mid-stride, nervous yet full of terror, usually causing me to drop whatever's in my hand and stare in the direction of her voice. When I finally come to consciousness, I shake my head as I feel my cheeks burn within, and look around desperately for somewhere to hide. Nope, nowhere, she'd find me even if I flew to another country. I must face it, as the brave girl I am...
"Ah Hana you're so funny, I'd probably pee my pants before making it halfway down the stairs. But, of course, listening isn't really a choice, it's more of an obligation, I mean, IF you want to live to ever see daylight again" I told myself, denying is the easiest option, but the hardest one to follow through. I ran downstairs, only to find my mum awaiting me. I saw the slipper in her hand, and from that moment I couldn't look away, it's crazy how a glance can become a stare so fast. "So, I got an email" my mum started but I'd say I know how to control the situation.
"Yeah, my geography homework, I understand me not doing it has made you annoyed but can we have a one on one talk? No weapons included" I pointed to the slipper, "anyways it was an optional homework, me not doing it doesn't mean anything.." I smiled nervously, I knew.. today probably won't be a good day. So much for having hope.
