CharaMystic by Shante` G.J.G (books for 20 year olds .TXT) 📖

“Don’t be such a wimp. I’m just gonna scare them.”

“Fine but you’re insane.”

“And you know this.”

I watched Reenee creep closer and closer into the excessively bright and mysterious light. The further she went, the harder it was to see her. Soon I could only see the silhouette of Reenee just as the other person who was already there. I was starting to get really nervous. This chick or dude was really started to freak me out. But the thought that we were in school calmed my nerves a bit because what terrible incident could possible happen in a high school. On second thought, high school could be the most dangerous part of anyone’s life.

I snapped out of my “bad things could happen” trance and started focusing on Reenee again. I wanted to follow her in but I’m such a big scaredy cat I just couldn’t bring myself to. Whoever was in that light stopped whispering and the light was still flickering but now it was doubt so really fast. I took a step forward peering out even further into the hall to try and get a better look of where Reenee I’m thinking this has to be someone from the magicians club.

“Ahhh! What….what are you!”Reenee screamed.

I shouted scaredly “REENEE!”

“Huh! Ugh. Get out of here!” Answered a voice as the light began to fall.

I was just about to muster up enough courage to take my entire body out from hiding and step into the hall but at that exact moment I felt a hand lightly touch my shoulder then tighten up a second later. “Hey shouldn’t you be leaving, school ended an hour ago.”

I stared at the man terrified assuming something dangerous has caught me. But a second later I realized that it was only the janitor. But not just any janitor; Siam. The creepy one. “Aren’t you a senior? I would have thought you’d be the first out of here.”

I stood silent for a few seconds longer still a bit shaken up about Reenee’s scream. I looked over down the hallway and there was nothing there. Nothing at all. There was no light, no talking, no person and most importantly no Reenee, where the heck did she go?

“You should be on your way starting your summer vacation or something.”

I looked at him speechless. This was all too weird for me to process so quickly. I looked back down the hall again. Still not a single trace of anything in sight.

“Um. Yes! Yeah I was just leaving. I was only looking for my friend at her locker. She must have left already.” There was an awkward silence for a second.

“Um…….bye”. I stood there for a second longer hoping he’d leave so I could investigating; but he didn’t so I scooted off as quickly as possible back to the exit. And once I hit that pavement and Siam the janitor couldn’t see me anymore I jetted down the block A.S.A.P. because I wanted to get as far away from that school as possible.

After running non-stop for a few blocks nearly almost home, I pulled out my cell phone and called Reenee. I waited impatiently as it rang a few times. Oh please please pick up. And when I thought the phone was about to go to voicemail it clicked over.

“Hello!”

It was Reenee. She sounded okay because she answered in a cheery voice.

“Oh my gosh Reenee where are you? (What!)Are you ok? (I’m fine) Where did you go? (Nowhere I’m -) What happen? Who did you see? What’d they look like! Oh my gosh, you just disappeared and -”

“Calm down Amethyst. I’m safe and I’m at home. I’m A-ok. I don’t know why you would think otherwise. But listen come over at four so we can hang before the graduation party. I’m so excited. I’m going to do your makeup and no buts about it! Good-”

“No Wait!”

“Bye.”

I hung up the phone and continued walking home. Phew good thing Reenee’s safe. I was about to – Wait! I stopped dead in my tracks. Reenee called me Amethyst. She pronounced it with an “A” and not an “E.” She also said “hello” when she answered. Renee would never answes the phone with a simple hello. She’s too outgoing to sound so ordinary. Plus she said she’s “going to” do my makeup. Me nor Reenee ever pronounces the word “going” we always use “gonna.”

The reason being when I was really little I had a bit of a speech problem. I got it from my dad. I couldn’t pronounce the word “going” correctly. It sounded like “gwin.” I got tease a lot in school. It was only a mild speech impediment. It wasn’t even as bad as my dad’s but it still wasn’t something I liked. I also couldn’t even say my own name correctly. I pronounced the “Am” as if it were spelled “Em”. Eventually everyone just called me the way I pronounced it. Even my little sister named, Topaz. I always have said Topez with an “E”. I have a thing with long “A”s. And to stop the other kids from teasing me Reenee started to stutter right along with me; she started mis-pronouncing every word I couldn’t say. Soon after, everyone got theirs laughs in and the teasing stopped. Ever since she’s been helping me with my speech; I’ve improved so much but I still am having trouble with that word. So we vowed to use “gonna” as an alternative until I can pronounce that word correctly.

