Khloe had always experienced bad luck on her birthdays. From loosing her mum on her 10th year birthday to loosing her brother and father on the same day of her 16th birthday. Now it was time for her to celebrate her 18th year birthday. What could possibly happen this time? Does Khloe really have bad lucks or there's a mystery behind it?
Chapter 1 TRY AGAIN
Khloe sat down alone in her room, reminiscing on the good days she had with her family. Suddenly a feeling of guilt struck her again. She began to cry. I shouldn't have been born at all, she said crying. If only I didn't exist, mom, dad and Ben my brother would have still been alive.
It's all because of my bad luck, she continued, still crying. I should have listened to them, If only I didn't celebrate my birthday then nothing would have happened to them. Why didn't I just die instead. Why them?, She asked no one in particular. Khloe sprang to her feet, dashed to the kitchen and carried a knife. I'm going to put an end to all this now so that nobody else gets hurt in the future. Just as she was about to stab herself, she heard a loud bang on the door.
Khloe carefully dropped the knife and walked to the door. The bang came again and even louder.
Khloe then rushed to see who was at the door, it was her aunt Mrs Smith and her cousin sister Erica.
Khloe sighed and opened the door. Hello aunt, hello Erica she greeted. They both brushed through Khloe and dashed to the living room ignoring her greetings. She joined them in the living room.
I'm surprised to see you two here, is everything okay aunt? Khloe asked.
What do you mean "is everything okay"? Asked Mrs Smith. No Khloe, everything is not okay.
I mean your birthday is almost here and you're not even making any plans towards it. Don't forget it's a golden age, continued Mrs smith. You're almost 18 Khloe, we must celebrate that golden age with a big party.
What! Khloe looked at her aunt in shock. Have you forgotten so soon what happens each year I celebrate my birthday? Khloe asked.
Trust me Khloe, this year is going to be different I promise. You know we're the only family you have left and we care about you, so we have to make you feel special on that special day, Mrs smith replied.
NO, said Khloe in a firm voice. Aunt, we don't know what's going to happen if I celebrate my birthday this year again. How can you be so sure that nothing's gonna happen? What if it's you this time around, she said worriedly?
Don't you ever say that about my mum, Erica shouted. Nothing is going to happen to my mum.
Look here Erica, replied Khloe. I also don't want anything bad to happen to any one I love anymore because of my bad luck. So please, whatever plans you guys have made to throw a party for me this year. You have to cancel it now.
But khloe,...said Mrs Smith,
But nothing. Khloe cut her short. Aunt, we're not doing anything this year, if you want to throw a party so badly, you can just throw one for yourself or for Erica. Just leave me out of this, I don't want to hurt anyone anymore. So please leave, Khloe concluded sadly.
Well, we're only trying to help you since we're the only family you have now, replied Mrs smith. But since you want to continue being a loner and living a miserable life. We'll let you be. But should Incase you decide to change your mind, let us know immediately. Erica, let's get out here, Mrs Smith ordered.
So Mrs smith and her daughter Erica left leaving Khloe alone with her thoughts once again.
Phew...She sighed. When is this ever going to end?
Chapter 1 TRY AGAIN
17/10/2024
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