I shook my head. Nevermind she’s just freaked from all the weirdness that just happen” I thought. I began to start walking again to my house. There’s only a few blocks left.

But then again why was Reenee so cheery on the phone. I can give her the conversation, but how did she get home so fast and how did she just suddenly disappear from the hall. Maybe she teamed up with the magicians club and put this all together just to freak me out. Hmm this was a mystery that needed to be cracked.

But it sounded like something Reenee would do. It is the last day a school after all. I pondered some more on the rest of the walk home but still couldn’t find any reasonable explanations.

I got my keys out and unlocked the door. I tried to rush upstairs before my mom bombards me with products from her job like she usually does almost every day when I get home from school. As I’m dashing up the stairs thinking for once I’ve gotten away with it my mom calls out to me. I didn’t get away but it was so close I made it to the 3rd to last step; the closest I’ve ever gotten in history.

“And where do you think you’re going madam?” I heard my mom’s voice question with a snarky I got’cha tone.

“Mommy not now I just want to go up to my room. I have a busy day today.”

“Ha! I laugh at the thought of that ridiculously statement. My daughter has a long day ahead of her. Then I better stand out of her way and let her begin her busy busy day.”

“Whatever.” I rolled my eyes.

“Did you lock the door?” She said with her “why do we have to go through this everyday” voice.

“Yes!”

“No you didn’t.”

“I did!”

“I didn’t hear it lock.”

“Ugh! Fine I’ll go check.”

I knew I didn’t lock the door because I never do. It’s not on purpose; I just have a habit of not locking the door. Except for at night. I usually triple check that lock to make sure it’s closed. Because once Reenee showed me this scary movie when we were about 12, where this girl didn’t lock her back door after going clubbing with her friends one night (yeah I know and yes it was rated R) and this lunatic started harassing the girl and her friends. And the whole time they thought he was outside the house but he was watching from the inside the whole time. After that I always double-check the door for being locked. But I guess I’m only afraid at night. Since that is when the freaks come out.

I locked the door. My mom had this accomplished and proud look on her face as I was walking back from the door.

“See now if you could just do this every day without me telling you.” Mom detested while looking inside of her purse. I put my hand against the side my head while having my elbow leaning against the rail of the staircase with my legs crossed because I knew mom was getting out her jewelry.

“Now Ammy I need you to tell me what do you think of these necklaces and bracelets?”

“Ugh! Mommy you know I don’t really care for jewelry. Ask Topaz, she’s crazy for that stuff.” I began to walk upstairs.

“I know but I still want your opinion. You used to love picking out jewelry with me. It was our thing. Please! Last time I’ll ask you.”

“You promise?” I questioned hesitantly since knowing my mom, this was not gonna be the last time she’s gonna ask, since she’s made this deal many times before.

She crossed her fingers and said “Scouts honor.”

“But you never were a scout.”

“And how do you know that?”

“Heh. Ok fine. But you have to swear….uh I mean promise this is gonna be the last time.” Mom hates it when we swear on anything so she always makes us say I promise instead.

“Yes yes yes yes. Now just come over here and look. Tell me what you think.” I walked over to my mom and looked at the jewelry she pulled out of her purse.

My eyes widen as I looked at her pictures. I gave a tiny smile. It’s only a picture that she drew and colored but it was simply just beautiful. There was a matching set of a necklace and a bracelet. Both pieces are in different layers. The necklace had about 4 layers and had different sized Amethyst gems encasing it, surrounded by a silver chain. The other drawings were just as beautiful except they were used with Topaz, Sapphire and Ruby gems. The last drawing is of a watch. It looked less girly but it was designed with a focus on Onyx gems. It’d be perfect for my little brother.

Oh right! I never mentioned that the gems my mom used are based on my family’s’ names. My mom name is Ruby, my brother’s name is Onyx, my sister’s name is Topaz, my grandma’s name is Sapphire and of course I’m Amethyst. My mother wanted to name all of her children after gems and so did my grandmother. They both get a lot a pleasure out of making and designing jewelry. Which is what my mom and I used to do together a lot when I was younger. So after looking at all the jewelry I gave my mother a smile and told her my opinion.

“Hmm. It’s pretty mommy! I think it’s one of your best yet.”

“Aww shucks! I’m making it all for the family to wear at your graduation. I thought it’ll make us look unified although there not all done yet but it’ll definitely be ready by your graduation ceremony.”

“Yeah mommy it’s great. But I have to get ready for my grad party so if this is all, can I go now?” I